Operation Desk Organization

The new school year is underway and, while you may be organized in a backpack-and-lunchbox sort of way, you might still find that getting back into the homework routine can come with a bit of a (re)learning curve.

This week's post is all about ways to help organize your (or your child's) workspace. Working efficiently is so much easier if you've got an orderly desk and neatly defined spots for all your office supplies, so I've rounded up some of the best DIY ideas I've seen this week...

Gorgeous DIY Pin Board from Maple and Magnolia

Clip-on Desk Organizers from Brit + Co.
 
Pretty Drawer Dividers from Oscar Learn, Oscar Teach

Binder Clip Cable Keepers from Wired.com

Keep yourself organized with this free "Peek at the Week" printable calendar from iHeartOrganizing

Recycled Desk Organizer from Mod Podge Rocks (shown below)

Photo credit: Mod Podge Rocks Blog

There are so many ways to make your workspace more efficient, so why not make it beautiful while you're at it? :) If you've got any great desk organization ideas, please share them with us on social media!

           
 

It's That Time of the Year Again...

It's back-to-school season! Who would have thought the summer would fly by so quickly? I say that each year, but this year it's especially true, maybe in part because of the crazy weather we've experienced. It's really been more like spring (or fall) than summer!

With the new school year comes new opportunities to label, label, label (my favorite thing to do)!

If you've ever wondered what really needs to be labelled for school, here's a run-down...

• School supplies; I don't go so far as to label every single pencil in a jumbo pack of 64, but I do think it's important to label the more expensive items like washable markers and specialty writing tools that tend to 'disappear' quickly (sparkly pens, pencils with fun erasers, etc.). And, of course, labelling your child's pencil case is a must. :)

• Clothing - especially shoes, jackets & hats (also mittens in winter). You really don't want high-ticket items like jackets and shoes to end up in the lost-and-found pile, and smaller items - although not as pricey - are at greater risk of being lost more often. Save your sanity and label it all! TIP: If you are out of Shoe Labels, try Original Labels or Stick-eez Labels. I've used both of them in a pinch and they've worked great!

• Backpacks and lunch items (those Thermos containers are NOT cheap - enough said!)

• Extra set of clothing to leave at school - little kids especially need to have extra clothes in case of an accident. I like to recycle a zippable bag, like the ones that Robeez shoes come in, and fill it with the extra change of clothes. I use an Original Label on the bag to help quickly identify who it belongs to, then also label the items inside with Stick-eez clothing labels.

And...

If you're feeling lucky, there are lots of back-to-school giveaways going on over at some of our favorite blogs! Here's a round-up of our current giveaways in case you want to throw your name in the ring to win some...

The Mama Maven - ends tonight
Homeschooling Mom 4 Two - ends Aug. 21 @ 11:59pm
Multi-testing Mommy - ends Aug. 25 @ midnight
Feisty, Frugal & Fabulous - Aug. 31 @ midnight
Ahh~mazing Reviews - Aug. 31 @ 11:59pm
The Taylor House - Aug. 31 @ 11:59pm

Wishing you a fun, stress-free back-to-school season!!

Summer Bucket Lists + lots of chances to WIN!

The summer is already half over, but there are still lots of things I'd love to do with my kids before school resumes. Time goes by much too quickly and, unless I've got a list of adventure "To-Dos", many of them are left by the wayside come September.

That's why I love all of the amazing Summer Bucket Lists that are popping up everywhere. Pinterest, alone, has so many that I'd never get through them all. Based on the feedback we've received from our fans on social media, they love them too! So, in case you're still looking for a few more adventures to share with your family this summer, here's a round-up of some of the best bucket lists.

Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles

Image: Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles

Fancy Shanty

Image: StacyMolter.com / Fancy Shanty

U-Create Crafts

Image: u-createcrafts.com

If you have a bucket list you'd like to share, please connect with us on social media!

         

And now for some more fun - giveaways!! 

We have lots of wonderful bloggers who love our labels and are spreading the word. If you'd like to enter to win a School Package of labels and tags in time for back-to-school season, check out the reviews and giveaways, below. All are open to residents of Canada and the US. Good luck!

Celiac Baby - ends August 10, 2013

Kiddies Corner Deals - ends August 10, 2013

The Koala Bear Writer - ends August 13, 2013

Homeschooling Mom 4 Two - ends August 21, 2013

New School Year, New Designs!

A few weeks ago, I introduced you to four of our newest designs, and we are fortunate to have had fantastic feedback about them on our social media pages thus far.

Here at Oliver's Labels, we have fun coming up with innovative, unique and cool new designs for you, and have been working hard to make your label choices for back-to-school better than ever! In turn, we would like to introduce you to four more new designs this week!

Introducing....

Military Vehicles

 Empire City

Music Notes

Zombies

 

A round-up of our newest designs...

 

There really is something for everyone - we hope you and your kids enjoy them!

Stay tuned for more new designs coming your way (yes, MORE!!). And, be sure to follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with what's going on at Oliver's HQ.

           

Welcome to the world, Prince of Cambridge!

Well, it's official - William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have just welcomed their first child, a baby boy, into the world!

Many congratulations from all of us at Oliver's Labels!! Now, if only we knew where to send them some personalized labels...

Which design do *you* think would be appropriate for the newest member of the Royal family? Here are two cute ones that we like...

 

                                            Sports Theme                               Hungry Caterpillar™

We can't wait to find out the little one's name.  Any guesses what it will be? Let us know in the comments below, or by connecting with us on social media.

            

You asked for it...

Here at Oliver's Labels, we love what we do. Coming up with new designs, products and ways to make ordering easier is what we work hard at everyday. We love hearing from our customers, too.

So, when we introduced personalized growth charts awhile ago, many of our fans asked for them to be available on our labels. And we listened.

Introducing our newest label design - Princess! Along with it, we've added Grafitti Monsters, Chinese Calligraphy & Dragon Tattoos to our growing lineup of cool themes for all ages.

Stay tuned for more new designs coming your way. And, be sure to follow us on social media, where you'll be the first to hear about promotions, new products and more!

           

The REALLY BIG Giveaway...

From time to time, we love to get in on some social media giveaway fun... and this week we're having a blast participating in The REALLY BIG Giveaway, hosted by Crafty Texas Girls*.

There are 5 awesome prize packages up for grabs...

- Package One: "For the Girly Girl" - includes a bevy of cute clothes and accessories
- Package Two: "For the Lady of the House" - includes clothing, home decor and beauty items
- Prize Three: "For the Fashionista" - includes chic accessories (the chevron purse is too cute!)
- Package Four: "For the Creative Kid"- includes a set of our Eric Carle Personalized Name Decals (in winner's choice of Hungry Caterpillar™or Brown Bear)™plus three more fun prizes
- Package Five: "For the Girl who Loves to Dress"- includes some really adorable girls' clothes and accessories

 

Go check out this fantastic giveaway and enter to WIN!

And, if you're feeling social, head over to the Crafty Texas Girls Facebook Page and tell them that Oliver's Labels sent you! :)

*In case you aren't familiar with this blog, it's one we've come to love because of the fantastic array of home decor projects, DIY accessories and kids activities. And, Samantha's tutorials are amazing!