Gear up with our Early Bird BACK-TO-SCHOOL #SALE!

Although it may feel like summer has only just begun, believe it or not school is just around the corner! 

As a first time mom of an almost 22 month old, I know first-hand what it's like to send your kids off for the first time.  I've prepared a list below with a couple of essential tips on how to prepare for the new school year! First off- it's normal to feel excited and apprehensive even if it's not your child's first school experience.  I remember the anxiety that I had getting my son ready for his first day of daycare (although it could have also been the jitters of going back to work!)

1. Take an inventory of their wardrobe.  Take some time to go through your kids' closets. Have them try on any clothes that you aren't quite sure about (this includes shoes, socks and underwear!).

2. Set your children's sleep schedule at least two weeks before the first day.  For the older kids this one may be a bit tougher as they are completely aware of when school starts. 

3. Encourage them to read at least one book before the school year begins.  With all the extra time on their hands, you may notice your kids glued to the TV/Video Games so getting their mind working again will help with the transition.

4. Refresh your "screen time" rules for the school year.  Yes, technology and gadgets are essential for your child's development, but a lot of children are occupied with their iPads instead of time spent playing outdoors.

5. Visit the (new) school with your kids to familiarize them with their new environment.  This will help get them more comfortable with the change.

6. Label EVERYTHING! Anything you can put a value on, should also have a label. This includes clothing, shoes, school supplies and jackets! 

7. Don't overbuy supplies.  Make sure to contact the school to find out what their teachers require for the school year.  Still not sure? Check out our School Guide Packing lists! We've created an easy to use, printable checklists for each grade from JK - 6. 

My list can go on and on! As you can see getting prepared for back to school isn't only about buying brand new notebooks, pencils and clothes, it's also about preparing mentally, physically and gearing up with Labels and Tags for all that new stuff you buy! 

Avoid the last minute scramble and get organized for Back-To-School NOW!  Our Early Bird sale is now on!  Shop now and Save 20% on Packages*. (excluding Party Packages.) 

To take advantage, please use promo code EBTS2016 at checkout.  Since all good things come to an end, this deal is no exception.  Offer ends August 3, 2016 @ 11:59pm EST.

When ordering, don't forget about our exclusive, optional (and FREE!) Found-it™ system - a must-have to help your kids' lost items get returned. When you choose to add Found-it™ to your labels, we print them with your very own unique I.D. If your item is reported found, we send you a notification email right away!


I hope this has been helpful and as always, I'd love to hear from you! Comment below about how you get your family ready for back to school! 

 

Carrie Joëlle Melamed - Marketing Coordinator

    
                                                                                                                
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Get Prepared For Camp Season (+ A Sale Code!)

Some of the most amazing memories of my childhood are those spent at summer camp.

There's something so amazing about being in the great outdoors, relishing the new-found independence that comes with attending sleep-over camp. Confidence that wanes in a school setting often soars at summer camp. Everyone is there to make friends, learn life skills and enjoy s'mores around the campfire. Simply put, it's magical.

At Oliver's Labels, we truly LOVE camp - for all of the reasons above, and more. That's why we are thrilled to share awesome resources on our blog and social media pages... everything from helping you find the right camp for your child, to last-minute camp tips and complete packing lists that make prepping for camp a breeze!

But we know that, no matter how prepared you are, there's a good chance your child's belongings won't all make it home at the end of the summer - unless they're labeled.

We are committed to keeping stuff out of the lost-and-found pile, so we're offering $20 off our Camp Package until June 22nd!

With over 120 personalized labels and tags available in designs for every age - including Allergy Alert styles - our Camp Package has everything you need to ensure your child has an enjoyable, stress-free adventure.

Now the only thing you'll have to worry about is if your kid remembered to apply sunscreen! 😉

Happy camping!

~ Lisa

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Ready for Summer? {+ Promo Code!}

We can't believe it's almost the end of May, which means there are only a few more weeks of school before summer break. Ahhh... where does the time go?

To help all you Moms and Dads wrap up the school year with ease, and prepare for the fun summer months ahead, we've got a few tips that might help!

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Don't stress over end-of-year teacher gifts. Try these DIY ideas that are useful, relatively inexpensive and so easy the kids can help make them too!

1. DIY terrariums are beautiful gifts that will be appreciated for a long time. Our favorites are mason jar terrariums... so chic!  Check out this tutorial on the Clean Slate blog.

2. This (free)  Thank You Teacher Printable from The Suburban Mom is a heartfelt gift that any educator would love.

3. Summer Relaxation Buckets are always a hit. The ones from Coffee Cups & Crayons are fabulous examples and will give you some inspiration when creating your own!

Summer Prep

It's never too early (or too late!) to plan summer activities for your kids; just be sure to label all their gear so it all comes home. ;)

1. This awesome Lemonade Recipe from The Idea Room will come in handy when your kids ask to set up a lemonade stand. What a great way for them to learn about finances and responsibility with their own little business-for-a-day!

2. This Summer Camp Guide (with packing checklists) will help you plan ahead for both day and overnight camp stays.

3. Our Camp Package will keep you organized and help your child's stuff stay out of the lost and found pile. The best part? We're offering $20 off until June 4th! 

That's 151 labels & tags starting at only $38.99! Order at www.oliverslabels.com and use code CAMP2015 at checkout. :)

We'd love to hear your tips and tricks for making the end of the school year (and the start of summer) stress-free, so feel free to post them on any of our social media pages, using the hashtag #OliversLabelsTips.

Happy summer!

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