Meet the Judges Behind Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ’10 Contest

March 12th, 2010
Written by: Caitlin Madden

We wanted Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ‘10 Contest to be all about quality writing so we called on three web-savvy writers to lend a hand. Kathy, Scott and Erica will be judging who qualifies to win the bounty of an all expenses paid trip to New York City for the BlogHer ’10 conference and a one year paid blogging gig with Mabel’s Labels.

Kathy Buckworth Judge for Mabel's Labels BlogHer'10 Contest

Kathy Buckworth is a multiple award winning author, TV personality and public speaker, with numerous publishing credits in both print media and online. kathybuckworth.com.
Scott Stratten Judge for Mabel's Labels BlogHer'10 Contest

Scott Stratten is President of un-marketing.com and an expert in viral, social, and authentic marketing. His first book is set to be published this summer.
Erica Ehm Judge for Mabel's Labels BlogHer'10 Contest
Erica Ehm is the multi-talented Founder and Editor-in-Chief of yummymummyclub.ca, the online destination for modern moms looking for adult stimulation.

Think you’ve got what it takes?! Write a blog post in response to the following hypothetical situation: Electrical storms are going to wipe out the Internet (perhaps forever). You have one day left to write about your passions: what do you want to say to the blogosphere in 300 words or less? Entries will be received until March 15, with ten finalists notified April 12th and the grand prize winner announced May 1, 2010.

Visit our BlogHer ’10 Contest page for all the exciting details and join the fun!

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Organizing: Where Do I Start?

March 11th, 2010
Written by: Tanna Clark


One of the most common questions I get asked about organizing is “Where do I start?” or “How do I get started?” Depending on your state of clutter, organizing can be quite a task to take on.

Start by making a list of all the organizing projects you want to complete. Do a walk-through of your home and write down ideas you might have or spaces you could improve.

Then, commit to doing SOMETHING once a day, or even once a week. For instance, if you want to organize your desk but the whole desk overwhelms you, then just commit to one drawer. One small step can motivate you to take many more steps.

Start small and allow yourself the chance to check off those small tasks on your to-do list. The feeling of being overwhelmed will start to fade once you do SOMETHING!

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A Loot Bag Giveaway for Mabel’s 7th Birthday!

March 10th, 2010
Written by: Caitlin Madden

Mabel’s Labels is having a loot bag giveaway to celebrate our 7th birthday. From March 9th – 17th a surprise pack brimming with goodies from Mabel’s Labels will be added free to randomly selected orders!

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 9th, 2010
Written by: Caitlin Madden

In honor of International Women’s Day, Mabel’s Labels decided to make a donation to local women in need. Thank you to all our staffers for bringing in much needed items and for making another Community Relations Committee project a success!

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Melt Down in Aisle 7

March 7th, 2010
Written by: Nanny Carrie

I’m always mortified when we go out in public and my child throws a temper tantrum. How can I avoid these embarrassing situations without hiring a babysitter every time I need to go shopping?

When I was working as a nanny I have to admit the public meltdowns never really fazed me. I would calmly do my thing but if the tantrum continued, so be it– I wouldn’t give in. I often wondered if I would feel differently when I had my own kids. Suddenly I’m standing in the middle of the book store with this little creature who has thrown himself to the ground sobbing for injustice everywhere—and he belongs to me. Fortunately I haven’t found myself reaching for the dark sunglasses and wig just yet. Here are a few suggestions for managing public temper tantrums and the embarrassment that goes with them.

Keep your cool: The only sound that reverberates louder than a child screaming in a toy store is the mother who is yelling at her to “be quiet.” Keep your response calm. After all, a 4-year-old’s tantrum is not that interesting to listen to, but a frazzled mama who is at her wit’s end is going to draw a much bigger crowd. You won’t always be able to avoid a tantrum but your audience will be impressed if you are able to keep a level head in spite of it.

 Play fair: Imagine if you were in the bookstore reading the back cover of a novel and suddenly you’re dragged out of the store by your arm mid-sentence. Give your child the same courtesy you would expect for yourself. If she’s playing nicely when it’s time to leave the store/park/playdate, give her a warning. I find a 2-minute warning followed by a “One last turn (on the slide etc.) before we go” usually give us the smoothest transition.

Nanny Carrie’s Tip: I’m all for a bit of bribery in the right situation but if you set out with “If you behave I’ll give you…..” then everyone’s going to be disappointed when the trip is a bust, including you. Instead, wait for a successful outing and end it with ‘I’d like to take you for an ice cream because you did such a wonderful job waiting patiently in the shop this morning without making any fuss!’ An unexpected reward will make a longer lasting impression because she will be delighted to have made you so proud rather than expecting a treat in exchange for good behaviour.

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