Brother P-Touch Label Maker

I love this thing! If you ever had one of the older type label makers, you know they were more trouble than they were worth. But I've been using this one for several years now, and it's great. It's easy to use, inexpensive, and fun. They usually sell for $19.99, but go on sale periodically at office supply stores for $14.99 or less. The tape cartridges cost about $10, but each one will last a good long time. I've even given a few of these as gifts.

Ideas for what to label:

• File folders
• Books
• Personal items - cell phone, Palm Pilot, mp3 player, etc.
• Glasses or contacts case
• Travel bottles (what's inside - the print has even held up well for bottles used in the shower)
• Light and fan switches
• Name tags
• Binders, dividers
• Baskets in closet or pantry
• Linen closet shelves

It runs on batteries, and they last a long time, too. You can change the size of the type, and buy different color tape cartridges, popping them in and out as needed. I usually just stick with plain old black lettering on white background. I've even labeled my label maker! Just so everyone knows it's MINE!