also if you are labeling multiple same items (like 6 cans green beans) you can record on one label and cut it into 6 strips and affix on 6 magnets. ...v (for Vicky)
On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Jean Marcley <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for the labeling tips. > Jean > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sheila Rieger" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 1:33 PM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Pen Friend > > > Hello Friends, >> This is how I use my Pen Friend to label items in the freezer. >> I bought a bunch of bag closers from the dollar store, narrow plastic >> clips that are about 6 inches long, and I put the item in a plastic bag, put >> one of the small roung labels on the smooth side at the opposite end to the >> clip of the bag closure, record the information, such as what it is, date, >> etc and then stack them in the freezer. I find that elastic bands come off >> so don't put brailled labels in the freezer. Leftovers go in various shapes >> and sizes of plastic containers so bagging the container with a clip on it >> works best for me. >> For cans in the kitchen cupboards I have a PF label on a magnet on the lid >> of the can where there is no paper label as they stick better there. Jars >> with metal lids have the same system. After using the item, I just remove >> the nagnetic label and put it on the inside of a flat tin to over-record for >> the next use. >> For cardboard packets in the cupboard I put a PF label on a small index >> card and attach to the box with an elastic band, or use the bag system. >> I've had my PF for a year now and always re-use each label again and >> again, as I never attach the label directly to the food item. >> Hope these explanations all make sense to you. If not, please ask >> further. >> Best wishes to everyone on the List for 2011. >> Sheila, >> Vancouver, Canada. >> >> At 05:56 AM 1/1/2011, you wrote: >> >>> Happy New year everyone! >>> I received a PenFriend for and was wondering if anyone can make a >>> recommendation on using it for labling food items in the freezer if that >>> is >>> possible. >>> Lori >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3352 - Release Date: 01/01/11 >> >> > ____________________________________________________________ > 1 Tip for Losing Weight > Cut down 2 lbs per week by using this 1 weird old tip > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d1fa519eb02aa6b2f3st01vuc > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
