Have you ever had the need to label a container, but not permanently? Most labels don’t come off easily, regular markers rub off to  easily, and permanent marker can be difficult to remove. I have the perfect solution: Tape! Clear tape, the kind you use for wrapping presents, is easy to remove from most surfaces! Blue painter’s tape can also be used, and is especially handy for dark colors, lunch boxes, etc. You can write on it with a Sharpie or other permanent marker, then remove the tape when the container is no longer used for its labeled purpose.

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