Winchester , i have struggles with the stickers i use to label things i freeze too! lately, i've been using small pieces of scrap paper, put the sticker on that, into a snack sized zipper bag or fold-over sandwich bag and place inside the container on top, then freeze. most recently, i used that method to label the small corn tortillas that i vacuum sealed in portions and then froze.
A repairman once told me that they use plastic parts now to save money and things don't last as long as they used to.
i totally agree!!i've still got my microwave that i bought 13 years ago, and it's still running fine. the clock on it has never kept the time accurately, but otherwise it's never had any problems. i'm sure that when my microwave finally goes to it's 'great beyond', the microwave i buy to replace it won't be as long-lived. i attribute that to cheap parts, companies cutting costs by using cheap parts.
i'll heat up some cabbage roll casserole (the last of this container), and have a handful of nacho cheese tortilla chips.
Have a wonderful dinner! I never tire of hearing about what you are preparing and planning! You have such a gift for cooking and entertaining, it is for sure! 
