WE’VE REACHED THE PEAK OF CAMPING SEASON
How Are You Caring for Your Sleeping Bag?
With National Campfire Day on Aug. 3, it’s safe to say we have officially reached the peak of camping season. These days, more and more people are expressing interest in camping in all of its forms. According to the 2018 Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) North American Camping Report, 6 million new camping households emerged in 2014. Furthermore, in 2017 alone, there was another increase of 2.6 million camper households with representation among all backgrounds. With so many families turning to the great outdoors for a healthy dose of summer fun, proper maintenance of camping gear is necessary to make these nature excursions yearly traditions. Perhaps the most important camping accessory, your sleeping bag, requires specific and attentive care to maintain function over time. If your sleeping bag is darkened with grime, then it’s time to give it a good washing because the buildup of body oils and dirt over time will migrate into the fill
and begin to compromise your bag’s loft and warmth. You don’t want to launder your bag after every trip, but cleaning it at the end of your camping season is certainly a good idea. You might find your washer and dryer at home aren’t big enough to fit your sleeping bag. If that’s the case, then you have a couple options. You can either bring it down to our experts at Janet Davis Cleaners, and let us do the dirty work, or you can find a laundromat equipped with commercial equipment and do it yourself. If you choose the latter option, here are some tips to keep in mind. instructions (on a label or online). 2. Get the proper cleaning product for your type of bag. 3. Use the gentle cycle, and avoid using hot water to protect your bag’s plastic zipper. 1. Consult your bag maker’s
4. Take the bag out of the washer carefully to avoid ripping seams, and gently squeeze out excess water. 5. Place it in a commercial-sized dryer on low heat. You can expect the drying process to take awhile, but don’t crank up the heat or you risk ruining your bag. 6. Make sure it is 100% dry before storing it. If you’re worried about damaging your gear, let us take care of it for you! Give us a call at 248-543-0340! Summertime GAZPACHO
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 1/2 lbs. ripe tomatoes; cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks • 1 small cucumber; peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks • 1 red bell pepper; cored,
• 1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup basil leaves • 1 clove garlic, peeled • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
seeded, and sliced into ribbons
DIRECTIONS
1. Place a blender and medium mixing bowl on your workstation. 2. Divide the tomato chunks, cucumber pieces, and bell pepper slices evenly between blender and bowl. Place entire onion in blender. 3. Add basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to blender. Blend on low, gradually raising speed to high until smooth, about 2 minutes. 4. Add blender contents to bowl and mix until just broken up, about 10–20 seconds. 5. Let mixture sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. Transfer to bowls and serve. 3 (248) 543-0340 Inspired by CookieAndKate.com
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