The long-awaited summer is finally here! As we slowly but surely return to our normal lives, people can’t wait to put on their favorite summer wear and get out of the house more than ever. However, before you pull out your sleeveless tops, short-sleeved knits, shorts, and capris, take some time to store your winter wear properly. SUMMER IS COMING TIME TO PUT AWAYWINTER ATTIRE
STORE IT PROPERLY
When it comes to storing your clothes, you can do this effectively in a number of ways. We recommend you stay away from using cardboard boxes for storage as they are susceptible to water damage and can attract bugs. Instead, use sealed plastic totes or clear bins as these can be tightly sealed and allow you to see what you’re storing. Additionally, store similar clothes together and make sure to label each bin to help you stay organized and find things easily when fall and winter come again. One of the best storage methods is a cedar chest or whole cedar closet, though it isn’t necessary. If you have either of these, and you haven’t already, make sure to lightly sand the sides of it to release its earthy aroma, the phenols that repel moths and other troublesome pests. If a cedar chest sits untouched for a year, it won’t do anything for your clothes.
PUT IT AWAY CLEAN
Your first step is to clean everything . To keep your clothes in pristine condition, your items should not be worn once before being placed in storage so moths don’t go after it. Contrary to popular belief, moths don’t like the taste of fabric of any kind; instead, they like — this is gross — the dead skin particles and food debris left on the clothes. If you eliminate, not just reduce, this lure with a thorough cleaning, your clothes will be safe. So, before you store sweaters and put your suits away, make sure they go away clean. Try to remember the last time you had your business wear and other winter attire cleaned — before all the chaos of the spring. If you’re not sure when the last time was, now is a great time to bring it in to ensure the moths don’t feast on your items over the summer.
With all that taken care of, you’re ready to enjoy the summer!
SUDOKU
Fig Caprese SALAD
It’s sweet. It’s savory. It’s the embodiment of summer!
INGREDIENTS
• 8 oz buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella • 8 oz ripe fresh figs, quartered lengthwise • Handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped
• Flaked sea salt, to taste • Coarse ground black pepper, to taste • Olive oil, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Arrange on a platter.
2. Place quartered figs, flesh up, around mozzarella.
3. Sprinkle basil leaves over top.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Drizzle with olive oil.
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