WITH THE KIDS RETURNING TO SCHOOL ...
It’s Time to Talk About Backpacks!
This summer has zipped by so fast that the school year is already upon us. As the kids start to settle into their classroom with their new teacher, their parents usually experience one of three emotions: total bliss, ceaseless nostalgia, or immense stress. Regardless of how you feel as you watch your kids bounce up the steps to the bright yellow school bus, you still want to take steps to keep them safe, and on Sept. 19, you can join in on National School Backpack Awareness Day. Because over 79 million American students are wearing backpacks at any given time, the potential for injury is high. The good news is the problem can be easily solved with awareness and a few recommendations. First, the backpack shouldn’t weigh more than 10% of the student’s total body weight when it’s full. Next, ensure the backpack extends from 2 inches below the shoulder blades to slightly above
the waist. Lastly, encourage students to wear both straps of the backpack to guarantee equal weight distribution. Once you have the tips for backpack safety down, you can turn to our team here at Janet Davis Cleaners to learn how to keep your child’s backpack usable for years to come! First of all, never wash a backpack in a washing machine and avoid drying in a dryer. Instead, use lukewarm water and a soft
This isn’t too complicated, but it is time-consuming. Because many of us here at Janet Davis Cleaners are parents ourselves, we understand you might not want to spend any of your precious free time washing backpacks. Bring them into us instead! We’ll get them looking like new in no time! Basil BERRY SORBET
sponge to hand wash, paying special attention to the dirtier areas. This step will ensure that you don’t harm any protective coatings on the bag. Once you’re done washing, hang the backpack somewhere inside to dry, as UV light from the sun can discolor the fabric.
SUDOKU
Unlike standard ice cream recipes, this delicious sorbet doesn’t require fancy equipment or difficult prep. It’s also entirely dairy-free, making it the perfect vegan treat for the end of summer.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup sugar • 1 cup fresh basil leaves • 6 cups frozen mixed berries • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
1. In a saucepan over high heat, combine sugar with 1 cup of water, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, creating a syrup-like consistency. 2. Remove syrup from heat, add basil, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain syrup into bowl and refrigerate until cold. 3. In a blender, combine syrup with frozen berries and lemon juice. Purée until smooth. 4. Transfer to a square baking pan, cover in plastic wrap, and freeze until set, about 2 hours. 5. Scoop and serve. 3 (248) 543-0340 Inspired by Good Housekeeping
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