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Hi there!

Spring is here… well, almost.

That means it is time to think about switching out our closets, retiring our warm, winter clothes for the lighter garments of spring and summer.

We have a few words of advice as you begin this process:

-  Use this time to get rid of the things you don’t wear.

-  NEVER store anything until you either launder or dry clean it.  Even those things that look clean, harbor the remnants of perspiration, dead skin cells and other ‘stuff’ that can attract moths, silverfish and other pests that will feed on and damage your clothes.

-  Don’t store your out of season clothes in attics or basements, unless they are continuously air conditioned.  Dampness can create mold and mildew and temperature fluctuations are not good for stored items.

-  Consider using old (clean) suitcases to store out of season wear.  Don’t smother them in air tight plastic containers; your clothes need air circulation.

As always, if you have questions, feel free to ask us.

Happy Spring!

See you soon and take care,

Bake, Patricia and the Shaffer Dry Cleaning Team

Organizing Your Closets for Spring & Summer

Sublimation of dyes.

I know it has a vaguely ominous sound to it, and when it comes to protecting your clothes for the long haul, it is a very ominous phenomena! 

The sublimation of dyes is a curious occurrence that happens in closets (among other places) when the stagnant nitrogen gas in the air causes dark dyes to vaporize from fabrics and redeposit on nearby light garments, creating discoloration or outright staining.

To avoid it, consider color coding and ventilating your closets.

Sure, your friends may tease you about color coding your closets and dresser drawers, but the favorite garment you save with this practice, could be yours.

It’s also a good practice to leave closet doors open when you’re away for a weekend or longer!  That will allow air to circulate around the garments and built up indoor air pollutants to disperse.

Thought for the Week

“When in doubt, don’t.”

~ Benjamin Franklin

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There’s so much going on this month that we want to tell you about!

1.  Starting today (02.01) through Monday (02.06) there’s a great trunk show going on at the Embassy Suites in Paloma Village.  It’s sure to be a winner, so call Donna Roach for an appointment at 520-299-2222 or email her at savvydonna@gmail.com .

2.  This Friday, February 3^rd is National Go Red Day.
  It’s an American Heart Association initiative to get us all to embrace heart healthy lifestyles.  This is an important issue, especially for women, and we urge you to visit their website at www.goredforwomen.org to learn more about it.  We also urge you to WEAR RED this FRIDAY.

3.  Of course, this Sunday, February 5^th
is SUPERBOWL Sunday!  We’re thinking of you, and we’re featuring a great guacamole dip for your Superbowl party!  Just scroll down for the recipe.

4. February 14^th is Valentine’s Day, you might start making plans for that now… but more about that in our next email!

Hope you’re doing well and that we see you soon.

Take care,

Bake, Patricia and the Shaffer Dry Cleaning Team

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It’s Party Time! 

If you’re planning a Superbowl party, we thought you might have some fun with a guacamole football field that comes in at just 25 calories per tablespoon (so it won’t be responsible for your guests having to visit our tailor to let out a seam or two!)

If you’re wondering why I suggest a pre-made dip over fresh avocadoes – here’s the back story:

Last year, I attended a friend’s Superbowl party and was tasked with cutting up the avocadoes for the guacamole dip.  Unfortunately, my friend was new to the world of guacamole (he’s actually from back east), and the avocadoes he bought were hard as a rock and impossible to cut, dice, blend or puree. Believe me, the bruises on my palms from trying to cut them stayed with me forever!  In the end, it was the WORST guacamole dip in the annals of Superbowl parties; hence my high regard for Wholly Guacamole – a pre-made dip!

Wholly Guacamole Gridiron Game Time Dip
Prep: 30 minutes

Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup red bell pepper
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 2, 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed / drained
- 2 tsp fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 14 oz Wholly Guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 bag tortilla chips

Instructions:
1. Melt butter in skillet; add peppers and onion. Cook over medium heat until onion is softened.
(4 minutes). Stir in beans, jalapenos and cumin. Cook until heated.

2. Transfer 1 cup of bean mixture to a food processor, process until smooth. Return blended mixture to remaining mixture and stir to combine. Spread onto an 11×8 baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

3. Just before serving, layer over the bean mixture: salsa, cheese and top with Wholly Guacamole.

4. Spoon sour cream into resealable plastic bag. Snip off small corner and pipe sour cream lines over the guacamole to resemble yard markers on a football field. 

Thought for the Week

"The greatest wealth is health."

 ~Virgil

Hi Kim -

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day, and that the coming holiday season is filled with fun and good times spent with friends and family.

There’s no doubt that you’ll be spending some time in stores in the days to come, and that you’ll probably be buying a garment for either yourself or as a gift.  While we don’t want to ruin your joy, we wanted to remind you that you want that item to have a long and useful life.  That means you want to take a moment, check the care label and think twice about any garment that reads:  SPOT CLEAN ONLY or DRY CLEAN EXCLUSIVE OF ORNAMENTATION.   These items are inherently unable to withstand standard professional or at home care.  Unless it’s true love, avoid them at all costs.

Take care.  See you soon.
Happy Holiday,

Bake, Patricia and the Shaffer Dry Cleaning Team

Dressing Up for the Holidays –
An Important Tip

It’s that time of year when parties abound and the opportunities to ‘dress up’  are more than at any other time of year.

When you’re deciding what to wear, keep in mind that the silks, satins and loosely woven fabrics you’re donning are very fragile and extemely susceptible to snags and abrasion.

Be especially careful with crystal and other encrusted accessories and jewelry (prongs, charms, etc).  The simple act of placing your evening bag on your lap could result in a slight, but unsightly and irreversible abrasion that could ruin the look of your outfit.

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