SOAP OPERA LAUNDROMATS

August has a way of sneaking up fast. One minute it is summer towels and swimsuits, and the next it is uniforms, practice clothes, backpacks, and the nightly hunt for clean socks. A little laundry prep now can make the first week of school feel much calmer. Start with a clothing check Before the first day, pull out school clothes and check what still fits. Look for stains, missing buttons, worn knees, and stretched-out collars. This is also a good time to sort out what can be