The Proper Care and Feeding... of Your Shoe Collection
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T’S RARE to meet a man or woman who proclaims a keen dislike for shoes. Most enjoy their ready availability, varying price points, myriad styles, and, most importantly, the fact that their foot size typically remains the same. About the only problem folks have with this hoardingapproved wardrobe staple is how to store them. Follow the three tips below to keep your shoe collection in tip-top shape! 1. Avoid a big pileup No matter whether you’re blessed with ample closet space or are called to be more creative, avoid storing your footwear in piles... on the floor, in a corner, or even within a large plastic tub. The gravel, dirt, dust, and sticky stuff acquired from walking surfaces can stain or damage your shoes if they are messily nestled against each other. 2. Make storage work for you Place your daily workhorses within reach for those rushed mornings before work, and stash the special occasion stilettos in the handy but harder-to-reach areas of your closet. Systematize your shoe arsenal to fit your lifestyle and how your mind works, and categorize it in a way that pleases you and leads to the easiest selection process. Do you think in terms of color? Purpose? Type of footwear? The right answer is the one
use the handy and budget-friendly packaging the shoes came in). Before storing, check the uppers, heels, and soles for any issues to determine if they need help from a professional cobbler. Keep your shoes dusted, shelter them from sunlight, and stock your own polish and brushes for regular touch-ups. Pro-actively maintaining and organizing your footwear will save money and time, ensuring your shoes are ready to hit the road when you are. And you’ll be guaranteeing a positive first impression to boot. (Pun intended!)
that works best for you. 3. Show your shoes some love When freeing your feet at the end of the day, allow your shoes to cool off and air out for a couple of hours. Stuff your good leather footwear with cedar shoe trees or acid-free tissue paper while they are still pliable (or
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The East Tennessee Fishing Show & Expo
THE EAST TENNESSEE
Fishing Show takes place January 23-26 at the Knoxville Expo Center on Clinton Highway. Celebrating 10 years, the East Tennessee Fishing Show welcomes Clay Dyer, the most admired fisherman of all time. Other pros attending this year include Shaw Grisaby Wesley Strader, John Murray, Mike DelVisco, Scott Manning, John Crews, Edwin Evers, and more. New this year, the Fishing Show will have Fly Fishing, Bass, Crappie, Striper, and Catfishing. Also, your chance to win a Lowe Boat! Tickets are $10, children 8-12 are $8, and children under 7 are free. Purchase tickets at the door or online at www.easttnfishingshow.com. There will be easier entrance this year with three ticket booths available. Parking is free. Appearance One of our biggest things this year is the appearance of Clay Dyer. He is the most 10
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inspirational fisherman of all time. Clay fishes the Bassmaster Open and gives 50+ inspirational talks each year to companies, churches, non-profits, and schools. Clay’s motto is “If I can, you can.” Duck Dynasty star Tim Guraedy, known to the show’s millions of hardcore fans as “Mountain Man,” returns to the show again this year on January 25 & 26. Family Friendly Event Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures is a fast-paced educational wildlife show. The show will feature five to six trained exotic animals. Nature Nick and his animals have been featured on Fox & Friends, Good Morning America, CNN, and The Today show. New This Year More than 200 vendors with products for Bass Fishing, Crappie, Stiper, Catfish, and Fly Fishing.
Mercury & Lowe Boat Away Register any day of the show to win a boat. Attendance is not necessary to win drawing. Winner will be announced on Facebook and on our website. Additional Events » Thursday: First Responders & Military Day. All military and First Responders get $2 off admission with proper ID. » Friday: Lady Anglers Day. The first 200 women through the door receive a free Fishing Show hat. » Saturday: Junior Anglers Day. The first 200 children through the door receive a free fishing rod. » Sunday: Mercury & Lowe Boats Giveaway. Register any day of the show to win the boat. You do not have to be present to win. For more tickets or more information, visit www.easttnfishingshow.com.