I know this is an older thread but figured I’d chime in since I just went through this myself. Tina I’d def save em for Labor Day if you can store em right. I split my leftovers — kept a couple cakes in the basement for Labor Day and just lit the rest on the 5th with some neighbors. Best of both worlds. The basement storage trick is legit, just make sure it’s dry down there. I tossed a couple silica packs in my plastic tote like Steve mentioned and no issues so far.