July marks a soft turning point. The light remains a little longer and time appears to be expanding with possibilities. This is the mid-term mark for this year. We are encouraged to look back at where we just went and eradicate where we are on our way more intentionally. The season reminds us that joy doesn’t have to be an extravagant thing. Sometimes it’s just a bowl of berries you’ve just picked, a walk that ends with wild flowers, or a day that moves at your own pace.
Moving into the centre of summer, the invitation is simple. It is soft, continues to exist, absorbing the beauty that lies right in front of you. First, discover that July was filled with 31 joys and make the most of your daily life.
Above image from an interview with Lauren Ireland Emma Basil.
Things to do to count every day in July
Some of us chase the sun with striped hair and sandy feet for salt. Others slowly find comfort. Morning walks, refreshing cold glasses, and a nice shaded book. But you spend your time, July is an invitation to live a little more fully.
Let every day become a small celebration of its own. Below you will need to do 31 things in July.
July 1st-8th
1. Check in your goal. We have six months and we have six months left in 2025. There’s no better time to look back at the goals we set at the beginning of the year. What still resonates? Is there any intention to let go? It will reconfigure and reset, and take this second half by storm.
2. We’ll be taking a day trip without a location. Choose your direction – no map, no plans, just curiosity. Find a roadside fruit stand and stop by a swimming hole to lead the inside Wanderer.
3. Make meals completely outside. Even if you’re not a grill master, you can cook delicious dinners outside with picnic-friendly foods. If you can stand on fever and mosquitoes for a long time long enough, Set up a clean table And enjoy the alfresco atmosphere.
4. Host a slow brunch. Invite your friends to a morning garden brunch. Stone fruit, soft scrambled eggs and fresh herbs were cut from the windowsill.
5. I’m going to strawberry picking. Take advantage of the strawberry season! There’s nothing better than getting up early, begging the crowd and heading home in a basket of fresh fruit. And of course you You must make sweet strawberry treats with your picking.
6. Try a 5-minute grounding practice. Each morning, I put my feet on the floor, close my eyes and check in, before reaching for my phone. What do you need today? What do you want to feel?
7. Have an intentional date night. We love to hold shows and spend a cozy evening with SO, but 2025 is about experiencing more novelty. These questions are designed to help you switch conversations and learn more about your partner.
8. Plan your outdoor space. Camille’s Mediterranean-style landscaping motivated us all to make our backyard and patio an outdoor heaven. Make your Pinterest dreams come true.
July 9th-15th
9. Re-open your favorite books. I’m all about picking up the best new reads, there is There is no more comfort than rereading your favorite book. There’s no pressure to concentrate. You can imagine yourself laying out on the beach without pausing for hours. It’s something to read. Head to the library, bookstore, or yours Libby App And make that happen.
10. I’m going for a night swimming. Some of my favorite childhood memories include a family night swim at the lake. (literally) Discover the joy of this yourself July.
11. Make something with your hands. Throw away the screen and try something tactile – flower arrangements, air-dried clay, watercolor sketches. Whatever the phone call you, follow it.
12. Curates the scent of summer. Whether it’s a body oil, linen spray, or the scent you ask for, choose a scent to carry you through July. Memory lives in fragrance. Finally, I’ll make this.
14. Spruce your garden (or start one). Gardening is a great way to spend time in the sun. Plant new ones if you already have a garden, or if you haven’t started your garden yet, then start at the end. Kamille builds her green thumb and can’t get enough. Steal her gardening tips and grow up!
15. Commit to rest. Use July to get a good rest routine before summer ends. July is your invitation to build up a day of quiet, relaxed sleep stretches, or simply do nothing.
July 16th-22nd
16. I’m going to an outdoor concert. Most cities and large towns host outdoor music events throughout the summer. Do a little research and come out to support your local band. Don’t forget to have snacks!
17. Stargaze. Visit Stargaze while camping or in your backyard, on vacation. Download the following free apps Sky View Light To identify all the stars and constellations we find. Peel the skin for the shooter stars too.
18. Reads the synchronization of the cycle. Be interested in how your energy changes throughout the moon. Try synchronizing your diet, training, and skincare with your hormone rhythm.
19. Visit the aquarium. When the weather is hot, I’m in the lake or staying cool in a place with AC. In the latter case, the museum or aquarium always wins. If you don’t have one in your area, use this to explore the deep seas Scrollable illustration. It’s seriously addictive.
20. Celebrating National Ice Cream Day. What’s the best way to cool it down than ice cream? Pick up some pints The best vanilla ice creamTry one of these Healthy ice cream recipesOr grab a spoon and bowl and celebrate yourself.
twenty one. Have a picnic. Prepare and pack your favorite picnic recipes, whip the pitcher of iced tea and find the perfect place to place your blanket. Is there a better way to spend a summer night?
twenty two. Join the block party. Bring your food and stop by. There is no better way to get to know your neighbors.
July 23rd – 31st
twenty three. Clean your closet. If you’re looking for something productive in July, try cleaning your closet. You probably feel like you just I’ve finished cleaning the spring, but now it’s the perfect time to sell or donate summer clothes since last season. And you can do it anytime I’ll reorganize it To make room for sales in the upcoming summer.
twenty four. Ride your family’s bike. Stuff a picnic and stop a scenic spot on the way for lunch. (Yes, it’s all just an excuse for a picnic.)
twenty five. Make seasonal bouquets. Head to Trader Joe’s or visit your favorite local florist and choose a few different flowers to create an arrangement that brightens up your home. Bonus points are when you make extras to share with friends.
26. Find a local farmer’s market and cook dinner with what you buy. Are you wondering what you should do in July for all the finest summer foods? Please take a look at the guide What are seasonal agricultural products?. Support local vendors by visiting the nearest farmer market and dining with what you find.
27. If it’s too hot outside, there’s a 90’s movie marathon. If the heat slows you down, lean in. Take a look at a night of nostalgic 90s movies.
28. Read a typical summer book. Few things feel more like summer than books you can’t put. Whether you’re curled up by the pool, in the park, or with fans on the sofa, point your way and get lost in a story that feels like the sun. I just picked it up It’s a love story By Annabel Monaghan, it is just such a pleasant, full heart read July call.
29. I’m going to a baseball game. Nothing screams about summer like baseball or hot dogs. I had just been to a Cubs game and didn’t call myself the biggest baseball fan, but I had a great time going out and connecting with the energy of the game.
30. Get on the water. Grab a paddle board, take surfing lessons, or board a boat. But you enjoy the water, but don’t be afraid to wet your hair.
31. Looking back at the month, we will achieve our new goals for August. Look back at everything this month has brought to your life. Have you met someone new? Do you experience new opportunities? Do you want to learn something new? Write in your journal what worked this month and what you wanted to happen in a different way. Then take that positive energy and lead it to an amazing August.
Simple Joy Month
Make July a month that reminds you of the joys that can be easily found. Its beauty is an unplanned afternoon, fresh peaches and a quiet walk during golden hour. Let us carry with you the extent you created towards August and guide us what comes next.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
