Every year I am completely surprised by the arrival of the 4th of July and it tends to make me feel like summer is slowly coming to an end. I am always disappointed that I didn’t do enough to enjoy summer in Chicago so I’ve decided that this year I am going to anticipate this feeling and run with it. 

Now is the time to get started on my mini herb garden, make those popsicles that I’ve been pinning like crazy, take time to read a book {or two}, relax by the pool, entertain some dinner parties for no particular reason, go for walks, run outside, and spend a few days on the lake. 

What do you plan to do before those summer days are gone?

Happy Monday!