July is here and that means BBQ's, fireworks, and red, white, and blue!

Summer weddings, birthdays, vacations, and staycations.

And if that's not enough to celebrate, here are a few fun facts to learn about July.

July flower of the month: Larkspur 

July birthstone: Ruby

About Larkspur: There are several color variations, each with a different meaning.  Pink means fickle, white is happy, and purple symbolizes first love. In general, larkspur indicates strong bonds of love and is becoming a more common flower for wedding displays.

The Water Lily is also a symbolic flower for the month of July.

Holidays which occur in July:

Canada Day

Independence Day

National Blueberry Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Hot Dog Month

For your own July celebration, check out our Lifestyle blog post for some great menu ideas!