Summer is fully here and honestly, I'm not mad about it. The longer days, the slower pace, the excuse to eat outside every chance I get. I hope your July is off to a good start, whether you've got a trip planned, a backyard project in the works, or you're just trying to make it to Friday with a cold drink in hand.

How are we already halfway through the year? June kicks off my favorite stretch of the year, when the days are long and there's a bit more time to do the stuff I’ve been meaning to do…