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Celebrate the Summer, Spend it with those Closest to You

Vicki's Random Thoughts
July 10, 2025•2 min read

July is here, and with it comes long, sunny days perfect for making memories with the people we love most. This month, I’m celebrating with family and friends! The laughter, traditions(old and new), and precious moments that make summer unforgettable.

From Canada Day festivities that bring communities together, to quiet moments spent with family, to milestones like my own anniversary(July 4), July is a reminder of how important it is to cherish the bonds we share.

JULY is here: what do most of us look forward to more than throwing that schedule out the window, sitting back, and enjoying the sunshine? Maybe it’s finally finishing that book you’ve picked up countless times but never found time to read, or heading off on a long-awaited vacation, or sharing picnics and walks along the beach.

Whatever it is you do for fun in the summer, remember  JUST DO IT! Enjoy the little things, because time and time again, we tend to put off what means the most. Before we know it, another year has passed and we’re in the exact same place we were before. Let this July be different: make time for what truly matters.

This month, let’s:

🍁 Celebrate Canada Day: Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, fireworks, or a cozy gathering with loved ones, it’s a day to honor our country and the people who make it feel like home.

🎉 Toast to Love: My anniversary falls this month, and it’s a special time to reflect on the journey my husband and I have shared. Anniversaries remind us that relationships grow stronger with time, patience, and love.

🧺 Enjoy Simple Joys:  July is National Picnic Month and National Ice Cream Month, perfect excuses to slow down, pack a basket, and savor the sweetness of summer with family and friends.

🧡 Reconnect with Family & Friends: Call your parents, plan a walk with your kids, invite your cousins over, or reach out to an old friend. These little moments BEcome the big memories we carry forever.

This month, I’ll be sharing personal stories, photos, and tips for making the most of time with the people who matter most. I’d love to see how you celebrate too, please share your family moments with me in the comments or by tagging me on social media!

Here’s to a July filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of togetherness. BEautiful days filled with sunshine and memories to BE made!

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For years, Vicki was the go-to Inner BEauty and Life Coach right from her salon chair, where women felt safe sharing their stories and dreams. Helping women feel beautiful inside and out became her true passion. She’s an only child with four amazing kids and five grandbabies, living a lively life on her country property with dogs and fond memories of farm animals. Twice married and divorced once, Vicki knows a thing or two about love and resilience. A true Virgo, she’s all about tradition, music, and connection. That’s why she created VMBEautiful Coaching—to help women find their confidence, clarity, and authentic selves with no BS. If she’s not your coach, no worries—she’ll help you find the right one. Vicki believes every woman deserves to feel seen, valued, and unstoppable.

Vicki McDougall-Butt

For years, Vicki was the go-to Inner BEauty and Life Coach right from her salon chair, where women felt safe sharing their stories and dreams. Helping women feel beautiful inside and out became her true passion. She’s an only child with four amazing kids and five grandbabies, living a lively life on her country property with dogs and fond memories of farm animals. Twice married and divorced once, Vicki knows a thing or two about love and resilience. A true Virgo, she’s all about tradition, music, and connection. That’s why she created VMBEautiful Coaching—to help women find their confidence, clarity, and authentic selves with no BS. If she’s not your coach, no worries—she’ll help you find the right one. Vicki believes every woman deserves to feel seen, valued, and unstoppable.

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