Barbecues, beach parties, picnics.... July may be the month to celebrate the nation's birthday, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the birthdays of loved ones as well.
Instructions
1. Consider buying jewelry or collectibles with the July birthstone. The modern, traditional and mystical stone for July is the ruby, thought to bring wealth and contentment to those born this month.
2. Consider the birthday girl's or boy's astrological attributes when purchasing a gift. The July Cancer, born between July 1 and 22, is known for being supportive and domestic. Your Cancer friend may appreciate a picture frame, bath accessories or a set of gourmet cookbooks.
3. Opt to purchase gifts such as an artist's sketchbook or two tickets to the latest gallery exhibit for the expressive and creative July Leo, whose birthday falls between July 23 and 31.
4. Choose something in the astrological birthstone as an alternative to the monthly birthstone. The Cancer's stone is black onyx; the Leo's is jasper.
5. Send a bouquet of water lilies, the flowers for July, to the birthday boy or girl. Or why not a print of Monet's famous water lilies?
6. Try keeping to a holiday or seasonal theme for those birthdays earlier in the month, such as a joint Fourth of July/birthday picnic or barbecue, or a summer hot air balloon ride.
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