Camping is not my forte. But I LOVE me a burnt-to-a-crisp gooey marshmallow. And the quiet after nightfall. It's a fine balance between peace and a little unknown (for this city girl, anyway). And that's where I'm at all this week: girl's camp with the young women from church as one of their youth leaders. And I can't wait to tell you the stories next week, Reader. Until then, use these weekly email themes for the month of July with your readers: ♥️ Suggest fun outdoor activities for families, couples, or solo adventures. (Be the friend they want) ♥️ Curate a list of must-read books for the summer related to your niche and invite your subscribers to join a summer reading challenge. (Be the mentor they need) ♥️ Encourage your subscribers to review their goals for the year and offer tips to stay on track. (Be the teacher who gives) ♥️ Share summer recipes, BBQ ideas, or healthy snacks perfect for July. (Because your readers are people too). This is the key to the perfect email every time. There's a real person, with real problems, who has big dreams, who needs a friend, mentor, and teacher. Even though you teach moms how to braid hair, they're still planning for beach trips, family bbqs, and staring hard core at the garden gnome on sale, so they don't have to see the back to school stuff right when they walk in the grocery store. Always remember the problem you're trying to solve, but write to the person. Because each time you make them say, "thank you so much! This is exactly what I need right now" the easier it is to keep them as your biggest fan. Talk soon, ❤️Micah Klug |
Okay, first things first, if the thought "whaaaat?" just crossed your mind with the "A-A-RON" reference, then you NEED to look up a comedy sketch called "Substitute Teacher by Key & Peele". Full transparency, there is some language in it. I served a mission for my church in Mississippi. The people have some creative names and this video pokes fun at the creative spellings and pronunciations of names. 😆 So, the big question: how did Disney "mess up"? Well, if you think storytelling in your...
Rewind to Wednesday, 7:38PM. I thought the poor guy's hand was going to be blown off...or at least look like it went through a cheese grader. Youth night brought out the pyro-fire lovin' people in our group. And this young man was leading the way. He took a long bottle rocket, lit the fuse, and within a few seconds the thing started sparking in his hand and (thankfully) shot up and away. Between you and me, angels were watching over him. But I can't blame him for his contagious enthusiasm for...
Just so you know, Reader, my 3 year-old has the habit of sneaking into my bed at night. Usually I wake up with a chubby arm around my neck and a small puddle of drool by my cheek. Last night Flynn came to my side of the bed. (He still hasn't forgiven me for leaving him for girl's camp for a week. My momma heart breaks for him - the poor guy.) Last night he came in but with slurry words and half asleep questions. "I go with you mommy. And will you come with me?" I knew he was half asleep (I...