To know me is to know I love college football. It’s my favorite. 

And Michigan has always been my team. My children aren’t allowed in the same room as me when I’m watching the Wolverines play because I get, ahem, quite spirited. (I'll admit: I'm obnoxious.) 

So, it should come as no shock that several weeks ago I painted my toes Maize & Blue, repping Michigan Football, including a large block “M” on my big toes. 

My husband can’t even look at my feet right now because he’s a Notre Dame fan. But, the one team we CAN agree on is Clemson. Since moving to the Clemson, South Carolina area back in 2020, we’ve pseudo-adopted the Clemson Tigers as our family’s team. We scored some last-minute tickets this past weekend and had a blast!

While our kids loved the football game, they couldn’t care less about our anniversary. John and I will celebrate 22 years of wedded ups and downs this Friday. :) We have FOUGHT HARD for this marriage to work. Man, it’s freaking hard. To be honest, we’ve wanted to throw in the towel so many times.Something that has saved us on multiple occasions is The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. This book has been the most transformative in all my relationships…you’ll see everyone, including your friends, family and partner, completely different after reading it. There’s a reason why tens of millions of people have devoured this book and why it remains a best-seller.  

My love languages are physical touch and acts of service. John’s are words of affirmation and physical touch. I actually had the honor of conversing with Dr. Chapman on my podcast not that long ago — and he answers all your love languages questions, including the three ways parents can identify their children's love languages. I’d love to hear yours — weigh in on my IG page!  

FARIS FAVORITES

1. #YDHTCIA 

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Thank you for being so supportive of my book,

“You Don’t Have To Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt & Find A Better Way Forward”

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which is out March 2023. If you’re interested in being on the #YDHTCIA Advance Team, please reach out to me via

Instagram!

All details are being worked out and will be shared through this newsletter.

2. I believe there are angels among us…and we each have a guardian angel. My friends at Anne Neilson Home want to spoil you, by gifting two of you a package worth $260! You will receive her new book “Entertaining Angels: True Stories and Art Inspired by Divine Encounters”. You’ll also get the Glory Pad and Tray, Hopeful Mini Print, Inspire Playing Cards, Peace Matches, The Peace Acrylic Tray and Peace Cocktail Napkins…y’all, this is so generous of her and her team. The book is especially beautiful + inspiring and makes a great gift. :) I hope you’ll support her generosity with your own! As usual, DM me for a chance to win. Photo via anneneilsonhome.com.

3. Streamline your grocery shopping. If you're at the grocery store every day — this is for you. This podcast from Emily Ley talks about the benefit of a "perpetual grocery list" — and I promise, it's way easier and way more doable than it sounds. In 16-minutes, your life will change. Photo via spotify.com.

Here's what you missed this week in The CARRY™ ALL, the weekly newsletter BY working moms, for working moms (and the Media company birthed out of my own Called Out story!)

1. Why there’s hope on the horizon for moms.2. The most recommended work bags for working moms.3. What happens when companies support the children of working parents.

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

Episode 75 with Lisa Harper — Meet my newest best friend — and soon to be yours, too! Gifted writer, speaker and host of “Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology” podcast, Lisa herself, is on the pod! Hear how Lisa learned to process through the confusion of grief to find contentment, the miraculous way Missy, her daughter, came into her life and why she says we need to hold our callings loosely. Buckle up for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. 

Listen Now!

Episode 74 with Shawn Johnson & Andrew East 

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Calling all gymnastics fans! I sat down with one of the greatest of all time, Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson, alongside her beloved husband, NFL Pro Andrew East. Years after respectively going for the gold and signing contracts across the NFL, the dynamic (and so much fun) power couple is opening up about navigating a brand new season of parenting, business and life. Listen Now!