Hey y'all, welcome back to the Don't Mom Alone podcast.

I'm your host, Heather McFadion, and this is the place where I get to walk alongside you

and connect you with people and resources so you know that you don't mom alone.

And in this episode number 571, I'm welcoming to the show, Babs, Costello.

I feel like every day is a gift, right? I mean, you don't know. Sometimes it's like, oh,

here I go again, but you know it in the end, you know, you're making your mark, even though

maybe you're just carpooling most of the day and trying to get the kids fed before and homework done before you collapse.

But it's never too late.

You're doing a wonderful job in and of today.

And if you could pick up something that makes that job a little easier, or you can save a little money, or you're

feeding your family a delicious meal without having to spend half the day, then why not?

There's no age limit on anything. Everybody's growing. I always say if you're here, we're here

for a reason. As we lead into Mother's Day, let me tell you all, happy Mother's Day.

I am so thrilled to get to share with you one of the internet's mom slash grandmas.

You may follow her on Instagram at Brunch with Babs.

It's Barbara Costello, or better known as Babs Costello. She is a mama for

grandmother and a viral content creator. She began her social media presence at the age of 71,

and she's become the source of comfort, wisdom, and joy for millions. In this episode, we're going

to talk about the beautiful chaos of raising a family while running a business, how she built a supportive community of moms, and why the dinner table can be the most powerful place for connection.

She's going to share some practical tips.

And she's going to talk about her newest children's book, Did Your Mother Ever Tell You, which is a really sweet project based on some phrases you may have heard from

a mom or grandma, like when it rains, it pours, which she expands on and goes a little bit deeper

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