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Barbara Costello

Barbara Costello, known as BrunchwithBabs on social media, is a mother of four and grandmother of nine. Babs has taken the internet by storm with her warmth, enthusiasm, practical tips, and motherly wisdom, earning her the title of "the internet's favorite grandma." The bestselling author of Everyday with Babs and Celebrate with Babs, she’s also a regular guest on Today, Good Morning America, and The Drew Barrymore Show, where she shares her household tips, tricks, hacks, and delicious recipes. A former teacher and preschool founder, she is also a wife to her loving husband, Mr. Babs.
Homemaking with Babs
Every Day with Babs
Celebrate with Babs

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Homemaking with Babs
Every Day with Babs
Celebrate with Babs

Live Inspired with Compendium: Now Available from PRH!

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: April

Step into summer with our new releases in April! Congratulate grads with uplifting wisdom from everyone’s favorite frog, Kermit, in Before You Leap, celebrate the enduring power of love in Pride month with LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality, and discover how to harness nature’s bounty with the National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible

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Giving Thanks on Turkey Day

Whether you’re prepping to host a traditional turkey feast, planning a Friendsgiving with your chosen family, or just looking for a way to show gratitude for your daily joys and blessings, there’s all kinds of ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. For powerhouse hosts, Babs and Ina Garten have got your back with people-pleasing recipes to wow

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