Chicago-raised Barbara Costello spent most of her career as a preschool teacher, but in her 70s, life took an unexpected turn. When her daughter began filming her clever household hacks during the pandemic, Barbara quickly became a viral sensation. Today, her Brunch with Babs account has nearly 4 million Instagram followers—her “new girlfriends,” as she affectionately calls them—and she is known as everyone’s favorite Internet grandma.

I’ll be honest: I don’t cook (aside from the occasional Blue Apron), and I usually cater the holidays—so I knew I had a lot to learn from Babs. Here are the gems I’m putting to use ASAP.

Barbara Costello (known as @Brunchwithbabs ) is a retired preschool teacher turned lifestyle social media star known for her comfort recipes and cleaning hacks

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