Surely I’m not alone on this, but most days I’m lucky to get the girls out of the house and on their way to school with both shoes on, so packing a healthy lunch for myself is definitely out of the question. So how do I eat healthy when I feel like I’m already two steps behind? Food is fuel and for busy mommas, the right kind of fuel is essential. Just like getting dressed in the morning.  Every day we have the option to choose good food. Here are some ways you can make that selection process a little bit easier.  1. Meal prep on Sundays or try packing your lunch before you’re in a ..read more

I’m hemorrhaging money. Every time I fill up, run to the grocery for a few things, get what my kids need, it’s like opening an almost healed wound only to have it bleed again. I’ll leave others to debate the “why” of record high gas prices, food prices, utilities and on and on and just say that for me and my neighbors, we are squeezed. As moms, neighbors, community members, we should help each other out with advice and tips to weather this season stressing our budgets. I live in a middle class, formerly rural, community about an hour south of Atlanta. My neighbors are truck drivers, airline em ..read more

Sometimes the fear and anxiety of this world can suffocate a mom to no end.  A churning anguish in the pit of your stomach and racing thoughts are all ways the world tries to keep your faith on edge.  Isaiah 12:2 says, “…I will trust and not be afraid.  The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense…”  That’s a sure-fire way to kick fear to the curb.   We know that the LORD himself, covers us in his safety, his strength, and his wisdom, but how do we find and keep that faith-driven spark each and every day? Nurture & Faith We are women, moms, and mothers ..read more

I’m sure you’ve noticed that our magazine has changed quite a bit. From the layout to the name, we’ve gone through some renovations. I sat down and spoke with our fierce leader, Arian T. Moore to discuss the changes and her new vision for the magazine. Amanda: A brand new name for the magazine? What prompted the change? Arian: Well, I’m entering a new phase of motherhood in that all of my children are either in elementary or middle school. I don’t have babies anymore. So, I thought about the name Bibs & Business and the insinuation that it is geared towards women with babies and I wanted t ..read more

Many people may feel like they can’t afford to start a business. It’s true that some business models are difficult to set up if you don’t have a lot of initial capital, but there are also plenty of businesses that you can launch on a budget. If you don’t have much money to start your business, you have to be careful with how you spend what you do have. If you budget well, you can still get your business up and running in an affordable way. So how can you launch your small business on a budget and without spending money you don’t have? Choose When to Get Help Carefully Knowing when to get help ..read more

The cure to your post-covid cabin fever? A vacation, of course. But couple a nation itching to travel with higher costs for everything, and a vacation might seem out of reach. Taking your family on the road can be affordable with a few travel hacks. Eat in! Especially if you have small children, eating in will not only save you money but plenty of headache as your wait for table then wait for a meal. A room with a kitchenette is worth the extra money, but honestly, if you have a mini-fridge and a microwave you can keep everyone fed in your room. For our Florida theme park trip, we brought alon ..read more

When it comes to small businesses, many owners feel like they are stuck in a rut. It can be challenging to break out and find new customers, especially if your business is located in a rural area or an area with a limited customer base. However, there are ways that you can broaden your customer reach and attract more business. This article will discuss some of the best ways to do just that! Utilize social media Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are great for connecting with potential customers. Make sure that you are active on these platforms and that you are regularly sharing hi ..read more

It’s official! Juneteenth is a national holiday! Some even refer to it as Freedom Day! Let’s break down the history. Juneteenth is short for June 19. On that date in 1865, Union soldiers brought the news to slaves in Texas that they were free. That’s right, two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation some African Americans were still living as enslaved men and women. Today, Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday. What do you plan to do on Juneteenth? Here are some ideas. Read a Book Teach your children the importance of this holiday with a colorful book. Juneteenth Jelly ..read more

Starting a business can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a little daunting. It also comes with a lot of responsibility. You are responsible for the success of your company and all the people who work for you. Starting a new business is an opportunity to take control of your life. It gives you the chance to do what you want, when you want, and how you want. A lot of people are afraid to start their own business because they don’t know what they’re doing or they’re scared of failing. But starting a business is not as hard as it seems and it’s not as scary as people thi ..read more

The guilt of being a working mom is a real thing. Many working moms feel guilty about not being able to spend enough time with their kids or about not being able to focus on their job because they are always thinking about their kids. Here we will discuss four common things that working moms feel guilty about.  Not Spending Enough Time With Your Kids This is probably the most common guilt that working moms feel. You may feel that you are always working, and it seems like you are never home. As a result, you miss out on important milestones in your children’s lives, and you feel guilty abo ..read more