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Welcome to Being an Adult is Hard

Tips, tricks and hacks to make life easier and reduce stress.

Responsibility sucks but sh*t needs to be done and bills have to be paid and the dog puked on the carpet and the kid had another meltdown and we have appointments today and people are hungry and the house needs to be cleaned and the car broke down and the basement is flooding and OMG is it ever going to stop?

Hi, I’m Kim and I know the annoyance and exasperation you feel while struggling to juggle the multiple responsibilities of life. After all, I have over 30 years of experience being a somewhat successful adult.

I hope you make Being an Adult is Hard your first stop for tips, tricks, inspiration, motivation and practical advice to help deal with the stress and overwhelm and make it a little easier for you to get through this thing called life.

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BEACH DAY CHECKLIST (So You Can Actually Enjoy Yourself)

Let’s be honest - going to the beach sounds relaxing until you’re halfway there and realize you forgot sunscreen, snacks, and possibly your sanity. Whether you’re heading out for some solo sun therapy or wrangling tiny humans and six bags of “essentials,” this checklist has your back. Because going to ...

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Summer Hacks, Tips & Tricks to Survive the Heat

Summer is fun until the heat leaves you sweaty, sunburnt, and regretting your life choices by 3 p.m. These no-stress summer hacks, tips and tricks will help you cool down, stay sane, and maybe even enjoy yourself without spending a fortune or losing your mind. Stay Cool (Without Moving to ...

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30+ Surprising Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Cleaning

You know that lonely brown bottle shoved in the back of your bathroom cabinet? The one that’s probably been sitting there since your last attempt at DIY first aid? Well, that little bottle of hydrogen peroxide cleaner is way more useful than you think. If you’ve ever stared at a ...

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How to Clean Burnt Pans (when you got a little distracted)

So the other day I burned a pan so badly, I thought about just...throwing it out and pretending it never existed. Like, “What pan? I’ve never owned a pan. I cook exclusively with my air fryer.” But since stainless steel pans cost more than the food I had to throw ...

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How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom: Step-by-Step With Checklist

Okay, so I finally decided today was the day - the day I deep cleaned my disgusting bathroom. (How does it get THIS bad? I live here. I see it every day. And yet.) Within minutes, I realized that hard water had left a huge stain on my toilet, my ...