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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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Fall Into It: The 2025 Autumn Bucket List That Keeps FOMO Away

Looking to make the most of the coziest season of the year? Whether you're craving cool and crisp outdoor adventures, pumpkin-spiced everything, or just want an excuse to buy fluffy pajamas and light a cinnamon candle, this fall activities list is for you. This ultimate collection of 2025 autumn bucket ...
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Apple Picking Tips for the Perfect Fall Day at the Orchard

Apple picking is one of fall’s sweetest traditions - literally and figuratively. Whether you're heading to a local orchard for fresh fruit, cider, donuts, or just some wholesome autumn fun, a little planning can make the experience even better. Here are some essential apple picking tips to help you choose ...
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9 Budget-Friendly Ideas To Block Sun From Windows

You know what no one warned me about? The sun. Not the nice “let’s go for a picnic” sun—no, the aggressive, heat-ray-blasting, furniture-fading, why-is-it-so-bright-at-6am sun. Suddenly, you’re googling things like “ideas to block sun from windows” because your living room feels like the inside of a toaster oven and your ...
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Got Blood Stains? Here’s How to Save Your Fabrics

You ever wake up ready to take on the world… until you throw back the blanket and see blood on your sheets? Yeah. That happened to me last week. Apparently, I scratched a mosquito bite in my sleep and bled everywhere. And if you're prone to sleep-scratching, surprise nosebleeds, or ...
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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 ...