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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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How to Remove Old Glue from Plastic

18 easy ways to get sticky residue off plastic The other day, I was cleaning and wanted to reuse a plastic spray bottle that had a tattered, old sticker label glued to it. When I removed the label, I was left with a sticky residue that wouldn't come off. I ...
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How to clean white crocs (even stinky ones)

When I started getting lower back pain from wearing my flip flops all summer, a friend recommended I get some comfy crocs instead. Whether you love them or hate them, crocs are popular with people who are on their feet all day and are known for their comfort and durability ...
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40+ Rubbing alcohol hacks to make life easier

Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation, quite literally? Maybe tree sap dripped all over your favorite lawn chair, or your kids put stickers all over the walls or got creative with permanent markers. In any case, these rubbing alcohol hacks can be a lifesaver when it comes ...
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What to do When Your House is Too Hot in Summer

Summer weather has finally arrived after a long, miserable winter. But you are sweating, frustrated, and you can’t sleep because your house is too hot in summer. So here you are, looking for some easy summer home cooling tips before you melt. We live in an old house that is ...
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Black glass stove top scratch repair – 6 easy ideas

Black glass stove tops have many benefits - they heat faster than gas and have more cooking power than electric coils. But they are also susceptible to scratches and other types of damage. Thankfully, there are several black glass stove top scratch repair methods that can help restore your glass ...
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