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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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Do you have a cold, drafty house? Easy fixes to draft-proof your home

We live in a fairly old house on the top of a hill surrounded by cleared farmland. While the location offers privacy and incredible views all year round, we also deal with bitter cold winter winds that find their way into our drafty home. Despite the house being well insulated, ...
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The Easy Christmas Cleaning Guide (with Christmas Cleaning Checklist)

Do you plan to have family and friends over for Christmas or any other holiday this year? Do you want your home to be welcoming and cozy for your guests? No need to worry with this Christmas cleaning guide to help prepare your home for a cozy Christmas celebration. I’ve ...
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Random advice for life

Are you looking for some random advice for life? Good advice makes navigating life much easier. I have decades of real life experience navigating various situations - not always successfully, which is how I learned the lessons I know now. I’d like to share some random advice for life to ...
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10 Kitchen appliances that make life easier

After a hectic day, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time in the kitchen. But you don’t always want to eat out or get takeout, and you know it’s better for you to eat fresh, healthy meals. Lucky for us, there is a wide ...
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Thoughtful gifts for someone who needs a break

We’ve all been there. Overwhelming responsibilities, looming work deadlines, and the uncertainty of the seemingly endless pandemic add stress to our daily lives. Whatever the reason, show the person you love that you understand their struggle with one of these thoughtful gifts for someone who needs a break. Time-saving gifts ...
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