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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 Get Sticky Sliding Doors Gliding Again

Sticky Sliding Doors: Quick Fixes to Get the Glide Back There's nothing quite as frustrating as sticky sliding glass doors! Just when the dog is going crazy to get outside, you try to open the sliding glass patio door and it gets stuck. You struggle, the dog is losing his ...
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200 Simple Life Hacks that Make Cleaning so Much Easier

Everyday Hacks to Make Cleaning Easy Using Items You Already Have! Are you looking for ways to spend less on cleaning products and get more use from the everyday items you already have in your home? Things like baking soda, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, and more? From getting ...
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The Easy Way To Clean Glass Shower Doors With Hard Water Stains

How to Clean Hard Water Stains on Glass Shower Doors As someone who has had to deal with the annoyance of trying to clean hard water stains on glass shower doors, I can tell you it can be quite frustrating. I've been living with hard water for over 20 years ...
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How to get rust stains out of toilet bowls – 7 ways to remove them

Quick and Easy Tips to Remove Rust Stains From Toilet Bowls When you have hard water, rust stains in toilet bowls are a common eyesore that can be frustrating and downright embarrassing. Scrubbing away at the stains can feel like an endless battle that you just can't seem to win ...
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Best Organizational Gifts: 28 Inexpensive Ideas for a Clutter-Free Life

Give the Gift of a Clutter-Free Life with these Best Organizational Gift Ideas If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for your loved one, you should consider these best organizational gifts to help them achieve a more efficient, less stressful, and clutter-free life. When you give someone tools ...