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23 Things That Will Make You Feel Like An Adult This Month

Put the OWN in grown-up.

1. Set a budget that works for you.

2. And keep a hard copy of your finances in a handy notebook.

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3. Pack a gosh-darn lunch.

4. Bring it in a collapsible bento lunchbox that won't bulk up your work bag.

5. Wear a cool watch and accomplish three things: 1) Be on time. 2) Keep your phone out of sight. 3) Look like a grown-up.

6. Swap out your boring phone for an alarm clock that'll run away from you when it goes off.

7. Buy a nice drill you can use to DIY all the things.

8. Invest in a four-piece luggage set you'll actually recognize at the baggage claim.

9. Keep on top of your daily goals with a to-do notepad.

10. Decorate in a super-low-maintenance way by mixing and matching succulents.

11. Toss a bunch of semi-adult throw pillows on your seating area.

12. Keep a charged phone power-bank with you, because you're really busy and so is your phone.

13. Fake it until you bake it with three-ingredient marinades that do the cooking for you.

14. Achieve pseudo-sommelier status with a cheat sheet for the best wine pairings.

15. Put good-for-you Birkenstock insoles in your cute but not-quite-comfy shoes.

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Check out a review of them in Things We Tried In July

16. Invest in some Smartwool socks that won't fall apart on you.

17. Get some pretty, refillable plastic bottles to keep your cheap-ass shampoo in.

And pretend it's a fancy salon brand.

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18. Stock extra toothbrushes for ;) overnight guests ;).

19. Just own a plunger.

20. Stay hydrated with a water bottle with a rotating meter cap that helps you track of how much you've guzzled.

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For more hydration products, check out "17 Products For People Who Are Thirsty AF."

21. Learn how to tie a perfect gift bow.

22. Keep your important documents in a fireproof box.

23. You can do it! Just start after another quick cup of coffee.

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