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1. Master one easy but impressive recipe to pull out whenever you have guests over.
2. Invest in a sleek trash can that keeps a lid on smells.
3. Educate yourself with a This Calls for a Drink!, a book that will decide what kind of booze you need for any occasion.
4. Travel with a set of refillable apothecary bottles so you can use your favorite hair products instead of crappy hotel shampoo.
5. Stash some pretty notecards for spontaneous thank you notes or for last-minute occasion cards.
6. Find a hobby that you actually love.
7. Stock your closet or cubicle with a compact sewing kit for fashion emergencies.
8. Make your bathroom more inviting with a toilet paper holder with extra roll storage and reading material.
9. Stop wasting money on disposable baggies and try these reusable ones to store snacks, jewelry, and more.
10. Hang art prints or posters you actually love.
11. Use a luxurious and highly rated moisturizer every. damn. day.
12. Optimize your productivity by keeping track of tasks and goals in a specialized journal designed to help you accomplish everything on your to-do list *and* achieve you longer term goals.
13. Or try a bullet journal to keep track of to-do lists, goals, and what the eff you DO every day.
14. Ditch the ratty tee and dream grown-up dreams in a cute PJ set.
15. Keep a thermometer in your house so you know when to actually go to the doctor.
16. Learn how much sleep you need and actually make getting it a priority.
17. Keep emergency supplies in your car, including this seat belt cutter and window glass breaker.
18. Create a welcoming entry into your dwelling with a cool-looking coat rack.
19. Get better at saying sorry when you ~actually~ should.
20. Invest in an umbrella that won't blow out (and will make you happy when skies are grey).
21. Stock your kitchen with the perfect nonstick pan for when you just have to have grilled cheese or French toast.
Because when you're overwhelmed with responsibilities, the only thing that helps is a snack.
