24 Ways To Feel Like An Adult This Month

Part of being an adult is learning not to care as much about what others think of you. Specifically, whether the employee handing out free samples at Costco is judging you for taking that third mini taco.

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1. Stay on track of your finances (and make sure you're not splurging on one too many iced lattes) with a daily planning pad.

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There are 90 sheets in each pad.

Promising review: "I think this is a wonderful tool for changing your life. It offers support, accountability, and an easy way keep up the daily goal reinforcement that I need." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in four styles).

2. Whip up a quick dinner following easy recipes that won't make you want to give up and order pizza.

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Check out 20 easy dinner ideas that our readers swear by.

3. Keep your berries fresh for weeks by stashing them in plastic containers aka mini miracle pods.

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Read a BuzzFeed editor's full review of these storage containers.

Promising review: "I wish I would have gotten these sooner. I bought strawberries for my children, and then I forgot about them. I found them in the back of the refrigerator almost TWO WEEKS later, and they were still good. The real miracle is how long it keeps zucchini. Zucchini starts to get mushy in the crisper drawer after just a few days. Again, these miracle containers have kept it fresh for close to two weeks now. I've kept cut lettuce, cut cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini, sliced bell peppers, strawberries, blackberries, cut jicama, and carrots in these containers. I've had fantastic results with all of them." —Laura

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99.

And check out our picks for some kitchen essentials on BuzzFeed Reviews!

4. Pick up some tips on how to relax without spending any money before, during, and after work.

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Check out all 50 tips from QuickQuid.

"50 Ways to Relax Without Spending Money" by Nivene Judeh is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

5. Ensure that you don't forget to give Jenny a call with wearable watch-shaped sticky notes.

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Promising review: "Great gag gift for the one in your life who just can't remember." —Sarah Johansen

Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $7.95.

6. Get your table ready for a dinner/brunch party in literally two seconds with a reversible floral table runner — no centerpiece or flowers required!

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Promising review: "Very bright colors. Each side is beautiful. It's a stiffer material so it stays in place." —Ceeac5

Get it from Walmart for $14.88.

7. Prepare your home for overnight guests by following helpful tips like decanting bulk body wash and shampoo into aesthetically pleasing bottles.

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Check out 15 things you should do before your guests arrive.

Get these bottles from Amazon for $9.99.

8. Clean off your white sneakers with a brush and solution set because they'll be your footwear of choice for the rest of the season.

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The solution can clean up to 100 pairs of sneakers. It's safe to use on leather, suede, nubuck, nylon, canvas, vinyl, rubber, cloth, etc.

Promising review: "I usually don't write reviews but this stuff is too amazing, I had to. My husband is not the neatest person in the world. His white tennis shoes have all kinds of stains on them: dirt, grime, oil, food. My coworker recommended the Jason Markk cleaner to me, and I thought I'd give it a try. To my amazement, it worked like a charm. The shoes are super white and clean now. I didn't have to scrub that hard either. I also used this on my suede tennis shoes, and it cleaned beautifully with no damage to the suede. I know I will be using this cleaner all the time now." —Ly Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

And check out our picks for the best everyday sneakers on BuzzFeed Reviews!

9. Treat yourself to some therapeutic goodies each month with a self-care subscription box.

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It's curated by real practicing therapists! Each box includes research-inspired therapeutic activities, plus five to seven self-care wellness goodies that may help reduce stress.

Promising review: "I absolutely loved my first TheraBox! Everything in it was just my style — the free meditation challenge subscription, bath salts, cute bag, gratitude journal, and much more. I’ll definitely be keeping this CrateJoy subscription and looking forward to next month!" —Bridget

Get it from Cratejoy for $34.99+.

10. Jot down all your passwords in a journal (old-school style) because nowadays every website requires passwords with letters, numbers, symbols, plus extra security questions.

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It's alphabetized so you can easily find the one you need!.

Promising review: "This was exactly what I wanted. The book has a heavy plastic cover and heavy-duty wire binding. The paper is good quality, although my favorite gel pens did have some bleed-through. I'd recommend ballpoint or pencil. The entries have wide spaces, with room for website, email, username, password, and notes (which is perfect for noting the answers to those security questions... What's your favorite ice cream flavor? I don't remember what I answered a year ago!). The password section has a good number of extra lines, for those sites that make you change your password with annoying frequency." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes).

11. Brush up on your wilderness survival skills with a comprehensive field guide on how to not die in the great outdoors. Just in time for camping season!

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Promising review: "So, I sat down with this book, a glass of scotch, and one of my completely manly dogs (read: Pomeranian). Then I surrounded myself with knives, snares, axes, saws, and other various implements of survival. After about a page and a half, I realized that this book was great. After two pages, I was learning. After 10 pages? I was making modifications to camping gear and even getting rid of some. Halfway through the book, I sprouted a brand new mountain man beard. Flannel sprang forth from my chest and the scent of pine leaped forth from my pores. By the end of the book, I had constructed a fire, a lean-to, and was cooking a rabbit, all while in my air-conditioned living room. If you ever have any questions about bushcraft and survival in the wild, this book is a great way to start (thus the 101). That being said, if you're new to the idea, read this book before you start buying gear as you'll save yourself a lot of unnecessary expense, and you can start practicing a lot of what is in this book before you ever go outside the city." —Alex Klenk

Get it from Amazon for $12.37.

12. Overcome your fear of going number two in public restrooms by spraying some Poo-Pourri before you go — it stops bathroom odors before they ever begin!

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Promising review: "It works amazingly! I was seriously surprised at how well this product works at hiding toilet odors when someone has a bowel movement! In fact, I'm astonished at how well it works. I would highly recommend this for anyone who may want to eliminate the embarrassment of leaving behind a 'little bit of themselves' in the bathroom, especially in a public one. The travel size is nice to fit in one's pocket — especially helpful at work." —Teacher & Mommy of 3

Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in five sizes and 18 scents).

13. Give your self a dose of confidence and simultaneously destress by squeezing a motivational stress ball when a difficult assignment is getting on your last nerve.

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Promising review: "They're wonderful. I keep one at home, one at work, and one in the car. They've come in quite handy in fighting off the stress of work and traffic." —Knance

Get it a three-pack from Amazon for $12.95.

14. Remove stubborn stains off walls, the bathtub, and even your shoes using a Magic Eraser.

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The Magic Eraser works best on hard surfaces, like countertops, tabletops, floors, doors, walls, baseboards, and appliances. But it also works on all kinds of stains on other surfaces like soap scum in your tub, splatter stains in your microwave, the rubber on your sneakers, etc.

Promising review: "I wish I would have taken a 'before' picture of my tub. I wasn't sure how this would work. I only got it because I saw it on a BuzzFeed article, and I wanted to see if I could get my tub to be whiter. My tub is old. The house I live in is my childhood home, it's been in the family for years. The tub has seen some things. Now that I have the house to myself, I wanted to clean it up well. I used this eraser a second ago and had to write a review. It got all the dark stains I thought were permanent out. I didn't have to scrub too hard but I did use some pressure. My tub has never looked so good. Just had to stop cleaning for a second to say that this eraser thing is legit." —Evan M.

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $6.94.

And check out our picks for the best kitchen sponges on BuzzFeed Reviews!

15. Protect your delicate dishes from chipping and your sink from getting scratched with an elevated rubber protector mat.

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This two-piece mat can be adjusted to fit around your drain. The pieces have raised non-slip feet that allow water to drain away and air to circulate freely.

Promising review: "Great product. They're quite a bit more heavy-duty then any other sink saver on the market. Love the versatility." —greg

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in two colors).

16. Tame a huge zit (the kind that always seems to pop up the night before a job interview) with a pack of pimple patches.

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These patches work best when the pimple's white head is visible or when the zit is open. Get more information about pimple patches.

Promising review: "The reviews don't lie. These little pimple patches really work! For the pimples that are already popped or about to, THESE WORK SO WELL! I leave them on overnight and when I wake up in the morning, the blemish is nearly flat and the redness has calmed. I truly believe in these and will continue repurchasing forever!" —Cecille

Get a 24-pack from Amazon for $4.97.

17. Wash away leftover traces of dry shampoo and styling products weighing your hair down with an anti-residue shampoo once a week.

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Promising review: "Great product! This shampoo removed months/years of product build-up in my hair that I didn't even know I had. After just one wash, my hair felt lighter, finer, more voluminous, and I needed less styling products to achieve the same results. But be careful not to use this too often as it can dry out your hair. I have long, dark fine hair, and I use this about once every two weeks or once every four to five washes." —Kat

Get it from Amazon for $4.79.

18. Send your mom a bouquet of flowers (plus a thoughtful card) for Mother's Day if you live far away and won't be able to celebrate with her in person.

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Or, just give her a call!

Get this bouquet from ProFlowers for $29.99. Also, check out the best places to order flowers online.

19. Brush excess fur off your doggo using a de-shedding tool so your entire house isn't coated with a layer of hair during shedding season.

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Promising review: "This thing is ridiculous. You may think you've brushed the hair off your dog, but oh no, my friend, you haven't. Let's get one thing clear, your dog has too much hair, and the FURminator was sent by aliens in the future to help you fix that. Let's get started! First, go put on something you don't plan on wearing for the rest of your life. Unless you wear plastic trash bags, you're about to be wearing your very own authentic dog-hair suit. A lint roller will help, but plan on tearing through half the roll of adhesive sheets when you're done. When you're done, you'll have little fur tumbleweeds bouncing around while you stare in disbelief at your dog, which will still have fur, somehow, despite the hairpocalype unleashed by this innocuous little brush. This is the be-all end-all of grooming products for your dog. If you hate having animal hair in your house and have the discipline to use it every week, the FURminator will change your life. Cons: Doesn't work on human back hair." —Seth A. Ratner

Get it from Amazon for $12.89+ (available in five sizes and short/long hair).

20. Learn how to excel at spreadsheets (and seriously impress your boss) by taking a comprehensive online course taught by a Microsoft Office expert.

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This class covers beginner to advanced modules.

Promising review: "I really enjoyed the VBA part of these lectures. I learned a lot. The course sparked ideas for my own worksheets to help my company become more efficient. The instructor was great. He walks you through as though you haven't used any features before. Yet, he keeps it interesting enough for someone like myself who has experience with Excel. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to learn Excel." —Matthew Clayton Pulse

Sign up at Udemy for $9.99. Check out other cool classes available on Udemy.

21. Avoid a coffee-stain-on-white-shirt situation with a stain-repellent button-up shirt.

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This cotton shirt is made with Clean-Slate technology, which repels stains and spills.

Promising review: "I bought this shirt last week and absolutely fell in love with it! It is so cute and comfortable. It is the perfect fit and length. A huge plus is that the shirt did not wrinkle like most button-up shirts. I want it in every color!" —cjackson82

Get it from Old Navy for $29.99+ (available in regular, tall, and petite sizes XS–XXL, and 1X–4X).

22. Save money on groceries with some helpful tips like buying produce that's in season — they'll be cheaper!

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Check out all 20 clever ways to save money on groceries.

23. Destroy old bank statements, pay stubs, and credit card bills in a shredder to protect yourself from identity theft.

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This shredder can also shred credit cards. You don't need to remove paper clips or staples.

Promising review: "I don’t trust tossing out bills or documents that have banking numbers or other personal information on them. This cross-cutting shredder does the job quickly and perfectly. Taking up to six sheets, it's fast and not as noisy as most shredders I have owned or used. It’s relatively small and fits conveniently under my desk at a height of only 15 inches. The basket is large enough to last a few months before emptying is required. I did overuse it, shredding several pages of documents at once and it did jam once. The reverse button worked perfectly. I also caused it to overheat once as well. It simply stopped working. I waited about 10 minutes and after it cooled down, it was fine. For the price, this is a great investment in your privacy." —Martin A Hogan

Get it from Amazon for $29.98.

24. Boost your workout regimen with a medicine ball that can help develop core strength, balance, and coordination.

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Promising review: "Amazing! My husband and I set up a home gym, and I knew I needed to keep the variety to keep my workouts fun. I pushed to get the medicine ball ordered, and I'm so glad I did! They're great for slam sets, ab workouts, off the wall toss, etc. The quality is better than I've seen at some gyms and is holding up great to all of the use. Would highly recommend to any workout enthusiast." —Jake Schaefer

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 10 weights). Check out other cheap fitness products other people swear by!

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