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The older I get, the more I realize an ugly truth about myself: I am kind of a judgmental jerk. I don't mean to be. In fact, I actively try not to be. But I think my waning interest in placating even the most irritating people has something to do with my finite fuck budget. … Continue reading How To Have A Respectful, Non-Judgmental Convo About Zodiac Signs
Too often when people think of abusive relationships, they envision the worst of it: black eyes, women's shelters, mournful country songs about liquor and fists. But abuse isn't always so black and blue. There are more subtle kinds of abuse that, if left unchecked, can fester and overtake you until you feel hopeless and lonely … Continue reading Recognizing Emotional Abuse
I'm in my last semester of school ever, and it's been making me quite reflective. Here are my best tips from nearly nineteen years of classes and procrastination to help you do good in school. But wait, Kim... I know, but I do mean how to do good in school. Because even though striving for … Continue reading How to Do Good in School
As a twenty-something, you might not have any kids yet, but chances are your friends and/or family are starting to. And this can mean you're up to bat for throwing a baby shower. Here are some tips to give your loved one the shower she deserves without stress-balding in the process. Remember what the mom … Continue reading How To Host a Baby Shower
Sometimes you meet people who just aren't good at being good humans. Just dealing with them is challenging because murder is a pretty serious criminal offense and you'd probably feel bad about it afterward. Also, killing someone is probably actually harder than it looks. Here are some alternative solutions: Figure out exactly what they're doing … Continue reading How to Deal with Terrible People
Moving is hard, making friends is harder. Making friends after a move as an adult is almost impossible. But it can be done, and here's how. If this doesn't work for you, read on. Leave your apartment/house I know this one is super obvious, but it's not always easy to put into practice. Oftentimes the … Continue reading How to Put Down Roots
Happy New Year! HTLYT took a bit of a break for the holidays but now we're back, better than ever, and excited to leave our two cents on latest viral-because-of-a-Netflix-special trend. So Grace and I wore blindfolds for a week and... #birdboxchallenge #arewecoolyet? Kidding. Assuming you're not blindfolded, you've seen the title and concluded we're … Continue reading How to Declutter Your Life
It's getting colder which means I'm getting scalier. It was worse when I lived in New England - much worse. But even living in the South, I still suffer from cracked, bleeding knuckles and flaky skin around my mouth. Sexy, right? Here are some products and habits I've discovered to combat my personal wintery skin … Continue reading How To Combat Wintertime Dryness
The weather outside is about to get frightful and I'm not allowed to use my fireplace, so let's talk about dressing to avoid hypothermia. This post is for women like me who chose to leave their tropical climates to experience cities with seasons. This post is not for those magical women in Montréal who can … Continue reading How to Dress for the Cold
You're in your twenties, which means your family will start to consider you an 'adult' at times it's convenient for them. One of these times is Thanksgiving, since you're now grown up and eligible to host. If this fate has befallen you this year, don't succumb to a complete mental breakdown just yet. Here are … Continue reading How to Handle Thanksgiving