{"product_id":"adulting-101-life-skills-for-growing-up-everything-school-didnt-teach-you-about-life-made-simple-9798903452002","title":"Adulting 101: Life Skills for Growing Up: Everything School Didn't Teach You about Life, Made Simple","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing up doesn't come with instructions. This book is the next best thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour starter kit for navigating the real world without looking completely lost. Packed with humor, straight talk, and practical advice, this book covers the skills you need to thrive-whether you're moving out, starting school, or just trying to figure out how to do laundry without shrinking your favorite hoodie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoney basics that actually make sense - budgeting, saving, and not blowing your paycheck in one weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking hacks - simple meals, smart shopping tips, and how to avoid surviving only on ramen (unless you want to).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelationship smarts - from friendships to dating, how to set boundaries, communicate, and not be that person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial and digital etiquette - because the internet never forgets, and your reputation matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday problem-solving - the small but vital stuff, like fixing minor messes before they turn into disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a lecture. It's like sitting down with the uncle who's been there, screwed it up, learned the hard way, and wants to save you the trouble. The tone is funny, real, and totally unfiltered-because let's face it, life doesn't always go to plan, and nobody wants another boring self-help book collecting dust on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy this book matters: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh school and college don't teach you how to pay bills, cook a halfway decent meal, or handle life's curveballs. Adulting 101 fills in the gaps, giving you the real-world skills you'll actually use. It's about building confidence, independence, and the know-how to keep moving forward-even when you stumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeens heading off to college\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung adults moving into their first apartment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants a crash course in life skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents, teachers, or mentors looking for a practical gift that actually helps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdulting 101 is part of the Uncle Aaron Series, a collection of books designed to guide you through life's big (and small) challenges with humor and honesty. Pair it with Adulting Guide: Failing, Learning, and Thriving for the full survival kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Buildingblocs Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798903452002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"B. Kershaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52750291959989,"sku":"9798903452002","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/adulting-101-life-skills-for-growing-up-everything-school-didnt-teach-you-about-life-made-simple-9798903452002","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}