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Growing up is a work in progress, but it doesn´t have to feel like work. This collection of eclectic, down-to-earth advice is candid about what you do and don´t need to do to be a happier, more grown-up version of yourself.

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Hello, grown-ups of all ages! Eclectic, bite-sized bursts of advice meet quirky illustrations in this playful guide to feeling like the grown-up we all wanted to be as a kid. From thoughts on the best way to open a champagne bottle to a short list of the kitchen tools you actually need, these tips and tricks reveal secrets that are attainable, not intimidating. Anyone can make a life upgrade using these insights alongside the traits they already have-their wits, creativity and enthusiasm. This engaging guide is the perfect gift for recent grads, first-apartment dwellers and anyone who´s ready to grow up, one step at a time.

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Bridget Watson Payne is a book editor, author, blogger and self-professed proud card-carrying grown up. She lives in San Francisco.

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