{"product_id":"adulting-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Adulting for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGencie Houy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to adult even better than your parents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though it's tougher than ever, this adulting thing doesn't come with instructions!\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThe moment you turn 18 you're expected to be a master of everything from personal finance to household chores, even if you've never done any of these things before. It's no wonder that a lot of people just like you are looking for a guide to adulthood that doesn't assume you magically learned how to do laundry and invest in a 401(k) on your eighteenth birthday. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAdulting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Gencie Houy, independent living educator at Texas Tech, walks you through every critical part of adulting on your own. From basic life and household tasks to managing your finances and health, you'll learn how to achieve your goals in each area of your life that matters to you. You'll also discover how to balance the different parts of your life so you don't get overwhelmed in any one area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on navigating the modern dating scene and communicating with family members, friends, and romantic partners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on budgeting your money and saving up for a house (yes, it's still possible!)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy strategies for keeping your home in order and in good shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one said being an adult is easy. But, with help from your friends at \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e, it doesn't have to be impossible. Grab a copy of \u003ci\u003eAdulting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003etoday!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour instruction manual for adult life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone feels overwhelmed by adult life from time to time. \u003ci\u003eAdulting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the essential skills you'll need to become an independent and empowered adult. This book will have you powering through the basics in no time as you explore everything from making financial decisions to doing laundry, making healthy food choices, managing your career, and improving your communication skills. You'll learn to move beyond the theoretical and develop real-world skills to help you tackle real-world challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding your goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking new friends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigating the dating scene\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpressing your bosses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaving and spending\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowing your worth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEating the right stuff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping a clean house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGencie Houy\u003c\/b\u003e teaches the Adulting 101 class at Texas Tech University and helps students learn how to live independently while teaching them the real skills they need for real life. She has many years of experience teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at the secondary and post-secondary levels and earned her PhD from Texas Tech University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.17 x 7.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392321503410,"sku":"9781119904335","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/456550c438fe4b3c6b207fc812f2d9bd.webp?v=1777961074","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/adulting-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}