If you find yourself reading this, then at least according to your birth certificate, you’re probably an adult. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you’re suddenly magically equipped to do grown-up things, like your taxes (we were disappointed too). Lucky for you, we’re here to help. Master these, and, on paper at least, you'll be able to say you're an adult human being.
Roast a Chicken
A really good roast chicken is the key to pretty much all dinners. It works great as a casual weeknight dinner and can serve as the protein for a week’s worth of lunches—not to mention nobody is disappointed when you serve it at a party. Find a recipe and learn it. This should be one of those things you can cook from memory. And invest in a chicken rack. It will help you cook your bird more evenly and has space for a beer can for added flavor.
Wrap a Gift
Pack a Suitcase
Crumpling your clothes into a ball and squishing it into your bag isn’t going to do it anymore, especially if you’re someone who travels for business or if you have an important event. Packing a suitcase efficiently will allow you to pack even more, plus it will make your life a whole lot easier once you get there. One way to make it pretty much no work? Get some packing cubes.
Show Up on Time
In the real world, rolling in five minutes late to apppointments isn’t going to slide. Keeping a calendar is an absolute necessity. A virtual assistant like the Amazon Echo makes it super easy and can remind you where and when you need to be places—and so much more.
Practice Self-Care
Sew a Button
Losing a button or two every now and then doesn’t have to mean frequent trips to the dry cleaner. Get a sewing kit, and learn how to replace buttons or fix a hem quickly.
Cook Eggs
Learn to scramble, fry, boil and poach eggs. There’s a science to it, but once you’ve mastered it, you’ll be able to cook like any brunch chef. To make it easier, get an egg poacher. It basically does the work for you.