🏠 Core Domestic Skills to Learn First

  1. Cleaning & Household Maintenance • Daily cleaning routines (dishes, countertops, beds) • Weekly chores (vacuuming, mopping, laundry) • Deep cleaning (kitchen appliances, bathrooms, windows) • Basic repairs (tightening screws, unclogging drains, patching walls)

Start by establishing a simple cleaning schedule and learning one chore at a time.

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  1. Cooking & Meal Prep • Basic cooking techniques: boiling, sautéing, baking, roasting • Knife skills and safe food handling • Grocery shopping and pantry stocking • Meal planning and prepping for the week • Budget-friendly, healthy meals you actually enjoy

Learn to cook 5 staple meals — e.g., a stir-fry, a pasta dish, a soup, a breakfast bowl, and a roasted tray bake.

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  1. Laundry & Clothing Care • Sorting laundry (colors, whites, delicates) • Reading care labels • How to wash, dry, and fold properly • Removing stains • Basic sewing/mending (buttons, hems)

Do your own laundry start-to-finish a few times and try mending a sock or shirt.

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  1. Money Management & Budgeting • Tracking expenses (apps like YNAB, Mint, or spreadsheets) • Creating a simple budget • Meal budgeting & cost-effective shopping • Understanding bills & subscriptions

Start by reviewing all your current subscriptions and expenses this month.

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  1. Time & Space Organization • Decluttering (Marie Kondo, Minimalism, etc.) • Creating productive spaces (desk, kitchen, bedroom) • Using checklists and routines (AM/PM routines) • Basic time blocking or habit tracking

Pick one small area (e.g., your desk or fridge) to organize this week.

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  1. Health & Hygiene Maintenance • Personal hygiene routines (shower, skincare, oral care) • Basic home first aid knowledge • Sleep and hydration • Basic meal balance (protein, fiber, etc.)

You already track sleep — add hydration and a simple morning routine next.