Home Care
Share 1 reason that it's important to keep a clean home
Having a messy home attracts pests, cleanliness and organization make a space feel more peaceful, you can find your belongings, if renting a home or apartment, having a messy place may jeopardize your housing, more room for activities, if you have roommates in the future, you will have to help clean common living areas
What people are in your inner circle?
Examples include: BEST friends, family, the people you can go to for anything
Why is it a good idea to budget your money?
Examples include: you will have money in times of need, you can save for something big that you want, you will be able to meet your needs (food, housing, bills)
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Options are endless!
What is a community resource?
Programs in the community that can assist individuals in meeting their needs
True or false: dish soap can be used in the dishwasher
FALSE! Please remember to use dishwasher detergent in the dishwasher!
Yes or no: is conflict is healthy in relationships?
Yes, as long as it is handled with respect!
What percentage of your income is it recommended to put into savings? A) 1% B) 20% C) 90% D) 50%
B) 20%
Please share two examples of housing options.
Apartment, house, college dorm, condo, townhouse, RV, trailer park, residential facility
When should you visit the dentist?
If you have tooth/ mouth pain, yearly check up
What is something you can do if food is really stuck on a pot or pan?
Let it sit with hot water, use the rough end of a sponge
Please share 3 qualities of a healthy relationship.
Examples include: honesty, trust, good communication, mutual respect, equality
What is a credit card?
Credit is borrowed money. You can use credit to buy things, but you will need to pay back that amount, plus interest, at an agreed upon time.
What is 1 thing you could do to cut down on housing costs?
Live with roommates, live with family, share a room, communal living
What are three forms of transportation that you can use as you become more independent?
Examples include: biking, driving, riding the bus, using a rideshare service, taking a cab, carpooling with family/ friends.
How should you separate your clothing before doing laundry?
Colors/ whites/ delicates
What are 2 warning signs of an unhealthy relationship?
Examples include: name calling, guilt trips, lying, manipulation
What is sales tax?
Sales tax is a local tax placed on all retail sales
Please share 4 healthy foods that you can include in your diet
Examples: apples, eggs, turkey, chicken, spinach, onions, beans
When should you visit your doctor?
If you have any medical pain, yearly check-up, if you have questions about your health
What is usually cheaper: eating at home or eating from a restaurant?
Making food at home!
What are two ways to have good communication?
Examples include: listen, do not interrupt, speak respectfully, speak honestly, respect boundaries
What is income tax?
A percentage of the money made at a person's job paid to the government
Please share 5 things that you can do for self-care
Take a walk, speak with a friend, eat a good meal, cuddle a pet, do deep breathing, take a bath
What number should you call in case of an emergency?
911