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So what is a life skill? According to the

dictionary …

life-skill (noun)
plural noun: life skills
A skill that is necessary or desirable for

full participation in everyday life.
“Sharing with a sibling can help children
learn important life skills.”
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Could you earn all your merit badges for

life skills? I’ve compiled a list of the
basics but I’d love to hear what all of you
see as THE vital life-skills everyone
should know. From sewing on a button
to basic budgeting, what are the things
you need to be a fully functional and
thriving grownup?
Here are mine…
48 Life Skills Everyone Should

Learn
Housekeeping Skills
1. Basic Housekeeping Skills +
How to Clean
From making your bed to laundry
basics, we all need basic housekeeping
skills. This means everyone! Men and
women, from college students to
grandparents: keeping a tidy house is a
life skill that ensures the health of your

family, keeps you organized and able to

find what you need, and saves you
money so you can keep living the Good
Life. If you aren’t sure where to start, try
our Beginner’s Guide to Cleaning. If you
need help with maintenance, try
creating a cleaning schedule or start
speed cleaning. To make sure you’re
keeping all the bad germs out and away,
especially with this virus going around,
check out How to Illness Proof Your
Home.
2. How to Cook … Something

Not all of us are gourmet chefs. I
happen to love minimal-e!ort freezer
meals. They allow me to get the “chore”
of cooking out of the way, while still
providing nutritional dinners for my
family. If you’re not a big fan of the
kitchen, have a few low-e!ort dishes in
your repertoire you feel confident
whipping up. Even if it’s just macaroni
and cheese, the ability to cook a meal
and eat it is a necessary life skill—it’ll
save you when your favorite takeout
restaurant is closed for a holiday, there’s
no time to go to the store, or in the
midst of a global pandemic.

3. Basic Sewing
There’s a movement among the
blogosphere that dictates everyone
should be a skilled seamstress, able to
fashion a wardrobe for their families. I
do not fit this profile. However, I do
enjoy making creative crafts and
occasionally I’m willing to break out my
sewing machine for a quick, easy and
fun project. Don’t have a machine?
Being able to sew on a button or fix a
hem by hand are simple skills that can
extend the life of your clothes and they
take just seconds to learn. It doesn’t
have to be perfect!
4. Home Repairs 101

We all know DIY can help you save big
time on home repair. You don’t have to
shoot for pro-level electrician or
plumber here, but when you’re able to
refrain from forking over cash every
time you have a minor household issue,
it really does help your bottom line.
Home Depot, Lowes and other home
improvement chains o!er classes and
workshops that will be available again to
help you tackle your next home repair.
Plus, there’s something really satisfying
about re-caulking a shower or fixing a

leaky faucet yourself!
5. How to Unclog a Toilet or Sink

Yes, it’s the “life skill” no one wants to
have, but let me tell you: if you’ve ever
clogged a toilet at a party or walked into
an overflowing bathroom when
someone’s flushed a washcloth (or their
sister’s dress) down the toilet, you’ll be
grateful you know how to wield a
plunger. There are a surprising number
of tutorials and YouTube videos on how
to creatively unclog a toilet, but when in
doubt, go with the old standby—the
plunger.
6. How to Use Kitchen Appliances

From knowing how to deep clean your
fridge and maintain its e"ciency to
understanding how to really use all the
settings on your bread maker, kitchen
appliances are sometimes mysterious
and not often thought about. If you
have anything in your kitchen you don’t
use or that’s too complicated to use, ask
yourself if it’s taking up space or if it’s
valuable enough to invest 10 minutes of
your time learning how to take
advantage of the full functionality of the
appliance. A surprising number of

appliances are one-trick ponies that eat

up space, but really understanding the
settings on your food processor or your
countertop grill can eliminate the need
for a bunch of counter-clutter.
Technical Skills
7. How to Use a Calendar &
Schedule
The ability to use a clock and a calendar
is at the foundation of time
management—which is a life skill in
itself. A calendar simplifies your life
and helps you get everything done,
every day. You don’t have to live and die
by your calendar, but learning how to
block o! time for activities and
scheduled events will make your life SO
much easier.
8. How to Write
Now, I’m not saying everyone needs to
be able to blog or that you need to be
able to write a masterpiece at the drop
of a hat, but having a basic
understanding of sentence structure
and written expression can take you far
in life. Some people HATE writing with
the fire of a thousand suns, while others
feel it’s the only way they truly express

their inner thoughts. If you’re of the

former school, consider taking a basic
creative writing class or finding a writing
course online that can help you brush
up on those skills
9. Public Speaking
Similar to writing, speaking—especially
public speaking—can cause some of us
to cower in the corner while others take
to it like fishes in the water. Public
speaking is not my favorite thing, but
everyone can learn some helpful tips for
speaking better, like remembering to
breathe, being prepared and connecting
with your mission and expressing it to
your audience. If you’re brave and once
you can, take the plunge and sign
yourself up for a speaking opportunity,
a talk in church, or the open forum at
your PTO meeting. The more you
practice, the better you’ll become.
10. Effective Communication

Whether we’re talking about writing or
speaking, communication is a vital life
skill that encompasses both. No one
makes it through this world alone, so
learning to communicate with others
will help you get where you need to be

in life—and it’s definitely a learned skill.

It’s about expressing your needs and
desires while understanding and
relating to others’ needs and desires.
Communicating with your spouse,
your children and your friends can help
you learn, grow and become stronger.
It’s through communication that we
form relationships and friendships, so
being good at it means you’ll be
successful in your interactions with
others.
11. Technology 101

Okay, I still can’t always do everything
on my phone to “un-tap its full
potential,” but basic computer skills are
necessary for life today. At a minimum,
you should be able to email and use the
internet for basic searches. Technology
can be a powerful and useful tool that
can truly simplify your life. So let go of
the fear that you’ll “break” something or
click on something that you can’t undo.
It’s worth it.
12. How to Back Up Files

Speaking of mistakes you can’t undo,
let’s hope you haven’t learned this one
the hard way. All of us have been

working on something only to watch it

crash or disappear, leading to fear and
panic. Save. Save your files and save
them often. Learn to back up your
phone and computer to the cloud or to
an external hard drive. Nothing is more
devastating than losing hours and hours
of work because you didn’t back it up. If
you’re a blogger, writing a post
somewhere like Google Drive or
Dropbox where files are automatically
saved every few minutes versus directly
in the blog program can save you an a
lot of pain and frustration if a post goes
awry.
13. How to Protect Passwords

While it may seem like a minor detail, all
too often I hear, “I just use the same
password for everything.” … DANGER!
Passwords are like keys. Can you
imagine using the same key for your car,
house, and o"ce, then making copies of
that key and stashing it all over town?
That would be ridiculous! Well, using the
same, unprotected password for
everything is the equivalent. Try a
password management tool like
1Password to help you simplify, keep
track and protect your data.

14. How to Research (Using

Something Other than Google and
Wikipedia)
Googling an answer is the solution to
almost everything these days, but
everyone should understand that the
results you get from a basic search
often do not come from scholarly (or
even reputable) sources. Wikipedia is an
open-source forum where anyone can
add his or her own “spin” on
information. WebMD, as helpful as it is,
doesn’t answer every medical question.
Rather than just Googling something,
learn how to do real research when you
need more in-depth information.
Survival Skills
15. How to Keep Yourself Safe
It’s natural human instinct to WANT to
stay safe and avoid unsafe situations,
but we see on the news and in our own
lives, many people who go against that
logic and put themselves in unsafe
situations. This can be anything from
driving home after that third glass of
wine to walking in an unfamiliar
neighborhood at night. Not to say you
shouldn’t take risks, but you should
learn to take precautions in all

situations, from phoning a friend to

being aware of your surroundings to
just saying no.
16. Emergency Preparedness

When a disaster hits, like a hurricane,
tornado, earthquake, or a global
pandemic like COVID-19, would you
know what to do? What if your house
burned down or you were in an
accident? Emergency preparedness can
sometimes seem extreme or scary, but
having basic emergency skills and
knowing what to do if a catastrophe
strikes can help you gain peace of mind
and keep you and your family safe from
harm. And it’s definitely not too late to
take action on any of these today!
17. Basic First Aid

Do you know what to do if someone has
a deep cut or a broken bone? Do you
know the signs of a heart attack, a
stroke or a concussion? As moms, we
often have to be many things, but when
we have to bring out the doctor’s bag, it
can be our most critical role. Pick up a
basic first aid book if you feel like your
skills are rusty. It’s common to panic in
emergency situations, but if you’re well

versed in first aid, you’ll be able to rely

on your instincts and knowledge and
you’ll come to the rescue with a cooler
head.
18. How to Survive Without

Electricity
Like emergency preparedness, the
prospect of going without electricity can
be a little daunting and scary. How
many of us go camping? (Or backyard
camping?) Being able to unplug and
entertain yourself without technology or
even without the use of lights, television
sets, and the stove is a skill, which at the
very least will get you and your family
through the next power outage, and at
best, will help you communicate better
and get away from your cell phones
once in a while.
19. How to Read a Map

With GPS available on nearly every
smartphone, I know map reading is
rapidly becoming an obsolete skill. But
aside from having to learn this skill for
the occasional digital detox, map
reading is vital, even if it’s just so you
can gain a basic understanding of
geography and route yourself

accordingly. Anyone who’s tried to

navigate a subway system or spent time
in a rural area with spotty data service
quickly realizes the merits of being able
to read a good ol’ fashioned map. Brush
up on your map skills and learn to take
inventory of your location wherever you
are. It’s a safe practice and it just may
help you find your car in that mall
parking garage someday. It’s also a
wonderful life skill to teach your kids
who heavily rely on that GPS map.
20. Car Repair 101, including How

to Fix a Flat Tire
There are lots of reasons NOT to learn
how to fix a flat: it’s NO fun, you have
AAA or another type of roadside
assistance, or maybe you don’t have a
car and use public transportation. That’s
all great, and if it works for your lifestyle,
by all means, skip on to the next life
skill. However, if you have a car, you
should understand basic maintenance,
even if it’s purely to keep you from
getting ripped o! at the repair shop.
Brush up on your skills at DMV.org.
Depending on where you grew up,
pumping your own gas might seem
laughable or may present a real

challenge. If you’re from New Jersey or

Oregon, you may be surprised when
you travel to other states and can’t find
a full-service station. Brush up on your
basic car skills so you feel comfortable
when you’re behind the wheel.
21. How to Write a Resume &

Cover Letter
Whether you work from home or are a
full-time homemaker, understanding
how to write a basic resume and cover
letter is a vital life skill—especially if you
find yourself in need of employment.
Getting a part-time job can help you
provide for your family or bridge a gap
in times of need. Having a creative, well-
crafted resume and cover letter will help
you get your foot in the door. Many
employment firms, colleges, and
community education centers o!er
resume classes and many have sta!
who are happy to look over your
resume and give you tips.
Money Management Skills

22. How to Budget
The ability to budget and be financially
responsible is absolutely vital to your
life skillset. Whether you’re just starting

out on getting a handle on your finances

or you’re an experienced, coupon-
clipping, money-saving guru,
understanding your budget is the first
step to achieving financial peace and
security. It’s a skill we can learn from a
very young age and one we should build
on throughout our lives. Get started
with a spending freeze or go through
our Budget 101 resources.
23. How to Avoid/Get Out of Debt

Oh, debt … we talk a lot about financial
peace and getting yourself out of debt.
Being debt-free is a freedom like none
other—but it takes a lot of work to get
there. Learning to live within your
means is definitely a learned skill.
Learning to slay your debt is about
keeping your spending in check and
managing a plan to pay o! your debt
quickly and e"ciently. We refer to it as a
war, slaying, tackling and fighting
because it’s truly challenging! But the
amazing thing is, with a little practice,
avoiding debt is a war you can win.
24. How to Make a Major Purchase

Maybe you’re about to buy a home or a
car—or maybe just your first washing

machine. Whatever it is, you should

understand how to compare prices, how
to do research via Consumer Reports,
and how to make a smart purchase.
25. Balancing your bank account

This one seems so silly I almost didn’t
put it in here, but then I thought about
it. How many of us just use our debit
card without writing things down? How
many of us pay bills online or have them
set up to automatically be debited from
our accounts and then sort of forget
until they show up on bank statements?
Being able to record your expenses is a
skill that will keep you in touch with your
finances. It keeps you immediately
accountable for what you’re spending. If
you need to get a jumpstart on
balancing your finances, try committing
to writing things down for a month and
see if you notice a di!erence in your
spending patterns.
26. How to Use Coupons

Coupons will save you so much money!
Yes, it’s a skill and it can seem a little
daunting, but it’s really easy to get
started. Most stores now o!er e-
coupons that you can clip right on your

phone and then just have them scanned

once you are at the register. Check with
each store for their policies. With a little
organization and some practice, you’ll
become a couponing queen (and you’ll
rarely catch yourself paying full price for
ANYTHING).
27. How to Organize Financial

Records
Many of us would love to just toss
receipts and forget about it, but a key
component of being able to save, spend
less and be fiscally savvy is getting
your financial records organized and
clear. This means tracking your
expenses and writing down your
budget. At any given time, you should
be able to quickly ascertain where you
are within your budget, what you have
in your accounts, anything you owe, and
your credit score. It will help you be
honest with yourself about where you
are financially.
28. Money Management/Investing

Once you have your debt paid o!,
understanding how to invest your
money wisely is a huge learning
experience. Even people who have

money to spare have trouble with

investments and making that money
grow. Really, there are very few ways to
“get rich quick” short of winning the
lottery, and most investing and money
management attempts have to be
carefully vetted and researched, and
completed with the assistance of a
professional who understands your
willingness and risk aversion so they can
guide you to the best investments.
29. How to Select a Tax

Professional
We all think about getting a great tax
refund and what we might owe come
tax time. While saving on taxes by doing
them on your own can seem like a good
idea, a tax professional can pay for
themselves in spades. These people go
to school to carefully study tax law.
They’re up on the latest IRS changes and
they can protect you and help you make
the right choices. Find a proven
professional by looking for an Endorsed
Local Provider. This will ensure you
find someone who is screened and
comes highly recommended.
30. Effective Negotiation

Bargaining, bartering, negotiating—it’s a

learned life skill many of us shy (or run)
away from. Learning how to trade,
make an o!er, and be comfortable with
asking for a better deal can save you
money. It can also be a valuable skill
when you’re faced with a tricky money
situation (like asking for a raise) where
negotiating is essential and expected.
Don’t shy away from making a bargain.
Challenge yourself to practice until you
feel comfortable. Whether that means
saying, “Is that the best you can o!er?”
over your next big purchase, or setting
up a swap with a friend, practicing
negotiating will help you learn to stop
cringing whenever a negotiating
opportunity presents itself.
31. Calculate a Tip

Many service industry professionals rely
on tips to supplement their income and
bring home a livable wage. I think most
of us want to be generous tippers,
especially for good service, but
sometimes doing a quick calculation can
be embarrassing when it takes more
than a few moments to figure. Plus,
there’s always that question of, “How
much do I tip?” for things like the valet,

at the nail salon, or in the powder room.

Understanding tipping and learning
easy ways to calculate a tip are pretty
simple life skills to learn, but they make
all the di!erence in assuring you’re
reflecting the right appreciation and
acknowledgment for a job well done.
Self-Awareness Skills
32. Understanding Your Calling,
Purpose & Mission
Understanding your higher purpose,
your “calling” and what drives you helps
set a foundation for everything you do.
Crafting not only a family mission
statement but a personal mission
statement can help you keep your focus
on your most important life goals.
33. How to Prioritize and What

Your Priorities Are
We all have to learn how to prioritize the
most important things each day, so we
can take care of the most necessary
(and often the toughest) tasks first. In
the ER, doctors and nurses call it triage.
It’s being able to assess a situation, size
it up and figure out what needs to be
tackled first. We’ve talked about it as
“Eating the Frog.” Do the big, bad,

tough things first and get them under

control so you can move forward.
34. Understanding Your Values

Similar to understanding your mission,
understanding your values (and refusing
to compromise on them) will give you
guidance through any decision. If
honesty is one of your values, then next
time you’re put in a compromising
position you’ll never be tempted to lie—
because you know honesty is so
important to you. If family
communication and connectedness is a
top value, then you’ll use that to guide
your decisions that a!ect your kids.
Write out your values and refer to them
whenever you’re facing a tough choice.
35. How to Focus

This is twofold: first, how to focus on a
task when you’re facing a deadline or
when you need to get something done;
and second, how to focus your
direction, your actions and your goals so
you’re always in line with your values
and holding true to your personal
mission.

36. How to Have a Sense of

Humor
Parents of tweens are aware of the time
in their development when kids start to
“get it.” Suddenly they can detect subtle
tones in conversation, they learn to be
sarcastic and yes, funny. Some adults
still struggle with this, but finding the
humor in any situation (and even the joy
in the toughest ones) will get you far.
Humor can help us deal with pain,
stress, and problems in life, and can
help us find the silver lining.
37. Basic Etiquette

Gone are the days of Emily Post and
worrying about being judged for failing
to use the proper fork at the dinner

table (unless your family is VERY formal).

Understanding basic etiquette, however,
is still relevant and vital in today’s
society. Politeness is about
consideration for the feelings of others
and making sure you don’t do
something that o!ends or frankly,
grosses people out. (Like chewing with
your mouth closed. And, for gosh sakes,
clip your fingernails at home, not on the
bus!)
38. Basic Civics/How to Vote

Say what you will about politics (and I
know, many of us loathe talking about
them and we don’t want to be “that guy”
or “that gal” at dinner parties), but it’s
part of the fabric of our American
society—and it’s part of our civic duty to
vote. If there’s a problem you see in the
world or in your own neighborhood,
voting gives you a voice and the ability
to express your opinions toward
change. You can’t complain about those
in o"ce if you refuse to vote. Plus, it’s
good practice as an American Citizen to
understand how the basic systems of
government are structured and how
they work.

Relationship Skills
39. Listening & Communication in
a Partnership
Communication in a marriage or
relationship (and even with your
children) is very di!erent than general
communication skills. It’s about
listening, being unselfish and
empathetic and tackling di"cult
conversations without prejudice.
Words matter, as they can be hurtful or
beautiful. They can bring us closer to
each other and closer to God, or they
can rip us apart. Learning to think
before you speak and listen more than
you talk are communication tools that
will serve you throughout your life and
in all your close relationships.
40. Valuing & Expressing Respect

At the heart of every successful
marriage, there’s mutual respect. I don’t
believe any of us have the perfect
marriage (I know I don’t!) but respecting
our spouse and our di!erences can
help your marriage become stronger
and happier. Learn to view your spouse
through the lens of another human
being with feelings, desires and wants
that yes, may not always match your

own. Understanding the underlying

motivations and emotions underneath it
all and respecting them as valid will
strengthen your marriage.
41. Valuing & Expressing Love

Love is about buying gifts and spoiling
your children and spouse, right?
WRONG. Love is about quality time,
a!ection, expression, and
understanding. We all know what
Hollywood and Hallmark say love is, but
we also know love is about so much
more. To love and to be loved is truly a
life skill and something that takes work.
After all: “Love is patient, love is kind. It
does not envy, it does not boast, it is not
proud. It does not dishonor others, it is
not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does
not delight in evil but rejoices with the
truth. It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.” —1
Corinthians 13:4-8.
42. How to Accept Compliments &

Criticism
Accepting both compliments and
constructive criticism isn’t easy!
Oftentimes we fail to accept

compliments with grace or downplay

them and get embarrassed, and yet,
we’re sometimes crushed by criticisms
(even if they’re valid) and we take them
personally and to heart. Learning to
simply say, “thank you” when you get a
compliment and learning to view
criticism as feedback (assess it, then
apply it or throw it away) can serve you
well.
43. Emotional Intelligence

Today’s moms have likely heard all the
buzz about social-emotional learning. If
you’re in the business world, you’ve
probably also read a lot about how
social and emotional intelligence are
important in the workplace. Why is this?
Well, because people are finding that
being emotionally intelligent can be just
as important as understanding the
nuances of engineering or physics. As
the human population grows and we
become more global in our interactions,
being sensitive to others, understanding
emotions and learning to harness them
in a positive way can be a make or break
life skill. Fortunately, you can work on
your emotional intelligence throughout
your life and apply it throughout.

44. How to Write Thank You

Messages
Thank you cards are a bit of a lost art,
but they really brighten the day of those
who receive them. They’re a great way
to express gratitude and appreciation
to others. Writing a thank you note is
simple: say thank you for x, y, z and tell
the person how you plan to use their
gift or the result of their help. Reiterate
what it means to you personally and
then close. It’s a skill that takes very little
time and means so much.
Wellness & Mental Health Skills

45. Critical Thinking + Problem
Solving
If you took a logic class in college or
you’ve experienced an “If this, then that”
question on a test, then you’re familiar
with logic. Unfortunately, it’s not a skill
everyone has. Yes, this life skill is about
your ability to prioritize, but it’s also
about your ability to break a situation
down and make choices. It’s about
measuring possible outcomes and
building your thinking skills to tackle
life’s little bumps. To improve your
problem-solving skills, try brain-training
programs like Lumosity or Fit Brains.

When it comes to problem-solving skills,

if you don’t use ‘em, ya lose ‘em. That’s
why it’s important that we’re constantly
learning.
46. Synthesizing
A critical thinking skill, synthesizing is
the ability to combine parts of a whole
in a new and unique way. This learned
skill boosts your adaptability and the
way you “roll with the punches.” It’s part
of the analysis and evaluation of any
given situation. Think of it like a chef—
you can take di!erent components of a
meal, break them down, and then put
them together in a new and delicious
way. In life, it’s a critical thinking skill
that’s considered “higher-level thinking”
… something we often slack on after
high-school or college.
47. Self-Discipline: Exercise &

Nutrition
The ability to discipline yourself enough
to make healthy choices about your
food and exercise is a learned skill.
It’s part of “bigger picture” thinking:
achieving the understanding that if you
eat something now, you might pay for it
later. It’s about making a healthy meal

for your family or taking a walk rather

than hauling the kids through the
McDonald’s drive-thru. No one can be
perfect all the time, but when you view
exercise and nutrition as self-care,
rather than punishment, it helps to
reframe. Start with small steps, like
taking a walk or adding a vegetable to
every meal, and build on the positive.
48. Self Care: Sleep & Hygiene

We get so wrapped up in caring for
others we forget about the importance
of taking care of ourselves. This
means yes, sleep and rest, which is
simply critical to our health. It also
means taking time for yourself—
showering, dressing in clean clothing,
putting on makeup, styling your hair, or
doing what you need to do to feel clean,
confident and at your best. It’s funny
because, as moms, even though we get
after our kids to wash their hands, take
a bath and brush their teeth, we
sometimes get so busy we forget to care
for ourselves. (Well, hopefully, we at
least brush our teeth.) Give yourself a
spa day or treat yourself to a luxury day
at home. Learn to pamper yourself a
little. Catch up on all those things that

can fall by the wayside when we’re busy,

like dying our hair, tweezing our
eyebrows, whipping up a facial mask, or
getting a pedicure. You deserve to feel
good. Learn about proper sleep
patterns and ways to streamline your
beauty routine so you can get the most
out of your “me time.”
+1 Life Skill: How to Find

Happiness
The Good Life is about finding your
happiness. It’s about simplifying and
focusing on the genuine and true things
in life that really make us happy,
including the most important: family,
friends, and our relationship with both
God and ourselves. So often we forget
our way to happiness. We get bogged
down with negative feelings and the
idea that life isn’t fair. (Newsflash—it’s
not.) Happiness can literally make you
live longer and can certainly improve
your health and quality of life. It’s my
wish for each and every one of us to
find our happiness today and live our
lives free from the baggage that weighs
us down.
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add to this list?
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That was an interesting read!
The importance of learning
these skills remind me of the
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storm, academic knowledge
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In theory, most of us know we should be

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plural noun: life skills

A skill that is necessary or desirable for

Could you earn all your merit badges for

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family, keeps you organized and able to

2. How to Cook … Something

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4. Home Repairs 101

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leaky faucet yourself!

5. How to Unclog a Toilet or Sink

6. How to Use Kitchen Appliances

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appliances are one-trick ponies that eat

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their inner thoughts. If you’re of the

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in life—and it’s definitely a learned skill.

11. Technology 101

12. How to Back Up Files

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working on something only to watch it

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14. How to Research (Using

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situations, from phoning a friend to

16. Emergency Preparedness

17. Basic First Aid

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versed in first aid, you’ll be able to rely

18. How to Survive Without

19. How to Read a Map

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accordingly. Anyone who’s tried to

20. Car Repair 101, including How

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challenge. If you’re from New Jersey or

21. How to Write a Resume &

Money Management Skills

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out on getting a handle on your finances

23. How to Avoid/Get Out of Debt

24. How to Make a Major Purchase

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machine. Whatever it is, you should

25. Balancing your bank account

26. How to Use Coupons