Household Hustle: Managing Like a Boss! (Manage Your Own Household)
Are you excited about the idea of creating your own cozy sanctuary and taking care of your living space? Explore the world of home management! Learn essential skills like budgeting, meal planning, cleaning, and basic home repairs to ensure your household runs smoothly. From organizing spaces to creating delicious meals on a budget, there’s a world of possibilities waiting for you to explore. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and become the ultimate household manager!
How the Award will get you there:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will dedicate 1 hour each week to learning about household management, including costs and revenue, to effectively manage a household. I will research expenses including utilities, groceries, rent or mortgage payments, insurance, and other bills, while also exploring methods to increase revenue such as budgeting, saving, and investing.
Example Assessor: Family friend
ORB Category: Financial Literacy
ORB Subcategory: Financial Literacy/Money Management
Example log for ORB: I researched various costs today like utilities, groceries, rent, insurance and other bills, seeing where our money goes each month. It’s fascinating to know where all this money goes, and I’m eager to continue learning.
Example SMART Goal: I will commit to taking care of the house for 30 minutes each day, twice a week, over the next 13 weeks. I will rotate between different activities such as vacuuming, washing the car or cutting the grass to engage various muscle groups and improve overall physical fitness. I will track the duration and intensity of each activity to monitor progress and set fitness goals.
ORB Category: Gym/Personal Programs
ORB Subcategory: Personal Training
Example Assessor: Older brothers workout buddy
Example log for ORB: Vacuumed and mopped floors throughout the house, focusing on maintaining proper posture. I was so tired after; I don’t know how my parents do this almost everyday! I think I will get stronger, and I am excited to have my own house one day.
Example SMART Goal: I will volunteer with a local housing assistance organization for a total of 20 hours over the next 13 weeks to help housing insecurity issues. We’ll be providing free clinics and drop-ins to help our local community with housing issues.
Example Assessor: Social worker
ORB Category: Voluntary Service to Other People
ORB Subcategory: Others: Housing insecurity.
Example log for ORB: Assisted clients with completing housing applications, gathering required documentation, and navigating the housing search process, providing guidance and support to individuals and families in need.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: A house hunting adventure to explore different neighbourhoods and housing options in search of the perfect home! Check out different areas and houses, considering factors like location, affordability, and size. Along the way, document your observations, take photos, and gather information to help your team make decisions about your housing options. It’s like going on a quest to find your dream home and turning each visit into an exciting adventure!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: Parent of a friend
