1. How to sew a button
2. How to sort clothes for the laundry
3. How to clean stainless appliances
4. How to unclog a kitchen sink
5. How to hang a picture
In your opinion, what some other essential skills you need to be able to demonstrate so you can call yourself an adult?
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Many of young adults dismiss the idea of eating healthy when they move out of home for the first time due to time constraints, money shortage or a lack of cooking skills and basic knowledge about balanced diet. Unfortunately, eating instant noodles and McDonald’s every second day of the week won’t do you any good. Of course it will save you some money but you’re very likely to increase your risk for heart disease and other chronic health problems like diabetes as well as experience issues with maintaining a healthy weight in a long run. By limiting your diet to only processed food, you’re illuminating important nutrients such as protein, calcium, potassium, healthy omega-3 fats which are essential at this stage of your life.
So make sure that your diet includes:
• plenty of fruit and vegetables
• plenty of bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods (choosing wholegrain varieties when possible)
• some milk and dairy foods
• some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein
• just a small amount of foods high in fat and sugar
• about six to eight glasses of water every day
It’s also very important to consider the amount of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol you consume as its consumption diminishes calcium and affects how your body uses nutrients from food. So next time you are at a supermarket, take a look at your shopping trolley and make sure that you have a few items from each of the food groups.
Do you find it hard to maintain a balanced diet? Share with us!
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1.Easy Pancakes
2. French toast
3. Breakfast burrito
4. Banana berry oatmeal smoothie
5. Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese
Enjoy your breakfast!
What is your favorite breakfast recipe?
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1. Know the Season
Have you noticed that your favorite fruits and vegetables are considerably more expensive during different seasons? Although most fresh fruit and vegetables are available all year-round, some are less expensive when they are in season. So if you’re looking to save, stick to what’s in season, for instance, avocados, pawpaw and artichokes are in season in spring. Go to this link and download a PDF guide to what’s in season during the spring months.
2. Visit frozen food section
If some of your food constantly get spoiled before you got around to use it, it’s frustrating and a huge waste of money. Frozen vegetables tend to be cheaper than their fresh counterparts, and freezer bags make it easier for you to use only what you need when you need it plus you get the same nutritional benefits but in a more affordable way. Canned food is also cheaper than fresh fruit and vegetables and lasts much longer, so you don’t need to eat it right away.
3. Forget about brand loyalty
Many of us somehow believe in the quality of a brand to the point that we can judge another product on its brand or image. But is the quality of a product really determined by its colour and packaging? It’s very unlikely. So next time you are shopping for example for cleaning products, don’t ignore home-brand products of Woolworths and Coles, so you pay for the product without paying extra for the label.
How do you save money on grocery shopping?
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1. Join Arc and enjoy on campus and off campus discounts:
• $5 Boost Juice smoothies on Tuesdays from 3-4pm
• Free upsize on all drinks at Share Tea
• 10% off all purchases at Moochi
• Buy one single adult ticket and get a second one for free at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
• 25% off total order at Eagle Boys Pizza
And that’s just few of them. Want to find out more? Go to this link to see the whole list of amazing discounts
2. Use cash instead of debit/credit cards
There is something that is different psychologically when you use cash instead of a credit or a debit card to pay for something—you realize just how much it really costs. However, it’s a bad idea to carry huge amounts of cash around with you. So try to plan ahead how much money you will need on each day. This will also help to cut back on your impulse purchases.
3. Say no to eating out
Try to start preparing meals in advance at home and consuming the leftovers as well. This will save you a ton of money and plus when you make the meal, you control the ingredients and limit the preservatives, salt, and other unhealthy elements.
4. Stay social on budget
When going out leave your bank card at home. Account for how much money you are willing to spend plus include taxi fare. But if you really want to avoid wasting money, have a day out instead. Consider going to your local scenic walking tracks, beaches or parks. It’s a great way to get out of the house and spending time with your friends without opening your wallet.
5. Remove your credit card numbers from your online accounts
It’s easy to spend money online when you have your card information stored in an account. The best way to break this habit is to simply delete your card from the account. So when you’re tempted to buy something, you’ll be forced to spend the time to first find your card and then type in all the details – and really think about why you’re spending this money.
What about you guys? How do you manage to cut down on your expenses?
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1.How to properly slice onions
2. How to cook perfect rice
3. How to butterfly a chicken
4. How to cook sweet potatoes
5. How to cut perfect avocado slices
What dishes do you find the most challenging to cook? Share with us
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Struggling with some aspects of your new adult life?
It’s never too late to learn! Watch these 5 short and informative videos and move one step closer to becoming a true adult.
1. How to remove grease stains
2. How to perfect hard-boiled eggs
3. How to change a light bulb
4. How to tie a tie
5. How to cook the perfect pasta
Have you found this useful? What other things you would like to learn on your way to becoming a true adult?
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Hi, everyone!
Leaving the Nest is a social campaign which is aimed at university students who have just moved out of their homes and are struggling to lead a healthy lifestyle and experiencing all sorts of housekeeping, financial and academical issues. Our objective is to raise awareness of the most common bad habits which are highly prevalent among young adults who have just started living independently and assist them by educating and providing with helpful tips.
So if you are going through this stage of life at the moment, you are more than welcome to follow us and share your concerns and your personal experience. We believe that asking for help should not be hard especially if you feel stressed or confused. Getting the support you need during tough times can help you get through the situation and avoid future mistakes. Living independently often comes with many challenges and we are here to help.
We will cover the most essential aspects of how to start your journey into adulthood such as renting, finances, cooking, time-management, health and much more. So stay put and follow us! We would love to read your comments and suggestions on what would you like us to discuss and explore.
Also don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter where you can find various helpful tips and join in conversations.
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