A common misconception that older generations know about millennials is that they do not know a thing or two about home management. Bombarded with technology and social media, the millennial generation are known for being ambitious in their careers – but not so much on home department. Who needs to learn how to sew and cook when you can just Google it?
But nevertheless, millennials are still keen on learning new ways on how they can effectively manage their own properties when they have it. Below are a simple guide on how millennials can successfully do it.
Pay the bills on the dot
Paying the bills is a major home management skill to learn. Failing to pay your bills on time can result to major debt and bad credit scores. To efficiently pay for your bills, choose the payment method that suits you and that you can do anytime without hindrances. Getting organized and filing all your bills in a single location can also help. Put the deadline of your bills on your phone calendar or on your planner so that you’re always posted.
Get organized
Sometimes we’re too busy that we almost forget to clean our house. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to clean your house every day. Try to organize your things for about 10 minutes a day. Systematize your closet the way that makes you comfortable. Throw out or give to charity anything that you no longer need to save some precious space.
Kitchen matters
Fast food is a common go-to place for yuppies who want cheap yet yummy food. But eating fast food everyday can lead to poor health. Plan and cook a healthy meal yourself. Look for meal stretching recipes that can last you a week. Whip up a recipe using the same ingredients. Pack the meal the night before you go to work. The best ingredients that can stretch your budget are sweet potatoes, lentils, eggs, squash, and beans.
The kitchen is also the best place to keep a mini information center. Put your to do lists, bills, and important emergency numbers in a bulletin board pinned in your refrigerator so that you’re always updated on what you have to do.
Download some apps
Fortunately, there are tons of apps that can help you manage your resources and even your house. There are apps that can help you find a house cleaner, apps that do your groceries for you. There are also apps that can help you manage your tasks more effectively.
Adult the right way using these awesome hacks above!