Certificate in Vedic Domestic Science
& Sthapatya Vedic House Management
from the Fairfield Iowa School of Home Economics - FISHE.org
Residence Course Requirements

   
   
   
   
   
   

1		 Safety First
Know where the First Aid Kit is, and how to treat basic injuries
Know where band aids are for an emergency, or 911 if serious

2		 Fire Safety  Know how to start a fire safely in the fire place
How to open and close the chimney flue
so smoke does not go into the living room
Bonus Point: cook something in the fireplace

3		 Cooking 
Cook a main meal for yourself or friend

4		 Appliances  How to use a gas stove
to turn it on and light it if the flame does not start

5		 Health & Longevity  Explain the importance of eating organically, daily exercise, fresh air, and precautions against the China Virus

6		 Budget and paying bills  Making a budget and paying bills

7		 Dish washer sterilization  Dish washer sterilization
Explain how to use the buttons		 Thumbnail

8		 Energy Conservation, lights, water  Turn off lights when not in use
How prevent water waste

9		 Drain  Avoiding clogged drains
Explain how to clear the strainer

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Clothes Washer  Washer
Do a load of wash.  Why not mix white and non-white clothes

11		 Dryer
Cleaning the filter
Dry a load of clothes
Extra point for drying on the clothes line outside

12		 Food Science & Nutrition  Prepare an organic food meal


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 Refrigeration adjustment  How to turn the temperature colder or warmer
How to tell good from rotten food

14		 Cuisinart Food Processor  How to use a Cuisinart Food Processor
or Blender

15		 Bake pie or food  How to bake a pie, or other food

16		 Organic shopping  How to tell organic food from GMO
What does the number 9 mean before the 5 digit code

17		 Shopping comparison, coupons  Comparison shop
Prices of Everybody's, HyVee, and WalMart
Use a  coupon to buy some things

18		 Shopping online  Order home delivery or pickup from Everybody's with Door Dash
or a service such as HyVee's or India Cafe		  

19		 Hair dryer  Dry your hair with a hair dryer  

20		 Hair brushing and care  Proper hair brushing technique, non-toxic shampoo  

21		 Tooth Brushing  Proper tooth brushing technique
Brush down on the uppers and up on the lower teeth.
Flossing once a day - with string or plastic picks

22		 Guest Entertainment  Show how to use BlueRay, NetFlix, Satellite Dish, DVD player, Radio and other entertainment equipment  

23		 Hygene bidet control  Know how to use remote control on the bidet
to adjust the temperature of the water and seat

24		 Avayanga and skin moisturizing  Avayanga and skin moisturizing
cleaning tub afterwards so other residents do not slip		  

25		 Vacuum cleaner Know how to use a the vacuum cleaner,
empty the dust compartment, clear filter
change attachments,
and recharge it.

26		 Broom and dust pan  How to use a broom, and empty the dust pan

27		 Swiffer 
How to use it

28		 Make bed  Wash sheets and pillow cases
then square away the bed

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 		 Kitchen dish and utensil organization  Know where to put various items, silverware, dishes, pots, pans

30		 Sewing  Sew a button or tear in clothes

31		 Ironing  Know how to use the iron and ironing board

32		 Serve meal to guests  Cook and serve a meal for at least 2 guests

33		 Fork Knife Spoon placement  How to properly set the table, knife, spoon, fork (or spork) placement  

34		 Removing hair  Removing hair from sink or tub drain with hair extraction tool

35		 Basic plumbing  Fixing leaking water from shower

36		 Emergency  Know how to call a plumber, firemen, police and other important help
When it is appropriate to call 9-1-1

37		 Gardening  Grow an edible vegetable or fruit
Cook your grown feed and eat it

38		 Lawn Care  Mow the lawn
Know how to use the lawn mower
or persuade a guy to do it.

39		 Home Repairs
Know how to fix things around the house
or get a guy to do it

40		 Security  Know how to use
Advanced: How to program a digital lock
Change the combination for a temporary guest

41		 Pure water Demonstrate how to replace water bottle from Everybody's.
without spilling a lot of water.  It may be a bit heavy.
Bonus Point: Know how to change the filter on a Reverse Osmosis System

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Thermostat Know how to adjust the thermostat
for the heater and the air conditioner
for higher or lower temperatures
and program the thermostat for automatic timing

43		 Air Vent  Know how to change the air conditioner filter

44		 Circuit Breaker  Know how to switch electricity back on if it overloads a circuit
Know how to red the electricity meter outside.
Why we Opt Out on EMV radiating "smart" meters

45		 Air Conditioning  Know how to adjust the air conditioning vent in the ceiling, open or close

46		 Furnace Know how to check if it is working ok
Advanced: how to reset it
Know the web site of who to call if it is not working.
AmbientControlSystems.net

47		 Water boiler  Know how to make the water hotter or colder

48		 Sump pump  Know where it is and how to check if it is working
to avoid flooding in the basement during rain.

49		 Cleanliness Know the schedule when the garbage is picked up on the street
Every ___ day.
How and why to separate recycling materials.

50		 WiFi Safety 
Effect of laptop on lap near ovaries		  

51		 Fire safety  Know how to use a fire extinguisher, stored near the stove, and on floor 2

52		 Driving  Bonus: Have a driver's license for shopping trips using the Guest Car
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Bonus: Vedic family values, know 10 of 486 partner asana positions on KamaSutras.org

 
 

 
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52% (26) of the 50 items complete qualifies for your Certificate of Achievement