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Shop from a practical list

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Real-life education for life during and after incarceration.

One practical lesson · about 8 minutes

Shop from a practical list

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What is it?

Prepare a list using what you already have.

Why would I need this?

This practice helps you make your own next step clearer and easier to discuss.

Show me.

  1. Check your available food and household supplies.
  2. Choose a few meals or tasks that use those items.
  3. List only the missing items and the quantities you intend to buy.
  4. Use actual prices to revise the list before deciding.

Try it.

Write a short list with a must-have and a can-wait section.

Watch out for this.

Do not treat an unknown price as zero.

Explain this another way

Try the exercise aloud, on paper, or with someone you choose.

Show me an example

HAB practice example: Jo has rice and beans and lists vegetables and dish soap before going out.

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You did it.

You have practiced prepare a list using what you already have.

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Lesson version 1 · editorial review 2026-09-13. General education. Individual requirements can differ.

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