Finding independence is fast and easy with this handy guide to living away from mom, which tackles life essentials such as removing nasty stains, getting insurance, doing laundry, cooking, shopping, cleaning, and organizing. Also included are ways to balance a budget, find an apartment, and deal with homesickness. Complete with more than 300 popular and easy recipes, as well as blank copies of insurance, vehicle registration, and other useful forms, this thorough reference is every young person's ticket to self-reliance.