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Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2009
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pigpen
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Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it!
Following requests to start things steadier for new members who did not realise the tasks list wasn’t a must do, just an encouragement. There will now be level 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very basic it has been requested that this is just one task per day, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. If you want to do level 2 you add the tasks on level 1 with the level 2 tasks, if you want to do level 3 you add the tasks on, easy peasy. Choose a level to aim for but be realistic, if you’ve got a busy day on or are just starting etc aim for level one, if you get higher then great, if not then not to worry its only suggestions. Every room comes back around next week. Trust me some days I'll only be doing level one myself.
THESE LISTS ARE ONLY SUGGESTIONS AND NOT A MUST DO LIST, ALWAYS WELCOME TO POST AND FOLLOW YOUR OWN.
Also adding a declutter mission each day. Another one where it’s up to you if you want to do it or if you need to. This follows requests from members who are looking to declutter. Fling boogies, hotspot clearing, cupboard sorts, drawer sorts etc will all be on this list. Any problems with this of any suggestions do please let me know.
A few of the basics before we start the week
Hotspots are any areas which if one thing gets put there, loads of other things follow!
Daily routines are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, swish and swipe kitchen and bathroom, ironing, making beds, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc
Night-time routines are all things which make getting ready in the morning easier, preparing clothes for the next day, making lunches, swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room before you go to bed plus personals like shower/brush teeth etc.
Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.
Swish and swipe/S&S means have a quick wipe over an area such as a sink or toilet to prevent the build up of dirt. This is usually done on a daily basis
HHE/HHC/HHI Half Hour exercise/challenge/ironing ... run around for 30 minutes to the Benny Hill music frantically cleaning exercising or ironing.. other music may be used if you prefer!
5GC five minutes gardening.. make it lovely for your family and enjoy it!
Ok here goes this week!
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
Wipe and wate and plants
Level Three
Check all those smoke alarms!
straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves
Tidy the understair cupboard
Extras
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Scrub the sink clean and polish up those taps.. attack with a toothbrush to remove those grotty bits
Clear and clean window sills
Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed
Level Three
Wipe units, kickboards and appliances
Clean the oven and hob
degunge the fridge
Extras
Level One
Declutter the floors.. mop or vacuum as appropriate
Empty and wash out the bins!
Level Two
Wash any shower curtains, bathmats etc that need it
clean the bath/loo/basins/showers etc .. polish up those taps so they shine!
Scrub down the tiles
Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors!
Clean any light fittings
Empty and tidy the towel cupboard, restock loo roll holder if necessary
Extras
Level One
Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed as soon as sheets are dry. not at bedtime!
Do some filing!! See if you can clear one hotspot!
Level Two
Declutter the floor.. shoes away, clothes away.. mess away!
Vacuum the floor now you can see it!
Sort through one cupboard make sure all is neat and tidy within!
Level Three
Wash the curtains/nets
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the light fitting and bed frame!!
Tidy the bedside cabinets.. get rid of all the empty packets and used tissues..:p
Extras
Level One
Declutter the floors
Strip and wash bedding.. replace with clean
Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it!
Level Two
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it away nice and tidy
Vacuum/mop floors
Dust and deweb
Level Three
Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish!
Sort through a cupboard of clothes and get rid of the stuff tat no longer fits and make it all tidy
Extras
Following requests to start things steadier for new members who did not realise the tasks list wasn’t a must do, just an encouragement. There will now be level 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very basic it has been requested that this is just one task per day, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. If you want to do level 2 you add the tasks on level 1 with the level 2 tasks, if you want to do level 3 you add the tasks on, easy peasy. Choose a level to aim for but be realistic, if you’ve got a busy day on or are just starting etc aim for level one, if you get higher then great, if not then not to worry its only suggestions. Every room comes back around next week. Trust me some days I'll only be doing level one myself.
THESE LISTS ARE ONLY SUGGESTIONS AND NOT A MUST DO LIST, ALWAYS WELCOME TO POST AND FOLLOW YOUR OWN.
Also adding a declutter mission each day. Another one where it’s up to you if you want to do it or if you need to. This follows requests from members who are looking to declutter. Fling boogies, hotspot clearing, cupboard sorts, drawer sorts etc will all be on this list. Any problems with this of any suggestions do please let me know.
A few of the basics before we start the week
Hotspots are any areas which if one thing gets put there, loads of other things follow!
Daily routines are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, swish and swipe kitchen and bathroom, ironing, making beds, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc
Night-time routines are all things which make getting ready in the morning easier, preparing clothes for the next day, making lunches, swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room before you go to bed plus personals like shower/brush teeth etc.
Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.
Swish and swipe/S&S means have a quick wipe over an area such as a sink or toilet to prevent the build up of dirt. This is usually done on a daily basis
HHE/HHC/HHI Half Hour exercise/challenge/ironing ... run around for 30 minutes to the Benny Hill music frantically cleaning exercising or ironing.. other music may be used if you prefer!
5GC five minutes gardening.. make it lovely for your family and enjoy it!
Ok here goes this week!
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
Wipe and wate and plants
Level Three
Check all those smoke alarms!
straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves
Tidy the understair cupboard
Extras
- Wash any windows in need
- Wipe over sofas if needed
- Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
- Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Scrub the sink clean and polish up those taps.. attack with a toothbrush to remove those grotty bits
Clear and clean window sills
Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed
Level Three
Wipe units, kickboards and appliances
Clean the oven and hob
degunge the fridge
Extras
- Wipe the back door.. inside and out
- Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
- Scrub out the grill pan
- Clean light fittings/lamps
Level One
Declutter the floors.. mop or vacuum as appropriate
Empty and wash out the bins!
Level Two
Wash any shower curtains, bathmats etc that need it
clean the bath/loo/basins/showers etc .. polish up those taps so they shine!
Scrub down the tiles
Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors!
Clean any light fittings
Empty and tidy the towel cupboard, restock loo roll holder if necessary
Extras
- Wash the radiator and windows.. polish the mirrors
- Decant any dribbles of shampoo/bubbles etc into a fuller container so you have fewer bottles lurking about
- Sort through a box of junk, or a drawer or cupboard in one of these areas!
- Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!! Because you're worth it!!
Level One
Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed as soon as sheets are dry. not at bedtime!
Do some filing!! See if you can clear one hotspot!
Level Two
Declutter the floor.. shoes away, clothes away.. mess away!
Vacuum the floor now you can see it!
Sort through one cupboard make sure all is neat and tidy within!
Level Three
Wash the curtains/nets
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the light fitting and bed frame!!
Tidy the bedside cabinets.. get rid of all the empty packets and used tissues..:p
Extras
- Wash the windows if necessary
- HHI
- Catch up on phone calls!!
- Binbag dance!
Level One
Declutter the floors
Strip and wash bedding.. replace with clean
Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it!
Level Two
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it away nice and tidy
Vacuum/mop floors
Dust and deweb
Level Three
Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish!
Sort through a cupboard of clothes and get rid of the stuff tat no longer fits and make it all tidy
Extras
- Straighten up the bookshelves
- Wash the windows if needed
- Scrub down the sticky paintwork
- Tidy up computer/PS's etc and unsnaggle all the cables!!
LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
Hope to be debt free until the day I die
Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
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Those who were new this week blue
alwaysconfused
AnW'sMum
ashia
beemuzed
Beki
Bevan840
bitsy beans
BlimusOreilly
blueberrypie
boddy.. because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
boodle
cally_c
Carlsberggal
carol22
cazzie
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chickadee
choccybix
chunky79
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domino sue
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Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit
egon
elf06
elly2
embb
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fedupandskint
Flylady_flower
froddington
funfairprincess
Ginger Girl
gratefulforhelp
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gsysezz
gtx
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
Helen jelly
Herewegoagain
hermione
hex2
HH62
Hippy110
hollyh
hope6804
huston_kw
iriedaughter
Ishtar
jackieglasgow
jackywhizz
JAMIEDODGER
jayjay14
*jellie*
JillD
jinky67
jjef
Johanne
Jojo the Tightfisted
jtb34237
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
kassey
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends
kdean
Lady-Liberty
lav1979
likklegibbon
lilacpixie
Lilysue
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
Lisa Spiller
lizzy dripping
Lo-Lo
Looby_loo
loshypops
merlin1
Methekidsandthecat
milliejo
moonflower
Morganlefay
m0zzy
Mrs_Beatson .. lurks!
Mrs Dawn
mrs moneyspinner
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Mummyof5
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mummy2mygirls
Natty68
neveah
newby money saving chicki
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Nitha
Orkneystar
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PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
Pollybear
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rach
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sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
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soappie- because housework is not one of my strong points and my life is so full with work, community stuff etc., I need something like this to help me focus
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Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
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If you are not on the list please add a christmas tree to your post so I can see you!!
(158 are on the list so far.. cos I KNOW you want to know thatLB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0 -
This is the list of flyers who have completed a day's list. I will amend it here as and when I see you complete your days!
1. You don't have to complete the daily on the same day to get your star but try and do some in the week to give yourselves more free time at the weekend
2. Remember the 'extras' are extras and don't count towards the stars!
3. Please make it obvious when you have finished a list so that I know you need a star - for example Monday Done!:D
4. If you dont have something on the list then it gets deleted - e.g. clean out pets - if no pets no cleaning out done - delete!
5. Similarly when it says childrens rooms then you should substitute spare room/utility room/conservatory...etc if you have no childrens rooms.
6. If you have no spare room or any other room not on the weekly list then make sure you do any thing thats on that list that you haven't already done earlier in the week and try to substiture similar type jobs - make an effort please!!
7. You should not be deleting stuff just because you CBA!!
8. You may delete stuff if you are not physically fit to do something!
9. And for goodness sake remember that the stars are for FUN - there will be no discrimination - no sulking - no striking - no bribing- no cheating - or there will be no stars!!! so there!!
Last week there were 141 stars awarded with 13 flyers doing all five days lists.
w/c 10/8 - 141 (13)
w/c 03/8 - 129 (9)
w/c 27/7 - 120 (5)
w/c 20/7 - 122 (6)
w/c 13/7 - 139 (13)
w/c 06/4 - 202 (21) (new total to beat)
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boddy :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
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greenbee :starmod::starmod::staradmin
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*Jellie* :starmod::staradmin
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Valli :starmod::starmod::starmod:
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ALIBOBSY
bonsibabe
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Butterflybecks
catznine
ellenandjess
jaynebryan96
JennyBee (returning)
jtb2412
Littlebit
milosmum59
p_pincher
sunshinesheli
svjenni
3tabbycats
:heart: R.I.P.:heart:
Money Saving Diva
mummyslittleboy
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Woohoooo
I'm in thanks for all the lists and stars etc and all the hard work you all put into this for us all.Breast Cancer Now 100 miles October 2022 100 / 100miles
D- Day 80km June 2024 80/80km (10.06.24 all done)
Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2024 to complete by end Sept 2024. 1,001,066/ 1,000,000 (20.09.24 all done)
Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st May 2025 (18.05.2025 all done)
Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2025 to complete by end Sept 2025. 291,815/1,000,000Sun, Sea0 -
Woo hoo! I'm in again for another week of spick and spanness!
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
Extras- Wash any windows in need
- Wipe over sofas if needed
- Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
- Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!
final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333Proud to be Dealing With my DebtDFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 1550 -
I'm in this week
Thanks pigpen and Toots :T :A Will sort out a list in a bit ............. "There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers
"I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi0 -
Hi Everyone
I'd like to join. i've been following for a couple of weeks but not joined the thread and i've actually quite enjoyed it, my house has never looked so clean. but going away on friday so will complete fridays on thursday night.
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
Wipe and wate and plants
Level Three
Check all those smoke alarms!
straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves
Tidy the understair cupboard
Extras- Wash any windows in need
- Wipe over sofas if needed
- Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
- Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!
March 2014 Grocery challenge £250.000 -
I'm here - thanks to all - we'll see if I manage any stars this week!NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
MBNA £55000 -
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
Wipe and wate and plants
Level Three
Check all those smoke alarms!
straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves
Tidy the understair cupboard
Extras- Wash any windows in need
- Wipe over sofas if needed
- Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
- Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!
Hope everyone has a lovely week this week
T -x-0 -
Thanks for the new thread pigpen and toots :beer:
Would like to join in this week again please (away on Thursday for a few days so will have to catch up Sunday night :rolleyes:). Might try and get ahead of myself with some extras during the first part of the week.
My Monday list as follows:
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter all the floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
[STRIKE]Wipe and wate and plants[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Check all those smoke alarms![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy the understair cupboard[/STRIKE]
Extras- [STRIKE]Wash any windows in need[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]Wipe over sofas if needed[/STRIKE]
- Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
- [STRIKE]Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames![/STRIKE]
1. [STRIKE]Sort out and file paperwork/post from last week (hols)[/STRIKE]:jWeight loss to date 1st 11.5lb :j0 -
We are in til I go on hols next w/e Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang0
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