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Weekly Flylady Thread 24th November 2008
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!
Monday - kitchen and dining room
Level One
clear and wipe work surfaces
Wipe down all the major appliances.. clean filters/drawers/seals etc
Wipe over the cupboards fronts and kickboards
Level Two
Wipe the tables and replace the cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floors
Run appliances through a 'clean' wash
Deweb and defluff these rooms
Level three
Clear and mop/vacuum the floors
Scrub down the dining chairs..
binbag dance! Grab a binbag.. fill it up.. and chuck it out!
Clean the oven.. and the shelves!
Extras - help yourself!
Level one
Floor clearance!
Strip beds and put on clean bedding.. if you just did them do the duvet & curtains!
Level Two
Put all the disc in their boxes and the books on the shelves and the toys in the chests
Sort through a chestof drawers/wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits
Binbag dance
Level Three
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it in its proper homes
Fill a binbag for charity shop.. snata will be here in 30 days make some space!
Dust and vacuum and wipe of sticky grotty bits
Extras
Level One
Strip and wash bedding
vacuum mattress and replace clean sheets
Level Two
Wash windows
HHC on the landing
floordrobe clearance in the bedroom
Level Three
Sort out your present stash.. less than a month to go now!!.. Do you have enough paper?
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Dust and wipe any paintwork
Extras
Level One
Clear floors and mop/vacuum them
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean loo, bath/shower, basins etc
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, telephone etc
Level Three
Defrag pc/run virus scan while washing down the tiles
Clear out the bathroom cabinet
Collect all the smelly laundry from upstairs
Extras
Level one
Declutter all these areas
Vacuum these areas
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Binbag dance
Tidy coats/shoes bags etc
Extras
My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is..............
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!
Monday - kitchen and dining room
Level One
clear and wipe work surfaces
Wipe down all the major appliances.. clean filters/drawers/seals etc
Wipe over the cupboards fronts and kickboards
Level Two
Wipe the tables and replace the cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floors
Run appliances through a 'clean' wash
Deweb and defluff these rooms
Level three
Clear and mop/vacuum the floors
Scrub down the dining chairs..
binbag dance! Grab a binbag.. fill it up.. and chuck it out!
Clean the oven.. and the shelves!
Extras - help yourself!
- wipe and replace ALL the small appliances
- Empty and wash out bins
- S&S the fridge
- Clear out a manky cupboard
- If you want a christmas supermarket delivery you need to book it this week!
Level one
Floor clearance!
Strip beds and put on clean bedding.. if you just did them do the duvet & curtains!
Level Two
Put all the disc in their boxes and the books on the shelves and the toys in the chests
Sort through a chestof drawers/wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits
Binbag dance
Level Three
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it in its proper homes
Fill a binbag for charity shop.. snata will be here in 30 days make some space!
Dust and vacuum and wipe of sticky grotty bits
Extras
- HHI
- Catch up on yesterdays list! We keep getting behind!
- update spreadsheets.. meal plans, finances etc
- scrub your grill pan.. mines rank so you lot have to do yours too!
Level One
Strip and wash bedding
vacuum mattress and replace clean sheets
Level Two
Wash windows
HHC on the landing
floordrobe clearance in the bedroom
Level Three
Sort out your present stash.. less than a month to go now!!.. Do you have enough paper?
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Dust and wipe any paintwork
Extras
- Write those christmas cards and sort stamps for those to be posted
- HHI
- Binbag dance
- Plan your shopping list for your christmas goodies.. don't forget the turkey! If you are ordering stuff from local shops.. pork pies/meat etc get it done this week!
Level One
Clear floors and mop/vacuum them
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean loo, bath/shower, basins etc
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, telephone etc
Level Three
Defrag pc/run virus scan while washing down the tiles
Clear out the bathroom cabinet
Collect all the smelly laundry from upstairs
Extras
- Binbag dance
- HHI
- Catch up on phone calls
- Wash any pet bedding that needs freshening!
Level one
Declutter all these areas
Vacuum these areas
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Binbag dance
Tidy coats/shoes bags etc
Extras
- Spend half an hour doing something for yourself
- HHI
- Wash uniforms/work and school things for Monday
- Wipe down all the paintwork in these areas
My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is..............
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
alisara
angelnikki
AnW'sMum
ashia
Avonlea
Bargainbird
Beccah
blottedcopybook
boddy because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
bountiful
cardiffmatch
carol22
cha97michelle
Cheapskate
chezzer1234
chompers
christmasshopper
chunky79
Craftyscholar
Davgirl1
DeniseNZ
Disdisbiff
Dragon Fairy
DSmiffy
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit and knowledge of the flyladies
embb
emily jackson
fedupandskint
fertyskids
Flylady_flower
FrankieM
frazzmunch
froddington
galantvr4
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
Happy_Rags
harib0uk
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
jayjay14
jjef
Johanne
jue xx
julie_d
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
KAAT_LADY
kassey
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends.
kindlesgirl
Ladygrim
Lady-Liberty
lalaladybird
Lauradora
leverton86
likklegibbon
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
LilySue
Little Miss Frugal (LMF)
liuhut
lizzydripping
loopy-loo73
lou1981
Mags50
mags_cat
mammamia2
mamashaz
menolly
mermaid
misty blue
m0zzy
moneysaver12
Moneysavingdiva
Mrs_Beatson
Mrs Dawn
MrsMcK
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
mummyjo
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
mummy2mygirls
Natty68
Nicki - learning to juggle "w*rk" and home and play
oddjobkia
onlineid
Orkneystar
peaseblossom
PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
Pink fairy ~ currently assigned to light duties only! ~
*~*Pinky*~*
Poffigirl
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Pollybear
Poohbear59
puss14
rach
raggydoll
reformed
rose_tinted
roxy7699
sammiell
saffstar
Sammy_girl
SarahShattered
savingforarainyday
serena
sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
Sickofhavingnomoney (SOHNM)
SilverSapphire
Skintmummy
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
Spendless
stefejb
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
sunflwer
Sunnygirl
TAG
teapartymum
Tiamai_d - hoping to find a cure for lazyarzitis sometime soo
thriftscotslass
tigerlee
tim_n
toochoosey - cause every now and then i need a kick up the @rse
toottifrooti
Triker
Valli
Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
victoria_ice
vivw
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zaza
zls1984
zooxanthelle
If you are not on the list please add a christmas tree to your post so I can see you!!
(142 are on the list so far.. cos I KNOW you want to know that!)LB 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 -
I'm in thanks pigpen
toots xx
yesss!!! made it here first!!!!
ETA how was the party then - you survived - what about triker???Peace will be mine
could do better - must try harder
Live each day as if its your last
DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts
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I'm in though only on Tuesday & wed nights and the weekend as working/busy the rest of the time!Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j0
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I'm in. Need to get my butt in gear re ChrimboNow MARRIED!11/09/100
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yes well im fashinably lateTHE SHABBY SHABBY FOUNDER0
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I'm here!
How did the party go pigpen? Are you shattered?
Dh has gone to bed so doesn't look like we'll be talking at all today!NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
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Hi Im in bit scared though..two little ones and lots of running about to do each day.. i'll see how i do..
fertyskids0 -
I'm in again!! My house is definitely looking better!
Thanks for the post on the old thread Toots - she has just phoned and the police escorted her safely back home, but there's no way she can get down here tonight now.
Am debating whether to go on my own or not ..............
"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 -
Me too - see you WednesdayDon't put it DOWN; put it AWAY"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
Janice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear0 -
Hi fertyskids - you'll be fine - just keep doing bits - we're a friendly bunch.
JueNST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
MBNA £55000
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