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Weekly Flylady Thread 1st December 2008

pigpen
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WOOHOO IT IS :xmastree:.....DECEMBER..... :xmastree:

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!

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Monday - children/spare room
Level one
Floor clearance!
Strip beds and put on clean bedding.. if you just did them do the duvet & curtains!
Vacuum and turn mattress
Level Two
Sort through the toys.. get rid of the broken and outgrown ones
Sort through a chest of drawers/wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits/past wearing
Binbag dance
Level Three
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it in its proper homes
Dust and vacuum and wipe of sticky grotty bits
Wash the windows and curtains/blinds
Extras
  1. HHI
  2. If they have a pc in the room clean that too.. remember all those germs?!
  3. Wipe down all the woodwork and the bed frames
  4. Are there any books that can be past on or games that can be rehomed? We need to make santa space!!
Tuesday - Kitchen & dining area
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Sweep and mop floors!
Level Two
Wipe fronts of appliances and cupboards, inc kickboards
Wipe hob and oven
Sort fridge for grots and suchlike
Level Three
Wash windows
Clean out a grotty cupboard
Run the WM/DW through a clean cycle
Extras
  1. binbag dance
  2. HHI
  3. empty and wash out bins
  4. Clear and wipe windows sills
Wednesday - master bedroom & landing!
Level One
Strip bed and wash sheets
Vacuum mattress & bugs!
Level Two
Wash windows
floordrobe clearance!
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing
Level Three
Binbag dance
grab a box of junk.. sort it out.. you surely don't need it all?!
Tidy up your jewellry and slap.. do you REALLY need 85 lipsticks that are 47 years old? Get rid of the old stuff
Extras
  1. Sort out your handbag/s.. make them net and less full of receipts and bus tickets!
  2. Wipe down the door frames upstairs.. don't forget the tops!
  3. Clear and tidy the bedside tables.. or a cupboard on the landing!
  4. Tidy up the linen cupboard.. sorry but it needs to be done!
Thursday - Bathroom, Loo & Study
Level One
Clear all floors of clutter
Dejunk pc desk!
Level Two
Wash windows
Wipe all paintwork
Vacuum/mop all floors
Level three
Clean the bath/shower/loo's/basins etc
Wipe the cup rings and dust off the desk
Scrub down the tiles
Extras
  1. Delete 50 unwanted emails
  2. Defrag the pc and run a virus scan/spyware scan
  3. Binbag dance .. I am making you get rid of loads of rubbish this week..
  4. Write and post christmas cards!!
Friday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Clear floors of clutter
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum floors.. hall stairs and living room!
Sort coats and shoes and bags
Level Three
Wash windows
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!
Wipe and water plants
Extras
  1. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
  2. Wash any soft furnishing that need it
  3. Start wrapping presents!!!!
  4. Binbag dance.. That is 5 binbags of rubbish gone this week!
Weekend list..

A chance to get the other half and the children involved in your quest for world dominance a spick and span house.
  1. Tidy your messiest room to level Three!
  2. S&S the kitchen
  3. S&S the bathroom
  4. Change any bedding that has been missed this week
  5. Wash any windows that are in need
  6. Clean out pets and cages and bedding etc
  7. Write and post those christmas cards
  8. Make a start on the christmas wrapping.
  9. HHI
  10. Make sure lunch boxes and uniforms are ready for Monday
This weeks MACAW (Make a Change a Week challenge... ) Basically you choose one thing you would like to change about your lifestyle, your habits or whatever you fancy and incorporate it into a new way of life.. anything from cooking one meal a week from scratch, learning a new skill, shining your sink every day, reducing your alcohol consumption, doing some exercise.. whatever you fancy! This is only for those who WANT to participate and being run alongside flylady rather than being part of it.

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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Comments

  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,495 Forumite
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    Hello I'm in

    My Macaw (simplified from last night's rambling explanation) is

    ORGANIZATION

    I will be organised. I will write down what I need to do. I will do it. I will use time effectively. I will be tidy esp. at work. I will learn how to spell organisation (LOL)

    9 more days at work before xmas...woo hoo. And we're going to the Panto on one of them...

    Thanks for the new thread Pigpen.

    I think I am really going to enjoy this xmas...with all my flyfriends spurring me on. I am NOT putting my decs up JUST yet though...
    Don'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
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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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
    polkadot
    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
    wilf55
    wit40iwtwan
    x_raphael_xx
    xxsarahjanexx
    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 6/6/14
    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.)
  • soappie
    soappie Posts: 6,794 Forumite
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    Phew - I'm soooo pleased it's not the bathroom!
    I am the leading lady in the movie of my life
  • SummerMoon
    SummerMoon Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    I'm in.

    Back on pigpens lists now that everything is more or less sorted. Kids room sounds good to me, they have trashed it again!!!! lol
    An' It Harm None, Do As Thou Will

    MACAW... EAT BETTER, no snacks, no junk
  • hex2
    hex2 Posts: 4,736 Forumite
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    Children's room it is. It could have been far, far worse.
    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need' Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • gunsandbanjos
    gunsandbanjos Posts: 12,246 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper
    I'm in, though my list wil read
    • Study
    • Study
    • Study
    • Anyone seeing a pattern......
    The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
    Bertrand Russell
  • Natty68
    Natty68 Posts: 3,469 Forumite
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    Wow I can't believe we didn't have any newbies last week, we must be slipping..lol.

    Eeeps I can't get into the spare room as it's DH's "play room" and he won't let me in there to tidy up or anything as he says he wants to tidy the room himself after Christmas. Hmmm!!
    Mortgage Free as of 20.9.17
    Declutter challenge 2023, 2024 🏅 🏅⭐️⭐️
    Declutter Challenge 2025
    DH declutter challenge award 🏅⭐️
  • ZLS1984
    ZLS1984 Posts: 1,246 Forumite
    Hey peeps, new thread nice and shiny lol, willy have to retrive my list from other thread.
    :wave: Wins in 09 = A vodka cocktail kit thing lol, £150 Amazon voucher.
  • angelnikki
    angelnikki Posts: 892 Forumite
    Hi! I'm in again this week :j

    Dailies
    S&S kitchen [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    5 a day [strike]Mon:6[/strike] Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    rest [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    bed by 10 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    WM [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Thu
    TD [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Thu

    Monday
    [strike]Double check MrT order[/strike]
    Boots Amazon
    clean DS's highchair for ebay/storage
    freezer and cupboard list
    Sort through the toys.. get rid of the broken and outgrown ones
    [strike]Sort through DS's wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits/past wearing[/strike]

    Nikki xx
    :A
  • Triker
    Triker Posts: 7,247 Forumite
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    Oh good god, just back in, need to catch up with old thread first. I am knackered, feet hurt but good day, will update you all in a mo.;)
    DFW Nerd 267. DEBT FREE 11.06.08
    Stick to It by R.B. Stanfield
    It matters not if you try and fail,     And fail, and try again; But it matters much if you try and fail, And fail to try again.
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