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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th January 2009

pigpen
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FIRST THREAD OF
2009

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 Mayhem..
Level One
Clean the sinks, baths, toilets, showers etc
Declutter the manky bathroom floor
Level Two
Wash the window and clear the sill
Fling out all the empties from the bathroom
Wipe the mouldy bits away
Level Three
Scrub down the tiles.. defrag the pc while you do this!.. or virusscan or spyware scan
Wash/vacuum the floor
Wash the shower curtain/screen, curtains/blinds etc
Extras
  1. Empty and clean out the bin
  2. Polish the mirrors
  3. Declutter the desk.. make it shine!
  4. Delete 50 unwanted emails from your inbox!
Tuesday - tinklings
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen worksurfaces
Sweep the floor!
Level Two
Mop the floor
Wipe the table and dining chairs
Muck out the fridge
Level Three
Empty the under the sink cupboard.. give it a wipe out and put back neatly the things you NEED.. get rid of or rehome the rest!
Throw out any chipped mugs.. the porous pottery harbours bacteria.. YUK!!
S&S over all the unit fronts and appliances!
Extras
  1. Wash the windows and sills
  2. Clean out the microwave
  3. Fill a binbag with rubbish and get rid!
  4. Catch up on important phone calls... if you do it now you have time to chase the follow up calls later in the week!
Wishy-Washy Wednesday
Level One
Declutter the living room , hallway and stairs
Clear and tidy the mantle
Level Two
Vacuum the cleared floors and up the stairs.. under furniture if you can move it safely!
Sort through coats and shoes and bag
Wipe and water neglected plants
Level Three
Check smoke alarms.. change any batteries that need doing
Wipe the paintwork
Dust the flat surfaces
Extras
  1. Make an appointment for some ME-time.. go get your hair done, half an hour shopping, coffee with a friend..
  2. Wash the windows in these rooms
  3. Clean out your handbag!.. and/or college/work bag
  4. Wash any soft furnishings that are in need!
Thursday - Master bedsty & landing
Level One
Strip the bedsheets and wash them!
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level Two
Vacuum the floor you can see in the bedroom and on the landing!
Fill a binbag with stuff you no longer need and get rid!
15 minutes filing (special for Jennybee who has lots!!)
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishing that need it
HH doing something that NEEDS doing..study, ironing, exercise.. GO!
Empty any bins and take any laundry to the wash basket
Extras
  1. Wash dirty windows
  2. dust away all the cobwebs and dust
  3. Wipe all the upstairs doors! .. both sides!!
  4. straighten the linen cupboard!
Friday - Spare rooms and kiddies rooms
Level One
Strip the bedsheets and wash them!
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level Two
Vacuum the floor you can see
Fill a binbag with stuff you no longer need and get rid!
HHI .. catch up!!
Level Three
Wash any curtains/blinds that are in need
Drag all the tat from under the bed and put it in its rightful places
Straighten books shelves/games etc
Extras
  1. Wash dirty windows
  2. dust away all the cobwebs and dust
  3. Wipe the paintwork and grubby sticky hand prints
  4. dust shelves and light fittings etc
Weekend List ...

So all the family can join in!!
  1. Wash and iron uniforms ready for Monday.. do the lunch boxes & shoes too!!
  2. HHI
  3. Clean out the car .. job for lovely teenagers.. and unlovely ones too!
  4. Clean the porch
  5. Wash any bedding that has been neglected this week!
  6. Wash any windows that are in need
  7. Clean any litter trays and pet beds
  8. Bake a cake.. or some bickies...
  9. Fill a binbag with rubbish.. *fling*
  10. Fill a binbag for charity/freecycle/tip
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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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    If you are not on the list please add a christmas tree to your post so I can see you!!

    (234 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.)
  • Mudbath
    Mudbath Posts: 5,479 Forumite
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    Woooo! I'm in - children back to school and limited flying for me but i'm in.

    Main thing tomorrow is to get the cat back to the vet as the abscess has flared in her ear again. Poor thing.

    Here's to a good week xx
  • urg123
    urg123 Posts: 1,997 Forumite
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    Hi Pigpen and everyone on the thread,

    I've often followed this while lurking. I'm going to try and follow this this week and see how I get on.

    This is one of my goals for 2009 - to be able to take control of my spaces and declutter!

    Thanks

    urg x x
  • soappie
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    I'll be in - bathroom is a good choice Pigpen - thanks

    Just in case my last post on the old thread never gets read, I'm being duplicitous (do you like the novel use of that word?) and repeating it:

    Boddy - with the bike - have you thought about wheeling it down the police station and handing it in as lost property? If it's not claimed after, I think, six months, you get to keep it. You could then sell it:D

    Mudders - good on your DH not letting you spend your money on CC stuff.

    Well, ladies and gents, I have experimented this evening.

    ..........With mousse and a hairdryer.

    As Rach will doubtless testify, these items do not normally enter my radar except on high feasts and ballgown times. I usually wash, brush and go meaning it hangs around rather limply. The next morning, I usually have to wash again because it's all over the place.

    Fed up with washing every morning, I've done the mousse and drying. Hopefully, that will mean, tomorrow morning, all I have to do is put a damp brush through it to get it into some sort of reasonable shape.

    That's my hope anyway!
    I am the leading lady in the movie of my life
  • Cazzie_2
    Cazzie_2 Posts: 47 Forumite
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    I'm in :j

    Is it wrong of me to say I'm looking forward to the boys going back to school tomorrow! :o Even if it's just so I can get into some sort of routine again!

    Will be back soon with my list of things to do...!
    :j "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." — Marilyn Monroe :j
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    soappie wrote: »
    I'll be in - bathroom is a good choice Pigpen - thanks

    Just in case my last post on the old thread never gets read, I'm being duplicitous (do you like the novel use of that word?) and repeating it:

    I replied to it!!

    My bathroom is gross so you're all having to clean with me
    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.)
  • JayJay14
    JayJay14 Posts: 1,918 Forumite
    I'm in, thanks for the bathroom - it's the one room I haven't touched for days.

    Thanks greenbee about the vouchers, we are doing lots at the moment so they will be gratefully received.
  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
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    Im in again. Thanks for the list pigpen.

    Soappie Was thinking of taking the bike down to the police station tomorrow. Thats a good idea I could sell it if it wasnt claimed.

    Need to go renew my house and buildings insurance tomorrow with much cheaper company. :D
  • Tilli-Tot
    Tilli-Tot Posts: 182 Forumite
    I'm in.. the bathroom is an area of need :rolleyes:

    I'm back to work tomorrow though, so we'll see where we get to....
    LBM 26/12/08
     Overdraft Dec 08-LBM (before payday) £615
    Overdraft Oct 09-GONE!!
    Sealed Pot Challenge 09-£45-13
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    Animals sent to bathe...

    *dances round the room*

    SCHOOL TOMORROW SCHOOL TOMORROW SCHOOL TOMORROW*

    I love school
    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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