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Weekly Flylady Thread 8th March 2010

pigpen
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Welcome to Spring
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/todailies are anything you need to do today and every day stuff like laundry, 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/binbag dance - 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!
Other abbreviations you may find useful
WM ~ Washing machine
TD ~ Tumble dryer
SC ~ Slowcooker
BM ~ Breadmaker
SOAADFA ~ Sit on 'bottom' and do 'nothing'
KH/XH ~ Ex-husband and other not so polite version
DH/DD/DS/DW/DP ~ Dear husband/daughter/son/wife/partner/whatever
OH/SO ~ Other half/significant other
NN ~ nice neighbour
Toxic (friend/mother/sister/whoever) ~ person in your life that seems to exist to make your life miserable
AF ~ Aunt Flo 'time of the month'.. nothing to do with flying but it comes up often.
ETA ~ Editted to add
Ok here goes this week!
Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
Tidy coats, bags and shoes
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Tidy Magazine rack
Dust and deweb
Check smoke alarms
Polish glass and electricals and mantel
Extras
- Wash windows and curtains
- Beat rugs to rid them of muck
- Clean smelly pets and their smelly bedding
- Catch up on any important phone calls
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it
Extras
- Binbag dance
- Make your easter plan.. How many eggs do you need? Are you doing any special foods?
- Binbag dance!
- Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Empty and wash out bins
Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth!
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!
Clear window sills of gibble!
Extras
- Binbag dance
- HHI
- Clean out fridge
- Wipe over oven and hob!
Level One
Declutter and mop floors!
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean
Extras
- Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!
- Replace and curly toothbrushes
- Polish mirrors and shelves!
- Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List
- Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
- Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
- HHI
- Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
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
PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
toottifrooti.. Our official meeter, greeter and star giver
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. Toots assistant.
AnWs_mum
boddy.. because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
Carlsberggal
carol22
Craftyscholar
cyclingyorkie
DAYDREAMBELIEVER
dinx1972.. perpetual lurker
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit
embb
fedupandskint
froddington
funfairprincess
gratefulforhelp
greenbee
gsysezz
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Helen jelly
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
Ishtar
jackywhizz
jayjay14
jinky67
jjef
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Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
kassey
kazmeister
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Lady-Liberty
likklegibbon
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Mrs_Beatson .. lurks! or holds up the bar
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Mummyyof5
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Natty68
penelope penguin
penguin83
Pollybear
Poohbear59
poohpals
poorbutrich
quillion
rach
rosepink1984
SarahShattered
Scared1980
serena
sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
SGT
skintscotlass
stefejb
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
Sunnygirl
sunnyGirl
TAG
thifty
thriftyscotslass
toochoosey - cause every now and then i need a kick up the @rse
Triker
Valli
Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
vivw
xx_Jo_xx
zoelikesjam
3tabbycats
ajmoney
angelnikki
eltee12
Cally_c
huston_kw
Lo-Lo
pretz
tinkerbellsmum
Money Saving Diva
MissHiggerty
prettypennies
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jackie_w
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dreamywings1
sammiell
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rosieben
hypno06
JillD
smartie12
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mumoftwo
thriftmonster
macpep1
phizzimum
Poppytime
lemanie
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ashia
*H*
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pillion
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procrastinator
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Ladygrim
lexielou7
1 step closer
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brummiebabe
ragz
YORKSHIRELASS
catznine
beemuzed .. is on her jollydays!
arwenelf
leed
Little Miss Frugal
polkadot
*Jellie*
LameWolf
BenW
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suzie58
ALIBOBSY
brodie1
johnina
keggie
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kezlou
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JAMIEDODGER
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helenhelen
tc3061LB 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 -
1. You don't have to complete the daily list on the same day to get your star
2. You must do levels 1,2 and 3 to get a star but 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! make sure I can see it!!!!!!
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 - and make sure all the extras are done - 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 was 209 stars awarded with 20 flyers doing all five days lists. Well done everyone!
That means 209 rooms across the country were cleaned and sparkling this week.
w/c 01/03 - 209 (20)
w/c 22/02 - 243 (26)
w/c 15/02 - 217 (21)
w/c 08/02 - 221 (25)
w/c 01/02 - 237 (24)
w/c 18/01 - 252 (24)New record to beat!!
w/c 27/07 - 120 ( 5)(worst ever!!)
REQUESTS FOR STARS NEED TO BE POSTED BEFORE 8PM ON A SUNDAY.
Updated to: 942
Stars awarded this week
1 step closer :starmod:
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cally_c :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
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CraftyScholar :starmod:
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'Sick' List
Ragz UFN (recovering!!)
sandy71 until arm heals
smartie to be extra careful
zoelikesjam
Carrying a Flybaby
grateful 10/10
smartie
polkadot
courgette
cazzab 06/10
KazLA due 27/06/10
lav1979 due 17/07/10
angelcakes_smw
Daily Posting Award
LadyLibertyX
Money Saving DivaXX
New this week
helenhelen
scotdebs
feefeelalabelle
Molly41
:starmod: Mon Wed & Fri, :staradmin Tues & Thurs,Diva Award,
LadyL award,
Junior pinks award,
Junior blues award.
:heart: R.I.P.:heart:
Money Saving Diva
mummyslittleboy:A:heart:
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Hi everyone,:D
Whoohooo get me on the first page...:rotfl::rotfl:Anyone would think I had been lurking with intent to post...
I am back in this week in the small way I can be.
Many thanks to the lovely triumvirate of power - Toots, Soappie and Pigpen, you are all's.
Hugs to allDiva.x
To be frugal, you need to spend money wisely, simply spending less is not enough.If you can't handle me at my worst then you don't deserve me at my best...Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I will try again tomorrow.0 -
me me me
many thanks to the three musketeers and fellow flyers
*sighs as is happy to be in her virtual home*
VxDon't put it DOWN; put it AWAY"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily DickinsonJanice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear0 -
Thanks to Pigpen, Toots and Soappie
I'm in please x
Last week was my first week of not getting all five stars, but only because I sparkled Grans house today instead of my bedroom, and I couldn't quite finish off DD3's room.
Will try harder this week, as I feel I've fallen behind!
I cannot keep up with the thread, it spins way too quickly for me, but I dip in and out and try to read and thank wherever possible. For all those needing +ve vibes, I'm sending them in bucketfuls.
Thank you so much for keeping my house lovely - I wish you could all see how much of a difference its made!!!
Happy flying everyone x0 -
Hi all,
I'm in, Thanks to Pigpen, Toots & Soappie.:D
Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
Tidy coats, bags and shoes
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Tidy Magazine rack
Dust and deweb
Check smoke alarms
Polish glass and electricals and mantel
Extras- Wash windows
- Clean smelly pets and their smelly bedding
Get Oh to put stuff in attic
Ebay List things in box &
Sort through all Ds2's toys
Take stuff to tip
Sort out contents & get rid of pc cupboard
Update spending ss
Menu plan
Pay CC's
I'm going to wallow in a nice hot bath now, i'll be back in the morning for a 9.15 HHC.0 -
Thanks to the gruesome threesome?
I'm in this week with the intention of a massive improvement on last weekIt's nice to be nutty but's more important to be nice0 -
me too - well you did say about 7 piggers - i need my bed!!!
Thanks to pigpen for the lists to keep me in line - even if I dont follow them
And thanks to soappie for being there.
this is this week's to-do list!!!!
Monday
speak to Council re damaged downpipe
cancel tuesday appointment
cancel Cornhill
Ann 3.00
Church 10.30-12.00
collect laptop
Paper day
Tuesday
Cotton day - clothing etc
watch niece1 in competitions
Wednesday
Leather day
watch niece2 in competitions
Thursday
Linen day
Maria 1-3
Friday
wood day
Visit NOF ??
Saturday
Iron day
assisted shopping 10.30-2.30
empty and clean fridge
Sunday
speak to A/C/Mother/NOF/N
Church morning & evensong
Pamper day
Whenever...........- forward email to P
- clean freezer
- Budget and meal plan for next month..
- 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
- Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
- Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file
- Passport - [STRIKE]get form, photo,[/STRIKE] photos signed by someone, fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
- ebay to get the money for /joiners bill/ painters bill/ maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/doctors'fee
- Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
- unjam the drawers on the writing table and clean them out while at it.
- Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
- wipe/wash/dust ornaments
- dust and deweb light fittings
- clean curtains poles and tracks
- wash brushes/mops/dustpans etc
- Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
head down and batter on again!!!:rotfl:
toots xxPeace 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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Evening all, after a week away from Flylady (DDs 7th birthday) my house is already trashed beyond the point of recognition! I am on strike tomorrow and tuesday and intend to support it by doing my lists. That'll show em :rotfl:
Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
Tidy coats, bags and shoes
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Tidy Magazine rack
Dust and deweb
Check smoke alarms
Polish glass and electricals and mantel
Extras- Wash windows and curtains
- Beat rugs to rid them of muck
- Clean smelly pets and their smelly bedding
- Catch up on any important phone calls
Pay Debt by Xmas 16 - 0/12000
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.0 -
I'm in, thanks girls and Toots, I may need that kick tomorrow, will let you know, Thanks xx0
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