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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th November 2007
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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.
27 Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding 27 items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.
Swish and swipe 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
Ok here goes this week!
List of last posting dates here...
Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets! Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!
Terrible Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors
Level Two
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean the windows in here!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:
Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!
Wacky Wednesday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!!
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
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
Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? we are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!
Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. do you need that winter duvet yet?
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
Clear a hotspot., or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
clean out that airing cupboard!!!!!! get rid of those things you don't need.. use dead towels as cleaning cloths etc.. be ruthless!!!! you REALLY don't need that 'thing' you've saved for 10 years.. 'just in case' If you did this last week.. you can do the under the stairs cupboard!!!
Freaky Friday- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it! .. Does anyone have a pulper to make logs from their old papers??
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:
Scrub down the dirty marks on the walls in these rooms, and any dirty marks on the walls. When did you last clean 'under the rim'? Get a mirror and check it out.. how gross??? Wash any chair covers/throws/blinds etc. When did you last replace the bath sponges & toothbrushes??
FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath or going to the pub with Pigpen!! go on you deserve it
WEEKEND Frolics
For those who have extra weekend time and can't function without tasks... lol If you don't have time or want to spend time with your family that is brilliant.. go for it. It is a list of 10 tasks to do over the weekend if you get chance.. no pressure at all.. just ideas and reminders and winter preparations!
This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying
Friday 16 November
Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Iceland
Friday 30 November
Western Europe*
(please see overleaf)
2007
International Airmail
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Friday 7 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Far East (except Japan), Australia and New Zealand[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Monday 10 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]USA, Canada, Japan and Eastern Europe[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Thursday 13 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Western Europe*[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin](please see overleaf)[/FONT]
2007
UK last posting dates
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Friday 14 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Standard Parcels[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Monday 17 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Second Class[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Thursday 20 December [/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]First Class[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Friday 21 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Special Delivery[/FONT][FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]™ [/FONT][FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Saturday guarantee[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Saturday 22 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Special Delivery[/FONT][FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]™[/FONT]
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.
27 Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding 27 items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.
Swish and swipe 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
Ok here goes this week!
List of last posting dates here...
Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –
- Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
- Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
- Clean a window or two.
- Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
- Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets! Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!
Terrible Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors
Level Two
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean the windows in here!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:
- Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
- Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
- 30 minutes ironing.
- Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
- Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have
Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!
Wacky Wednesday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!!
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
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
- Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
- Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
- 30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!
- grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? we are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!
Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. do you need that winter duvet yet?
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
Clear a hotspot., or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
- 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
- Put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!!
- Clean windows in these rooms
- Check house for places where draughts are getting in.. doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it!
clean out that airing cupboard!!!!!! get rid of those things you don't need.. use dead towels as cleaning cloths etc.. be ruthless!!!! you REALLY don't need that 'thing' you've saved for 10 years.. 'just in case' If you did this last week.. you can do the under the stairs cupboard!!!
Freaky Friday- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it! .. Does anyone have a pulper to make logs from their old papers??
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:
- Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
- Check through those bottles.. what can be flung/decanted/and do you not need to buy until the year 3000?? Do you know I’ve not bought any shampoo since 2003!!!!!!!
- clean the radiators and woodwork in these rooms
- Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday
Scrub down the dirty marks on the walls in these rooms, and any dirty marks on the walls. When did you last clean 'under the rim'? Get a mirror and check it out.. how gross??? Wash any chair covers/throws/blinds etc. When did you last replace the bath sponges & toothbrushes??
FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath or going to the pub with Pigpen!! go on you deserve it
WEEKEND Frolics
For those who have extra weekend time and can't function without tasks... lol If you don't have time or want to spend time with your family that is brilliant.. go for it. It is a list of 10 tasks to do over the weekend if you get chance.. no pressure at all.. just ideas and reminders and winter preparations!
This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying
- If you are wanting to take part in the flylady christmas card swap please PM pigpen your details!! .. name address and email addy.. some people want to send e-cards
.. Last chance I am sending the lists out at the weekend! - Write a list of things YOU want for christmas!
- Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
- change duvet for your winter one.. wash summer ones and put away..
- Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
- Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer and those things that need using from our weekly cupboard sweep
- Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for this week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
- Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
- Make a start on that decorating job you REALLY want to get done before christmas!!!!! We always have one!!
- Make sure you have fuel/coal/wood/oil in for the colder months... find a supplier if necessary!
Friday 16 November
Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Iceland
Friday 30 November
Western Europe*
(please see overleaf)
2007
International Airmail
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Friday 7 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Far East (except Japan), Australia and New Zealand[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Monday 10 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]USA, Canada, Japan and Eastern Europe[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Thursday 13 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Western Europe*[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin](please see overleaf)[/FONT]
2007
UK last posting dates
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Friday 14 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Standard Parcels[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Monday 17 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Second Class[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Thursday 20 December [/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]First Class[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Friday 21 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Special Delivery[/FONT][FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]™ [/FONT][FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Saturday guarantee[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Saturday 22 December[/FONT]
[FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]Special Delivery[/FONT][FONT=WTFBJO+Chevin-Medium,Chevin]™[/FONT]
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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i'm in!!!!
Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j0 -
Oooh, new thread, new start, it's like a new term at school. I'm in and i'm not going to have any lazy days this week. So my jobs for tomorrow;
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Extra Mission:
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Clean a window
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Tomorrow is the start of a good week xx
PS I nearly have a whole floor in my hall!!!!!
January budget
Nothing left!0 -
I'm in, not feeling to bad now managed to get a boiled egg and toast into me and hopefully it won't appear back again.
Now gonna get the uniforms sorted for tomorrow and get kiddies bathed. Hope to start some off tomorrows list tonight. Will update later.:wave:Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.And things go wrong no matter what I do.Now and then it seems that life is just too much.But you've got the love I need to see me through.:j :j0 -
welcome back Rach what a horrid train journey, this is why I am bad and loathe public transport...
Michelle Glad your OK, you need to get OH told to take better care of you!
Lil_me Nice to see you back... with broadband! How are your new neighbors?
Vanilla, hope you feel better too!
Thank god its living room tomorrow! I can get the cleaning done tonight as hubby is working till 11.30pm, and its filthy! Threw out my table yesterday, it collapsed (or so I told hubby).
Must do some more of the DLA form. :mad:0 -
I'm in too this week, but may not get much done on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday as those are the days I'm teaching, so I expect I'll be quite tired after that as I'm not used to it any more. Will try my best to get it done though, if not on the day, then at the weekend.
Good luck with all of the flying everyone! Hugs to all of you who are battered and bruised, shaved or poorly, or just because you need a hug.
sexymouse xxEnjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.I married Moon 8/4/2011, baby boy born 26/9/2012, Angel Baby Poppy born 8/11/15, Rainbow baby boy born 11/2/20170 -
Good afternoon all, is everyone is well? No news from lil_me? Hope everything is going well with little Matthew.
I must join this week, my house is getting neglected. So...tomorrow...
Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –- Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
- Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
- Clean a window or two.
- Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
- Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets! Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!
Plus my usuals...
Daily Tasks:
Dishes
Brush dog
Walkies
Clean yard
At least 30 minutes writing
Weekly Tasks:
Sunday ~ [strike]Meal Plan for the week[/strike]
Monday ~ Clean fish tank
Tuesday ~ Bins emptied & rubbish out
To do list:
Wash and vacuum car. Check oil, tyre pressure etc.
Sort out the pile of [strike]junk[/strike] quality items that didn't sell at the boot sale.
Ring local paper and list some of ^^^ for sale. List rest on eBay.
Get some plaster mix & fix hole in the kitchen wall (made by poochie!)
Fix hinges on bathroom cabinet.Debt Free as of 17/01/2009 Turtle Power!!
EF Challenger #3 £1543.72 / £5000
MFW 2024 #100 £1300.00 / £10,000
MFiT #40 Jan 2025 Target - £99,999.00
Mortgage at 30/09/22 £113,694.11 | Mortgage at 24/01/23 £110,707.87
Mortgage at 21/04/23 £107,701.01 | Mortgage at 20/07/23 £106,979.65
Mortgage at 04/10/23 £106,253.77 | Mortgage at 10/01/24 £105,324.57
Mortgage at 01/04/24 £104,424.73 | Mortgage at 01/10/24 £103,594.980 -
Thanks for the new thread Pigpen.
I'm in for most of the week. It feels like I've been away for ages (even though I haven't actually been anywhere) and I bet I've missed loads of gossip and news. I hope everyone's doing good things though?
I'm determined to regain some kind of control on my house and finances. I took my eye off the ball completely in October and ended up having to extend my overdraft until the end of the year. New blokey is getting a glimpse of my control freak and cleaning compulsions. I can cope with two days together but after that I get what could be described as 'distressed'. Bless him, he's very helpful but drives me crackers 'cos its not how I would do it. He's ADHD and messy and I've got my neatfreak quirks and a bossy streak..oh how we laugh.. I need to chill, I know.
Anyhow, I shall be mostly ironing and doing a freezer/cupboard inventory this evening.Then I can get a shopping list together for after work tomorrow.
TTFN am off to make my apologies for neglecting my Facebook friends now..
PS Sexymouse, ooh, you're teaching! I'll have to go read last weeks thread I think. Well done!One debt v 100 days Part 14 £400/£400
One debt v 100 days Part 13 £329.66/£380
One debt v 100 days Part 12 £380/£450
One debt v 100 days Part 11 £392.50/£4000 -
I'm in - but I'm going to try and keep internet time to a minimum - I have a HUGE project on the computer to do and I need to get on with it
Will check in at breakfast and lunch only
Good to see you back Lil_me and fantastic news about Matthew :j
See you all later / tomorrow :wave:Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!0 -
Hi all!
So glad MSE is up and runnning again. I've been getting withdrawal symptoms and my house has been a disaster when no-one has been telling me what to do!
I had an epiphany moment last week when I'd had a disaster of a day and the following day had an unexpected visit from old friends with their new baby.
The house was a complete and utter disgrace. The full works, laundry everywhere, last nights dinner dishes still out, cups and plates all over the worksurface, which was liberally scattered with toast crumbs.
My OH says that I am overreacting, but I understand that there is an acceptable level of mess, but this was above and beyond that level by a long way. I was really ashamed and embarrassed. It's disgusting.
Anyway, that's enough of that. Tomorrow list:
Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –- Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
- Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
- Clean a window or two.
- Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
- Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets! Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!
PLUS:
- 1 load of washing
- Finish ironing and put away laundry
- Empty dishwasher
- Meal plan for next week
- Upload website
- Find cc for balance transfer
- Complete mystery shop
- AQA at least £10
- Pay Nat ins bill
Good to be back ladies. Have a lovely week, hugs and congratulations to all that need them.
dj
Self-building fund :eek:: £4259
Savings target: 1 rainy year 10000/10000 :j
WINS 2011: Briggs & Reilly Suitcase, Nail Polish, Book, AEGON international tennis tickets x2, 4* trip to London including Michelin Star dinner :j0 -
Afternoon all. Managed to get jobs done in the garden which I am pleased about.
Was doing Roast chicken for tea but none of my kids feel well - not good news so dinner is on hold - nobody wants anything.
Going to go and make a crumble anyhow to use some apples and then make up the 2 beds I stripped.
Going to try to stay focused this week, be kind to myself and get the house straight.
Vanilla how is your hubbie?The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair0
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