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Weekly Flylady Thread 27th October 2008
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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 Marvels- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. remember to do the drain at the back
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 cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself
Tremendous Tuesday - the Land of Spare Oom and the Kids Room of Doom!!
Level One
Clear the floor of clutter.. books on shelves.. toys in chests... Reward - 15-30 minutes on the pc/gameboy/Wii/PS whatever... you choose...
Level Two
Change the bed sheets.. and the duvet cover if it needs it.
Dust the shelves. cupboards, light fittings etc
Wipe the paintwork.. skirtings door frames etc ... Reward - you choose a treat for later in the week.. a day out or trip to the cinema, a new book or magazine for example.. not too huge though us mummies are counting our pennies!
Level Three
Wash the windows
Find a bag of things you no longer need.. old toys, worn out clothes or things that you have got too big for!
Have a carrier bag each and fill it with rubbish.. see who can do it the fastest!! Reward - you get to choose what to have for dinner tonight.. and not a takeaway unless mum says that is ok!!
Extras!!! - 'cos I know you did all that lot super-duper fast!
Level One
Clear the floor of grot, laundry and gubbins
Empty bins and clean them out
Level Two
Wash down the tiles and windows
Clean the bath, bog and basin (and the shower if needed!)
Wipe over the paintwork
Level Three
Wash mats, curtains etc that need doing
Clear the pc desk of rubbish and excess piles of junk
Dust any dusty places and vacuum the dog shelf!
Extras - You know you want to!
Level One
Remove wash and replace with clean the bedsheets and duvet cover
Open the window and let in some fresh air!
Level Two
Clear the floor of clutter.. the landing too!
Wash the windows
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level Three
Clear out one cupboard/wardrobe that needs it
Turn and vacuum the mattress
Dust all those spider webs away.. I don't care if they are your halloween decorations!
Extras - Pick a few!
Level One
S&S the kitchen and bathroom
Make time to do something for yourself!! A haircut, a long bath, a facial... whatever it takes.. do it!
Level Two
Whizz over the main living area.. make it presentable
Change any smelly bedding that needs doing
Clean the fluff out of the TD filters.. or clean the WM/DW filters
Level Three
HHC clearing the messiest room in the house
Wash any windows that are needy
Complete 1 task you have been 'meaning' to do for ages and not done it!!Extras
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..............
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 Marvels- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. remember to do the drain at the back
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 cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself
- S&S the oven and hob
- Defrost the freezer ready for all your christmas supplies!
- 37 fling boogie..
- Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
Tremendous Tuesday - the Land of Spare Oom and the Kids Room of Doom!!
Level One
Clear the floor of clutter.. books on shelves.. toys in chests... Reward - 15-30 minutes on the pc/gameboy/Wii/PS whatever... you choose...
Level Two
Change the bed sheets.. and the duvet cover if it needs it.
Dust the shelves. cupboards, light fittings etc
Wipe the paintwork.. skirtings door frames etc ... Reward - you choose a treat for later in the week.. a day out or trip to the cinema, a new book or magazine for example.. not too huge though us mummies are counting our pennies!
Level Three
Wash the windows
Find a bag of things you no longer need.. old toys, worn out clothes or things that you have got too big for!
Have a carrier bag each and fill it with rubbish.. see who can do it the fastest!! Reward - you get to choose what to have for dinner tonight.. and not a takeaway unless mum says that is ok!!
Extras!!! - 'cos I know you did all that lot super-duper fast!
- Take all the dirty laundry down to the basket
- Finish any homework ready for back to school next week!
- Clean out any pets that are a bit pongy!
- One for mum... or older offspring.. HHI... :T
Level One
Clear the floor of grot, laundry and gubbins
Empty bins and clean them out
Level Two
Wash down the tiles and windows
Clean the bath, bog and basin (and the shower if needed!)
Wipe over the paintwork
Level Three
Wash mats, curtains etc that need doing
Clear the pc desk of rubbish and excess piles of junk
Dust any dusty places and vacuum the dog shelf!
Extras - You know you want to!
- Delete 10 dead links from your favourites
- Delete some unwanted emails
- Sort out coats and shoes.. and bags.. and brollies.. *FLING*
- Fill a binbag of rubbish and throw it out!!
Level One
Remove wash and replace with clean the bedsheets and duvet cover
Open the window and let in some fresh air!
Level Two
Clear the floor of clutter.. the landing too!
Wash the windows
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level Three
Clear out one cupboard/wardrobe that needs it
Turn and vacuum the mattress
Dust all those spider webs away.. I don't care if they are your halloween decorations!
Extras - Pick a few!
- Fill a binbag for charity shop!
- Find 5 things to ebay
- List those 5 things on ebay.. no escape this time!
- Wash any curtains/duvets/cushions that need doing!
Level One
S&S the kitchen and bathroom
Make time to do something for yourself!! A haircut, a long bath, a facial... whatever it takes.. do it!
Level Two
Whizz over the main living area.. make it presentable
Change any smelly bedding that needs doing
Clean the fluff out of the TD filters.. or clean the WM/DW filters
Level Three
HHC clearing the messiest room in the house
Wash any windows that are needy
Complete 1 task you have been 'meaning' to do for ages and not done it!!Extras
- Clean out a cupboard..
- Polish all your electrical appliances.. tv's, stereos etc
- water and wipe any neglected plants
- Collect all the dirty laundry strewn about the house.. bedroom floors are the worst!
- Uniforms for Monday
- Is all the homework done?
- HHI
- Clean the remaining windows
- Whizz through the hallway making it beautiful as you go!
- Sort through your most used handbag.. get rid of those receipts and used tissues!
- Clean out any smelly pets!
- HHC in your messiest room
- Fill a binbag of things to go to charity shop
- Fill a binbag of rubbish!
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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Those who are new this week are blue
Those who were new last week are green..
angelnikki
AnW'sMum
ashia
Bargainbird
Beccah
boddy because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
cardiffmatch
carol22
cha97michelle
chezzer1234
chompers
christmasshopper
chunky79
Craftyscholar
Davgirl1
DeniseNZ
Disdisbiff
Dragon Fairy
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit and knowledge of the flyladies
embb
emily jackson
Flylady_flower
froddington
galantvr4
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
jjef
jue xx
julie_d
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
kassey
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends.
kindlesgirl
Ladygrim
Lauradora
likklegibbon
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
LilySue
Little Miss Frugal (LMF)
loopy-loo73
liuhut
mags_cat
menolly
m0zzy
moneysaver12
Moneysavingdiva
Mrs_Beatson
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Natty68
Nicki - learning to juggle "w*rk" and home and play
onlineid
Orkneystar
peaseblossom
PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
*~*Pinky*~*
Poffigirl
polkadot
Pollybear
Poohbear
puss14
rach
reformed
roxy7699
sammiell
saffstar
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
TAG
Tiamai_d - hoping to find a cure for lazyarzitis sometime soo
toochoosey - cause every now and then i need a kick up the @rse
toottifrooti
Triker
Valli
Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
vivw
wilf55
xxsarahjanexx
If you are not on the list please add a christmas tree to your post so I can see you!!
(96 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 -
Yay, new thread:j , Monday here I come.
Monday Marvels- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. remember to do the drain at the back
Level Three
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard...(ironically,possibly my cleaning cupboard (just messy not gross))
Extra Mission : help yourself
S&S the oven and hob
Defrost the freezer ready for all your christmas supplies!(may need to save this for end of week as need to eats some more food first)
Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
Personal choices
[STRIKE]Weekly shop from Mr A[/STRIKE]
Laundry load, plus fold and put aways
[STRIKE]Dishwasher[/STRIKE] and hand pots
Check meter reading and tell eon
Make Chicken stock
[Insert tasks when thought of here]Now MARRIED!11/09/100 -
I'm in!!! Even if it is half term, I'll get the children on it! *craaccckkkks whip*
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:MMSSB Club Founder Member
'Mean Mummies that set and stick to boundaries'
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I'm in, but on packing mode. Dont you just hate house moves!!!
Will try and keep up with the list aswell, shouldnt be to much trouble once i start getting things packed.An' It Harm None, Do As Thou Will
MACAW... EAT BETTER, no snacks, no junk0 -
Im in again. Thanks for the list pigpen.0
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i'm in also got half term and a holiday to get readdy for and want the house nice and clean on return0
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We are in as well
although we have loads of activities lined up for half term week so don't expect much flying from us Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang
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i am in just tidying up the kitchen after having tea so may try to make a head start.0
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Can i come back and play lady pigpen.......... Thought you might like it rounded upto two fat ladies.....
Since moving house discovering i'm expecting and DH being made redundent things have been manic.
But hay i've got a spanking new house, to keep up with.
I'd like to play this week......shuffles to the door with DD's on each leg to help....:j
Monday
Monday Marvels- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. remember to do the drain at the back
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 cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra's
Collect Freecycle bargain:j
Solicitor Appt ? not got back to me yet:mad:
Clean front windows - HRH Princess Royal coming on Tues, better make and effort:rotfl:
Get DH to cut grass;)You know your getting old when yougo to the pub sit outsideand admire the hanging basket :cool:
Is officially 48% tight
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I'm in ALL WEEK this week
lots to do
***looks determined***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
Janice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear0
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