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Weekly Flylady Thread 8th December 2008

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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 - 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?!
Sort one storage area
Extras
  1. Wipe down the slirtings upstairs..
  2. Clear and tidy the airing cupboard
  3. Drag the junk from under the bed and sort through it
  4. Wash the bedroom curtains/nets
Tuesday - kitchen and dining room!
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Clear and wipe table.. replace cloth if necessary
Level Two
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Wash down the cupboard fronts, kickboards and large appliances
Sweep and mop floors!
Level Three
Clean out the smelly fridge.. defrost the freezer so it is clear to fill with chrimbo food!
Wipe the hob
Wash down the paintwork!
Extras
  1. Dust and deweb!
  2. Wipe/wash light fittings
  3. Scrub out the drawers and filters.. TD, WM, DW, etc
  4. Clear and wipe window sills!
Wednesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Clean the floors in these rooms
De-grot the loo/bath/shower/sink etc
Level Two
Wash the windows
Empty and clean out the bins
Clear and clean a shelf or cupboard and put back only the necessary items
Level Three
Clear the desk of mess and mush.. get rid of those
Wash down ALL the dining chairs.. :D
Drag out the pc desk and clear under and behind it ... see how good I am to you lot!?
Extras - binbag list! This is my favourite!
  1. fill a binbag for charity shop
  2. fill a binbag for the bin
  3. fill a binbag for a friend
  4. fill a binbag for recycling!
Thursday - living room, stairs, hall
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors in these areas
Level Two
Dust flat surfaces inc. electrical appliances.. but be careful!
Wipe all the paintwork in these areas
Level Three
Wipe and water plants
wash windows and any glass.. picture frames, screens etc
Vacuum under and furniture you can safely move
Extras
  1. sort coats and shoes and bags
  2. Empty and restack and sort under stair cupboard
  3. Clear and clean the porch
  4. Make a date for a night out with friends!!.. or the OH if you must.
Friday - Let's play catchy-up
Level one
S&S the kitchen and bathroom
Spend 30 minute pampering yourself!!
Level Two
Catch up the the window washing
Catch up on the floor mopping/vacuuming
Catch up on the dewebbing and dusting!
Level Three
Collect ALL the dirty laundry from about the house inc and bedding that needs changing.. and pet beds!
Spend 15 minutes on your filing
Clean ALL the filters and drawers etc on the kitchen appliances
Extras
  1. Wipe down ALL the paintwork you keep putting off
  2. Choose a manky kitchen cupboard and make it shine.. the inside.. NOT the outside!
  3. Straighten the baubles and lights on the christmas tree.. and if you haven't done it.. get it up stop being such a humbug!
  4. Write and send the remaining christmas cards!!
This weeks MACAW (Make a Change 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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    Those who were new this week blue

    alisara
    angelnikki
    AnW'sMum
    ashia
    Avonlea
    Bargainbird
    Beccah
    biscotte
    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
    flaire
    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
    ifonlyitwaseasier
    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
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    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
    mummyto3
    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
    *~*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
    wannabe sybil
    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!!

    (147 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.)
  • SummerMoon
    SummerMoon Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    AM I FIRST????
    I'm in, easy one for me actually cos just done most of it today. Good job really, cos I'm doing my training tomorrow from 10 am till about 4 or 5ish.
    An' It Harm None, Do As Thou Will

    MACAW... EAT BETTER, no snacks, no junk
  • ifonlyitwaseasier
    ifonlyitwaseasier Posts: 2,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    :xmastree: hi, can i join please? need to get my a**e in gear and figured it's better to start before xmas

    thanks

    ioiwe
    Nonny mouse and Proud!!
    Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience    !!
    Debtfightingdivaextraordinaire!!!!
    Amor et metus. Lac? Sugar? Quisque massa vel duo? (stolen from a lovely forumite!)

  • biscotte
    biscotte Posts: 246 Forumite
    I'm in again this week! Can I go on the list please - I don't think I got put on last week tho' I did keep up with the chores.
    My parents in law leave tomorrow and then I have only 5 days to get everything sorted before we go away on the school break (it's very early here!).:xmastree:
  • sexymouse
    sexymouse Posts: 6,131 Forumite
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    Thanks for the list again pigpen - I promise to try and do some of it. Just realised I should be doing a HHC with Froddy, so will do the last 20 minutes or so now! Oops!

    sexymouse xx
    Enjoy 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 11/2/2017
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    thanks pigpen I'm in this week
    tootsxx
    Peace 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

  • 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 Mon:5 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    rest [strike]Mon[/strike]Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    bed by 10 MonTue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    WM [strike]Mon[/strike]TueThu
    TD [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Thu

    My List
    [strike]Double check MrT order[/strike]
    clean DS's highchair for ebay/storage
    boots / amazon
    wrap pressies
    [strike]make cards with DS[/strike]
    make mince pies for DS's xmas party
    WED - DS Dentist 10-00

    Nikki x
    :A
  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Evening everyone.

    Im in again pigpen thanks for the list.

    Have had quite a busy day. Got my shopping done then popped into Woolies to see what bargains they had. Managed to get polo shirts for GGD for school which worked out at £1.25 for a pack of 2 so got a few packs. Also got her some xmas socks.

    Then went to DDs as she has GGD on a Sunday for a few hours. GGD put her xmas socks on and showed everyone who came in. My DDs friend who she was birthing patner for came with the baby so I had a lovely cuddle of her.

    Got home and while meal was cooking Ive hoovered and cleaned the bathroom. Got pressies wrapped for brother and sister in law so will post those tomorrow.

    Hugs to all the poorlies and hope you are all feeling a bit better.

    lil_me Thats awful about the selection boxes. What a thing to do to your boys.
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    boddy how lovely!!
    tootsxx
    Peace 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

  • emily_jackson
    emily_jackson Posts: 1,695 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Count me in again please; lots of decorating to do this week!
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