Weekly Flylady Thread 10th December 2012

[Honey Bear]

I think I'm going to have to do some serious tidying up here. We've got several people coming to dinner tonight and I don't think there is a single place in the house where I could stand still and not see piles of stuff that should be somewhere else. I'm going to do five minutes in each room or area until it doesn't look like a tornado has blown through.

I'm sorry several Flyladies don't like wrapping presents. It's my favourite part of the the preparations. Virtual 'wrapping with wings' vibes to everyone confronted by separate piles of stuff and rolls of paper.

[Goodintentions]

Thanks for the posi vibes DD2 has survived her shift. They will let her know by Wednesday if she has a job, so fingers crossed. Apparently the boss told her she liked the way she greeted customers and was polite

I have been to Aldi and got a few bits - so much quicker than going to a big supermarket. I treated myself to a bottle of peach schnapps as well They are getting their turkeys etc in on Wednesday 19th, in case anyone is interested.

DH is having a cuppa & then off to collect DD1 from Ipswich. Hopefully we won't have any episodes like juliejim over Christmas with an escaped hamster! Have you found the gerbil yet?

Ok - quick cuppa, then back to the books. I will assemble the lasagne when they are on their way back.

[welshdreamer71]

Evening all just going to have a quick whizz round n finish anything not done x list to the ready ...


Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe those surfaces, even if around things!
Level Two
Clean floors
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards
Check those washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters

Extra tasks if you want to do more
Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps
Clean the inside of cupboard doors
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? anything out of date? Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back
Christmas Extras
Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
Post all the cards you need to post
Wrap all the presents for family/friends
Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Make sure drawers and wardrobe drawers close, nothing hanging out!
Clean tops of drawers

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Clean windows in these areas
Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
Clear any one hotspot, or spend 10 minutes tackling it
Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Christmas Extras
Stick all your cards up
Christmas wrapping, try and get at least a few done
Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
Make a receipts envelope for all the receipts from Christmas presents, just incase anything needs to go back

Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Clear any clutter from stairs, don't want any accidents
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets

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, clean any that need it, shine (or dust off/remove cobwebs from) those party shoes ready for Christmas parties

Extra Mission: pick one or more of the following tasks:
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Clean a window or two.
Hotspot clearing time, or at least spend 10 minutes tackling one
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Christmas Extras
Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing, because we probably won't have time next week
Chase up any deliveries you are waiting for that have not arrived
Update remaining present lists

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

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
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more if you need something extra to do
Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
Clean windows in these rooms
HHI
Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing.
Fling boogies are here again, aim for 27 items to leave the house!
Christmas Extras
Bake pies and buns!
Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort
Last check of the present list, have you got everything?
Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat 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, window & door frames!
Sort the childrens clothes.. what can you get rid of? What do they need replacing?
Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house, rubbish or charity shop or to donate elsewhere, free up some space for Christmas
Christmas Extras
Clean out any pets/wash pet bedding
Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understairs cupboard or shed..
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!

[juliejim]

Wrapping finished for today. Gerbil back in its cage. Just need to sort my bed out now and have a bath.

[welshdreamer71]

Originally Posted by welshdreamer71

Evening all just going to have a quick whizz round n finish anything not done x list to the ready ...


Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe those surfaces, even if around things!
Level Two
Clean floors
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards
Check those washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters

Extra tasks if you want to do more
Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps
Clean the inside of cupboard doors
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? anything out of date? Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back
Christmas Extras
Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
Post all the cards you need to post
Wrap all the presents for family/friends
Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Make sure drawers and wardrobe drawers close, nothing hanging out!
Clean tops of drawers

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Clean windows in these areas
Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
Clear any one hotspot, or spend 10 minutes tackling it
Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Christmas Extras
Stick all your cards up
Christmas wrapping, try and get at least a few done
Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
Make a receipts envelope for all the receipts from Christmas presents, just incase anything needs to go back

Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Clear any clutter from stairs, don't want any accidents
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets

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, clean any that need it, shine (or dust off/remove cobwebs from) those party shoes ready for Christmas parties

Extra Mission: pick one or more of the following tasks:
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Clean a window or two.
Hotspot clearing time, or at least spend 10 minutes tackling one
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Christmas Extras
Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing, because we probably won't have time next week
Chase up any deliveries you are waiting for that have not arrived
Update remaining present lists

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

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
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more if you need something extra to do
Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
Clean windows in these rooms
HHI
Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing.
Fling boogies are here again, aim for 27 items to leave the house!
Christmas Extras
Bake pies and buns!
Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort
Last check of the present list, have you got everything?
Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat 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, window & door frames!
Sort the childrens clothes.. what can you get rid of? What do they need replacing?
Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house, rubbish or charity shop or to donate elsewhere, free up some space for Christmas
Christmas Extras
Clean out any pets/wash pet bedding
Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understairs cupboard or shed..
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!

Have finally made it thru a full week and weekend of flying but have been so ill with this cold virus as so many have havent seen true results sooooooo next week im going for 100 % before santa checks his lists lol,. HHI for me now uniforms etc and then thats me done x have a nice evening all x

[bossymoo]

Evening all!

Well we are all v tired here. The kiddies have had a fun-filled three days, and need an early night. Today was great, they both spoke to Santa, said thank you for their gifts and were generally quite charming. DD in particular was quite amazed. Cue emergency @mazon order for a dinosaur cuddly after what he told Santa. Was only £6 and he does have less than his sis, but he seemed gutted that his cars weren't dinosaurs.

We had a Christmas dinner in a "brewers f@yre" where they have a playcentre. So a good time was had by all, and I am still full!

DS is fine for nursery, his skin really clearing up, so that's a relief. So, bags are ready, just need to make my pack up.
DW been on and did a hhi after they had tea. They took all their toys back into the playroom, and are still in there, drawing (I hope!). Tonight I will empty DW and get all our clothes ready for morning.

Early night all round I hope...

ETA tots away to bed, they are both shattered - hhc at 7pm if it stays quiet - then I might do some wrapping! Famous last words

[Valli]

Originally Posted by Honey Bear

I'm sorry several Flyladies don't like wrapping presents. It's my favourite part of the the preparations. Virtual 'wrapping with wings' vibes to everyone confronted by separate piles of stuff and rolls of paper.

you be the wrapping smurf then

We have trimmed up. DS refused to go in the loft - maybe asking him post-football was not a good idea; I can't haul myself up there (tis a balance on the top-of-the-stepladder job - still haven't got my loft ladder) but with support my spider-hating DD managed it. She has done her designer tree (white lights and silver baubles and tinsel) in the DR; I have selected a hotch potch of decs for the LR tree and she has put them on but she wouldn't do bead stringsso I have bead stringed the swag I hang from the banister rail, which is also lit up and which IMO looks excellent.
I STILL haven't done other stuff I MUST do, though

Been invited to the theatre (matinee) xmas eve as there has been a dropout. My Fair Lady no less!

[Dustykitten]

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