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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th October 2011

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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!

There are levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very basic it has been requested that this is just vital tasks for basic cleanliness, level 2 usually has some decluttering and clearing, level 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. Then for our super high flyers there are the extras.. a mixture of decluttering, cleaning and general improvement of your home. Don't feel you have to do any of it, just do what you can, anything you do which you didn't before is a step forward and to be rejoiced!

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. Binbag dances, hotspot clearing, cupboard sorts, drawer sorts etc will all be on this list. Any problems with this or any suggestions do please just ask.

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 or carrier bag 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
DW ~ Dishwasher
SOAADFA ~ Sit on 'bottom' and do 'nothing'
KH/XH/FW ~ Ex-husband and other not so polite versions
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 ~ Edited to add
gibble ~ miscellaneous crap that appears forever homeless
Dot-to-dot ~ this is a AnW'sMum's way of tidying - pick a small area (not a whole room) like a chair/coffee/table/shelf/worktop or wherever- thats your first 'dot' - totally clear it - clean it - and only put back what should be there - deal with what you have removed (not just move it somewhere else) then if you have time move on and do the same to another 'dot' -the idea is just like a dot to dot puzzle, you aim to join up all the dots and have a tidy room. The trick is to keep each dot tidy until you get them all joined up!
RoD ~ Room of Doom, the one room that feels like it is a permanent pit and cannot be used to its potential!
here goes another week
Monday..
Level One
Vacuum through downstairs .. or sweep/mop
Dust and deweb all of the downstairs rooms
Level Two
HH doing something necessary... ironing/cleaning/gardenning/studying.. whatever!
Wash downstairs windows.. insides only!
Empty and wash out stinky bins!
Level Three
Make sure smoke alarms are all fully functional
Binbag dance
Catch up on important calls/emails/letters etc
Declutter some old emails



Extras
  1. Gather up stray laundry and change a smelly bed (could be a pet bed ;) )
  2. Wipe and water plants
  3. Run appliances through a clean cycle if youve not done it in a while and clean filters.
  4. Make a start on christmas lists.. cards, presents, people to buy for etc..
Tuesday
Level One
Wipe down the kitchen work surfaces so they are beautiful!
Clear firesurround/s of gibble and rhubarb.. wipe and make pretty
Level Two
Vacuum or wash some dusty curtains! and/or dust some blinds
Clear 3 window sills of junk that doesnt live there!
Wipe the phones and keyboards and naughty mouses.. think toilet germs!
Level Three
vacuum the stairs and wipe handrails
HH-something.. :D
Tidy out the cupboard you stuff all the paperwork in to hide it



Extras
  1. Pair up some odd socks!
  2. Sort out old shoes/bags/etc
  3. Make sure everyone has hats and gloves and scarves and boots for the freezingness of wintericles!
  4. Check last posting dates for christmas things for friends and rellies overseas!
Wednesday
Level One
Strip the smell bedding.. replace with clean!
De-grot the toilet/s and hand basins/sinks
Level Two
Wash the paintwork (skirtings/doorframes/window frames) in 1 room
Sweep and mop the kitchen/dining area
Binbag dance
Level Three
Wash any smelly soft furnishings.
Clear and clean a flat surface that has been piled up with gibble
HH-something!


Extras
  1. Declutter a cupboard..
  2. Clean out pets/wash pet bedding
  3. Clean a small kitchen appliance thoroughly
  4. Dust and deweb a room!
Thursday... you sneaky lot didnt tell me the darn thing hadnt posted when i spent ages thinking up heinous tasks for you... ggrrrr....

Friday
Level One
HH-YOU TIME!!!!!!! Not to be substituted!
S&S the kitchen
Level Two
Get that filing done... and expenses!!
Clean bath, basins, loos and shower etc
Shine all the mirrors
Level Three
Vacuum through upstairs
Eat a frog!
Wash some dirty windows!
Extras
  1. Tidy up the linen cupboard and/or towel cupboard
  2. Clear a hotspot before it takes over the world
  3. Plan your christmas budget!
  4. Ring/email someone you haven been in touch with for ages for a catch-up!
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  • tootifruities
    tootifruities Posts: 1,384 Forumite
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    I hope you will find the following helpful but please dont be afraid to ask anything -no matter how silly it might seem.We all have the t-shirt!
    If you want to get your house ship-shape then you have definitely come to the right place!
    Dont worry if you dont have time to post or read all the thread.

    Hope we see more of you!

    WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY FLYLADY(& GENTS) THREAD
    1. A new thread starts on a Sunday evening via a link from the current thread so keep a watch out and dive in! (Click on the big writing)
    2. Make sure you read the first post carefully as it contains all the info and abbreviations that we use!
    3. A new list is added to the 1st post every evening by pigpen-the order changes every week
    4. Dont get stressed with the mess just try to do the list to whatever level you can manage depending on your home circumstances - work, children, OH's!
    5. Even if you only manage level 1 everyday when you come back to that room next week you will find it is easier and as time goes on it becomes more manageable and you will see huge differences. I know it sounds impossible but I can vouch for the fact it works!
    6. Remember your home didnt get in a mess overnight so dont expect it to get tidy in a day!! Dont try to do the whole house at once - you will tire yourself out and sicken yourself -we have all tried it! BABYSTEPS -little and often and you will be amazed at the improvement.
    7. Post what you have done and forget about what you missed. There is no such thing as failure here!
    8. If you want to post a list and strike out what you have done -choose the 'go advanced' (its down at the bottom of the messages) and then highlight the line you want to strike out -press the S with the line through it (its near the end of the list of symbols above your page) and it will say'strike' at each end -when you post your message it will show with a line through it!
    9. If you want to answer a particular post then press 'quote' and you will then be able to type a reply. To help keep the thread tidy & short if there is only a small bit of the post that you want to reply to then just delete the bits you dont want but be sure to leave the 'quote' at each end.
    10. Dont worry if you cant keep up with the thread it moves very fast -just pop in and post so everybody know hows you are doing!
    11. To defrag your pc (it appears on the list!) go to Start>>All progs>> Accessories >>System tools >>Disk defragmenter. You should do both C &D discs but 'C' is the important one - the more often you do it the less time it will take.
    12. All posts should include some mention of the flying you have been doing - except at the weekend when we can chat more!
    13. Frog list - this is a short term list of annoying or horrid jobs that you have been putting off doing for too long - stop procrastinating! watch this for a better explanation!
      http://www.eatthatfrogmovie.com/
    14. originally posted by Mudbath .."A 60 in 60 is putting away or chucking or charity bagging 60 things in 60 minutes ... a genius idea:rotfl:xx"
    15. Toots'list this is a master list of absolutely everything you want to get done in the house and garden and your life in general - I went through each room and noted everything - this is a long term list - some things could take you up to a year!
    The support, encouragement and friendship on here is simply THE BEST! ask any questions and we will give you our tuppence worth - sometimes sensible sometimes totally insane!

    We dont bite -well most of us dont -have fun!!
    WELCOME to the totally bonkers mad house!!
    toots:D
    :heart: R.I.P.:heart:
    Money Saving Diva
    mummyslittleboy
    :heart::A:heart:
    :heart: R.I.P.:heart:
    Money Saving Diva
    mummyslittleboy
    :heart::A:heart:
  • tootifruities
    tootifruities Posts: 1,384 Forumite
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    sorryyyy I dozed off!
    :heart: R.I.P.:heart:
    Money Saving Diva
    mummyslittleboy
    :heart::A:heart:
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 24,781 Forumite
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    Lol at Toots - you'll have qwertyitis then?

    All the ironing done!
    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
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 13,843 Forumite
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    Evening

    I'm in again

    Dinner done
    Washing up done

    Thanks for the lists at FLCC
    Breast Cancer Now 2022 100 miles October 100 / 100miles
    Sun, Sea

    2024 7/28 lbs to go.
  • Goodintentions
    Goodintentions Posts: 1,883 Forumite
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    I am in again this week :D thanks to FCC for lists and the motivation, esp Pigpen & Toots

    My lists:

    Monday..
    Level One
    Vacuum through downstairs .. or sweep/mop
    Dust and deweb all of the downstairs rooms
    Level Two
    HH doing something necessary... ironing/cleaning/gardening/studying.. whatever!
    Wash downstairs windows.. insides only!
    Empty and wash out stinky bins!
    Level Three
    Make sure smoke alarms are all fully functional
    Binbag dance
    Catch up on important calls/emails/letters etc
    Declutter some old emails

    Extras
    1. Gather up stray laundry and change a smelly bed (could be a pet bed )
    2. Wipe and water plants
    3. Run appliances through a clean cycle if youve not done it in a while and clean filters.
    4. Make a start on christmas lists.. cards, presents, people to buy for etc..
    FROG LIST:
    1. Task 1 for FdA
    2. Task 2 for FdA
    3. Task 3 for FdA
    4. Community of practice – Task 1
    5. Sort one box in DR
    6. Set up LJ for Miss T
    7. Update LJ for LMS
    8. Get passport photos done for Bex tried – but she wasn’t in the right mood!!
    9. Start Learning Journal
    10. Update Brush Strokes accounts & pay in money
    11. Paperwork for Javan handed to Helen for signing
    12. Planning for LMS

    My Toot’s list!
    3. Sort out paperwork in small brown box
    4. Sort out paperwork in large brown box
    5. Clear out desk
    7. Look into new website costs £300-£400, + £30 p.a. +£5 pm !!!!; or £55 p.a (that’s better!)
    9. Work – update LJ WIP – try to do some every day
    11. Sort out pictures for photo frame
    13. Work – make list of resources WIP
    14. Work – photographic labels for resources
    15. Cupboard under stairs to do when shed ready
    18. Clean oven & grill – maybe get someone in to do deep clean?
    20. Clear out top drawer in kitchen
    21. Clear out bottom (junk) drawer in kitchen
    24. Clear out cupboard under sink
    26. Clear bedside drawer
    27. Clear out double wardrobe
    29. Clear out/clean bathroom cabinet
    34. Work – update 2011/12 accounts FROG Lincome done
    38. Look into repair plan for TV
    40. Update members list for SAA FROG L
    41. Book dentist
    47. Clean kitchen windows
    52. Work – update Self Evaluation Form FROG L
    55. Clean lounge/dining room carpet
    56. Replace broken catches in kitchen
    63. Sort out Becky’s passport
    70. Look into emergency insurance cover – eg boiler & water supply (Homeserve?)
    75. Get toilet roll holder for downstairs loo that the children can reach!
    76. Paint bathroom window frame
    77. Paint bathroom door frame
    78. Paint banisters/spindles, etc
    82. Sort out broom cupboard
    85. Clean smelly patch in hallway (again)
    86. Look into getting electrics fitted in summerhouse – what it involves & cost
    88. Make bags up for toys done first one
    89. Make up boxes for toys and sort out/clean/re-organise
    91. Organise toys etc in new units
    94. Send old laptop away to fix screen problem
    97. Clear junk out of top cupboards in kitchen (3 cupboards) 2 done, 1 to go
    98. Sort out/reorganise cupboard above oven need to buy shelves from Ikea
    101.Chain/bolt for front door bought bolt but doesn’t fit. Need to take back
    103.Tax return
    104.New blinds for LR
    105.Get utility room door lock fixed/replaced
    106.Get LR door fixed

    Most of my frog list consists of work/study, so I think i know what I need to do this week ;)

    Hugs & spoons to those that want them, and some sticks for LW's BD
  • LameWolf
    LameWolf Posts: 11,234 Forumite
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    pigpen wrote: »
    here goes another week
    Monday..
    Level One
    Vacuum through downstairs .. or sweep/mop
    Dust and deweb all of the downstairs rooms
    Level Two
    HH doing something necessary... ironing/cleaning/gardenning/studying.. whatever!
    Wash downstairs windows.. insides only!
    Empty and wash out stinky bins!
    Level Three
    Make sure smoke alarms are all fully functional
    Binbag dance
    Catch up on important calls/emails/letters etc
    Declutter some old emails
    Extras
    1. Gather up stray laundry and change a smelly bed (could be a pet bed ;) )
    2. Wipe and water plants
    3. Run appliances through a clean cycle if youve not done it in a while and clean filters.
    4. Make a start on christmas lists.. cards, presents, people to buy for etc..
    Oy!! That's my whole house - I only have a downstairs!:eek::eek::eek::eek:
    Oh, and we tested the smoke alarm today - as I always manage to do when I'm frying aubergine.:rotfl:
    If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)
  • froddington
    froddington Posts: 6,697 Forumite
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    I'm in as much as I can - thank you pigpen and Toots :A
    "There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers

    "I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
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    Thanks to Pigpen and toots for keeping the thread going.
    Monday..
    Level One
    Vacuum through downstairs .. or sweep/mop
    Dust and deweb all of the downstairs rooms
    Level Two
    HH doing something necessary... ironing/cleaning/gardenning/studying.. whatever!
    Wash downstairs windows.. insides only!
    Empty and wash out stinky bins!
    Level Three
    Make sure smoke alarms are all fully functional
    Binbag dance
    Catch up on important calls/emails/letters etc
    Declutter some old emails
    Extras
    1. Gather up stray laundry and change a smelly bed (could be a pet bed ;) )
    2. Wipe and water plants
    3. Run appliances through a clean cycle if youve not done it in a while and clean filters.
    4. Make a start on christmas lists.. cards, presents, people to buy for etc..
    Own list
    Pack up all boys clothes
    take both old wardrobes down
    clean car out
    DS1 club
    Me at course
    DD flu jab
    Library

    Tuesday
    Pack up Rhys's clothes
    move our clothes out
    OH assessment
    food shop online
    do a tip run
    Boys to club

    Wednesday
    get brakes fixed
    do another tip run
    cut sticks

    Thursday
    cut more sticks
    move units into DD's bedroom
    move table and chair in livingroom
    Get DS2 and DD to clubs
    hoover both bedrooms

    Friday
    wardrobe in am
    sort through all clothes
    cut more sticks

    I'm hoping to get tons done this week, need to take loads of meassurements for more storage and hopefully i'll get a trip to Ikea next week. :D Right i better go get the DW back on and reload wm and td.
    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 :j
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,370 Forumite
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    Hello all, I am def in this week, I like the look of tomorrows list too...........will try and get a load of college work done too, take the rest of the caravan stuff that OH brought home today up to the attic and make a start on clearing the spare room!!

    I have done 3 loads of washing and drying today as well as meals.............xx

    ETA.....Forgot my manners!! Thanks to Pipgen and Toots xx
  • adamantine
    adamantine Posts: 788 Forumite
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    Monday..
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Vacuum through downstairs .. or sweep/mop[/STRIKE]
    Dust and deweb all of the downstairs rooms
    Level Two
    HH doing something necessary... ironing/cleaning/gardenning/studying.. whatever!
    [STRIKE]Wash downstairs windows.. insides only![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Empty and wash out stinky bins![/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Make sure smoke alarms are all fully functional[/STRIKE]
    Binbag dance
    Catch up on important calls/emails/letters etc
    Declutter some old emails
    Extras
    1. Gather up stray laundry and change a smelly bed (could be a pet bed ;) )
    2. Wipe and water plants
    3. [STRIKE]Run appliances through a clean cycle if youve not done it in a while and clean filters.[/STRIKE]
    4. Make a start on christmas lists.. cards, presents, people to buy for etc..

    started on the list already!:rotfl: what a good flylady i am!!
    LameWolf wrote: »
    Oy!! That's my whole house - I only have a downstairs!:eek::eek::eek::eek:
    Oh, and we tested the smoke alarm today - as I always manage to do when I'm frying aubergine.:rotfl:

    sorry that did make me chuckle!!
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