Weekly Flylady Thread 8th September 2008

SarahShattered

Here's a thing.....?? Does anyone know why grated pre-packaged cheese is cheaper than buying a block??

I noticed in Lidl that their grated mature cheddar cheese was over a £1 cheaper per KG than the block of the same. I've just checked in Sainsburys, and yes, there too, the grated mature cheddar is over £1.50 cheaper per KG than the block of the same???????

I checked the nutritional breakdown, and it was almost identical, except that the grated had a minute amount more salt, but it really was only a fraction more.....

Any ideas??????

PS... I wouldn't ever normally buy grated cheese, on the basis that it's far more expensive..... obviously not!

polkadot

Hi everyone

I got home at about 12 but wanted do quickly do some flying before I got on as DS is in the worst mood today. Had him help me (or rather trail around behind me keeping me company) whilst I did the dailies and started the list. Now he's asleep, Im taking the time out to do admin type stuff.

So far today I have:

• Made beds (and changed DS's as nappy leaked)
• Washed last nights dishes
• Swept and mopped lounge and kitchen
• wiped kitchen couters and cupboard doors
• Hoovered bedroom, hallway and stairs

And heres what's done on the list:
Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms I don't have a spare room so I pick the lounge or main bedroom to do again, chose bedroom as most of lounge was redone yesterday as a result of pc area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]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!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual[/STRIKE] I veged on the couch just after he went down with a cuppa and a handful of those stunning books I got from an angel in the post this morning. Thank you Denisefowler:A
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!![/STRIKE] Wash the curtains!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean 2 windowsHe shares our room and theres only one window but it was full of choccie fingers so I wiped it down[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
[/STRIKE]Still dont have any, although I have two bin bags in the shower. Have arranged to take then down to the church at the end of the month for harvest. Will just have to stay in the shower for now
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List
[STRIKE]open a drawer you haven't actually looked in for weeks and deal with whatever treasures you find within![/STRIKE] No such thing in the bedroom. No had I decided to redo the lounge there would have been a whole bookcase:rolleyes: Nope...Im doing the cake this afternooon
[STRIKE]Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames![/STRIKE]
HHI
[STRIKE]End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
This one is starting to get a bit tricky, I worked out night before last that I will have ABSOLUTELY no more clutter in about 5 hour long sessions... and Im saving them for the (a) weekend[/STRIKE]

pigpen

toottifrootti wrote: »

thats some list PIGPEN - but i can see that you have done quite a lot on it already - well done - REMEMBER TO EAT AND BREATH !!!!

It is a very scary list.. but I haven't done anything off it.. I've barely made a start.. but that is the list being presented tonight and everyone can have a bit because I cannot do all that on my own before Monday. It simply is not possible!

Eating is possible but breathing is giving me a headache!

pigpen

SarahShattered wrote: »

Here's a thing.....?? Does anyone know why grated pre-packaged cheese is cheaper than buying a block??

It must just be there then because I looked at it in tesco and it was twice the price!!!

Maybe it is all the scrag ends of cheese from the block packaging process which just get grated and they may as well sell at a loss because it would otherwise have gone in the bin!

polkadot

Oi whats up with my internet? The smileys are all just image boxes
Holly Sorry you'ree not feeling well, it must be doing the rounds.
Pigpen shame, and on a Friday too.
Boddy I dont know who said it, but I agree. DF and I barely touch base during the week so our weekends are important (which reminds me-it should hopefully be even more so soon...;) )
Wilff forgot to mention about BM, ask away. Im not sure Im the only one on here who uses one-but I do use it almost everyday
Johanne That is SO annoying, DF does it too and then I'll say something like "you know, we should start thinking about christmas" and he'll respond with "well, really Im getting a bit worried about all the money you've been spending, can it wait until next month?" ....HA what money? The extra stuff you're saving coz Im doing all the coupons and vouchers and freebies?:rolleyes:

Ah got to the bottom of the page and found out about my smileys:o
So Ive only caught up one page and will continue later....

I have to start the ENTIRE cake again, I had the not yet set bits in wax wrap in the fridge last night, DF thought they "were just pancakes" and put the left overs on top of them-so now they LOOK LIKE PANCAKES:eek: :eek: :eek:
So thats why I got it all done this AM-I have more people to let down now than just myself if I dont submit an entry:A

hollyh

Hi


I have to go and pick up Ds1 from school as OH is at his Ex Fil's funeral.

After my HHC my list now

Morning
[STRIKE]S & S Bathroom/ kitchen sink/ potty
[/STRIKE]
Deal with post File statement - pay car tax
Afternoon
Prep tea
Bm
[STRIKE]Dishes
Tidy & Hoover downstairs
[/STRIKE]Washing Took dry stuff off airer & put away - wm x 2 - line x 1 now been rained on:mad: Airer x 1
10mG No way
Evening
Wipe H Chair & Table
Dishes
Tidy & Hoover living Room
Washing
HHI
Update spending spreadsheet
Vacuum floors in bedroom & landing
Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
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!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[STRIKE]turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up [/STRIKE]too!! Level Three
Clean 2 windows
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
open a drawer you haven't actually looked in for weeks and deal with whatever treasures you find within!
Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
HHI
End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
Extras
6 items Ebay
Pay CC bill
Sort B's drawers
Deep clean high chair
Mend jacket
Put curtains back up
Toddlers
Posters up garage / shop
Fill in form
Quotes for shed
Organise food & drink for sponsored bounce
Make thank you cards & send Didn't have any card

toottifrootti

Awh polkadot what a pooh!!! never mind treat it as a dry run and this is now the masterpiece!!! good luck I am sure it will be amazing and enjoy doing it - if it becomes stressful then there is no point in doing the competition IYSWIM!!

toots xx

toottifrootti

pigpen wrote: »

It is a very scary list.. but I haven't done anything off it.. I've barely made a start.. but that is the list being presented tonight and everyone can have a bit because I cannot do all that on my own before Monday. It simply is not possible!

Eating is possible but breathing is giving me a headache!

I agree you shouldnt have to do it all yourself - delegate!!!!! And only do the essentials !! the rest can be fitted in as and when you get into a new routine with your college work! Rememeber what you keep telling us - babysteps!!! and keep on top of something important which I think is probably the washing in your house with so many bodies and food LOL!!!!! It will take you a few weeks to fit everything into your new schedule but you will - you will make the jobs fit the time not the time fit the jobs!!!!

we are all behind you as you are with us!!
toots xx

flybabybunting

Wednesday wishy-washy-wipe!- Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 3
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 31 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Clean the sticky hand prints off the wall ALL the way up the stairs!
3. sort your own shoe and bag collection. I am thinking of getting s display shelf or 300 for my favourite shoes!

Thursday Thrills
Bathroom [strike]and Study/Pc Area[/strike] Laptop

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms

Level Two
[STRIKE]
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Dust Laptop
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]
Wash your bathroom mats, clean blind
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
[/STRIKE]
defragment your pc while doing this. will do this tonight
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
[STRIKE]
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
[/STRIKE] in the wm now
[strike]Collect all the dirty laundry [/strike]

Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
4. empty out the bathroom cabinet.. clean it.. fling what you don't need and stash the rest in a beautiful manner.. colour ordered so you have a cupboard rainbow..

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms

Level One
[STRIKE]
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
[/STRIKE]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!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
I'm gonna treat my self to a candlelit Jacuzzi tonight.

Level Two
Vacuum the floor
[STRIKE]
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[/STRIKE]
[strike]Strip beds[/strike], [STRIKE]turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. [/STRIKE]
[strike]check if duvets need freshening up too!![/strike]
Wash the curtains!

Level Three
[STRIKE]
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
[/STRIKE]
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

Extra Task List

1. open a drawer you haven't actually looked in for weeks and deal with whatever treasures you find within!
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Also:
Remeber to drink more water - leave a full glass by the sink and everytime I go to the sink it will remind me to drink some.
Clean landing window.
[STRIKE]
Empty TD
[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
Sort lunches and dinner - I think I'll just do a huge tuna pasta bake, and have it both times.
[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
Entertain DS1 and make sure he isn't watching too much TV
[/STRIKE]
We've been singing while we work, and doing a silly dance around the house.
Attack the mountain of hotspot piles in our bedroom
Check diary
What I really need is a Wall calendar - have had a little look on the net, but they all seem so technical (and expensive) Anyone seen one for under a tenner? Reminder to self

By the way someone was asking about cleaning tiles. I had a bit of mildew on some of my tiles along the growt. Wonderful stuff to use is Dettol Mould and Mildew remover, comes in a bright green bottle, just spray on, leave for half an hour and wipe clean - magic.

Right DS1 wants to make some cakes, so I need to find an easy all-in-one recipe first as I have forgotten.

See you later

flybabybunting

rach wrote: »

I use the quote function cos then you don't lose the bits you've already struck (striked?) through! Then just delete all the bits you don't need that you've quoted including the [quote/ ] things at the beginning and end and it just appears as a normal post :T

Thankyou - that really helps, and saves time