Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd September 2008

pigpen

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.

27 Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding 27 items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.

Swish and swipe 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 spring flowers and sowing

Ok here goes this week!

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
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
Wipe all the windows in these areas!!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. clean the hob..
2. Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
   
3. 29 fling boogie..
4. GO! buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!
5. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Tuesday Tidiness- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
HHI
Level 3
Wipe and water plants
Clear the top of a cupboard or the mantle and give it a thorough clean and put back only what is supposed to be there.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!! Get rid of those hideous things!!
4. Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your thick winter curtains up yet?

Wednesday Wishes- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up 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

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk .. put it in a box and sort through it all.
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, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry
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. Scrub the grottiest corner.. the one behind and under the loo.

Flyday fllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the rain sunnyness
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
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 all paintwork on the landing
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Clear out your shoes.. are there any summery ones fit for recycling? and winter ones need reheeling? any that can just go?!

Squeakend List.
This is not compulsory but is a chance for the whole family to work together to achieve a beautiful home. You do not have to join in if you don't want to.. unlike the Mon-Fri list which I come and chase you with my slipper if you don't keep up.

1. Clean a messy room to level 3
2. Bake a cake
3. Clean out any pets
4. HHI
5. sort through the summer toys in the garden.. give them a clean and put them away. or get rid if they are broken or outgrown
6. Wash any bedding that hasn't been done this week
7. Make a note of extras to buy and start yourself a christmas hamper box.. buy a few extra things each week and the money you'll have left in December can be used for treats!
8. Get up some winter curtains, wash the nets and windows first though!
9. Take half hour just for yourself.. go relax in the bath.. send the children to bed half an hour early lol.. whatever you fancy.. time off is prescribed!
10. CLEAR YOUR DESK OF DETRITUS!! wipe it.. and get some of that junk filed.. I had a whole carrier of rubbish on my desk!!

And.. new for this week I am proud to unveil the 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..............

TAG

Ooohhh am I the first one in then?

Dustykitten

I'm in on the first page for a change

My MACAW is to deal with emails each day, action, file or delete.

I'm doing kids bedrooms tomorrow as I have always lost the will by Friday. All beds have been changed so it is just the rooms to do.

kazmeister

Thanks pigpen for this weeks list - much appreciated as we are getting there

B/F from earlier and still to do tonight

iron all school and work stuff ready for the week
Make lunches for tomorrow
Bag up meat and bread bought yesterday for freezing


Making a start now

juliejim

I'm here - going to bed shortly though so I'll log off for now!

thriftmonster

Hi,
I'm going to join in now because I think a bit of routine will help - Ive already started the big declutter as well. Biggish 3 storey Victorian house, 2 kids, 2 dogs and FAR too much clutter - I'm in for the idea of doing a bit at a time in the cleaning.

However I work Mon mornings and I never feel very motivated in the afternoons so I think you will all have to keep me on the straight and narrow.

Good luck everyone!!!:D

Edit: Our MACAW is to limit the wine consumption during the week -however tonight doesn't count because of the |Ryder Cup!!!!

boddy

Im in again pigpen. Thanks for the list.

I havent caught up with the previous thread as Im too tired.

Busy day at work plus we got a spot check by the food hygiene inspector. Everything was ok though.

Catch you all tomorrow as I will be flying to get ready for my DB coming.

DeniseNZ

Morning.

Just peeking in quickly. I've got to go off for Jury duty today. That should be exciting!! Will have to wait and see if I get picked to see what else I'm going to be doing today.

But - two loads of washing on the line and now I'm off for a shower.

My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is.............. Spend five minutes cleaning up kitchen bench every evening so it's tidy when I come out in the morning!!!

Triker

Hi everyone, I'm recovering from a party last night.;) So done nothing other than a few loads of washing and sunday dinner.

I'm in again this week as I have to try to tidy up in readiness for DD's birthday on wednesday and also in readiness for her and her 7 friends staying over next weekend.:eek:

liuhut

In again this week, got a bit planned this week meeting up and catching up with people. Have already made a start on tomorrow list, have done the pots tonight that I would usually leave for the morning, also OH doiing OT all week so should have more time to get bits done round the house
My MACAW is...... the only thing I can think of...stop eating chocolate everyday.....OK now i've put it I will have to do it!!
Have a good week everyone
XX

sexymouse

Evening ladies - I'm in again this week, but much busier on the supply front this week, so I'm hoping not to get behind.

Supply = Monday AM, Tuesday & Wednesday All day, Thursday and Friday AM.

My MACAW will be to do a load of washing every day, so I don't end up with an overflowing laundry basket and a load that sits in the machine waiting there for days before I put it on.

OH has just baked 2 loaves of bread in the oven using bread mixes - one wholemeal with seeds in, and one sunflower loaf, so looking forward to taking some to work with me to go with the soup that I WILL make tomorrow afternoon as I didn't do it today.