Weekly Flylady Thread 13th October 2008

carol22_2

Hello all
No flying for me today as staying with my parents :j
Going to Ikea on the way back to manchester to get a bookcase and a desk, which will hopefully get rid of some of the piles of paper and books all over my flat. And a mirror which is bigger than a postage stamp, as doing my hair in the mirror we currently have is impossible.

Out with friendlies tonight for some drinks, yay! :beer: Have a good day everyone, I'm off to play with the new addition (my dad got a ferret)
xx

Valli

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Just occasionally my brain works before I do something!

Standing in the queue in W H Smith with envelopes, app calendar, diary etc when I remembered that I have a 20% off voucher valid next Saturday.
So I walked round putting everything back:j

:money:
Nice one Crafty...

I did something similar in B00ts...they are giving away £5 off No 7 vouchers again with every £5+ spend...I wanted to put £10 on DS phone (we are all on PAYG so I don't have a heart attack when DS or I lose a phone...DD is the sensible one in this household...the only non LIbran:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ) anyhoo I put £5 on, got a pinky then went to another till for another £5 credit and a pinky...plus of course I get advantage points...(I know this isn't the B00ts thread but this isn't a glitch - it's a money saving tip for flyladies buying chrissie pressies...:T

And I bought a new bag and loads of stuff but nearly fainted when I priced up the curtain fabric for DS's room...might have to tootle to Dun3lm to look at readymades - £45 for the fabric then another £20 for someone to make them up...I am NOT risking my amateurish sewing skills on expensive curtain fabric.

SarahShattered

toottifrootti wrote: »

supergirl - I am not sure about the 'every 21 days' but I know you have to do something everyday for 21 days for it to become a habit - was that what you meant??? good luck with the DD's!!!!

toots xx

It's a little different from the 28 days to make a new habit. Apparently when we set out to make a big and ongoing change in order to stay on track you need to remind yourself or whoever else, every 21 days why you're doing what you're doing.

I really see this in our house. Everyone's on board for cleaning/budgeting/OS meal planning/economical food etc etc.... but after 21 days or so, everyone's kind of forgotten why we're doing it, and start to complain, and lose motivation. SO big reminders and talk throughs are necessary!

THe problem is, that it requires me to remain focussed and on track all the time, because it falls to me to re-motivate them :rolleyes: Thanks goodness for you lot, who do keep me more or less on track!

froddington

Hello!

Errmm - didn't manage to get up til after 10 but now have a load of washing out on the line, bed stripped and duvet airing!

HHC from 2:00 - 2:30 if anyone wants to join in - think I'm going to finish the kitchen!

Monday Misery - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the mouldy fridge..
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Empty all the drawers.. shake out the crumbs and put back only the nice things

Tuesday Terrors- 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
Level 3
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
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.

Wednesday Whoopees!!- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Thursday throws!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Level 2
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. Clean all paintwork on the landing
2. Clean windows in these rooms
3. the drawers/cupboard beside the bed.. space please!!

Friday Finale- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows

Extra Task List

1. HHI

toottifrootti

I'll join you froddy - i am eating a roll but will declutter the pc etc while I am sat here so I am not wasting the time!!!
toots xx

nicki_2

DON'T READ ON IF EATING OR FEELING ICKY

DD's bedding from last night has been washed but it stinks and is still covered in sick :mad: So I've hung it out on the line in the hopes that the wind will freshen it up and put a call into my mum to ask if she could pick me up some Zoflora as I've no disinfectant and the house STINKS of sick even though I've had the windows open all day :eek:

SAFE TO READ AGAIN NOW

Tackled some jobs in the kitchen so I have left in there :
Kitchen
Sweep and mop floors
Dust any extras, checking for cobwebs on way round
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards.. Just lower cupboards and kickboards to do
DEMOULD

Now I really need to get on with my studying, after I've grabbed the next load of washing and put it in :rolleyes: :wave:

pigpen

Triker... pc.. if it's still available!.. yes please.. The boys have trashed thiers .. gits.. And if you needed an ear this week why didn't you shout? you know that is what I am here for.. offloading upon.. I LIKE other peoples issues.. it is my own that get on my nerves!

DD2's specs fixed so they stay on now.
DD1's eyebrows removed so she looks like a girl not a bear!
I went charity shopping and got hubby a much needed sweater and a new shirt.. a folder for college. A Bunny book for DD1.. a dress for DD4 and an outfit for DS1 GF's baby.. most likely the only thing it will have that isn't from primark!! and I remembered to collect DD3's prescription. 2 deodourants for the 2 big girlies and some fruit and veg and pack up bits.

pigpen

nicki wrote: »

DON'T READ ON IF EATING OR FEELING ICKY

DD's bedding from last night has been washed but it stinks and is still covered in sick :mad: So I've hung it out on the line in the hopes that the wind will freshen it up and put a call into my mum to ask if she could pick me up some Zoflora as I've no disinfectant and the house STINKS of sick even though I've had the windows open all day :eek:
SAFE TO READ AGAIN NOW

The 'bits' should shake off.. but don't stand too close or they flick on you.. then rewash it a bit hotter.. do you have any dettox or febreeze or stardrops? a TINY bit of stardrops or a sploosh of the others would do instead of disinfectant.

I'd give the marked area a scrub in the sink before rewashing too.. at least the bits will be off..

pigpen

Squeakend dailies..

WM
DW x2
BM x1
TD x1
laundry folded and away
HHC in my pit
HHI
Parcel ebay stuff.. to be posted Monday
[strike]DD1 eyebrows[/strike]
[strike]DD2 glasses fixed[/strike]
[strike]Make appointments at opticians for DD1 and DD4[/strike]

Appointments.
Service for boiler

Monday Misery - Kitchen and Dining Room

Level Two
mop floors

Tuesday Terrors- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 3
Vacuum under furniture

Wednesday Whoopees!!- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level Two
Clean baths, and sinks..

Thursday throws!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers... weekend job I have too much to catch up on as it rained for 2 days
Level 2
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead

Friday Finale- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers

Squeakend list..

1. Wash any coats that need doing..
2. [strike]Binbag dance.. [/strike]
3. Work a messy room to level three

greenbee

I think my list has shrunk...

Sew buttons on a pair of trousers and a jacket
Hem two pairs of trousers
Mend pillowcases
Quadrant in wardrobe
Order tulip bulbs
Mowing/garden
Book tree surgeon – sycamore and chestnut to be removed before spring
Glass top for lacquer cabinet (measure & order)
Change outside lightbulbs
Move money to cover car/hotel bills
Garage

Monday Misery - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Level Three
Empty all the drawers.. shake out the crumbs and put back only the nice things
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. Take one small electrical appliance and give it a thorough cleaning.. the toaster or the kettle or the microwave.. or whatever you like..
2. 37 fling boogie..

Tuesday Terrors- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 2
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
HHI
Level 3
Wipe and water plants
[STRIKE]Put all your hotspots in one pile[/STRIKE] and work your way through it.. will do tonight
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
2. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!

Wednesday Whoopees!!- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc

Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Thursday throws!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[STRIKE]Vacuum & turn mattress [/STRIKE]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

Friday Finale- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
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. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
2. HHI
3. 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!

Squeakend list..

1. meal plan for the week
2. HHI
3. Binbag dance.. charity shop/bin/give away... just fling it!
4. Bake your friend a cake or some biscuits and drop them round/post them.. with hugs... you can do yourself some too if you wish
5. Work a messy room to level three.. preferably one that is always left out!!