Weekly Flylady Thread 22th December 2008

pigpen

LAST 3 DAYS BEFORE:xmastree:.....CHRISTMAS..... :xmastree:

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.

Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag 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!

Ok here goes this week!



Things are working differently this week.. 'cos I said so!

Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. Have we located stockings?
4. S&S the kitchen
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
14. Dust round the whole downstairs
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

1. Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
2. Iron yesterdays wash mountain
3. Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
4. Mop the kitchen floor!
5. Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
6. get out any special christmas crockery and make sur eit is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
7. Prepare a list for that last second shopping
8. Declutter your desk.. if it is anything like mine it is full of receipts and invoices!
9. Have a skim through the TV guide and decide what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
10. Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
11. Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
12. Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
13. WRAP WRAP WRAP!
14. Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!
15. Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

:xmastree: Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRENZY:xmastree:

1. Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine!
2. Mix yorky pud batter for tomorrow.. it is so much better if you leave it to stew.. quick whisk as use as normal
3. Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc Make starters before bed.. sneaky but a great idea!
4. PRESENTS .. nuff said! (stockings with a few bits of fruit and a cereal bar make for a healthy breakfast!)
5. Wash pots before bed!
6. Bath time to wear everyone out..
7. Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
8. S&S the kitchen
9. S&S the bathroom
10. Straighten the tree
11. Prepare eggnog, mulled wine or other festive beverage
12. Get the roll of binbags at the ready
13. set up the video & camera!!! Fully charged and ready to roll!!
14. Quick whizz over the clutter and carpets..
15. Relax, enjoy yourselves and have a lovely time with your family!!
16. If it isn't done now you don't need it to be done it isn't important!

Thursday - CHRISTMAS DAY!

1. Bag up all the wrapping paper and put it outside!
2. Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
3. Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
4. Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
5. Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
6. A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again If you leave it by New year it will be a tip!!
7. Prepare any run and grab style food for Boxing day.. I know a lot of families have get togethers on the 26th.
8. Wipe the table/table cloth
9. Put the best crockery/glasses away
10. Go play with the children .. eat lots of junk food and delegate as much as possible!!

This weeks 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..............

pigpen

Those who were new this week blue

alisara
angelnikki
AnW'sMum
ashia
Avonlea
Bargainbird
Beccah
biscotte
blottedcopybook
boddy because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
bountiful
cardiffmatch
carol22
cha97michelle
Cheapskate
chezzer1234
chompers
christmasshopper
chunky79
Craftyscholar
Davgirl1
DeniseNZ
Disdisbiff
Dragon Fairy
DSmiffy
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit and knowledge of the flyladies
embb
emily jackson
fedupandskint
fertyskids
flaire
flis21
Flylady_flower
FrankieM
frazzmunch
froddington
galantvr4
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
Happy_Rags
Hardup_Hester
harib0uk
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
ifonlyitwaseasier
iriedaughter
jayjay14
jjef
Johanne
jue xx
julie_d
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
KAAT_LADY
kassey
katgoddess
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends.
kindlesgirl
Ladygrim
Lady-Liberty
lalaladybird
Lauradora
leverton86
likklegibbon
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
LilySue
Little Miss Frugal (LMF)
liuhut
lizzydripping
llamahead
loopy-loo73
lou1981
Mags50
mags_cat
mammamia2
mamashaz
menolly
mermaid
misty blue
m0zzy
moneysaver12
Moneysavingdiva
Mrs_Beatson
Mrs Dawn
MrsMcK
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
mummyjo
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
mummy2mygirls
mummyto3
Natty68
Nicki - learning to juggle "w*rk" and home and play
oddjobkia
onlineid
Orkneystar
peaseblossom
penelope penguin
PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
Pink fairy
*~*Pinky*~*
Poffigirl
polkadot
Pollybear
Poohbear59
pretz
puss14
rach
raggydoll
reformed
rose_tinted
roxy7699
sammiell
saffstar
Sammy_girl
SarahShattered
savingforarainyday
serena
sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
Sickofhavingnomoney (SOHNM)
SilverSapphire
skint_chick
Skintmummy
skintscotlass
soappie- because housework is not one of my strong points and my life is so full with work, community stuff etc., I need something like this to help me focus
Spendless
stefejb
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
sunflwer
Sunnygirl
TAG
teapartymum
Tiamai_d - hoping to find a cure for lazyarzitis sometime soo
thriftscotslass
tigerlee
tim_n
toochoosey - cause every now and then i need a kick up the @rse
toottifrooti
Triker
Valli
Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
victoria_ice
vivw
wannabe sybil
wilf55
wit40iwtwan
x_raphael_xx
xxsarahjanexx
zaza
zls1984
zooxanthelle

If you are not on the list please add a christmas tree to your post so I can see you!!

(156 are on the list so far.. cos I KNOW you want to know that!)

vivw_2

Thanks Pigpen. Will definitely try and get it all done this week!!

Valli

I'm in - looking forward to my first Flylady Christmas!

re Item No.2 - you been a fly on my wall then Pigpen?

vivw_2

Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. [STRIKE]Have we located stockings?[/STRIKE]
4. S&S the kitchen
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. [STRIKE]Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts![/STRIKE] - no pets!!!
14. Dust round the whole downstairs
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

SummerMoon

I'm in big style this week... my house WILL be clean and tidy for ONE day atleast!!!!!

BTW I have just posted some pics of Max on my facebook page.

greenbee

I'm leaving at some point tomorrow morning, so I won't be joining you... but I may drop in to keep an eye on things at some point and see how you're all getting on!

Besides, I need to login so I can keep an eye on julieq and her mysteries deliveries... hope you've all see it by now :rotfl:

Now... where was I?? Oh yes... ironing...

pigpen

I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER

............ now...


Ok.. I don't really........ I am just fooked right off in every way possible.. it woud take so long to explain you'd all be dead buried and eaten by worms...

greenbee

pigpen wrote: »

I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER
I WANT A BEER I WANT A BEER

............ now

Well have one then!

Gryfon

:wave: I shall try to join in tomorrow. Not in the best frame of mind at the moment, think depression is starting to creep back in!

sexymouse

Thanks for the list again Pigpen - this one, even though it's longer, somehow seems more manageable for me.

Am wrapping pressies as we speak, and have been for most of the afternoon.

sexymouse xx