Weekly Flylady Thread 29th December 2008

pigpen

LAST THREAD OF
:bdaycake: 2008 :bdaycake:

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!

(heehee!!)

Things are working differently this week..

Monday Mayhem..
Level One
If you have a special meal New Years Day make sure you have everything you need!
S&S kitchen
Level Two
S&S bathroom & loo
Clean the oven and hob now you've eaten your feast! It shouldn't take long!
Clean the fridge to make sure none of the christmas goodies are going to waste.. find a recipe if you think they might!
Level Three
Change any bedding you need to get washed
HHI .. We will not have any left for New Year!
Catch up on some laundry ..
Extras

1. HHC in your bedroom.. most look like a war zone!
2. Dust round the whole downstairs
3. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
4. Make sure you spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!

Tuesday - Twinkle Time!
Level One
Clean 5 windows! inc sills.
Sweep and mop the kitchen floor!
Level Two
Wash a duvet cover or 3 that need doing!
Clear out a cupboard.. the one you ALWAYS put off doing!
Fill a binbag to go to charity shop
Level Three
Vacuum up the stairs.. and the landing and at least 1 bedroom!
Wipe all the paintwork down in one room
Scrub the bath/shower.. and the sinks.. and the tiles!
Extras

1. Descale the kettle and iron
2. Clean out the microwave
3. Clean out the TD filter and the WM filters and drawers.. and the DW filter
4. Clean the crumbs out of the toaster before it bursts into flames!

Wednesday - Washy Sploshy!
Level One
FINISH THE IRONING!!
Wipe and water any neglected plants
Level Two
HHC in the master bedroom
Change 2 lots of bedding that haven't been done recently!
Wash the upstairs windows!
Level Three
Fill a binbag of stuff to go to charity shop
Fill a binbag of rubbish
Put away any unwanted gifts to use as presents next year
Extras

1. Prepare any special foods you want for New Years Day
2. Wash/clean pet bedding bowls tanks etc
3. Find out when your bin collection is and make sure it is full to the brim before putting it out
4. Collect dirty laundry from about the house!

Thursday.. As it is New Years Day I'll let you have a day off.... but your dailies need doing!


Friday fun! - childrens rooms
We need these looking nice for when the children go back to school next week so I think it is only fair they help clear up!
Level One
Clear the floors in the childrens room.. throw out any broken toys and find some that are no longer needed that can be sent to charity shop or given away.
Level Two
Change the childrens bedding/wash curtains
Vacuum mattress (after turning & wiping any waterproof sheets) and floors
Wash window
Level Three
Sort through a clothing cupboard.. anything outgrown?
Put any discs back in cases and books back on shelves etc
Dust.. lightshades, curtain poles, games consoles/PC's etc
Extras

1. Make sure coats and shoes and uniforms are ready for school next week
2. Wipe any sticky handprints and dirty marks off walls and doors
3. Wipe down the paintwork & radiators
4. Clean out any pets!

pigpen

Those who were new this week blue

alisara
AlwaysHappy
angelnikki
AnW'sMum
ashia
ashteadgirl
Avonlea
Bargainbird
Beccah
beemuzed
biscotte
blottedcopybook
boddy because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
bountiful
cardiffmatch
carol22
cashsaver
cazzie
cha97michelle
Cheapskate
chezzer1234
chivers1977
chompers
christmasshopper
chunky79
Craftyscholar
Davgirl1
DeniseNZ
Disdisbiff
dizabelle
Dragon Fairy
DSmiffy
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit and knowledge of the flyladies
ella_ella_ella
embb
emily jackson
fedupandskint
fertyskids
FireAngel
flaire
flis21
Flylady_flower
FrankieM
frazzmunch
froddington
galantvr4
gerturdeanna
glitterball
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gsysezz
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
Happy_Rags
Hardup_Hester
harib0uk
Hawthorn ~ be a Noob
hellsbells45
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
ifonlyitwaseasier
indigostar
iriedaughter
jacci45
jamla ~ is also a noob!
jayjay14
JennyBee
jjef
Johanne
jue xx
julie_d
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
KAAT_LADY
kassey
Kataratarina
katgoddess
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends.
kazzaw
kindlesgirl
kings981
Ladygrim
Lady-Liberty
lalaladybird
Lauradora
lazymoo
Le Foot
leverton86
likklegibbon
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
LilySue
Linda32
Little Miss Frugal (LMF)
liuhut
lizzydripping
llamahead
loopy-loo73
lou1981
LOUBOB
lozzieozzie
Mags50
mags_cat
mammamia2
mamashaz
menolly
mermaid
methekidsandthecat
misty blue
m0zzy
moneysaver12
Moneysavingdiva
moonflower
mothershipton
Mrs_Beatson
Mrs Dawn
MrsMcK
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
mummyjo
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
mummy2mygirls
mummyto3
Natty68
nesssie1702
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
QOTD
rach
raggydoll
ragz
reformed
rose_tinted
roxy7699
sammiell
saffstar
Sammy_girl
sarahrunner1
sarahsarah
SarahShattered
savingforarainyday
Scrooge2008
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
Sorting Out
Spendless
stefejb
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
sunflwer
Sunnygirl
susif1973
suzieq
Tabatha Kitten
TAG
teapartymum
Tiamai_d - hoping to find a cure for lazyarzitis sometime soo
thriftscotslass
Tilli-Tot
timbers85
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!!

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

SummerMoon

I'm in, thanx pigpen!

toottifrootti

Thanks pigpen - I would much rather have lunch with you too ...and my treat! pity we cant make it happen!
Thanks for the list - I'm in all week!
toots xx

ashia_2

I'm in!!!! Need to do some work on stuff before New Year.

Hawthorn

Oh illustrious leader, could you add me as a noob please

:xmastree:

juliejim

I'm here as well. No meal to do but the kitchen could do with a bit more than a S & S!

JayJay14

Thanks Pigpen - I'm at work tomorrow so I'll give the list to OH cos he's off til next week.

boddy

Im in this week pigpen. Thanks for the list.

lil_me

pigpen that picture is evil!!!

hex agreed it's evil, he does love it however, I have made him use it in the utility, luckily apart from the conservatory/hall we have all hard floors. I have a pile of it on the floor to vacuum up now and it'll no doubt slowly disappear up the noo noo, I will make sure I check the filter. Who was it had the awful Jellibaff experience? I can't remember but I do remember my children there wasn't a hope they were getting some.

toochoosey I looked at bindeez, but DS2 seems to prefer hama beads, take it they are a nightmare too?

I'm in, have done some of the list already Top gear on, must be dinner time!

Dizabelle

Hi,

I've been half heartedly following your fantastic system for about a month. My new years' resolution is to be more organised so I plan to follow properly!

Please could you add me to the list!

Hopefully get everything done am tomorrow as DS2 has his first set of injections poor little lamb, so may need my attention all afternoon!

Gail :xmastree: x