We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd February 2009

12829313334150

Comments

  • vivw_2
    vivw_2 Posts: 2,230 Forumite
    Think that is all for today now:

    Have this left to do tomorrow evening:-

    Mondays are Marvellous!! - Living pit, hallway, stairs!!
    Level One
    Vacuum/mop floors & stairs!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under the furniture you can safely move!
    Level Three
    Declutter the inside of a cupboard or drawer!
    Wipe all the paintwork!
    Extras
    1. Wipe and water the plants
    Twinkly Tuesday - kitchen and dining area
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Wash the windows and sills
    Extras
    1. Deweb and polish
    2. Clear out a cupboard of junk!
    3. Wash any table cloths that need it
    4. HHI
    Will need to try and get some of Wed's jobs done tomorrow as Wed night is yr 9 option evening which will mean a 13 and half hour day at school [8am - 9.30pm]
    We don't need to do it perfectly - good enough is exactly that GOOD ENOUGH.


  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Toots Yes very naughty of her. I dont trust her thats why Im checking everything myself.

    I like the idea of 40 things in 40 days. Plus I am giving choccie up as well.

    Mudbath Great news about the caravan.

    Welcome to all the newbies.
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 18,555 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Maybe I should have chosen a job that does not require any work from home.

    When you find one, let me know what it is. I've NEVER had a job that doesn't involve working outside contracted hours and end up with me taking my work home!

    I'm shattered. Skipped yoga, came home, had a bath and am about to cancel tomorrow's crack of dawn personal training session. Not good for the weight loss, but there's no way I can do it.

    I'm working out what I'm doing for Lent... I really need to give up alcohol, coffee (at work particularly) and chocolate as a minimum. And keep a food diary... and get my exercise regime back on track (hence the need to sleep NOW!). I notice the Christian Aid have done a 'count your blessings' campaign for Lent which I might look into too... I think it would be good for me! http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/lent/count-your-blessings.aspx

    No flying today, but the house is looking pretty good. I should be able to sort out some more stuff in the utility room/kitchen now the cupboards are sorted and the shelves are up which will help. My dad checked the attic, and there's no sign of mice, but it looks as if a bird might have been in there. He's put some rat poison down anyway, and is going to bring some netting to put over the air brick next time he vists :D

    Working from home tomorrow, so hopefully will get some bits done. I need to focus on the phone calls - tree surgeon & cake-decorating course - it shouldn't take long to get them off the list.

    Off to make my hot water bottles and decide whether I need to eat before I go to bed... I think it might just keep me awake!
  • Pollybear
    Pollybear Posts: 3,360 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Ooh, just checked the list and it's kitchen tomorrow, which I did today, so that's all done Toots :)
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Rigjt.. I am now off to shop for my breakfast..
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • Hi, no flying done today as fell down stairs yesterday and VERY SORE:eek:. Will try to do just level one if possible.
    The problem with common sense is its not very common:rotfl:
    How do you climb Mount Everest? One step at a time
  • vivw_2
    vivw_2 Posts: 2,230 Forumite
    Hi, no flying done today as fell down stairs yesterday and VERY SORE:eek:. Will try to do just level one if possible.

    I should think you are sore. Don't try and do too much.
    We don't need to do it perfectly - good enough is exactly that GOOD ENOUGH.


  • Hi Guy's.
    Sorry not been on since Saturday, just want to say I'm in this week when as and when I can...
    Not been home long and very tired and will be working like that most of the week, but will try to work on the house as I go - it's a mess after the weekend again - it was so shiny last week... :( Not going to allow hubby home any more if he keeps messing it up... :)
    Hope everyones well,
    See you later, FF
    LBM April 2013 - £29,000.00
    Vanquis CC's PAID - Debenhams SC PAID - A+L OD PAID - Asda CC £783.75
    Barclaycard CC £1400.78 - BoS CC PAID - Freemans Cat PAID
    F/D Loan & CC £1458.96 - Santander Loan PAID - Mum Loan PAID
    RBS OD PAID - F/D OD £1026.52
    Weekly Grocery Challenge - £95.00 budget / spend £-
  • sexymouse
    sexymouse Posts: 6,131 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Well I'm off to declutter some dirt - am going to wash my hair before bed as I'm having my hair cut tomorrow (free) and would normally have washed it at the gym tonight, but I didn't go cos I did some food shopping instead, as well as a mountain of marking in school. I've got a pile of work to level in school on Wednesday (the head is giving me PPA time to do it in) although I doubt I'll get it all done, as it's a completely different mark scheme to the one I've used before, and I'm a bit rusty having done supply for so long now. Still, it'll be good practice in case they ask me to do any on my trial day. I also have to do a parent's evening on Thursday night as I taught this particular class for 3 weeks, and their normal class teacher has been off sick for so long - I will be paid extra for this.

    Well, off to the shower I go, as it takes ages to dry my hair, and the disadvantage of doing it before bed is that it has to be completely dry before I go to bed as I don't want to stain the pillows.

    Night night all, if I don't get online tomorrow, then happy flying.

    sexymouse xx
    Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
    I married Moon 8/4/2011, baby boy born 26/9/2012, Angel Baby Poppy born 8/11/15, Rainbow baby boy born 11/2/2017
  • fernliebee
    fernliebee Posts: 1,803 Forumite
    Mondays are Marvellous!! - Living pit, hallway, stairs!!
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter the floors![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Vacuum[/STRIKE]/mop floors & stairs!
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]dust over all the electrical appliances.. be careful though I don't want any accidents![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Vacuum under the furniture you can safely move![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean the sofas[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Declutter the inside of a cupboard or drawer![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe all the paintwork![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dust mantle and polish any display cabinets or bookshelves etc[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    [STRIKE]Wipe and water the plants
    Clean out the pets
    Wash any smelly soft furnishings
    Get a pile of filing done!![/STRIKE]
    Twinkly Tuesday - kitchen and dining area
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop the floor
    Declutter and wipe the worksurfaces
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe the table
    degunge the hob and oven[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]slop over the dribbles in the fridge[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]wipe any dining chairs that are grotty[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wash the windows and sills[/STRIKE]
    S&S the units and appliances
    Extras
    [STRIKE]Deweb and polish[/STRIKE]
    Clear out a cupboard of junk!
    [STRIKE]Wash any curtains/table cloths that need it
    HHI[/STRIKE]

    Still trying to clear the debris from 2 parties over the weekend. I had birthday party during the day on fri for all my mummy and baby friends- 9 babies all but 1 mobile! And then family round on the sat which was my actual b'day. I have a big family, but it was lovely, I didn't get stressed at all just relaxed and enjoyed myself. Then last night i was not liking the state of my house, so I blitzed the living room so I could relax, then I've been out all day taking DD swimming this morn then errands etc this avo, so this eve I have blitzed the kitchen. The main mess has gone but now I need to do a good clean and I'll be back on track! Phew! Best get on with a bit more before bed, I've got another busy day tomorrow- soft play! :D
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 259.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.