Weekly Flylady Thread 8th June 2009

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.

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!

Magnificent Monday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Scrub down the front of units and large appliances and kickboards
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances
Clean out the gruesome fridge
Wash windows
Level Three
Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floor
clear and wipe window sills


Extras

1. Thoroughly clean the cereal/baking
2. dust and deweb
3. clean the lightshades
4. Wipe the inside doors.. inside.. and out!!

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
wash the windows
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing and putting away not we have warmer weather!! I once found a half sucked lolly in my pocket that had been there for 5 months!!
Extra Mission



Pick one or more of the following tasks

• Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Wash a pair of curtains, or some nets or a throw from a chair or bed
• Those up for the 30 minute ironing challenge per day.. that’s on your list too!!

Wishy-Washy Wednesday - Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip and wash bedding!
Clear some floordrobe
Level Two
Clear landing floor.. or sort a hotspot out there!!
Wash curtains
Vacuum floors
Level Three
Sort out one cupboard
Binbag dance
HHI


Extras

1. sort a box of gibble.. if there is anything to get rid of.. DO IT!!
2. List 5 things to sell..
3. Dust and deweb
4. Make sure those smoke alarms are working!!! (do not set fire to anything.. just press the button!!)

Thursday Scrubfest- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean & wash 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 and wipe off those cup rings!!
Clean the windows in these rooms...
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Replace sponges and toothbrushes that need doing!!
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. Binbag dance.... ready.. set.. go!!!!!!!!
4. empty out the bathroom cabinet.. clean it.. fling what you don't need and stash the rest in a beautiful manner.. in alphabetical order please!

Friday fun! - childrens rooms
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.
Drag everything out from under the bed too.. there is floor under there!!
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 and homework is all done so you can relax the weekend!
2. Wipe any sticky handprints and dirty marks off walls and doors
3. Wipe down the paintwork & radiators
4. Clean out any pets!

The beautiful squeakend list

For those who have extra weekend time and can't function without tasks... lol If you don't have time or want to spend time with your family that is brilliant.. go for it. It is a list of 10 tasks to do over the weekend if you get chance.. no pressure at all.. just ideas and reminders and Summery preparations!

This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying

1. Spend 15 minutes pairing up those nasty odd socks.. children are great at helping with these!!
2. HHI
3. Mend 2 things from your 'mend it' pile!!
4. spend at least an hour with your family... playing, reading or just watching a dvd and having a hug!
5. Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!!
6. 15 minutes filing!
7. Wash and fling all the uniform bits ready for Monday. Clean lunch boxes.
8. Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
9. 15 minutes hotspot clearing
10. Write a cupboard inventory.. include the freezer and fridge.. then Mealplan for the week.

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..............


Small announcement!!.. I REALLY don't want to do this but I feel I must.

In the last few weeks the thread has grown exponentially.. which is brilliant and wonderful and I am so pleased to welcome new fly-bodies... BUT.. this also means that some members are unable to participate as they are overwhelmed by the sheer number of posts and cannot keep up. I value ALL the members, the ones who post once a day and the ones who don't post at all and the ones who we all know so intimately. However, I feel there is a lot of 'chitchat' and general gossipy posts being made which have no relevance to the thread. Could all member PLEASE remember this a thread to support each other in flying and decluttering and making their homes beautiful and try to keep the posts on topic (not to the exclusion of all gossip!).

I'm sorry I have to do this but alas.. you all waffle too much!! We have a lovely little community and I do not want anyone to feel excluded from this.

We have the yahoo group and the facebook group if people want to chat over there that is wonderful but can we please keep THIS thread on track. I know you don't want to lose it any more than I do! PLEASE CAN YOU ADD YOUR MSE USERNAME TO YOUR REQUEST SO WE KNOW YOU AREN'T SOME WEIRDO!!

The weekends you can chat to your hearts content..

pigpen

Those who were new this week blue

AbbieB
aimme13
Andrinaperry
AnW'sMum
ashia
Aylana
Beccah
beemuzed
Bevan840
BlimusOreilly
boddy because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
brighterfuture
broke.22
BungleGirl
cally_c
Carlsberggal
carol22
casleigh
Catzbube
cazzie
cha97michelle
chunters_a_lot
Craftyscholar
Davgirl1
DAYDREAMBELIEVER
DeniseNZ
domino sue
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit
egon
embb
emily jackson
EssexHebridean
fedupandskint
Floxxie
Flylady_flower
froddington
funfairprincess
gingernutbizkit
Glamazon
gratefulforhelp
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gtx
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
harib0uk
heather38
hellsbells45
hex2
HH62
Hippy110
hollyh
huston_kw
iriedaughter
jackie_w
jackywhizz
JAMIEDODGER
jayjay14
JennyBee
jet77
JillD
jinky67
jjef
Johanne
jomilne
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
KAAT_LADY
kassey
kataratarina
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends
ladybirdintheuk
Lady-Liberty
laura2481
Lauradora
likklegibbon
Lilysue
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
liuhut
lizzy dripping
lizzyshep
Looby_loo
loopy-loo73
lou2468
mammamia2
methekidsandthecat
Miggie
milliejo
moneysavinglaura
Mooloo
moonflower
m0zzy
Mrs_Beatson .. lurks!
Mrs Dawn
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
muckypup
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Mummyof5
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
mummy2mygirls
Natty68 ~ reminder ~ do not to overdo it at the moment and to rest up now and again and not go for it hell and leather..
neveah
newby money saving chicki
Nicki - learning to juggle "w*rk" and home and play
noapron
oddjobkia - wants something witty after his pink name but can't think of anything.. But he claims to be a good scrubber
paybacktime2008
penelope penguin
penguin83
Penny2myName ~ is working hard.. and lurking!
philb120
PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
Pollybear
Poohbear59
quillion
rach
Rigger_john
rosepink1984
roxy7699
sammey90
SarahShattered
Savvymummy
Scared1980
serena
sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
SGT
Sharon_1970
shazba
shell2001
sillyinthepast
skintscotlass
skipsmum
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
SpiritoftheSouthWest
stefejb
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
Sunnygirl
sunnyGirl
susif1973
suzieq
swinstie73
TAG
thriftmonster
thifty
thriftyscotslass
Tiamai_d - hoping to find a cure for lazyarzitis sometime soo
tillybilly
Tinkabell25
toochoosey - cause every now and then i need a kick up the @rse
toottifrooti
Triker
twinmummy
Valli
Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
verynewmoneysaver
vivw
wendywitch
whatatwit
wilf55
witchypoo
xx_Jo_xx
zarazara
ZCC72
*zippy*
1 step closer
3onitsway
3tabbycats
83rachel

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

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

I have taken a few off.. so if I've taken you off and you are still here feel free to prod me!

soappie

This is the list of flyers who have completed a day's list. I will amend it here as and when I see you complete your days!

1. You don't have to complete the list on the same day to get your star
2. Remember the 'extras' are extras and don't count towards the stars!
3. Please make it obvious when you have finished a list so that I know you need a star - for example Monday - Kitchen and Dining room Done!
4. If you dont have something on the list then it gets deleted - e.g. clean out pets - if no pets no cleaning out done - delete!
5. Similarly when it says childrens rooms then you should substitute spare room/utility room/conservatory...etc if you have no childrens rooms.
6. If you have no spare room or any other room not on the weekly list then make sure you do any thing thats on that list that you haven't already done earlier in the week and try to substiture similar type jobs - make an effort please!!
7. You should not be deleting stuff just because you CBA!!
8. You may delete stuff if you are not physically fit to do something!
9. And for goodness sake remember that the stars are for FUN - there will be no discrimination - no sulking - no striking - no bribing- no cheating - or there will be no stars!!! so there!!

Last week there was 139 stars and one special award in total awarded with 15 flyers doing all five days lists. Better than last week but there's still a long way to go!

w/c 30/5 - 139 (15)
w/c 23/5 - 128 (14)
w/c 18/5 - 139 (15)
w/c 11/5 - 189 (19)
w/c 04/5 - 175 (13)
w/c 27/4 - 167 (18)
w/c 20/4 - 193 (27)
w/c 13/4 - 189 (23)
w/c 06/4 - 202 (21) (new total to beat)

1 step closer :starmod:
bevan840 :starmod::staradmin
Boddy:starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
blueberrypie:starmod:
Bunglegirl :starmod:
cally_c:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
carlsberggal :starmod::staradmin
catznine:starmod::staradmin
daydreambeliever :www:
Dustykitten :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
essexhebridean :starmod::staradmin
fedupandskint :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
feefeelalabelle :starmod:
flybabybunting :www:
froddington:www:
hex2 :www:
hollyh :www:
huston_kw:www:
jackywhizz:starmod:
jinky67 :starmod:
kassey:www:
kazmeister :starmod:
LilySue:starmod:
mammamia2:www:
Mudbath :starmod:
mummyyof5:www:
Pauper1 :starmod:
Penelope Penguin :www:
Pollybear :www:
Poohbear:starmod:
Princess Jane :staradmin
Rosepink :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
SarahShattered:starmod:
serena :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
sexymouse:www:
SiannieLaz:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
Soappie :www:
SpiritoftheSouthWest:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
SunnyGirl:www:
sunnygirl :starmod::staradmin
sunshineshelli:starmod:
tinkerbellsmum :starmod:
toochoosey:www:
Quillion:starmod:
valli :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
zippy :www:


New this week

blueberrypie
catznine
dragonflygems
feefeelalabelle
flowerscotland
flybabybunting
macgirl
mambury
pauper1
riversidejo
rocketchimp9
SiannieLaz
sunshinesheli
tinkerbellsmum

Penelope_Penguin

I'm in :beer: Last week I got a :j 16th week in a row :T so thank you to you all, especailly pigpen and soappie :A

Magnificent Monday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Scrub down the front of units and large appliances and kickboards
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances
Clean out the gruesome fridge
Wash windows
Level Three
Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floor
clear and wipe window sills

Extras

1. Thoroughly clean the cereal/baking
2. dust and deweb
3. clean the lightshades
4. Wipe the inside doors.. inside.. and out!!

Quillion

Im In xx Thanks guys

Pigpen for the lists
Soappie for the stars

TOOTS come back soon missing you and your posts xxxxx

I have the most horrendous AF pains. I don't usually suffer to be fair i don't usually have AF at all due to the PCOS but since losing a bit of weight its come back. Can't say i missed it as i didn't. I think i forgot how bad it could be.

I am 6 weeks post op now so am going to take it easy but do gentle flying.

I started today so Soappie whenyour ready i have done the kitchen

CAN I HAVE A STAR FOR MON PLEASE SOAPPIE

Magnificent Monday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Scrub down the front of units and large appliances and kickboards
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace small appliances
Clean out the gruesome fridge
Wash windows[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floor
clear and wipe window sills[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Thoroughly clean the cereal/baking Cupboard cleaned out
2. dust and deweb done
3. clean the lightshades NO LIGHT SHADE
4. Wipe the inside doors.. inside.. and out!! done

Also wiped all the paintwork down in conservatory ready for tomorrow having it painted. Why not do it yourself you might ask?? I would but my BIL is a painter so why bother.

Off to put the pj's on for the visualisation.

LL and Toots Big Love N Hugs n Healing Fighting vibes

kazwookie

I'm in again, thank you for all the lists and stars

SarahShattered

I'm in, Thanks Pigpen for the lists, and Soappie for the stars... not that I've had any, but I'm always encouraged by those that do!

The post 3 shenanigans were very entertaining!!!

soappie

Argggh - I was on the phone - Piggers caught me by surprise - she was early! I have caught post 4.

Pen-Pen - I see you have post 3 -any chance of deleting?

Will catch up in a bit

Am now preparing myself for the visualisation thing...

juliejim

I'm here - a bit of a topsy-turvy week but I am hoping to get stuff done.

Monday, we've got a training session at our school for EY and KS1 teachers and support so as well as attending we've also got to direct people, etc - they're also going to be looking around the school so I've got to try and do a few jobs in the classroom before then.

Tuesday - DS has a hospital appointment then I've got to rush from there to my cousin's funeral so I've got the whole day off work but will probably be home later than normal.

I don't think there's anything unusual on the rest of the week but I don't really know.

soappie

Thank you Pen-Pen :D

Dustykitten

I'm in - did well last week - just missed the study so that is first up for me this week. I'll be playing a day behind:

Monday study!

Wash/vacuum floors
Clean the keyboard and mouse!
Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe!
Wash all the windows and doors
HHP
online banking
dust the room


Extras for this week

[STRIKE]outside wiping
corner shop[/STRIKE]
plant out dahlias/hollyhocks
pot up toms - half done
plant up new bed

Invigilate pm
DS3 beavers
DS2 cricket match