Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2009

juliejim

Well I have 3 bags for the charity shop so far - 2 binbags I've already put in my boot and I will aim to drop them off tomorrow. After sorting all the shoes I've put what remains in the ottoman where they're supposed to live and I can't shut the lid - probably the reason why there's always shoes all over the conservatory floor and DR floor!

On a different note, can anyone recommend a deodrant for a soon to be 6 year old boy? Is there a mild one which is less likely to irritate young skin?

Oh and do anyone's kids use Hama beads as I have some going spare?

And does anyone want a couple of hi-vis waistcoats (age 4-7)?

Penelope_Penguin

25th week THOU SHALT BOAST ABOUT THINE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, but only in special Spylady invisible ink ;-)
Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch! ALL DONE
Level One - done :j
Level Two - done :j
Level Three - done :j
[STRIKE]Check all those smoke alarms!
straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves
Tidy the understair cupboard[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Wash any windows in need
2. [STRIKE]Wipe over sofas if needed
   
3. [/STRIKE]Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
4. Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!

Tuesday Twinkles ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One - done :j
Level Two
[STRIKE]Scrub the sink clean and polish up those taps.. attack with a toothbrush to remove those grotty bits
[/STRIKE]Clear and clean window sills
[STRIKE]Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Wipe units, kickboards and appliances
[STRIKE]Clean the oven and hob[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
degunge the fridge[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Wipe the back door.. inside and out
2. Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
3. Scrub out the grill pan
4. Clean light fittings/lamps

Wednesday Wobblies ~ Bathroom, Landing and Loo!
Level One
Declutter the floors.. mop or vacuum as appropriate
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out the bins!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Wash any shower curtains, bathmats etc that need it[/STRIKE]
clean the bath/loo/basins/showers etc .. polish up those taps so they shine!
Scrub down the tiles
Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors!
Clean any light fittings
[STRIKE]Empty and tidy the towel cupboard, restock loo roll holder if necessary[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Wash the radiator and windows.. polish the mirrors
2. [STRIKE]Decant any dribbles of shampoo/bubbles etc into a fuller container so you have fewer bottles lurking about
   
3. [/STRIKE]Sort through a box of junk, or a drawer or cupboard in one of these areas!
4. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!! Because you're worth it!! - friends for supper this evening :j

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jinky67

juliejim wrote: »

On a different note, can anyone recommend a deodrant for a soon to be 6 year old boy? Is there a mild one which is less likely to irritate young skin?

tell me to butt out:D but why would he need one?

juliejim

jinky67 wrote: »

tell me to butt out:D but why would he need one?

It's ok - he has congenital adrenal hyperplasia - which at the moment is causing him to start puberty early so he's sweating quite a lot and is a bit smelly:o. I'm hoping his medication will stop it soon but when he's been running around a lot he's a bit wiffy - think teenage boys!

pigpen

I wouldn't allow a 5 year old to wear deodorant.. it is not necessary and is liable to make them sore regardless what they use, and it may cause irritation to the breathing too. My 13 year old has Sure or Tesco own band.. not the value one.. the proper one. My 10 year old doesn't need it so has none. My oldest 2 girls (15 and 12) both use Sure or Impulse.

eta.. Just read your follow up post.. I'd still not let him wear any.. I'd bath him more often, he is little more than a toddler and the thought of 'adult' smells on my little ones makes me cringe.

another 2 loads of laundry in the WM and another 2 out and the first 1 in fromthe line to be folded.. DW loaded.. just need to think of somethingto feed this bunch before they eat me alive!

jinky67

juliejim wrote: »

It's ok - he has congenital adrenal hyperplasia - which at the moment is causing him to start puberty early so he's sweating quite a lot and is a bit smelly:o. I'm hoping his medication will stop it soon but when he's been running around a lot he's a bit wiffy - think teenage boys!

http://www.simple.co.uk/products/Deodorant-Stick-40ml-99.aspx

or this, I have used it, its brill;)
http://www.boots.com/en/Mitchum-Unfragranced-Roll-on-Deodorant-100-ml_5179/

you can find an unperfumed Mitchum in some places as well :cool:

AnW'sMum

You sound like you have been a woman on a mission today Jue, same here. Been picking up hama beads as well! I can't believe how much stuff I have thrown out of Miss A's bedroom. Almost at the 'starting to look better' phase and the landing floor has almost been reclaimed. Been a long slog but I think I may have broken the back of it

Just having a couple of minutes and a couple of marshmallows.

greenbee

Julie - given that he's so young have a look at the 'natural' options. Stuff like pitrok (or weleda, green people, lavera etc).

Also make sure that he has a deodorant and not an anti-perspirant so that pores aren't blocked and irritated. Most important is to make sure that it's aluminium free and preferably unscented (less likely to irritate). Make sure he's aware of the need to wash frequently and also to have clean clothes, as it's often the sweat on clothes that bacteria are busy working on, not the sweat on the the body!

I hope he isn't feeling too self-conscious about it.

juliejim

Thanks jinky

pigpen wrote: »

I wouldn't allow a 5 year old to wear deodorant.. it is not necessary and is liable to make them sore regardless what they use, and it may cause irritation to the breathing too. My 13 year old has Sure or Tesco own band.. not the value one.. the proper one. My 10 year old doesn't need it so has none. My oldest 2 girls (15 and 12) both use Sure or Impulse.

eta.. Just read your follow up post.. I'd still not let him wear any.. I'd bath him more often, he is little more than a toddler and the thought of 'adult' smells on my little ones makes me cringe.

another 2 loads of laundry in the WM and another 2 out and the first 1 in fromthe line to be folded.. DW loaded.. just need to think of somethingto feed this bunch before they eat me alive!

I do bath him:o but he had an all over wash this morning and then he's been to the playscheme running around for a couple of hours and he's wiffy. I was thinking that after he's been running around at playtime and dinnertime and had a PE lesson, nobody's going to want to sit by him in the afternoon:o.

bonsibabe

Phone college re course I want
[STRIKE]Phone Scottish Water about manhole[/STRIKE]

Phone police to make sure hubby's paperwork was received (long story!)
Tackle mountain of laundry
Put as many clothes away as possible

[STRIKE]on top of that we have been trying to sell hubby's car and he is currently on the phone trying to sort it out, but the company are getting quite nasty about stuff, we cant get rid of the car because its coming up as finance outstanding! best part is our agreement is for a completely different car!!! off to get legal advice on that now![/STRIKE]

Just a couple of things to do and i'm done for the day. Starting to feel awful as have kind of overdone things today but things need done before hubby goes away on friday. he's only gone a week but it will be a long week!!! But I should have the car but thats the only bonus.

Hope you are all having a better day thank mine turned out to be xxxx