Weekly Flylady Thread 28th September 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.

Binbag dance - Grab a binbag and run around the house filling it up with rubbish.. I like to do this the day the bins are due to be emptied.. it fills the bin and decutters!

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!

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
Level One
Declutter worksurfaces
Sweep and mop floors
Level Two
Wipe worksurfaces and see if you can do those small appliances on the way round
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
Empty, clean and sort a cupboard
Level Three
Clean out the fridge
Wipe the hob and oven
Clean the table and replace cloth if needed

Extras

1. Wash windows
2. Clear and wipe all sills
3. Wash any blinds/curtains that are in need
4. HHI

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter the floors.. make the stairs safe and the hall clear
Vacuum said floors.. and up the stairs.. it looks so much better when you have clear stairs
Level Two
Wipe the sofas
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
Wipe the paintwork.. inc. the inside and out of the front door
Level Three
Clear all the paperwork into a box or bag, clearing those cluttered surfaces
15 minutes filing.. from above box/bag if you just filled one! Elsewhere if you didn't!
Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
Polish the glass and mirrors

Extras

1. Wipe the hand rails, banisters and spindles
2. Clear and tidy up all the bags and coats and shoes
3. Update spreadsheets.. end of month so a lot of you will be being paid.. but we all have more than one!
4. We need to start running down our cupboards to make room for christmas bits so make a cupboard inventory and incorporate what you can into your meal plan for the month!

Wednesday~ Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Declutter floors
Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed before you need to get in it! Air bed and duvet!
Level Two
Vacuum floor
Put away floordrobe
Tidy away the excess slap, smellies and shoes!
Level Three
Sort through a box of stuff or a cupboard/chest of drawers
Dust and Deweb
Straighten a few shelves

Extras

1. wash windows
2. wash curtains/nets if needed
3. wipe paintwork and doors
4. Check smoke alarms!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Loo and Study
Level One
Declutter floors
Scrub all things grotty.. ath, loo, basins mouse, keyboard etc
Level Two
Shine those tiles.. grout.. bleach & his good friend ... toothbrush! Actually.. while the bleach is out.. do those manky pullcords!
Polish all shiny things.. taps, etc
Vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe any chairs/sofas etc
15 minutes filing.. and also some shredding.. see if you can declutter the desk!

Extras

1. Wash windows & monitors
2. Wipe paintwork
3. Empty and wash out bins
4. Binbag dance!

Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare rooms or other neglected places!
Level One
Strip those beds, wash bedding and replace.. turn mattresses and vacuum if not done in a while. Hang duvets to air.
Straighten a shelf units/bookcase
Level Two
Tidy a cupboard of clothing or just any cupboard
Declutter the flat surfaces
Vacuum floor
Level Three
Wipe walls and paintwork of sticky marks
Put away all the clothes and toys that are strewn about
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Clear out any clothing that no longer fits.. or won't by next summer!
2. HHI
3. Check coats/boot etc ready for winter... make sure they can wrap up warm without the wrists hanging out and broken zips
4. Dispose/rehome any toys that are outgrown or broken

This weeks announcement.. :-

I'm not going to be about much I think.. I have a super busy week.. but I will be here to post the new lists.. if I don't those who have my number have my permission to ring or text me at 10pm and ask where it is!! .. There are a few of you who have it.

I don't want anyone fretting about me...

pigpen

Those who were new this week blue

PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
toottifrooti.. Our official meeter, greeter and star giver
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. Toots assistant.
ALIBOBSY
alwaysconfused
AnW'sMum
ashia
beemuzed
Beki
Bevan840
bitsy beans
BlimusOreilly
blueberrypie
boddy.. because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
bonsibabe
boodle
Buffythedebtslayer
Butterflybecks
cally_c
Carlsberggal
carol22
catznine
chunky79
Craftyscholar
cyclingyorkie
DAYDREAMBELIEVER
DeniseNZ
dinx1972
Disdisbiff
dollydaydream07
domino sue
dragonflygems
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit
elf06
ellenandjess
elly2
embb
EssexHebridean
fedupandskint
Flylady_flower
froddington
funfairprincess
Ginger Girl
gratefulforhelp
greenbee
Gryfon - because I have far too much to do in far too little time so need help!
gsysezz
gtx
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
Helen jelly
Herewegoagain
hermione
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
hope6804
iriedaughter
Ishtar
jackieglasgow
jackywhizz
JAMIEDODGER
jayjay14
jaynebryan96
*jellie*
JennyBee
jinky67
jjef
Johanne
Jojo the Tightfisted
jtb34237
jtb2412
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
kassey
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends
Lady-Liberty
lav1979
likklegibbon
lilacpixie
Lilysue
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
Littlebit
lizzy dripping
loshypops
merlin1
Methekidsandthecat
milliejo
milosmum59
moonflower
Morganlefay
m0zzy
Mrs_Beatson .. lurks!
Mrs Dawn
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Mummyof5
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Natty68
neveah
newby money saving chicki
nikflo
Nitha
Orkneystar
patchwork cat
Pauper1
penelope penguin
penguin83
Pollybear
Poohbear59
poorbutrich
p-pincher
Purpledreams
quillion
rach
rosepink1984
SarahShattered
Scared1980
serena
sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
SGT
shell_542
skintscotlass
SpiritoftheSouthWest
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
sunshinesheli
Sunnygirl
sunnyGirl
svjenni
Swinstie73
TAG
tashja
thifty
thriftyscotslass
toochoosey - cause every now and then i need a kick up the @rse
Triker
Valli
Vanilla because I hate housework and need motivation
vivw
wilf55
witchwoopiggy
xx_Jo_xx
zara*elise
ZCC72
*zippy*
zoelikesjam
1 step closer
83rachel
3tabbycats
ajmoney
angelnikki
eltee12
freyaluck
lell
MadMayFly
nicnacnoo
pukkamum
shazba
tiredanddesperate
Twilightgirl
wiseowl1
achtunglady
Brighterfuture
BungleGirl
chickadee
donna73
GemmaBuckle
huston_kw
Lo-Lo
mammamia2
michbright
pretz
princess lou
tinkerbellsmum
cha97michelle
Choccybix
lou1981
Money Saving Diva
MissHiggerty
prettypennies
daphne descends
esmf73
hellsbells45
jackie_w
Jassa
jet77
MrsChaos
sassi0306
shop-to-drop
FrankieM
Looby-Loo
blottedcopybook

tootifruities

1. You don't have to complete the daily list on the same day to get your star but try and do some in the week to give yourselves more free time at the weekend
2. You must do levels 1,2 and 3 to get a star but 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 Done! make sure I can see it!!!!!!
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 were 149 stars awarded with 14 flyers doing all five days lists. Well done everyone! Not quite as good as last week but still brilliant !!!!!

w/c 21/9 - 149 (14)
w/c 14/9 - 159 (15)
w/c 07/9 - 132 (9)
w/c 27/7 - 120 (5):eek:
w/c 06/4 - 202 (21) (new total to beat)

Stars awarded this week

ajmoney
ALIBOBSY :starmod:
angelnikki :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
boddy :starmod:
Boodle :starmod::staradmin:staradmin:starmod:
cally_c :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
carlsberggal :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
carol22 :starmod::staradmin
daphne descends :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
dinx1972 :starmod:
donna73
dreamywings1 :staradmin
Dustykitten :starmod::staradmin
Eltee12 :starmod:
fedupandskint :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
froddy :staradmin
GemmaBuckle :starmod:
hex2
hippy110 :starmod:
hollyh :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
huston_kw
jackywhizz :staradmin:starmod:
Jassa :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
*Jellie* :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
jinky67 :starmod::starmod::starmod:
jjef :starmod:
kassey
lell :starmod:
likklegibbon :starmod:
Lo-Lo :starmod::staradmin
lou1981
MissHiggerty :starmod::staradmin
Mrs Beatson :starmod::starmod::starmod::staradmin
Mudbath :starmod::staradmin
mummyyof5 :starmod::staradmin
mumofjusttwo :starmod:
Penpen
Pollybear
poohbear59 :starmod:
sammiell :starmod:
sammr85 :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
SarahShattered :starmod:
Scared1980 :starmod:
serena :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
skintscotslass :staradmin
SummerMoon :starmod::staradmin:staradmin:starmod:
Sunnygirl :starmod:
toochoosey :starmod::staradmin:staradmin:starmod:
vanilla :starmod::starmod::staradmin:staradmin
Valli :staradmin:staradmin:starmod::starmod:
victoria_ice :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
wilf
xxJoxx :starmod::starmod:
zoelikesjam :starmod:
zara*elise :staradmin:staradmin:starmod::starmod:



New this week
Sunny Angel
sammr85
dreamywings1
sammiell
smileyt
victoria_ice
Mermaid
Chris25
jexysbird
lala1974
rosieben

pigpen

I got bored of waiting and added announcement to post#1 lol

I have Tiddles to whip up to docs.. she has a 'thing' on the knuckle of her finger which has appeared from nowhere and been getting bigger for the last few weeks and is sore she said.. looks like a cyst on the tendon or something but we shall see.

pigpen

oh.. and I forgot to mention..

It is Cracker and Noels birthday today.. they are 10!!!

Penelope_Penguin

pigpen wrote: »

I have Tiddles to whip up to docs.. she has a 'thing' on the knuckle of her finger which has appeared from nowhere and been getting bigger for the last few weeks and is sore she said.. looks like a cyst on the tendon or something but we shall see.

Ganglion Good luck for the week ahead, pigpen :A I waved to the Hull Flyladies on my way through this afternoon :beer:

I'm in again with my from last week

Penny. x

huston_kw

ok I'm in again this week, my house is really nice & clean, I've S&S the kitchen today so it not to bad in there.

I have been doing my "organised - house folder this weekend" but I've run out of ink in the printer.

I always get side tracked when looking at my to do / flylady list - so I was going to print them off, turn off the computer and do it like that, oh well never mind, I guess I will just have to be side tracked.

Got house inspection again on Thursday (it's every three months - I hate letting agency - I feel like once a year should be enough but no they want to come four times, never mind)

anyway oh painting at his bros new flat, so I'm home alone again and the kids are in bed so, I'm just relaxing tonight

juliejim

Well hopefully I'll do a bit better this week than I did last week!

DH has started going to SW so I need to start following the diet as well - I need to and I'll be preparing all the food anyway. I had a better night's sleep last night so I'm hoping that I'm getting better although I'll see how I go on when I'm at work tomorrow.

SO kitchen and DR tomorrow and I'll see how I get on.

Hugs to all

Jue

froddington

I'm in again - thanks pigpen, Toots and soappie

I'll sort a list in a mo ........... or after Waking the Dead!

Valli

Hope you have a good week Pigpen...
we promise not to gossip and chatter...Thankyou for the lists also Toots and Soappie...

Special thoughts for Lady Liberty

juliejim

Valli wrote: »

Hope you have a good week Pigpen...
we promise not to gossip and chatter...Thankyou for the lists also Toots and Soappie...

Special thoughts for Lady Liberty

Why make promises like that? While the cat's away and all that!!