Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

pigpen

WOOHOO IT IS :xmastree:.....DECEMBER..... :xmastree:

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!




Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
Find and wipe the worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge!
Clear and wipe a shelf and a window sill
Run the appliances through a clean cycle! degunge filters etc
Level Three
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.
Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!!
Clean the oven and hob..


Extras

1. Thoroughly clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. Wash the windows
3. Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
4. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing the tiles and grout!
Level Two
Clean out the bathroom cabinets.. throw out/charity shop all last years unused/unwanted smellies.
Clean windows, curtains & blinds etc
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles


Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.
3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
4. Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to be done!
Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too!
Declutter the floor of all mess and clothes and junk!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
Clear out and organise any large cupboards ou haven't done in a while.. I am fairly certain I recall someone mentioning a large untidy cupboard..
Organise presents and cards to bed sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three
Binbag dance
Empty and wash out all the bins
Replace any lights bulbs that need it, check smoke alarms, clean out any pets!


Extras

1. Wash windows
2. Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
3. Dust and deweb
4. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Thursday ~ Living room/s, Hall stairs.. and.. and garage! (HA!!)
Level One
Clear some rubbish from the garage.. Ha-ha.. you will all learn
Declutter floors in all these places..
Vacuum said cleared floors!
Level Two
Scrub sofas/chairs/pouffes etc
Recycle all those old magazine/newspapers etc.. or spend 15 minutes on the filing
Dust/wipe over and fluffy electricals.. you cannot watch the Queens speech if she has a beard!
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can move SAFELY.. I don't want any injuries to lamps or people this time!
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Wipe over any paintwork/doors that are grubby

Extras

1. Wash a dirty window or 2
2. Clear out/clean the fire.. vacuum out fluff etc ready for Santa!
3. Wipe down 3 radiators
4. Sort out coats, shoes bags etc.. do any need cleaning once school has finished for the jollydays?

Friday -finale!
Level One
S&S the kitchen and bathroom
Change and dirty bedding that needs it!
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
Wash any grimy windows
Collect any stinky laundry from about the place
Level Three
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understair cupboard or shed..
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!
Clear out any grotty cupboard!
Extras for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Deliver presents that you need to before christmas
5. Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
6. Clear the table and make it look pretty and festive for your christmas meal
7. Bake pies and buns!
8. Stick all your cards up
9. Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
10. Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort. Also sort which bits you want to go in their stockings.. makes it much easier!

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
AnW'sMum
Bevan840
boddy.. because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
boodle
Carlsberggal
carol22
Craftyscholar
cyclingyorkie
DAYDREAMBELIEVER
dollydaydream07
Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit
elly2
embb
fedupandskint
froddington
funfairprincess
gratefulforhelp
greenbee
gsysezz
gunsandbanjos (GnB)
Helen jelly
hex2
Hippy110
hollyh
Ishtar
jackywhizz
jayjay14
jinky67
jjef
juliejim
Justamum - because I have (virtual) friends here
kassey
kazmeister
kazwookie ~~ here for support and friends
Lady-Liberty
lav1979
likklegibbon
Lilysue
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
loshypops
milliejo
Mrs_Beatson .. lurks! or holds up the bar
Mrs Dawn
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Mummyof5
mumofjusttwo
Mumoffour77
Natty68
penelope penguin
penguin83
Pollybear
Poohbear59
poorbutrich
quillion
rach
rosepink1984
SarahShattered
Scared1980
serena
sexymouse - cause teaching and having a clean house should be possible
SGT
skintscotlass
SummerMoon - sometimes lurker, sometimes posting
Sunnygirl
sunnyGirl
TAG
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
xx_Jo_xx
zoelikesjam
3tabbycats
ajmoney
angelnikki
eltee12
Cally_c
huston_kw
Lo-Lo
michbright
pretz
tinkerbellsmum
lou1981
Money Saving Diva
MissHiggerty
prettypennies
hellsbells45
jackie_w
Jassa
MrsChaos
sammr85
dreamywings1
sammiell
smileyt
victoria_ice
lala1974
rosieben
hypno06
JillD
smartie12
Daisydoll
louboutingirl
Madcatgirl
trinity_bleu
moonflower
doodledoo
jtb2412
Alwaysthebusybee
pinkbrick
Mumto5
feefeelalabelle
charlylovesphil
twoflower169
Swinstie73
Toonie
Saban
Mariek
Knitty78
Careerwumman
Scotrae
sazzy6
Thorsoak
gilligansyle
Rachel021967
angie loves veg
esmf73
dinx1972
mummy2mygirls
mumoftwo
ellas9602
purpleivy
thriftmonster
haynrich
lolly1981
RebekahR
macpep1
phizzimum
Poppytime
mamashaz
lemanie
katylittlelady
jules54
Lucifa73
kezlou
pink_numbers
nopot2pin
karensmith
nikki2804
Kellylea
zzzLazyDaisy
Lemon Tree
eveie189
candyblue
Pink-winged
mamashaz
tc3061
ashia
RacheBud
Danni
*H*
mummyslittleboy
ashbash11
signs of recovery
stressedoutmumof1
purplepardalis
sukey13
LilacPixie
spykey_uk
Wickedkitten
POCKETROCKET
Deedee73
De.Nattom
loopy-loo73
Looby_Loo
Nomoneymummy
newhouseowner
lauradora
Jojo the Tightfisted
Lisa Spiller
pillion
methekidsandthecat
snooptigger
zara*elise
stardrops42
sassi0306
Choccybix
Ali63

tootifruities

blagged for Toots ....Thank you ....late again............missed by half a mo!!!

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 a 146 stars awarded with 15 flyers doing all five days lists. Well done everyone! That means 146 rooms across the country were cleaned and sparkling this week.
w/c 07/12 - 146 (15)
w/c 30/11 - 157 (10)
w/c 23/11 - 139 (11)
w/c 16/11 - 171 (16)
w/c 27/7 - 120 (5)(worst ever!!)
w/c 06/4 - 202 (21) (new total to beat)

Stars awarded this week
ajmoney :starmod::starmod::staradmin:starmod:
Boddy :santa2:
Cally_c:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
carol22 :starmod::staradmin:staradmin
CGnangran :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
Dustykitten :santa2:
embb :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
fedupandskint :starmod::staradmin
Funfairprincess :santa2:
G&B :staradmin
hex :starmod::staradmin
hollyh :starmod::staradmin:staradmin
huston_kw :santa2:
jackywhizz :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
Jassa :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
jinky :starmod::starmod::staradmin
jjef :starmod:
JoJo the Tightfisted :starmod:
kassey :santa2:
lala1974 :starmod:
lav1979 :staradmin:starmod::staradmin
macpep1 :santa2:
Mudbath :santa2:
mummyslittleboy :santa2:
mummyyof5 :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
mumofjust2 :staradmin
Mumto5 :staradmin:starmod:
nopot2pin :staradmin
Penelope Penguin :santa2:
Pollybear :santa2:
poohbear59 :starmod:
Poppytime :starmod::staradmin
princess lou :starmod::staradmin
sammiell :staradmin:starmod::staradmin
skintscotslass :staradmin
serena :starmod::staradmin
signs of recovery :staradmin
Soappie :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
stardrops42 :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
SummerMoon :starmod:
thifty :starmod::starmod::staradmin
toochoosey :staradmin:staradmin:starmod::starmod:
zara*elise :starmod::staradmin
valli :santa2:

Special Award
LadyLiberty :santa2:
(must post every day so we know what she is up to!)

New this week
snooptigger
zara*elise
stardrops42
sassi0306
Choccybix
Ali63
neveah
kiwiblue







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Penelope_Penguin

Am I first :beer: I'm in again :j

Penny. x

macpep1

Am in again please, thanks to Pigpen,, Toots and Soappie you all for your hardwork as usual :T

Not expecting much this week as flooring gets started in my lounge on Wednesday and joiner thinks it will be 2-3 days :eek:

Quillion

Count me in as well Guys

Thanks Pigpen Toots and Soappie and to you guys who are always there for me and make me feel better xxx

Chesterfield ladies and anyone else who wants to.
Would you like to meet up for a coffee Thursday 17th Dec at 10am in BB's just opposite Argos
Will do a FB note as well x

froddington

I'm in again - thank pigpen, Toots and soappie :A

Not sure how much will get done though as work will be hectic (last week though ) and I'm going to London after football on Saturday!

Off to sort a list ................

mummyyof5

Me too, just posted on last thread and I had done all the lists too:mad::mad:

Also need to make even more mince pies so will do that first rather than mess up a clean kitchen..

mumofjusttwo

Right I am in this week.

THanks to Toots, Soappie and Pigpen for the list and so glad it is the kitchen.

Dustykitten

I'm in and this week will be wrapping mostly!

mummyyof5

Manners.....Thanks to Toots,Soappie and Pigpen