Christmas Flylady Thread 21st December 2009

pigpen

LAST 5 DAYS BEFORE:xmastree:.....CHRISTMAS..... :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.

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!



Things are working differently this week.. 'cos I said so!





Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are.
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. Have we located stockings?
4. S&S the kitchen
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
14. Dust round the whole downstairs
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

1. Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
2. Iron yesterdays wash mountain
3. Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
4. Mop the kitchen floor!
5. Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
6. get out any special christmas crockery and make sur eit is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
7. Prepare a list for that last second shopping
8. Declutter your desk.. if it is anything like mine it is full of receipts and invoices!
9. Have a skim through the TV guide and decide what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
10. Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
11. Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
12. Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
13. WRAP WRAP WRAP!
14. Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!
15. Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

Wednesday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
2. Make sure the remaining presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. Have we located sacks for presents?
4. mop the kitchen
5. mop the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the bath and shower and loo!
7. Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
10. Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
14. wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

:xmastree: Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRENZY:xmastree:

1. Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine!
2. Mix yorky pud batter for tomorrow.. it is so much better if you leave it to stew.. quick whisk as use as normal
3. Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc Make starters before bed.. sneaky but a great idea!
4. PRESENTS .. nuff said! (stockings with a few bits of fruit and a cereal bar make for a healthy breakfast!)
5. Wash pots before bed!
6. Bath time to wear everyone out..
7. Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
8. S&S the kitchen
9. S&S the bathroom
10. Straighten the tree
11. Prepare eggnog, mulled wine or other festive beverage
12. Get the roll of binbags at the ready
13. set up the video & camera!!! Fully charged and ready to roll!!
14. Quick whizz over the clutter and carpets..
15. Relax, enjoy yourselves and have a lovely time with your family!!
16. If it isn't done now you don't need it to be done it isn't important!

Friday - CHRISTMAS DAY!

1. Bag up all the wrapping paper and put it outside!
2. Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
3. Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
4. Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
5. Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
6. A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again If you leave it by New year it will be a tip!!
7. Prepare any run and grab style food for Boxing day.. I know a lot of families have get togethers on the 26th.
8. Wipe the table/table cloth
9. Put the best crockery/glasses away
10. Go play with the children .. eat lots of junk food and delegate as much as possible!!
11. Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
12. Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
13. Start thinking of those resolutions you will be breaking by the middle of January! lol
14. Don't forget to feed the pets!.. Mine had a bag of turkey giblets they helped themselves to!
15. Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a fewv minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones.. I wish you all a happy, joyous, trouble-free fabulous New Year!! Without you lot.. I wouldn't be here either xx

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
Neveah
kiwiblue
wit40iwtwan
chickywiggle
tickb26
princess lou
Dorastar

tootifruities

Stars awarded this week

A special chart this week - my Christmas to you!
there is a tree for all of you who have been flitting in and out this week doing the Christmas lists - I know you have all worked so hard. Stars have been transformed into rudolfs and gold stars for the people who did all 5 lists.

ajmoney:xmastree:
angelnikki:xmastree:
AnW'sMum:xmastree:
ashbash11:xmastree:
ashia:xmastree:

boddy:xmastree:

Cally_c:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
Carlsberggal:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf:
carol22:xmastree:
chickywiggle:xmastree::rudolf:
Choccybix:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf:
Craftyscholar:xmastree:
cyclingyorkie:xmastree:
Dorastar:xmastree:
Dustykitten:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
embb:xmastree:
fedupandskint:xmastree:
froddington:xmastree:
funfairprincess:xmastree:
gratefulforhelp:xmastree:
greenbee:xmastree:
gunsandbanjos (GnB):xmastree:
*H* :xmastree:
Helen jelly:xmastree:
hellsbells:xmastree:
hex2:xmastree:
Hippy110:xmastree:
hollyh:xmastree:
huston_kw :xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
Ishtar:xmastree:
jackywhizz :xmastree:
Jassa:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
jayjay14:xmastree:
JillD:xmastree:
jinky67:xmastree:
jjef:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
Jojo the Tightfisted:xmastree::rudolf:
juliejim:xmastree:
Justamum:xmastree:
kassey:xmastree:
kazmeister :xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
kazwookie:xmastree:
kiwiblue:xmastree::rudolf:
Lady-Liberty:xmastree:
lala1974:xmastree:
lauradora:xmastree:
lemanie:xmastree:
Lilysue:xmastree:
Lil_me :xmastree:
Lisa Spiller:xmastree:
macpep1:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
methekidsandthecat:xmastree:
milliejo:xmastree:
Money Saving Diva :xmastree:
Mrs Beatson:xmastree:
MrsChaos:xmastree:
Mrs Dawn:xmastree:
msgnomey:xmastree:
Mudbath:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
Mum on a mission :xmastree:
Mummyof5:xmastree:
mummyslittleboy:xmastree:
mumofjusttwo:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
Mumoffour77:xmastree:
Natty68 :xmastree:
Neveah:xmastree:
nikki2804:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
nopot2pin:xmastree:
pigpen:xmastree:
penelope penguin :xmastree:
penguin83:xmastree:
pillion:xmastree:
Pink-winged:xmastree:
Pollybear:xmastree:
Poohbear59:xmastree:
poorbutrich:xmastree:
Poppytime:xmastree::rudolf:
prettypennies:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf:
princess lou:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf:
Quillion:xmastree:
rach:xmastree:
rosieben:xmastree:

SarahShattered:xmastree:
sammiell:xmastree:
sassi0306:xmastree:
serena:xmastree:
sexymouse:xmastree:

SGT:xmastree:
signs of recovery:xmastree:
skintscotslass:xmastree::rudolf:
smartie12:xmastree:
snooptigger:xmastree::rudolf:
soappie:xmastree:
stardrops42:xmastree:
SummerMoon :xmastree:
Sunnygirl :xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
TAG:xmastree::rudolf:
thifty:xmastree::rudolf:
thriftyscotslass :xmastree:
tickb26:xmastree:
tinkerbellsmum:xmastree:
toochoosey :xmastree:
Triker:xmastree:
Valli:xmastree:
Vanilla:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
vivw:xmastree::rudolf:
wilf55:xmastree:
wit40iwtwan:xmastree:
xx_Jo_xx:xmastree:
zara*elise:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
zoelikesjam:xmastree::rudolf::rudolf::rudolf:
3tabbycats:xmastree:




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


New this week
wit40iwtwan
chickywiggle
tickb26
princess lou
Dorastar

Sunnygirl_2

I'm definately in this week. The big tidy up has started with a wardrobe clear out today. Just need to finish clearing the bed. 1 x WM done today but it's still drying and I need to make a significant dent in the ironing if I'm going to achieve the no ironing by new year challenge. I mean business this week!

ETA: Ooooh I'm first in....how exciting!

skintscotslass

Thank you pigpen, toots and soappie xx

I'm loving Monday's list

froddington

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

No excuses for me as I'm off work so should be able to get the lists done!

princess_lou

In again this week. Im on a roll I think. Thanku for the lists:beer:

Lou x x

Pink.

Thanks as always to pigpen, tootiefruities and soappie :A

I spent most of last week trying to get ahead but tomorrows list looks great for me to help tie up the loose ends. Now where the heck are the stockings.....

Pink

soappie

Well done people and thank you for Monday's list Piggers (and all the others in the past and those to come of course!)

But take a tip from me All Flyladies please - do NOT leave the cleaning of your oven until Christmas Eve. I did that one year and a piece from the door which holds the glass in broke which resulted in severe panic until we realised the DIY shop was still open and sold thermal tape. The door was stuck together with that thermal tape until I could get a new bit delivered two weeks later.

toochoosey

I'm in, thanks Pigpen, Toots and Soappie
Love the list....will go find my extras to add....

toottifrootti

thanks for the lists pigpen - glad you got home safely.
thanks to the frozen soappie for being on standby.

I am in - I sooooooooooo need to be!!:rotfl:
Monday
ebay
amazon
speak to carer's organiser to tweak the rotas
cleaner maybe- if she is better
finish wrapping the presents I have
post anything left for posting - def must post to H
put up tree
order prescriptions
speak to DN - is she coming on wed - if not i need more dressings ordered
check up on amazon delivery
packing for going to DB's
manicure pedicure and eyebrow shaping
Tuesday
ebay
amazon
Cornhill - carol service
packing for going to DB's
deliver to M&C across the road
manicure pedicure and eyebrow shaping
speak to mother
emails to Cousin P/Cousin S/ Cousin M&M/toxic
Wednesday
Carol service 6.30
ebay
amazon
check for results of swab - do I need AB's
manicure pedicure and eyebrow shaping
medical delivery due - put away when arrived
Mother stopping en route to DB's
speak to aunty/C/ NOF/N/A/A&B/E/Cousin
finish packing for going to DB's
charge DS to take with me
food shopping for my return
Thursday
chilled morning - what a larf
manicure pedicure and eyebrow shaping
get collected by DB
go to Christingle service with children
Friday
eat drink and play with kids and read my book
speak to E
Saturday
eat drink and play with kids and read my book
Sunday
sunday jobs
come home from DB's
Whenever...........
ebay to get the money for my share of present £150/joiners bill/ plumbers bill £40/ painters bill/electrician's bill £194.01/ [STRIKE]new carpet[/STRIKE], maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts and Christmas!!!!!!
checkout fires for LR
get [STRIKE]3[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]2[/STRIKE] 1 birthday presents for Dec
finalise things with Ann
send pms to T- N- B - S -S
check boiler cover - maybe look for new supplier
make a start on the ironing
check prices of tumble drier (and size)
get washers and fix handles on COD
forward email to P
wash bed settee duvet
charge new carpet sweeper
Arrange assisted uplift
clean freezer
shredding
send money to H
collect order from book shop


Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!
Final final shopping lists
Wrap remaining presents
Deliver presents that you need to before christmas
Stick all your cards up
Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are.
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. [STRIKE]Have we located stockings? [/STRIKE]
4. S&S the kitchen
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. [STRIKE]Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast![/STRIKE]
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. [STRIKE]Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? [/STRIKE]
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. [STRIKE]Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts! [/STRIKE]
14. Dust round the whole
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering

thats better now that i have it down on here I might not miss anything!!!

toots xx