Weekly Flylady Thread 28th December 2009

MrsChaos

That's the longest lie-in I've had in ages - got up just after twelve. I didn't drink much last night, so I'm not feeling too bad. Have decluttered breakfast and catching up with the thread may not happen after all. Time to get washed and ready to go out.
I want to find time today to earn at least one snowman and for some reflection/planning for next year.

One major issues for 2010 is to get my finances organised. I want to work out a DFD and plan a realistic budget. I know that many flyladies are very experienced with all of this and I wonder if you can help me with some advice. Whatever system I put in place needs to be easy to keep up and not time consuming. I can't afford to get involved long-term with any other threads. Could you tell me what has worked best for you?

I'm mindful that this is off-topic - maybe you could reply via pm, so it doesn't clutter up this thread? I'd really appreciate your help.

Apart from that, my list is still quite long:

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge.. – still too full, will aim for Saturday
Level Three
Clean out the drawers which house the cutlery and the big utensils – one done
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances
Extras

1. wash windows
2. Scrub down any tiles that are looking icky
3. Wipe over all the small appliances

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
DONE
Level Two
DONE
Level Three
dewebbing
Wipe sticky marks from sofas and paintwork
Binbag dance!
Extras

1. make a start on those tax forms –they’re DH’s and I really don’t feel like doing anything for him at the moment, so they’ll wait

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floordrobe!
Level Two
Tidy a chest of drawers or a cupboard
put all the christmas paper etc in loft ready for stashing away with tree and decorations on Sunday
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
Put away all the bags and shoes that are lurking
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpiles
Extras

1. Sort through a box of gibble
2. dust and deweb
3. Straighten the linen/towel cupboard
4. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level One..
Collect ALL the dirty laundry
Clear and mop the bathroom floor
Throw away all the empties and put the new toiletries in the bathroom in the correct places!
Level Two
fill a binbag with rubbish, or stuff that is no longer used for charity shop/bin
Clean the loo, the bath and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the tiles!
Wash any shower curtains/bath mat
shine the taps!
Level Three
Vacuum the floor and take down to the kitchen any dirty cups/pots/beakers
Inspect the childrens rooms and help them make room for their new stuff if they are not old enough to do this themselves! Empty bins etc from upstairs
Strip and wash childrens bedding
Extras

1. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it
2. Binbag dance
3. Use up any remaining christmas food before it grows legs and starts running!
4. HHI.. or more for those trying to complete the challenge!

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing!
2. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
3. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
4. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
5. Binbag dance
6. Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
7. S&S kitchen
8. Vacuum a neglected floor!
9. 15 minutes filing/shredding
10. Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while
11. HHC-doing something
12. Empty out your handbag of receipts etc

My extras for today:
Take bday cards to SIL
cook a roast pork dinner and have one more last-ditch attempt at yorkshire pudds

vanilla

Just updating list.

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge..
Extras

1. wash windows

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floordrobe!
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpiles

Extras

1. dust and deweb
2. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level Two
Parents jobs: Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the tiles!
Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need
shine the taps!
Level Three
Childrens jobs: Vacuum the floor and take down to the kitchen and dirty cups/pots/beakers
Parents jobs: Inspect the childrens rooms and help them make room for their new stuff if they are not old enough to do this themselves! If it looks good then they are permitted a reward for their hard work..
Empty bins etc from upstairs
Strip and wash childrens bedding

Extras

1. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Change any unclean beds
2. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
3. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
4. Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
5. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
6. Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
7. Vacuum a neglected floor!
8. 15 minutes filing/shredding
9. HHC-doing something
10. Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc

MrsChaos

jinky67 wrote: »

so do I...we had the most fabulous carrot cake at the Trafford centre last week....best I have ever tasted, it was lovely and moist and the icing was to die for:drool::drool::drool::drool:

I tried Costco's carrot cake at a friend's a few days ago - it was delicious.

AnW'sMum

Showered, DW emptied, lunches made, nice phone call with a friend (and challenge accepted!) Online banking checked and money shuffled.

MrsChaos wrote: »

One major issues for 2010 is to get my finances organised......Whatever system I put in place needs to be easy to keep up and not time consuming.

I use MSMoney to keep track of our finances, have done since we got our first pc back in 2001 :eek: One of the best bits of advice I could give is to get a print out of all your DDs/SOs (from the bank if you can't get a list online) and go through them. Which are necessary and which are luxuries, then how can you go about reducing the cost of any of them ie switching, ditching or renegotiating. Always go through your bank statements and try to note down where all those cash withdrawals are going. It is amazing how much cash gets spent on nothingness. It will take a little time to get into the habit but like flylady it should get easier and quicker. HTH

Lunch eaten WM about to be fed!:rotfl:

xx_Jo_xx

hex2 wrote: »

Ben does that too despite being well fed. I did some research on it and it is something to do with the high fat content - the equiv of chocolate for dogs apparently. Disgusting!

Asbo dog is horrendous for all this sort of stuff too - when I asked the Vet about eating poop (He is 3 and still does it), she told me that they see it as 'wasted protein' so they eat it again! Gross. He eats EVERYTHING and anything. We have to be careful what we leave in his reach. His particular favourites are socks and tissues.....

They worst thing he has eaten to date was a needle and thread - having to have the needle removed from the vet still didnt teach the daft dog a lesson.

This past year has been so full of stresses and strains that I dont even want to list them again to be reminded. But I can categorically state that you Flyladies made my life easier in so many ways and helped me in ways I never dreamed. Words cant really convey my gratitude - but FedUp pretty much nailed how I feel.....

fedupandskint wrote: »

I have filled my glass with wine to raise it to all the Flyladies who supported me through the last year.

All the friendship and support on here helped me more than I ever imagined.

Now it is at the end of the year I am ready to say ta ta to it and goodbye and welcome in a New Year.

Wishing all the Flyers a healthy and happy and prosperous New Year!

What would I have done without you all - house in order, regimented cleaning easy now! Decluttering away - miles away from where I was a year ago.

Feeling a positive and happy New Year is on it's way with the New Moon!

So here I go, raise a glass and say Cheers to you all!

greenbee wrote: »

Why am I getting texts from exes I don't want to hear from and not from the one I wouldn't mind 'catching up';) with?

Ex Mr Jo felt the need to contact me to - and has done several times.....He got back with her, what the heck does he want me to say?? Muppet.

xxx

kazmeister

And my list UPDATE

[STRIKE]DECLUTTER COFFEE[/STRIKE] - DONE
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Level Two
Clean out the fridge.. make a note of the lovelies you bought for christmas and have not yet eaten.. work it into a meal plan -
Level Three
Extras
wash windows
Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs THAT'LL BE A LIVING ROOM STAR (or SNOWMAN) THEN PLEASE (although the stairs are hairy again but I'll give them another wipe)
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe and water plants while dewebbing[/STRIKE]!
[STRIKE]Wipe sticky marks from sofas and paintwork
[/STRIKE]
Extras
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floordrobe!
Level Two
Tidy a chest of drawers or a cupboard
Stash away all the christmas paper for next year
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
Put away all the bags and shoes that are lurking
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpiles
Extras
Sort through a box of gibble
dust and deweb
[STRIKE]Straighten the linen/towel shelf[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks[/STRIKE] I put chains back on the bath/sink plugs that fit as for some reason they keep getting misplaced around the bathroom. Also tightened the screws holding the front room door on!
Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level One..
Parent jobs (includes daddy too!): [STRIKE]Clear and mop the bathroom floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Throw away all the empties and put the new toiletries in the bathroom in the correct places![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Childrens jobs: fill a binbag with rubbish, or stuff that is no longer used for charity shop/bin - DS has cleared both his floor to ceiling cupboards/wardrobes out and chucked loads
Parents jobs: [STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the woodwork![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]shine the taps[/STRIKE]!
Level Three
Childrens jobs: Vacuum the floor and take down to the kitchen and dirty cups/pots/beakers
Parents jobs: Inspect the childrens rooms and help them make room for their new stuff if they are not old enough to do this themselves! If it looks good then they are permitted a reward for their hard work..
[STRIKE]Empty bins etc from upstairs[/STRIKE]
Strip and wash childrens bedding - DS did his just need to change DD's
Extras
Wash any windows in these rooms that need it
Binbag dance
Use up any remaining christmas food before it grows legs and starts running!
HHI.. or more for those trying to complete the challenge!
OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!
Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing!
Change any unclean beds
Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
Binbag dance
Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
S&S kitchen
Vacuum a neglected floor!
List 5 things on ebay/freecycle/amazon.. wherever
15 minutes filing/shredding
Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while
HHC-doing something
Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc

Need to find my boots and go and declutter DD from friends as they are now up!

xx_Jo_xx

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
mop the floor
Level Two
Level Three
Extras

1. wash windows
2. Scrub the sink and polish the taps
3. Scrub down any tiles that are looking icky
4. Wipe over all the small appliances

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs :j:j:j STAR PLEASE TOOTS :j:j:j
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras

1. HHI
2. Post any parcels/letters that need doing.. OR.. make a start on those tax forms!!

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
replace the bedding!
Level Two
Tidy a chest of drawers or a cupboard
Stash away all the christmas paper, presents etc for next year
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
Extras

1. dust and deweb
2. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level One..
Level Two
Parents jobs:
Level Three
Childrens jobs: Vacuum the floor
Extras

1. HHI.. or more for those trying to complete the challenge!

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing!
2. [STRIKE]Change any unclean beds [/STRIKE] Dont have any
3. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
4. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
5. Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
6. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
7. Binbag dance
8. Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
9. S&S kitchen
10. Vacuum a neglected floor!
11. List 5 things on ebay/freecycle/amazon.. wherever
12. 15 minutes filing/shredding
13. Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while
14. HHC-doing something
15. Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc

Oh - I forgot to tell you, my banoffee pie was lush

Valli

Decisions decisions

Shall I use my new bag today? (gift; will see giver at the party) - think I will...


And where shall I put the roadkill?
Don't NEED it for CCs so I could either boost my bathroom fund or begin the fund for the next project. (Windows/doors/kitchen)

Anybody chipping in - the bathroom fund is in an ISA; when bathroom in and paid for the next project money will go in there.

pigpen

I feel left out that KH didn't text me lol.. ok.. so maybe I don't.

He was meant to collect the children this morning and 15 minutes text to say he'd be half an hour.. guess he had a good night out last night... KH.. Anyway.. DD3 is growing a boob.. showered her this morning and she has one breast bud.. the other will no doubt appear in a week or 3.. I never mentioned it to her but she will be so very pleased.. she has wanted boobs since she was about 3!!!

hypno06

hypno06 wrote: »

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. [STRIKE]Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing![/STRIKE] did a kitchen food cupboard
2. [STRIKE]Change any unclean beds[/STRIKE] didn't apply as all done in the last couple of days
3. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
4. [STRIKE]Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.[/STRIKE] done......with a little imagination!
5. Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
6. [STRIKE]Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in![/STRIKE] back door done, inside and out
7. Binbag dance
8. Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
9. [STRIKE]S&S kitchen [/STRIKE]
10. [STRIKE]Vacuum a neglected floor![/STRIKE]
11. List 5 things on ebay/freecycle/amazon.. wherever
12. 15 minutes filing/shredding
13. [STRIKE]Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while[/STRIKE]
14. [STRIKE]HHC-doing something[/STRIKE] x 2 so far
15. [STRIKE]Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc[/STRIKE]

Updated list in the hypno household - getting there slowly but surely. I've also changed the curtains in both the childrens rooms, and changed the lightshade for DS to one more appropriate to his age - instant makeover......I now need to wash the old curtains and get them into the car boot box.

Off to do another load in the washing machine - I will do the empty cycle when this next load has finished.........and the same with the dishwasher.

msgnomey you are brave tackling the cupboard under the stairs.......it would take me a whole day to do ours.......something for me to do when I am on top of everything else, I think.......although it would be very satisfying to have it done, I must say! Good luck with your mission!