Weekly Flylady Thread 4th January 2010

pigpen

FIRST LIST OF
:happylove.....2010..... :happylove

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!



Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
clean blinds/curtains
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge..
Level Three
Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary
Clean out the under sink cupboard.. new year, new cleaning products!
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances



Extras

1. wash windows
2. Declutter the tops of the wall units
3. Sort recipe books/files
4. Wipe over all the small appliances

Greenbee will love me..

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Strip wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floor.. laundry gone, shoes gone.. etc
Level Two
Clear a box of stuff from the landing.
Vacuum and turn the mattress
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe.. is there anything past its best that can go live elsewhere?
Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/COD and replace only what is necessary.. surely you don't need it all!?
Wash curtains/blinds that are in need.



Extras

1. Wash windows
2. Dust and deweb
3. Shine 2 lightshades!
4. Straighten a shelf of books or ornaments..

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!
Sort coats and shoes and bags
Level Three
Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!
Wipe and water plants


Extras

1. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
2. Wash any soft furnishing that need it
3. polish and dust all the electricals!
4. Binbag dance..

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear floors of guff and stuff
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
Collect all the dirty laundry
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles
Extras

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Empty the cupboard and clean it out.. colour ordered bottles inside!
3. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
4. If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it

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.

AnWs_mum
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
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
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
Mumto5
feefeelalabelle
twoflower169
Scotrae
sazzy6
Rachel021967
angie loves veg
mummy2mygirls
mumoftwo
ellas9602
thriftmonster
macpep1
phizzimum
Poppytime
mamashaz
lemanie
pink_numbers
nopot2pin
karensmith
nikki2804
eveie189
Pink-winged
mamashaz
ashia
*H*
mummyslittleboy
ashbash11
signs of recovery
LilacPixie
loopy-loo73
Looby_Loo
lauradora
Jojo the Tightfisted
Lisa Spiller
pillion
methekidsandthecat
snooptigger
zara*elise
stardrops42
sassi0306
Choccybix
Ali63
Neveah
kiwiblue
wit40iwtwan
chickywiggle
tickb26
princess lou
Dorastar
pink_numbers
beckyandjack
Mumof2
nicki
lizzie dripping
tiptoes
Welshkaz
procrastinator
Linda32
donna8721
Careful with that Axe
LynneJ
Rachel021967
jc2703
taffy1969
stefejb
galadriel
Ladygrim
Psykicpup
lexielou7
1 step closer
Welsh Poppy
genkijen
Courgette
brummiebabe
ragz
shazba
koolkid
poohpals
MushyPeas
Dreamer2010
YORKSHIRELASS
catznine

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 a 175 stars awarded with 11 flyers doing all five days lists. Well done everyone!
That means 175 rooms across the country were cleaned and sparkling this week.
w/c 28/12 - 175 (11)
w/c 21/12 - 121 (11)
w/c 14/12 - 134 (11)
w/c 07/12 - 146 (15)
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:
angie loves veg :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
ashia :starmod::staradmin
BenW :starmod:
boddy :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
Bree
caledoniaquine :starmod:
Cally_c :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
Careful with that Axe :staradmin
carol22 :staradmin:staradmin:starmod::starmod:
catznine :starmod:
Choccybix :starmod:
cosmomo :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
Doozergirl :staradmin:starmod:
DustyKitten
embb :staradmin:starmod::starmod::staradmin
esmf73
fedupandskint :starmod::starmod::staradmin:staradmin
froddy :starmod::starmod::staradmin
funfairprincess
gratefulforhelp
greenbee :staradmin:starmod::starmod::staradmin
helen jelly
hex2
hollyh
hypno06 :staradmin:starmod:
Ishtar :starmod:
jackywhizz :starmod::starmod:
Jassa :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
*Jellie* :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
jinky :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
jjef :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
joeyjimbles
kalojac :starmod::staradmin
kassey :starmod:
kazmeister :starmod::starmod:
koolkid :starmod::staradmin
LameWolf :staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
laura_ :starmod:
LilySue :starmod:
lil_me :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
lizzie dripping :starmod:
macpep1
mirandab :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
MissHiggerty :staradmin:starmod::starmod:
mudbath
mummyslittleboy :starmod:
mumofjusttwo
mum on a mission :staradmin:starmod::starmod:
natty :starmod:
nicki :starmod::staradmin:staradmin:starmod:
nikki_angel :staradmin:starmod::starmod::starmod:
nikki20022008 :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
nopot2pin :staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
penelope penguin
pink_numbers :starmod:
pippo :starmod::staradmin
polkadot :starmod:
Pollybear
poohspals :staradmin:starmod:
poppy :staradmin:starmod::starmod:
princess lou
Psykicpup :staradmin
Quillion :starmod::starmod:
ragz
ruthiejane:staradmin:starmod::starmod::starmod:
sammiell :starmod::starmod:
Scared1980 :starmod:
serena :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
smartie12 :starmod:
snooptigger :starmod:
snoozer :staradmin
soappie :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
stressed.mum :starmod:
Summermoon :starmod:
TAG :starmod::staradmin:staradmin
thifty
tinkerbellsmum :starmod::starmod:
toochoosey
Valli
vanilla :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
welshkaz
wilf55 :starmod:
xx_Jo_xx :starmod::starmod::starmod:
1 step closer :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
3tabbycats :starmod:

Special Award

LadyLiberty



New this week
kayjay1809
beemuzed
DizzyK
arwenelf
leed
Little Miss Frugal
ruthiejane
polkadot
Doozergirl
*Jellie*
RacheBud
jc2703
stressed.mum
LameWolf
Bree
BenW
snoozer
babs
cosmomo
Beki
shell_542
SAVEALOT
gilly1964
mizzbiz
*~Mummy2two~*
mirandab
pippo
nikki_angel
caledoniaquine
Ladyhawk
Laura_
Kalojac
joeyjimbles
sunshinesheli
nikki20022008
mummyleads
esmf73
Trying to be good
theduchesshavoc
JARUS
artydoll
Amanda65
saffstar
melspur









:starmod::staradmin

Triker

Wotcha's.......

AnW'sMum

Wooohooooo we are in!

kayjay1809

I'd like to join in for 2010 please, I am determined to sort out my routine once and for all :T

hypno06

Thanks guys, as always!

I'm in for this week :T

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE]
Level Two
clean blinds/curtains
[STRIKE]Clean the hob and oven[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean out the fridge.. [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean out the under sink cupboard.. new year, new cleaning products![/STRIKE]
Dust and deweb
[STRIKE]Wipe over the units and large appliances[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. wash windows
2. Declutter the tops of the wall units
3. Sort recipe books/files
   
4. [STRIKE]Wipe over all the small appliances[/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip wash and replace the bedding![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor.. laundry gone, shoes gone.. etc[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear a box of stuff from the landing.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum and turn the mattress[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floors[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe.. is there anything past its best that can go live elsewhere?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/COD and replace only what is necessary.. surely you don't need it all!?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash curtains/blinds that are in need.[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Wash windows
2. Dust and deweb
3. Shine 2 lightshades!
4. Straighten a shelf of books or ornaments..

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
[STRIKE]Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe sofas[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort coats and shoes and bags[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe and water plants[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can safely move[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishing that need it[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]polish and dust all the electricals![/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance.. [/STRIKE]

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. [STRIKE]Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle [/STRIKE]
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear floors of guff and stuff
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
Collect all the dirty laundry
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles
Extras

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Empty the cupboard and clean it out.. colour ordered bottles inside!
3. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
4. If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it

TAG

Hello and good night. See you all tomorrow!!

hex2

I am in again, littles are off till Tuesday and hoping to get as much as I can done tomorrow.

toochoosey

I'm in...........

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
clean blinds/curtains
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge..
Level Three
Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary
Clean out the under sink cupboard.. new year, new cleaning products!
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances
Extras

1. wash windows
2. Declutter the tops of the wall units
3. Sort recipe books/files
4. Wipe over all the small appliances

Thanks Pigpen, Toots and soappie xx

carol22_2

Hi everyone!
I'm back from my christmas travels, had a horrible, stressful, miserable Christmas, but I spent it with my family and we were all miserable together. I'm glad to be home and have my own space. Which seriously needs cleaning before my grandparents arrive on Thursday for a few days.

I'll only be checking in once or twice a day from now on, I've got too much going on, but I am thinking of all of you!

Thanks Piggers, Toots and Soappie!

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
clean blinds/curtains
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge..
Level Three
Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary
Clean out the under sink cupboard.. new year, new cleaning products!
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances
Extras

1. wash windows
2. Declutter the tops of the wall units
3. Sort recipe books/files
4. Wipe over all the small appliances