Weekly Flylady Thread 15th February 2010

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/todailies are anything you need to do today and every day stuff like laundry, 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/binbag dance - 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!

Other abbreviations you may find useful

WM ~ Washing machine
TD ~ Tumble dryer
SC ~ Slowcooker
BM ~ Breadmaker
SOAADFA ~ Sit on 'bottom' and do 'nothing'
KH/XH ~ Ex-husband and other not so polite version
DH/DD/DS/DW/DP ~ Dear husband/daughter/son/wife/partner/whatever
OH/SO ~ Other half/significant other
NN ~ nice neighbour
Toxic (friend/mother/sister/whoever) ~ person in your life that seems to exist to make your life miserable
AF ~ Aunt Flo 'time of the month'.. nothing to do with flying but it comes up often.
ETA ~ Editted to add

Ok here goes this week!

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit if yyou jave one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!

Extras

1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
2. Clean out the smelly fridge
3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
4. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!

Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floor!
Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas
Thrfty has to clean her garage..
Level Two
Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
Vacuum nuder furniture you can safely move.. we have bit of a baby boom on at the moment so please all be careful!!!
Wash any smelly soft furnishings (this may include pets and OH's)
Level Three
Clear and wipe firesurround..
Decant all the miscellaneous papers and bits into a box
Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc

Extras

1. Wipe and water any plants
2. Vacuum fluff from the fire and behind the radiator
3. Sort through the box of miscellaneous belongings
4. Binbag dance

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding.. leave the mattress and duvet to air!
Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it!
Level Two
Put away all the shoes and clothes and bags and belts and ties lying around!
Wash the curtains/nets and clean the window before rehanging them!
Dust away the webs and fluff
Level Three
Sort through a box of stuff... I have about a million to do!
If it hasn't been done in a while vacuum and turn the mattress
Tidy up a cupboard of clothing

Extras

1. Sort some stuff to ebay .. free listing on 18th/19th and you can use TL.. so you have no excuse!
2. HHI
3. Wash any coats needed to be clean for school after half term!
4. If any children are due shoe checks/opticians/dentists today is the day to sort these out!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Sort coats, bags, shoes and dead umbrellas!.. Get rid of any that are no longer needed.
Level Two
Clean the bath, sinks, blah blah.. you know the list! don't forget the back of the toilet.. that gets gross.. and under the icky rim!
Empty out and clean a cupboard.. put back the necessaries neat and tidy!
Wash doormats, bathmats and shower curtains
Level Three
Tidy the towel cupboard.. any manky towels can be donated to the PDSA or dog rescue.. they always need them!.. and blankets etc
Wipe the doors in the hallway and wash any curtains
Wipe radiators.. front and back!
Replace any dead sponges/toothbrushes!

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HH doing something you want to do.. reading or whatever.
3. Check where the car papers are and see when MOT/insurance/tax are due!.. put them in a file safely!!.. Ditto house insurance papers!
4. Clean out the upstairs bins.

Friday ~ Chimps rooms!/Spare rooms..
Level One
Go strip, wash and replace with clean any bedding
Spend half an hour doing something that makes you happy.. and I do NOT want details!! Or else you get mine with full colour graphics!
Level Two
Rope children in and declutter the floors and quickly vacuum them
Straighten cupboards of clothing/shoes
Make sure school stuff is ready for next week.. inc. homework done!
Level Three
Tidy up a bookcase or a toy box.. or just a box of junk!
Wash any smelly curtains and wash windows
Clean out any pongy pets
Extras

1. Go spend some time with your little people.. or big people.. or friends.. or man hunting (greenbee )
2. Binbag dance
3. HHI
4. Spend weekend slobbing!

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
dinx1972.. perpetual lurker
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
likklegibbon
Lil_me - because she hates having CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) but it comes naturally
milliejo
Mrs_Beatson .. lurks! or holds up the bar
Mrs Dawn
mrsmortenharket
msgnomey
Mudbath - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Mum on a mission (MOAM)
Mummyyof5
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
dreamywings1
sammiell
victoria_ice
lala1974
rosieben
hypno06
JillD
smartie12
mummy2mygirls
mumoftwo
thriftmonster
macpep1
phizzimum
Poppytime
mamashaz
lemanie
nopot2pin
nikki2804
Pink-winged
mamashaz
ashia
*H*
mummyslittleboy
loopy-loo73
Looby_Loo
lauradora
Jojo the Tightfisted
Lisa Spiller
pillion
snooptigger
zara*elise
stardrops42
Choccybix
Neveah
kiwiblue
wit40iwtwan
princess lou
Dorastar
pink_numbers
Mumof2
nicki
lizzie dripping
tiptoes
Welshkaz
procrastinator
Careful with that Axe
Rachel021967
stefejb
galadriel
Ladygrim
lexielou7
1 step closer
Welsh Poppy
brummiebabe
ragz
shazba
koolkid
poohpals
MushyPeas
Dreamer2010
YORKSHIRELASS
catznine
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
artydoll
Amanda65
saffstar
melspur
ballerinacaz
ceebeeby
chickadee
Intastella
jackieglasgow
poffigirl
sallypurple
StrawberryYogurt
turkolina
nuttyrockeress
charjoelily
bargainbird
helzbelz_57
Tomato
sabs10
waltzingMathilda
chazsucks
play2day
suzie58
be_beany
MrsBsBlog
suzie58
tc3061
rachelet
ALIBOBSY
witchypoo
riversidejo
gotnodosh
Lucyjaynecummings
gemmabuckle
castri09
brodie1
Sarah2490
frankerooney
robster
keys
shopaholic232
traciann
johnina
keggie
cazzab
GrannyKnits
Purpletea65
Miss_Lia
franby64
Linda32
Buffythedebtslayer
little angel
maralum
miaoww
jimbugalee
KazLA
sandy71
Em586
junior_j
louboutingirl
kezlou
Alizarin

tootifruities

Blagged for Toots - many thanks Piggers xxx

1. You don't have to complete the daily list on the same day to get your star
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 - and make sure all the extras are done - 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 was 221 stars awarded with 25 flyers doing all five days lists. Well done everyone!
That means 221 rooms across the country were cleaned and sparkling this week. Still a good figure.:T

w/c 08/02 - 221 (25)
w/c 01/02 - 237 (24)
w/c 25/01 - 220 (17)
w/c 18/01 - 252 (24)New record to beat!!
w/c 11/01 - 248 (20)
w/c 03/01 - 251 (19)
w/c 27/07 - 120 ( 5)(worst ever!!)


REQUESTS FOR STARS NEED TO BE POSTED BEFORE 8PM ON A SUNDAY.

Updated to: 1264


Last weeks figure fell again - I know its half-term but that should mean you have 'helpers' this week - lets see if we cant get more on top of things again!

Stars awarded this week

BenW :staradmin
boddy :starmod::staradmin:staradmin:starmod:
brodie1 :starmod:
caledoniaquine :starmod::staradmin
ceebeeby
Choccybix :starmod::staradmin
cosmomo :starmod:
craftyscholar :starmod::starmod:
Disdisbiff :staradmin
DayDreamBeliever
embb :staradmin:starmod::staradmin
Em586
Emma133 :starmod::staradmin:staradmin
fedupandskint :staradmin:staradmin:starmod::starmod:
franby64 :starmod::staradmin
froddy :starmod::staradmin
gotnodosh :staradmin
gratefulforhelp :starmod::staradmin
gsysezz :staradmin
helen jelly :starmod::staradmin
hex2 :starmod::starmod:
hollyh
hypno06 :starmod:
Jassa
jinky
juliejim :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
junior :staradmin:starmod:
kalojac :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
kassey
kazmeister :staradmin
kazwookie
keggie
keys :staradmin
kezlou
LameWolf
lemanie :starmod::staradmin
LilySue :starmod::staradmin
Lo-Lo
loopy-loo73 :staradmin
macpep1
MissHiggerty :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
Mrs Beatson :staradmin:starmod:
msgnomey :starmod:
Mumto5 :starmod::staradmin:starmod::starmod:
nuttyrockeress :staradmin:starmod::starmod::starmod:
PenelopePenguin
pigpen :starmod::staradmin
Pollybear
poohbear :starmod:
poohspals :staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod:
Poppytime :staradmin:starmod::starmod:
prettypennies
Purpletea65
ruthiejane :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
sabs10
sandy71
Sarah2490
serena :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
shopaholic232 :starmod::staradmin
SummerMoon :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
SunnyGirl :starmod::staradmin:starmod:
tc3061 :starmod:
thifty :starmod::staradmin:staradmin
Tomato
toochoosey :starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin
Valli :starmod::staradmin:staradmin:starmod:
vanilla :staradmin:starmod:
xx_Jo_xx :starmod::starmod::staradmin:staradmin
1 step closer :starmod::starmod:



'Sick' List
Natty until 21 feb
Sexymouse until 21 feb
Ragz UFN (recovering!!)
sandy71 until arm heals
mummyyof5 until back is better

Carrying a Flybaby
grateful
smartie
polkadot
courgette
cazzab

Daily Posting Award
LadyLiberty
Money Saving Diva
Rosepink

Junior awards
Miss toochoosey
(keeping going and you will get a big star xx)



New this week
liloandstitch
rubygems
Emma133
myzerz
Disdisbiff
JennyJewell
Glamazon
LilySue




:starmod::staradmin

soappie

:kisses3:Thanks Piggers, you're a star

junior_j

Just 2 more things before i get my star for today

just gotto declutter book shelf change bedding , finish a learning journey and throw rubbish in wheelie also want to have a bath and get work stuff ready all by 10pm xxx

Marking my spot

junior_j

Thanks to ladies running this thread X

froddington

I'm in again - properly this week :eek: - thanks pigpen, Toots and soappie

This week is already filling up though - tomorrow the pension man is coming and then I'm out to a friend's in the evening. Tues I have to be in all morning for the cable man, then I'm going to see Avatar! Weds is docs and Thurs I am going for brunch with a friend. I also need to fit in the opticians and the hairdresser as well as doing flying and school work!!!

Off to Dad's now to watch 24 cos I have no cable here .........

paybacktime2008

I'm going to join in for this week-Half term so off work and mum here to keep an eye on DS.

helen_jelly

Thanks to Pigpen Toots and Soappie for the thread, I haven't got a hope in hell of getting any stars this week but will do as much as I can and will start tonight after I've had my tea
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit if yyou jave one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!


Helen x

xx_Jo_xx

Im in again please. Thanks as always to Pigpen, Toots and Soappie xx Im aiming for another 5 stars this week :T :j

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Oven and hob cleaning week
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!

Extras

1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
2. Clean out the smelly fridge
3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
4. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!

Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. Sort through the box of miscellaneous belongings
2. Binbag dance

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. Sort some stuff to ebay .. free listing on 18th/19th and you can use TL.. so you have no excuse!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. HH doing something you want to do.. reading or whatever.
2. Check where the car papers are and see when MOT/insurance/tax are due!.. put them in a file safely!!.. Ditto house insurance papers

TO-DO's

• Netmums/Ebay 5 board games.
• Sort out Wardrobe in spare room.
• Sort out cupboard in the spare room.
• Decide from all of those what fits.....ebay/netmums/freecycle the rest.
• See if Chest of Drawers in Spare room can be mended. Or Freecycle
• Remove all bedding sets from the linen cupboard that never get used and Netmum/Ebay. - 1 done
• Sort out underwear drawers, chuck what doesnt fit....send bras to
• BreastTalk.co.uk - Bra Appeal
  PO Box 71
  Craven Arms
  Shropshire
  SY7 0WZ
• Sort out Sideboard in Dining Room.
• - Drawer 1
• - Drawer 2
• - Drawer 3
• - Drawer 4
• - Drawer 5
• - Drawer 6
• Ebay/Netmums small slow cooker.
• More filing
• take another 5 things from LO room to ebay/charity shop
• Fill a carrier bag of stuff from my room and chuck
• Fill a carrier bag of stuff from LO room to chuck
• Fill a carrier bag from kitchen and chuck
• Fill a carrier bag from dining room and chuck
• Fill a carrier bag from spare room and chuck

tootifruities

Wow its all been happening before i got here - thanks to soappie for catching post 3
i will go and catch up and get organised now
toots xx