Weekly Flylady Thread 5th July 2010

carolinejane_2

Now I can officially hold my head up high. I have changed 4 blown halogen bulbs from the kitchen and I have light again:j Also tried to change 4 blown bulbs from my lounge and dining room but didn't have the spares. I doubt they will do them now so will have to hunt out some of those horrible new eco ones which take ages to give light and even then its not right. Wish I had stocked up now. Anyway I also washed the light fitting glass bits couldn't believe how filthy they were.

Penelope_Penguin

carolinejane wrote: »

will have to hunt out some of those horrible new eco ones which take ages to give light and even then its not right.

Eco-bulbs have come a long way recently Try buying some more, and you should be pleasantly surprised

Valli

had to fly out of the house mid flight - had promised to visit friend in new house at 2:30pm and completely forgotten *hangs head in shame*
but went with wine and a card - lovely house -she and her partner get married next month and I do hope she has some joy because she so deserves it...

ETA well done Piggers

toottifrootti

piggers well done - the updated siggy makes brilliant reading!!!!!

well I have moved the sofa out from its new home and dusted and hoovered behind - and the sofa has been cleaned and hoovered and all the cushions turned. not got so much energy now so taking it dot by dot!!!!

back later
toots xx

pigpen

toots.. on Monday it will FINALLY be less than £2000.. I am so looking forwar to doing that update!!

mrsmortenharket

well done on clearing the debt Pigpen! When are you due? x

MrsChaos

Evening all

I'm sooo glad it's the weekend, even if it's going to be a busy one. We were due to go on a trip to the coast again tomorrow, but couldn't get tickets. DS1 suggested that I drive, but I really don't fancy a two-hour stint twice in one day by myself. Too tired.
If anyone can recommend something that's within an hour from J36 of the M1, I wouldn't mind some flylady inspiration. I'm catering for two teens (DS1 and friend, both 16) and DS2 (6). The 'big boys' have requested something with shops, but I'd like something else to do for DS2 and me. At the moment I'm thinking about Bakewell/Castleton. Access to a poundland or similar would be good, as I need to get stuff for the activity week in school. Could always go to M'hell on Sunday, I suppose.

I'll try and catch up with everyone later. x

toottifrootti

pigpen wrote: »

toots.. on Monday it will FINALLY be less than £2000.. I am so looking forwar to doing that update!!

WOW!!! That will be fantastic - I wish I could have done it like you! its been inspirational watching it decline!xx

Penelope_Penguin

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One ~ done
Level Two ~ done
Clear out a cupboard.. or those drawers you have stuffed full of junk!
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Sort your medicine cupboard.. do you need to stock up on anything? Hayfever meds? plasters? bite cream? [/STRIKE]Level Three ~ done
[STRIKE]Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Empty and clean out the fridge. Work all the almost past its best stuff into this weeks meal plan.
Clean door seals, deterrgent drawers and filters on the appliances .. run through a clean cycle if you've not done one in a while

[/STRIKE]Extras

1. HHI
2. [STRIKE]quick wipe over the hob and oven[/STRIKE]
3. Defrost the freezer if that needs doing.. shouldn't take long in this weather!
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1 ~ done
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
[/STRIKE]Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
[/STRIKE]Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
[STRIKE]Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
[/STRIKE]Level 3 ~ done
[STRIKE]Open a drawer. sort the junk within!
15 minutes sort of the junk on the landing!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Check the smoke alarms[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. sort shoes and coats and bags!
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!

Wednesday - childrens rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
[STRIKE]Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
[/STRIKE]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!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]

Extras

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

Thursday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level One ~ done
[STRIKE]Open the window and air the room[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash.. replace well before bedtime!
[/STRIKE]Level Two ~ done
[STRIKE]Vacuum the mattress and air the duvet [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Find 10 things to get rid of!..[/STRIKE]
Level Three ~ done
[STRIKE]Vacuum the landing and bedroom..
Sort the airing cupboard/linen store/towels etc.. make it all neat and tidy!
Remove some dust mammoths and wipe over the paintwork[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]15 minutes filing!
   
2. binbag dance
3. [/STRIKE]Clean the windows
4. [STRIKE]15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome! [/STRIKE]

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and clean the floors in these rooms
Air the rooms.. Clean the radiators in these rooms
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! 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
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc whatever needs cleaning.
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. and delete 10 dead/unused links from your favourites!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect any stray laundry from upstairs.
[/STRIKE]Extras

1. Wipe the paintwork in these rooms
2. [STRIKE]shine the taps and descaled the shower head!
   
3. [/STRIKE]Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors
4. clean the light fitting and bulbs

Penelope_Penguin

toottifrootti wrote: »

PenPen - thanks for the pm and the very sound advice as usual xx

toottifrootti wrote: »

well I have moved the sofa out from its new home and dusted and hoovered behind - and the sofa has been cleaned and hoovered and all the cushions turned. not got so much energy now so taking it dot by dot!!!!

Did you not read that sensible PM properly :eek: I advised you to stop movving furniture - get a man from Pickfords in



Pigpen - well done on decluttering your debt :j