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Weekly Flylady Thread 19th July 2010

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  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    More washing done - kids hanging it out
    Dinner all done and cleared away
    Kids washing up what wont fit in DW
    Hoovering now in process - 3 bedrooms done and I'm not on a hunt for DD who can scrub her floor

    See you later hopefully on next week
    Mortgage, we're getting there with the end in sight £6587 07/23, otherwise free of the debt thanks to MSE help!
  • soappie
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    Kazw - I owe you a beer! Thank you!
    I am the leading lady in the movie of my life
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,339 Forumite
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    soappie wrote: »
    Kazw - I owe you a beer! Thank you!

    Ohh make it cider and you are on!!!!:beer:
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  • soappie
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    kazwookie wrote: »
    Ohh make it cider and you are on!!!!:beer:

    There we go... enjoy!

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  • kazwookie
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    Thank you :beer: :beer:
    Breast Cancer Now 100 miles October 2022 100 / 100miles
    D- Day 80km June 2024 80/80km (10.06.24 all done)
    Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2024 to complete by end Sept 2024. 1,001,066/ 1,000,000 (20.09.24 all done)
    Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st May 2025 (18.05.2025 all done)
    Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2025 to complete by end Sept 2025. 1,006,489 / 1,000,000 (10.09.25 all done)
    Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st October 2025 36/100
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  • wendywitch
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    Well I haven't got that much done this week. I haven't really felt like it :( I'm on med's but they're not really making any difference at the moment.

    Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
    Sweep and mop the floors
    Level Two
    Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
    [STRIKE]scrub cupboards, appliances and kickboards![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Scrub the sink and shine the taps![/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wipe over the sockets and switches[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean fridge and see what needs using first [/STRIKE]
    Extras
    HHI
    Sort through a cupboard or drawer.. I bet loads can be flung!
    Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob..
    Dust and deweb blinds/curtains!
    [STRIKE]Write out food shopping list[/STRIKE]
    Write out menus for a fortnight
    Work out budget for the month
    [STRIKE]Cut front hedge, bag cuttings[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]2 loads of washing washed and dried[/STRIKE]

    Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Wipe and water the plants
    Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor now it is visible
    [STRIKE]Wash any throws/curtains/cushion that need freshening up[/STRIKE]
    Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
    Level Three
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Wipe sofas and dusty places
    HHC in the hallway.. sort those coats and shoes and mess!!
    Extras
    Vacuum AAALLLLLL the way up the stairs
    [STRIKE]Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it![/STRIKE]
    Spend 15 minutes tackling a hotspot!!
    Wipe the woodwork in these areas
    [STRIKE]Cut back hedge[/STRIKE]

    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    [STRIKE]Check smoke alarms are working[/STRIKE]
    Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
    [STRIKE]Declutter the floordrobe[/STRIKE]
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
    Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
    15 minutes grotspot clearance
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    [STRIKE]Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed [/STRIKE]
    Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc
    Extras
    [STRIKE]27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter [/STRIKE]
    Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
    Clean windows in these rooms
    [STRIKE]Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming![/STRIKE]

    Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
    [STRIKE]defragment your pc while doing this.[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    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 etc
    [STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    [STRIKE]Fling all those empty bottles and tubes [/STRIKE]
    replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered!


    Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    [STRIKE]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!
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    [STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! [/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Clean 2 windows
    [STRIKE]Make a start on sorting out the school stuff to out away/get rid of[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    [STRIKE]15 minutes in the garden.. preparation for autumn, weeding or just enjoying! [/STRIKE]
    Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    HHI
    [STRIKE]Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]2 washes done[/STRIKE]

    I hope to do better next week :D
  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    This is what I managed to get done - disappointed but at least I did get that done :)
    Have been a tad emotional today - took me by surprise, I think it's the run up to the wedding and the panic of making sure everything is done in time! (I do wish I had sexymouse's organisational skills :) ).
    Never mind all is well for now - going to have a look at our shiny new thread,yay :D
    Have a lovely evening all :)
    Jenny x
    Morning all :)
    Thank you Dustykitten - tis good to be back :)
    Big hugs to you onestep xx
    Funny how Sunday is supposed to be rest day and yet I always feel revitalised and ready to go on a Sunday,lol! I think it's because if you work through the week and have a lie in on a Saturday we're ready to hit it on a Sunday :) But I have been out of work for about 3 weeks so that doesn't make sense? Have been doing bits and bobs mind? Hmm will find the solution to it :) Sorry just rambling in my head out loud,lol!
    Well I have a long list today that MUST be done :)
    [STRIKE]Dishes[/STRIKE],(no change there,lol)
    Tidy kitchen
    Mop kitchen floor
    Tidy living room
    Polish
    Hoover
    [STRIKE]Wash towels[/STRIKE](They are in the wash anyway :) )
    [STRIKE]Cook chicken in slow cooker[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dry DS1's trainers[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dry towels[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Feed animals[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Feed kids[/STRIKE]
    Deliver orders
    De-clutter bedroom
    Polish bedroom
    Hoover bedroom
    Change bedroom around?
    [STRIKE]De-clutter pantry[/STRIKE]
    Mop pantry floor
    De-clutter more of cold room
    [STRIKE]Wash clothes[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dry clothes[/STRIKE]
    Iron clothes
    [STRIKE]Iron hubby's clothes[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Shower and dress[/STRIKE]
    Time for me - soak my feet and paint my fingernails :)
    Ok enough for now,lol - let's see how much I can get of this lot done today :)
    Must walk away from the computer now and not let it sidetrack me,lol!

    Hope you all have a lovely Sunday,catch you later :)
    Jenny x


    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Hmm think I might also have my me time and soak my feet,they need it - sore and smelly,lol!
    Jen x
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • puss14
    puss14 Posts: 310 Forumite
    edited 26 July 2010 at 9:34AM
    Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]
    Sweep and mop the floors
    [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
    scrub cupboards, appliances and kickboards!
    Scrub the sink and shine the taps!
    Level Three
    Wipe over the sockets and switches
    Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
    Clean fridge and see what needs using first




    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]
    2. Do dishes
    3. [/STRIKE][STRIKE]or just do the hob[/STRIKE]
    4. Poo patrol
    5. [STRIKE]Load laundry[/STRIKE]
    6. [STRIKE]Fold clothes put away[/STRIKE]
    Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Wipe and water the plants
    [STRIKE]Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Vacuum the floor now it is visible[/STRIKE]
    Wash any throws/curtains/cushion that need freshening up
    Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
    Level Three
    Wipe sofas and dusty places
    HHC in the hallway.. sort those coats and shoes and mess!!

    Extras
    1. Fold laundry and put away
    2. [STRIKE] Put new couch covers on[/STRIKE]
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Check smoke alarms are working
    Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
    Declutter the floordrobe
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
    Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
    15 minutes grotspot clearance
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
    Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc



    Extras
    1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
    2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
    3. Poo patrol
    4. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!
    Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.

    Level Two
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    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
    [STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats,[/STRIKE] nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry


    Extras
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. [STRIKE]replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it [/STRIKE]
    4. Poo patrol
    Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    [STRIKE]
    Strip beds, !! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!

    [/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. 15 minutes in the garden.. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    2. HHI
    3. Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
    Thailand 3010/15000 2015
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