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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th October 2010

pigpen
pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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edited 14 October 2010 at 10:53PM in Old style MoneySaving
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 or 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
DW ~ Dishwasher
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
gibble ~ miscellaneous crap that appears forever homeless
Dot-to-dot
this is a AnW'sMum's way of tidying - pick a small area (not a whole room) like a chair/coffee/table/shelf/worktop or wherever- thats your first 'dot' - totally clear it - clean it - and only put back what should be there - deal with what you have removed (not just move it somewhere else) then if you have time move on and do the same to another 'dot' -the idea is just like a child's dot to dot book, you aim to join up all the dots and have a tidy room. The trick is to keep each dot tidy until you get them all joined up!

The Spoon Theory
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/ar...e-miserandino

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and any drawers!
Level Two
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Sort out coats, shoes and bags
Empty bins and tidy paperwork/magazines/newspapers etc
Level Three
Check those smoke alarms!
Clear under cupboards and straighten bookshelves
Wipe fire surround and declutter mantle

Extras
  1. Catch up on some calls/emails
  2. Binbag dance
  3. Clean electricals and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
  4. Wipe the windows in these areas
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
CLEAN THE OVEN (not my fault macpep asked for it!)
Level Two
Wipe units, appliances and table
Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
Wipe all the place mats, coasters, chopping boards.. block for the knives etc
Level Three
Sweep and mop floors
S&S the fridge.. make use of all those bits that are getting icky
As requested by Shysarah.. in memory of her aunt can we all do a breast check?
HHI

Extras
  1. Dust and deweb
  2. binbag dance
  3. Clear and wipe window sills
  4. Straighten cookery books.. wipe any sticky ones!
Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork on the landings
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc

Extras
  1. HHI
  2. Catch up relevant phonecalls
  3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
  4. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!
Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb

Extras
  1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of this half term
  2. HHI
  3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
  4. Ring/email someone you love to tell them so.. we never tell people enough! and it is not possible to tell them too much!
Friday ~ Master bedroom & Landing
Level One
Strip bedding, wash and replace.. and don't wait until bedtime!!
Tidy your underwear.. fling all those laddered tights, holey socks and scraggy pants!!
Level Two
Clear tops of chests of drawers
Clear floordrobe
Vacuum all visible carpet!!
Level Three
Clean radiator.. in front and behind!
Wash curtains/nets
Wipe down ALL the upstairs doors
Extras
  1. Empty all bins upstairs
  2. Gather up all the washing upstairs
  3. Tidy up all your shoes and boots.. do any of those summer ones need flinging?
  4. Tidy out your purse and handbag!!!
LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
Hope to be debt free until the day I die
Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
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  • tootifruities
    tootifruities Posts: 1,384 Forumite
    edited 13 October 2010 at 10:09PM
    Those who are new this week are posted in blue at the end of the list.

    Please let me know if your name is missing - also let me know if you are a lurker so I dont take you off the list!!!! (I take off anyone who hasnt posted for more than 4 weeks otherwise the list would become unmanageable)


    PIGPEN.. You may call me ma'am, HRH or merely 'Oh illustrious leader'
    toottifrootti.. Our official meeter. greeter and names keeper (as tootifruities)
    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.
    toots3(or asbotoots or substitoots) another backup for toots

    (P) carrying a flybaby

    abdonz
    ajmoney
    AnWs_mum
    Bibbitybob
    boddy.. because I need motivation and organizing. Plus I love the fun and support on here.
    cally_c
    Carlsberggal
    carol22
    cazzab
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    cmazza
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    Dustykitten because I keep falling off the wagon and love the community spirit
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  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    edited 24 October 2010 at 10:34PM
    I'm in facing those demons


    Dusty's demons

    Our room
    deep clean window

    [STRIKE]Living room
    sort out video cupboard[/STRIKE]

    Family room
    sort out boxes of pictures one done
    [STRIKE]sort out PS2 games[/STRIKE]

    paperwork
    review pensions - make phone call/check online in progress
    [STRIKE]sort bond - in progress, awaiting response[/STRIKE]
    finish details document - nearly there

    To buy
    [STRIKE]DS3[/STRIKE]&2 astro turf boots
    DS1 golf shoes
    Blind DS3 room
    Blind shower room - start again - wash old one for now
    New garden fence
    Bike for me - entered comp
    new water filter jug

    To organise
    chirstmas lists
    new fence in progress
    new bike
    [STRIKE]trumpet swap[/STRIKE]
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm in as much as possible. Thanks to all at FCC.
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    I'm back in again this week, thanks for the lists. :D
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • Woo hoo, I am in. Thanks everyone for your help
    Sealed pot challenge member no 1057
    No toiletries in 2011, well shampoo, toothpaste or deodurant!
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,469 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I am here in spirit, maybe flying later in the week health allowing. I will be a supportive flylady this week. Thanks to FCC for everything
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £1931.07/£2700
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £4214.98/£30,000
  • seafarers_wife
    seafarers_wife Posts: 2,154 Forumite
    edited 10 October 2010 at 9:42PM
    Im in again, am glad its the living room cause it needs a good going over after biscuit crumbs on the floor :) im a messy pup at heart :rotfl:however the house isnt to bad either due to flylady. ive changed my routine slightly, the past few days ive started washing up after ive finished with the dishes instead of letting them build up and something that small is making a huge difference in how i feel when going into the kitchen for a drink or to cook.

    also on my monday list just because i dont work on a monday
    quick once over of the kitchen
    strip and make my bed
    hoover upstairs - since hoover is up there anyways before bring it downstairs
    once over of the bathroom
    quick shred of last weeks junk mail
    look for best tariff for gas and electric as mine ends at end of december - no penalty to change tariff early. most likely to stay with npower as staff get an extra discount unless i can save more by switching. no brand loyalty :p
    quick trip to supermarket - milk possibly loaf of bread as well.
    aiming for a junk box to be cleared.

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and any drawers!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Empty bins and tidy paperwork/magazines/newspapers etc
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms!
    Clear under cupboards and straighten bookshelves
    Wipe fire surround and declutter mantle

    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Clean electricals and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Wedding Jobs
    pick up cake
    speak to gran about mixer - need to do next sunday - called didnt broach the subject. feel bad asking for money.
    email full guest list to parents
    get full addresses of guests

    My random jobs
    green box in corner of bedroom - do this one when its the junk box on friday
    junk bag of rubbish from stairs and handbags
    book cattery/speak to neighbor about watching cat
    close abbey accounts as no longer used
    register for call credit - waiting on lloyds getting in touch as prob with user id
    update sentinal card protection - waiting on lloyds getting in touch as prob with user id

    weeklies
    load of whites
    load of blacks
    load of bedding
    load of blacks
    book ironing collection
    clean litter tray
    meal planning
    bake/make something yummy and snacky at least once possibly twice a week. - tray bake of victoria sponge and some of queenies every day biccies are on the list.

    booked apts
    waxing 11th at 12.45pm
    osteopath 14th at 9.15am
    car - 1st november

    Renewals

    October
    House insurance - speak to lloyds 1st thing.
    tv licence

    November
    Pet Insurance

    December
    Car insurance
    car tax
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I need to start with the bedrooms this week but if the sun is shining I could be tempted outside to do some more garden jobs :D

    Need to go to town tomorrow too.

    Think I'll do a HHC in the kitchen tidying up from dinner whilst the boys finish their homework.

    Big question is tea, wine or pimms? Think it'll be pimms.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • I am in - thanks pigpen for the lists xx

    well here we go .....this week's wee list............
    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and any drawers!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Empty bins and tidy paperwork/magazines/newspapers etc
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Check those smoke alarms![/STRIKE]
    Clear under cupboards and straighten bookshelves
    Wipe fire surround and declutter mantle

    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Clean electricals and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas

    Monday
    WM repair needed ????
    ebay if poss
    post spec del parcel
    phone E
    DN
    go and get bunker with R
    Tuesday
    email elec reading
    Cornhill
    ebay if poss
    Wednesday
    discussion group 5.45 - 7pm
    sort out wool
    Thursday
    assisted shopping - charity shops
    ebay
    cleaner 12-2
    empty blanket box for disposal
    Friday

    Saturday
    ebay
    Sunday
    Church
    ebay

    Whenever...........

    1. clean and defrost freezer
    2. filing
    3. Defluff behind the radiators..
    4. Gather insurance documents*
    5. [STRIKE]Gather guarantees/instruction booklets*[/STRIKE]
    6. Gather important papers *(put all 3 together in one accessible file)
    7. Passport - fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
    8. eBay to get the money for painters bill/heater for LR/ tumble dryer/ trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs/ dividing fence / bunker, paving and power for new wheelchair
    9. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    10. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
    11. get rid of old paint from shed
    12. arrange for back path to be widened
    13. arrange for slabs for bunker to sit on
    14. arrange to get bunker with R
    15. arrange for corner to get slabbed
    16. arrange for power to outside for charging chair
    17. go and look for fire for LR
    18. hang new curtains in BR
    19. hang voile in BR
    20. repair bathroom blind
    21. return toxic's loan papers ( i have been 'hiding' them for her!)
    22. sell and payout toxic's eBay stuff
    23. sell and payout NOF's eBay stuff
    24. sell and payout F's eBay stuff
    25. sort out new utilities paperwork etc
    26. find out about hospital bed for home
    27. declutter as if moving
    28. gather stuff for auction
    29. charge ewbank - cant find charger
    30. email to cousin S with dates for John
    31. crochet squares with odd wool
    32. do contacts list for DB
    33. do contacts for C/A/N/E/A.M
    34. meet up with J
    35. get heathers for front border
    36. email council re help with path etc
    37. wood treatment for shed
    (started with 47 things on here!!!)

    Head down and batter on again
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • Zed42
    Zed42 Posts: 931 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Howdy ... I'm in again this week, and once again hoping to make it past Wednesday, but don't hold your breath!

    I was really patting myself on the back by doing a whole load of kitchen stuff tonight, including MOPPING ! And sob, tomorrow is a whole different challenge... Ah well, onwards

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and any drawers!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Empty bins and tidy paperwork/magazines/newspapers etc
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms! (get DH to replace them, they've been bought and sitting ignored for 2wks)
    Clear under cupboards and straighten bookshelves
    Wipe fire surround and declutter mantle

    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Clean electricals and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Tomorrow I will identify my "others" ....
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