Weekly Flylady Thread 24th January 2011

Mumto5

AJ - keep paperwork for 7 years. I'm sure Pen Pen will correct me if it's longer but that is how far the IR can go back.

mummyyof5 - you've had it rough sweetie. Get plenty of rest. So many people seem to get revisited by flu. It happened to me 15 years ago and I've not forgotten.

Pigpen - KH continues to live up to his name.

Helen - hugs

Tuesday's list is looking pretty good because DD1 cleaned the bathrooms on Sunday. I need to empty the bins as it's bin day tomorrow.

I'm very tired. My walking partner and I did 8.5 miles today together. I did another 2.5 walking to work, school and home. My right knee is quite painful.

DS1 isn't speaking to me DS1 has texted DH to say he is going to Orient tonight. I am meant to go to bookclub but don't think I could walk another mile.

Better go - I need to cook tea and finish to book!

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level Two
Wipe ALL large appliances
Clean blinds/curtains and light shades
Level Three
Throw away 10 items from each room!
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Extras

1. HHI
2. Wipe over hob and clean cooker knobs
3. Get rid of the webs and dust
4. Wipe stainless steel so it is free from finger pints (baby oil for shining is good apparently!)

Tuesday ~ Bathroom & Toilet
Level One..
Level Two
Level Three
Empty bins etc from upstairs
Wipe and defluff radiator.. in front and behind
Extras

1. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it
2. Disinfect the toilet brush.. they are disgusting things!

sockdrawer

Hiya guys,
Just popping in to update. Monday done and Tuesday done too. Finished the VAT, good, because we're due a refund
Hugs to all the poorlies and those who have been poorly. And special hugs to those with unwaggy black dogs hanging about.
Off to sort tea out now. x

toochoosey

Thanks for joining me earlier ajmoney xx

I put away all the ironing and all the dry washing, tidied up the spare room and DD tidied her room.
I also put the hoover round downstairs.

onestep

Mrs_B wrote: »

1 Step and One Step – my sincerest apologies. :embarasse

no need to apologise :D

bella121984

Does anyone have any tried and tested ways of getting grout white again?

Re paperwork...we were talking about this last night and came to the conclusion that you can access pretty much everything online these days, so bank statements, phone/ mobile bills etc we figured we could get rid of everything as we can print it off if we ever need it. I know when DH reclaimed his bank charges he requested years worth of statements from them and they posted it all to him.

LameWolf

AJ Mr LW used to be self-employed; he reckons keep paperwork for 7 years.:o

Mummyyof5 Get Well Soon. I like the idea of sitting at the table to do the baking; I often take "kitchen" tasks into the lounge so that I can sit on the sofa to do them!;)

I have a small corner wall unit to assemble:http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B004GX5962/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=11052681&s=kitchen
Now, do I assemble it and have it underfoot til such time as Mr LW can attach it to the wall (it's to go in the corner over the TV/stereo cabinet) or leave it for now? I've unpacked it and checked all the bits are there, and put it back in the box for now.:o

xx_Jo_xx

evening all

Up to my neck in homework with little one - just in listy-searching... hopefully have time to pop in for a catch up on the thread later!

Hugs, spoons and sticks all round.....especially for Toots and LL

:eek: :eek: - is that the time!! I need to pick my sister up!

Laters.... >>>>>>>W-H-O-O-S-H >>>>>>>>>>

poohbear59

AJ If self employed you need to keep everything 7 years or so my local tax office told me. If not then it is really up to you how long you keep things.
After putting old paperwork in the loft and little friends nibbling on lots of it I have bought really useful plastic storage boxes with lids. Then each year take one box out, dispose of contents and store recent year's paperwork in it.

LW and mummyto5 I take most kitchen tasks to living room to do. I even have a little trolley to move stuff if DH isn't here to help.

xx_Jo_xx

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe ALL large appliances[/STRIKE]
Clean blinds/curtains and light shades
[STRIKE]Clean out fridge.. use up those almost passed their best things
Shine sink and taps[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Throw away 10 items from each room!
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]
Wipe and replace all small appliances

Extras

1. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE] do not do ironing
2. [STRIKE]Wipe over hob and clean cooker knobs[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Get rid of the webs and dust[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Wipe stainless steel so it is free from finger pints (baby oil for shining is good apparently!)[/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Bathroom & Toilet
Level One..
Clear and mop the bathroom floor
Clear and wipe window sill
[STRIKE]Throw away all the empties and put new toiletries in the bathroom in the correct places![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need
shine the taps!
Clean shower/bath/loo/basin/bidet etc
Level Three
[STRIKE]Empty bins etc from upstairs[/STRIKE]
Wipe and defluff radiator.. in front and behind
Polish mirrors and clear a shelf or two

Extras

1. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it
2. [STRIKE]Binbag dance
   
3. Disinfect the toilet brush.. they are disgusting things!
4. Replace toothbrushes or sponges as necessary![/STRIKE]

AnW'sMum

Evening all

I am off out to the mucky pub soon for a meal with some of the girls I used to work with

Regarding paperwork as a general rule of thumb anything issued by the tax office should be kept for 7 years. Bank statements I keep 2 years worth, utilities I keep for one year, insurances I keep current policy (obviously) together with previous renewal notices so I can prove no claims history if needed. I change insurance suppliers most years and couldn't tell you who I was insureced with for car or house last year or any prior. Once I have had my P60 and checked the figures tally with total from payslips for that year I shred the pay slips. Other than P60's I can't think of anything you can't access online now so if you really wanted to cut down on the volume of paper then you could just keep those and request/print copies of everything else as and when required.

Have sorted omre washing and drying and emptied the DW. Kids fed, now waiting for babysitter, I'm starving!



I have a folder for instruction booklets and guarantees which I periodically go through and bin those which are either out of date or I no longer have.