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Weekly Flylady Thread 14th February 2011
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I am in, thanks to FCC. I will be doing the cleaning/tidying jobs on the list as mum and dad are coming at the weekend, not worrying about the decluttering.
Pigpen that list means my kitchen is getting a full spring clean :eek: have you been spying on me?
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
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 and wash windows!
Extras- Wash light shades and clean bulbs
- Clean out the smelly fridge
- Sort out and restock baking cupboards
- Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
MFW 2025 No. 7 £1931.07/£2700
MFiT-T7 No. 6 £4214.98/£30,0000 -
Thanks for the new thread :j
I cleaned the hob/oven/surfaces today and did sheets and washing! I shall do the fridge tomorrow.
Other tasks for this week are:- toiletries/cosmetics organising
- clean fridge
- finding a home for the heater now it's warmer
- charging all the batteries!
- clean mirrors
- clean desk
- trim my split ends!!!
Living cheap in central London :rotfl:0 -
toottifrootti wrote: »froddy whats your worst room (not counting the spare room) why dont you just do one room all week and so you will feel you have done something and it will be a bit less for your break?????
Well, the kitchen and bathroom are pretty good and don't take much to get up to scratch but the front room and my bedroom are a tip! I will try and do more in the front room this week and make my bedroom the half term project as I want to do a major deluctter in wardrobes, etc.! Thank you :A xJojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »No playing at the club tomorrow. I do, however, have something fun to practice - Down in the tube station at midnight by The Jam, perfect for poxy Valentine's. More appropriate for my mood.
I love that song!Frodders... you'd need every minute of that SEN experience just to deal with DS1.. he is very special.. DD1 and I are thinking of having a cry just because he is here.. he is driving us mad!
Even more reason why I should come up and give you some respite thenEven if it's only for one night (or even a few hours during the day!)
Ok, I need a listy but first (Toots - stop reading now!!) I have a girlie ratty cage to clean and then 3 furries to chuck back in it!"There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers
"I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi0 -
I'm in :0)
Kitchen isn't actually too bad as ive been baking today so had to clear up lol! made choc chip cookies (my nans recipe!!! YUM YUM) 4 have already gone missing!!!! and a sponge cake with buttercream on top!!! not sure how long they'll last...
Things to remember for me this week.....
Work on Wednesday
Choc cake and lemon drizzle cake tomorrow as house warming presents for my best friend
Sort out paperwork and shred shred shred!!
Chase council for recycling bins
Chase council for HB Form
Ensure DDs good behaviour books are filled in!!
I think thats about it!
Lyns
xCompetition wins...
2 Books, Motorbike jacket
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Toots and hex2 just wanted to say thank you for your posts to greenbee Having quite a lot of probs. with the in-laws just now, re the shop/event/our home, as is hubby, and it was a good insight for me about how to get some separation from work/home life. Thank you for the posts.
off to find my never ending listy......
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
Wash light shades and clean bulbs
Clean out the smelly fridge
Sort out and restock baking cupboards
Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
Investigate fresh places for roadsigns
write early to existing places
Send off speculative applications
Get graph paper
[STRIKE]tack dress[/STRIKE] fit lining- a task impossible it seems!
Speak to MIL regarding roanes and a roofer. Spoke to DH who will sort it out... gah! Too late!!!!
sewing re duvet covers.
1/2 hour Italian
1/2 hour photoshop
Make Wills
Take inventory of old shop stock WIP Done 5 hours
Poo Patrol
Finish online accounting
order tubs for garden- too expensive. Going to make some out of wood instead.
Work out nics
pay nics
Inventory current shop stock WIP done 3 hours
work through cleaning house pillows and duvets replacing as needed.
Added to daily list food and water for birds(Thanks Dusty)
Clean out remaining crafting boxes
10 crochet squares
HHHW
Finish a dressmaking project every two weeks
1 hr Yoga
Drink water
Psoriasis creams
DD2 1/2 hour violin priactice
1/2 hour dreamweaver
Do my spreadsheets
Update trade stand database Main ones finished. Speculatives to follow
Urge DH on to sort out his dentist bill
Sort out family pictures cd for sis, bil and Mil.
[STRIKE]Remember to remind game dealer regarding order of pheasants, duck and partridge while it's still cheap Reminded him but will do again[/STRIKE] Stomp Stomp Stomp. Sometimes you have to let these things go......
Knit some of everlasting jumper. You know you love the jumper, so you deserve to be able to wear it Doing some everSaving up £25000/£3500 by Jan 1st 2012 by selling my clutter. Remember I'm doing it for Dad.
Textiles, languages, travel and a lovely home are not stupid things to want. You have immediate family's support.Appreciate what I've achieved so far. Other people's opinion of me is none of my business.0 -
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it.. :eek::eek:
Now I've got to do it... any tips please as I'm not very familiar with this taskI try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once0 -
I'm in so thanks for the lists. Won't be posting much but will be checking in! I find if i switch the pc on thats it....before i know it an hour has passed! xxxIf music be the food of love then play on"No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow". ღ ~Maya AngelouDoing it for my kids. For a better secure life. x0
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Thanks for the thread I'll be doing a bit of light fluttering between other various lovely things.
Piggers I expect there's a reason but can't DS1 go and stay with XH for a while? He was moaning about the others not going. I know they didn't see eye to eye before but maybe now would be a good time.
Hugs all round xThe birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair0 -
Strolls in, waves and delurks
I have always been lurking and keeping up with most events, but real life has kept me busy, but thankfully all is well.
DIVA - so sad at her passing and have lit virtual candle. I have worn purple earrings all week:A:A:A
TOOTS - Hugs and hows the ebaying going?
HELEN - Hugs xxx
VALLI- Loving new bathroom and my ironing awaits
GREENBEE - HUGS xxx wwould my lemon drizzle help?
VANILLA - HUGS XX
PIGGERS- My bet was know its late but 8.47pm, Hows the christening saga going ?:mad::mad:
Not much to say apart from house is clean and tidy, have been following lists, by doing the dailies and whatever room it is, managing to keep on top of it all. And will need to when go back to work in April sooooooooooooooooooooooooo dont want to but needs must.:(
Onions and spuds planted probably too early but hubbie v keen - :cool:DUSTY is it too early ???
Right list to find xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxLITTLE STEPS
Became a mummy 30/07/10 and 13/02/15:j
keep smiling:D0 -
In again,thanks to all at FCC.
I have made 2 dozen devil food cupcakes with pink vanilla frosting and chocolate hearts for Valentines party at Toddlers tomorrow.
Kitchen very tidy.
Los bed stripped and remade.
4 wm and td..
3 loads of dry washing folded.
All LR polished
All downstairs hoovered.
Going to watch Wild at heart at 9.30 and do some knitting
love to all xxFeeding 6 Adults 1 Teen a 8 year old with hollow legs and a very fussy 5 year old. Also 3 cats and 3 fishies
To include all Food,Toiletries and Petfood.0
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