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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st February 2011

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  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 21 February 2011 at 11:14PM
    Where has today gone?:eek:

    • Paperwork
      • [STRIKE]Print out asda vouchers & find matching receipts[/STRIKE]
    • Computer
      • [STRIKE]Asda vouchers[/STRIKE]
      • Find supplier of Henry bags & order some
      • Email vistaprint about incorrect order
    • Avon
      • Sort out vistaprint deliveries
      • Set up folder for paperwork
      • Sort out paper orders & write up cards to put through doors
      • Find tissue/bag for 'free gift'
    • Housework
      • Vacuum stairs & through downstairs
      • Wash up until its ALL clear - half done. At least the pans are now all done.
      • Ironing
        • DD uniforms (all!)
        • My work clothes
        • Other items x 5 each
      • Laundry - 1 load done, lost count of how many to go :rotfl:
      • Change tablecloths
    • Post school jobs
      • School stuff ready (uniform & bag for both of us) - DD is as done as she can be...as for me :o:o:o
      • Violin practice for DD - out at Matalan so long she'll have to do extra tomorrow instead.
    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floor!
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas
    Level Two
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
    Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
    Level Three
    Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc

    Extras
    1. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
    2. Binbag dance
    I took DD to Matalan and we spent nearly 2 hours walking there, looking around, trying things on, and having a good look through the sales racks ;) She spent £50 but everything except 1 cardigan is from the sales racks and should have come to £90 but even more importantly she's sorted for the Christening :rotfl:I'm happy with that considering she's in age 12-13 clothing so its not exactly cheap to buy that size anyways :) I also need to remember to take back some jeans we bought from Primark - they were 12-13 and wouldn't fasten :eek: So there's £18 to get back which covers the jeans, boots & a muppets t-shirt from Matalan ;)

    Now I just need to do the rest of the jobs that I was supposed to do today within an hour so ironing can be reduced to what we need for tomorrow :p I will do more tomorrow, but I need a proper "scrub clean" bath instead of a "lay back and enjoy" bath, might even turn it into a mini pamper session ;)

    Laters...
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Brighton_belle
    Brighton_belle Posts: 5,223 Forumite
    lostinrates wrote: »
    There is that solution....but we're having dressing rooms worked into the house in the refurb here....a little one for him, a bigger one for me. :)
    :rotfl:Now why didn't I think of that solution!!
    I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 21 February 2011 at 9:59PM
    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    ALL DONE! :j
    TUESDAY:


    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Dailies[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Chs am [/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Hs am[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Dogs am[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] run[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]cats am[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm [/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] litter trays[/FONT]


    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Washing up[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Kitchen benches[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Washing loads[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Diary and calenders[/FONT]


    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Kitchen , Utility[/FONT]


    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level One[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clear and deep clean all surfaces /benches (kitchen/utility)[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clean sinks (kitchen/utility)[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Kitchen table[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]HAND TOWEL[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Tidy boots [/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Sweep and mop...kitchen, uitiliy and back hall[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Two[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Floors.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clear chairs[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clean cooker[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clean WM[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Small appliances[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Cupboard fronts[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Doors/handles/Switches and sockets[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Back door.s[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]COULD A GUEST NOW COME IN?[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Three[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Skirting boards[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]A drawer and a cupboard inside.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Organise hooks and hanging things[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Windows[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Dining Room[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level One[/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clear all surfaces[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Dust[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Table top and chairs[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Plants and flowers[/FONT]
    [/STRIKE]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Two [/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Floors[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Doors, switches, sockets[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Windows and pictures and glazed fronts[/FONT]
    [/STRIKE] [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clear other tops and open shelves[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Three[/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Skirting boards[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clean the big lamps and overhead[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Polish candlesticks and objects[/FONT]
    [/STRIKE] [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Clear answerphone messages[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Any drawer or cupboard inside[/FONT]
    Extras:
    Turn the compost, and clean the compost bucket
    dreaded supermarket run....I didn't kno it was half term...I'd have done it last week to avoid the dreaded half term hum.


    Feeling quite happy to hit the ground running tomorrow as utility is a dump ATM and will be time consuming and kitchen table is under the junk somewhere,:o
    leaving my crossings out for tomorrow jobs so I can start the day feeling ''successful'' ;)
  • lindseykim13
    lindseykim13 Posts: 2,978 Forumite
    edited 23 February 2011 at 10:04AM
    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Level Three

    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One

    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..
    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
  • BatOutOfhell
    BatOutOfhell Posts: 100 Forumite
    NEWBIE QUESTIONS!!!
    Is a microwave a small appliance? (Mine is built in and feels like as much work to clean as the oven.)
    What would have a filter that would need cleaning? Can't think of anything...
    Thanks to anyone with the time to help me out!
    £2012 in 2012 Challenge £2051.06
    £2013 in 2013 Challenge £50
  • Maxonian
    Maxonian Posts: 651 Forumite
    Evening,

    I'm in - better late than never....
    Yesterday just became silly. Loads of stuff decluttered from loft, but it does take time. i think next weekend we might be able to start putting the insulation down?

    Busy day at work, so haven't done much tonight. Cooked dinner, and a WM and TD. Just need to e-mail DM, then I have to go and wash the plastic tubs fromm our lunches today.

    Not worth posting list cos nothings been done.

    Hugs to all :p
    Yesterday is history
    Tomorrow is a mystery
    Today is a gift
    That's why we call it 'The Present'
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    BatOutOfhell wrote: »
    What would have a filter that would need cleaning? Can't think of anything...
    dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer :)

    Micro I think would be a small appliance (along with kettle,toaster,things like that.)
  • Mrs_Toast
    Mrs_Toast Posts: 450 Forumite
    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room ALL DONE :j

    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Wipe table!
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
    Scrub out the sink
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    Wash/beat dirt from doormats
    Level Three
    Wash small appliances and replace
    Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy!
    Clean out a mangy cupboard!
    Extras
    1. Scrub kickboards
    2. Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week! :p
    3. Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies
    4. Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!
    I might have a clear out of the freezer tomorrow as well. Will probably need the space in weeks to come. DH has had his notice period given to him & has until 10th May to find a job, luckily he has a 3 month notice. It's for the best as they are treating him horribly but I'm a SAHM, I'm now worried about finances. At least if I'm doing the housework I won't be spending money lol.
    TOTAL DEBT £12,212.46/£2000 paid off
    Debt Free Goal September 2017
    #106 Emergency Fund £482.53/£1000
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    edited 21 February 2011 at 9:47PM
    BatOutOfhell wrote: »
    NEWBIE QUESTIONS!!!
    Is a microwave a small appliance? (Mine is built in and feels like as much work to clean as the oven.)
    What would have a filter that would need cleaning? Can't think of anything...
    Thanks to anyone with the time to help me out!
    lostinrates wrote: »
    dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer :)

    Micro I think would be a small appliance (along with kettle,toaster,things like that.)
    beat me to it:D




    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floor!

    Level Two
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
    Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
    Level Three

    10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer!
    Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc

    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Wipe table!
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
    Scrub out the sink
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    Wash/beat dirt from doormats

    Extras
    1. Scrub kickboards
    2. Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week! :p mine hasnt been used :p:p
    3. Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,583 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 21 February 2011 at 9:53PM
    pigpen wrote: »
    *Runs off to place an ad... and one for Valli too.. she's a bossy dominatrix type*
    ooh ta *cracks whip;)*

    BatOutOfhell wrote: »
    NEWBIE QUESTIONS!!!
    Is a microwave a small appliance? (Mine is built in and feels like as much work to clean as the oven.)
    What would have a filter that would need cleaning? Can't think of anything...
    Thanks to anyone with the time to help me out!
    and a hoover - both mine have replaceable filters...

    to clean a microwave put a slice of lemon in a microwaveable cup and nuke for 2/3 minutes AND LEAVE - even if it 'bangs'

    after 5 minutes open, remove turntable etc and wipe out.

    repeat if necessary

    WARNING
    water in a microwave can 'superheat' this means it is HOTTER than boiling point without actually boiling. If the water is then disturbed it will all boil and possibly explode out of the cup. And scald you. The lemon slice, however, should prevent it superheating.

    this is science so you'll have to trust me!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
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