Weekly Flylady Thread 28th February 2011

life_in_termoil

I was going to take the kids to open bank accounts this afternoon, but after looking on the website for opening hours it closes at 3 and doesnt open on Saturdays!!! Whats the bl00dy point grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Courgette

I think its as hot as you can (95?) and washing soda and white vinegar.[/QUOTE]

I've only got brown vinegar. Shall I use that or just use the crystals? I left brown vinegar down the loo once and it stained the limescale brown :eek: not the result I was hoping for!

irchy_mum

Courgette wrote: »

I've only got brown vinegar. Shall I use that or just use the crystals?!

I only had brown vinegar so I used that on a 95 wash,no vinegary smell,hth

froddington

Been into town and did a few errands and also popped round to dad's. WM currently on cleaning cycle and washing up done. Going to attack the kitchen in so anyone in for a

HHC 3:15 - 3:45 anyone?

LittleMissHappy_2

Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One

[STRIKE]

Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
[STRIKE][/STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor
[STRIKE][/STRIKE]Wipe table!
[STRIKE][/STRIKE]Write you 'spring cleaning' list... we will be working through that too - list started but I know I will add to it :eek:
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
[STRIKE][/STRIKE]Scrub out the sink and polish the taps
[STRIKE][/STRIKE]Run appliances through a clean cycle.. clean filters, drawers and doorseals first!
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe over the oven and hob and fridge
[/STRIKE]Clean out the freezer.. defrost if necessary but just emptied and sorted otherwise.. scrub those door seals!
Clean out the cupboard with the pet food/miscellaneous items!

Extras

[STRIKE]
1. Scrub tiles
   [/STRIKE]
2. dust and deweb!
   [STRIKE]
3. Wash small appliances and replace
   [STRIKE][/STRIKE]
4. wipe the fluffy tops of appliances!
   [/STRIKE]

Got lots done in my HHC (lasted quite a while, though )

Am going to try and get some hoovering, washing and ironing done now and will report back when it is time for my next :coffee:

shellysue

chocolate cake made and cooling and looking good, new oven is baking things nicely:T

But- mr KenWood started smoking just as bread dough was nearly finished kneading, its the first time I have used this machine, its a freeby from somebody who hadn't used it for at least 3 years. Could it just be dust that is causing the smoke, nothing seemed to be hot and it stopped when I turned it off, or do you think it might need oiling? It did such a good job with the dough up to that point

anyway mess cleared up and kitchen looking OK

Dippypud

Mumof2 wrote: »

Feeling a bit anxious so have made an appointment to go and see the duty GP at 4.00. I don't know if you know but I had a stroke 11 years ago and am on Warfarin to keep me safe. On our first morning skiing I took 2 hard falls and really smacked the back of my head both times - as soon as we got to the bottom I told DH I wouldn't ski 1 step further unless I could hire a helmet (I'd already said at the start I wanted one but he thought I was being over cautious). The long and short of it is ever since then I have had a permanent headache and as it's now been over a week I'm going to get checked out just for peace of mind.

Everyone seems to be doing well and hi to the new flyladies on here!

Just going to do a herbal tea ... anyone want one?

Please be careful, remember what happened to Natasha Richardson, Liam Neesons wife...

pjjjx

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Thanks to all at FCC

Spending Diary volunteers

Now I am not setting up a rival list – this is just a reminder for those of us who put our heads above the parapet last week

Craftyscholar
dancemum
embb
esmf73
fedupandskint
froddington
greenbee
helen jelly
Life in turmoil
melody69
msgnomey
Mum on a mission
Mumto5
poohbear59
serena
shellysue
sockdrawer
Triker

However, since I know I am not the only one with a ‘stationery habit’ I am setting us all a challenge.
Before you go out and buy a shiny new notebook for this shiny new project see if you already have something you can use
An old notebook which still has blank pages
Does your handbag diary have ‘notes’ pages
A few sheets of scrap paper stapled together

Can I join please, need to keep track of my spending

Level one done today, try level two when little ones in bed.

Sunnygirl_2

Thanks everyone for the replies on the previous and this thread. It really helps to have other people let you know you're doing the right thing. I think I'll mention it when he drops off DD1 & 2 on Tuesday after M&D childmind them for the afternoon. My Mum usually stays at home and Dad drops off so it'll give me a chance to mention it while she's not there.

ETA - Valli - thanks for the link - will have a good read later.

Flyingwise - have done a bit off the list:
Cleared and wiped table
Wiped work surfaces
Floor swept
DD1 mopped up - its sopping wet but at least she did it.

DD1 and I have had a lovely day together - unusually DD2 was back in nursery today and DD1 had an inset day. So we've been baking as part of her cook badge for Brownies. We've made chocolate fairy cakes with chocolate icing and flapjacks with sultanas in - or rather she's made them, I've mainly supervised.

She's also made a start on her advanced cook badge as one of the tasks is to use the DW.:j so she put everything in an turned it on. One of the other tasks is to clean the fridge - I can see this badge being a good one!!!!

ScarlettsMum - DD1 was the same when she was that age. I decided to 'train' her into putting her down by putting her down and playing/talking to her for about 10 secs or so - making sure you cuddle her before she starts to get upset, then up it to 20 secs or so, then increase it until you can sit on the sofa where she can still see you and build it up that way. I soon found I could let her have a good kick under the baby gym and tire herself out while I folded washing or made a quick coffee. But do enjoy it while it lasts - it just goes so quickly and when they get bigger you just want to do it all over again (minus the sleepless nights of course!!!)

Mumof2 - hopefully its nothing serious but given your history it definately needs checking out.

Off to get DD2 in 10 mins. See you later.

froddington

List update following jobs done this morning and HHC just now.

Monday ~ Kitchen

Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Write your 'spring cleaning' list... we will be working through that too

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- [STRIKE]phone calls x 3[/STRIKE]
- book hotel / [STRIKE]tickets[/STRIKE]
- bags to charity shop
- laminating
- [STRIKE]update diary [/STRIKE]and 101 list
- IEPs x 10
- car checks