Weekly Flylady Thread 28th February 2011

kazwookie

Just under 2 hours gardening decluttered, had to stop as both the wheelie bins are full, but the back garden looks so much better for it.

Greenbee~~chicken wings, jacket spuds, quiche, salads, wops just reread do you want ideas as to what can go into savoury pancake or oven type food in general...............

gratefulforhelp_2

greenbee wrote: »

chestnut puree..

chestnut puree *dribbles like Homer Simpson*

Sound lovely already, how about cream cheese and chopped fig, goats cheese and sundried tomato, hummus, beansprouts and chilli dipping sauce...

eta give the fussy people sawdust.

vanilla

Dw on and 2 kids fed, there now playing in the livingroom. Boys still sleeping so i'll wait until there up before hunting for school uniform.

Right best spend an hour in the kitchen.

greenbee

kazwookie wrote: »

Just under 2 hours gardening decluttered, had to stop as both the wheelie bins are full, but the back garden looks so much better for it.

Greenbee~~chicken wings, jacket spuds, quiche, salads, wops just reread do you want ideas as to what can go into savoury pancake or oven type food in general...............

Wish I had your energy levels... yes, I want things to go in pancakes

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

chestnut puree *dribbles like Homer Simpson*

Sound lovely already, how about cream cheese and chopped fig, goats cheese and sundried tomato, hummus, beansprouts and chilli dipping sauce...

eta give the fussy people sawdust.

So tempting....

Need to go to the supermarket as I need to get eggs for the pancakes, so will get some other bits and pieces but want to try to use as much as possible from the freezer(s).

Oh well, better get myself dressed and out of the door as I'm meeting a friend for a walk (ooh... just remembered, I can go to the supermarket on the way back from hers...)

jinky67

Sorry I cant be of any use greenbee, my pancakes are strictly butter and maple syrup

cos I make proper pancakes, not crepes

M0neysav3r

Hi

Just thought i'd go through the list to see how much I have done this week, not much :eek: So why do i feel like i am constantly cleaning up, tidying away, washing, loading the dw etc etc Its a never ending thankless task isn't it!

I'm going to attempt to be more organised next week and split the housework into days, at the moment I have a specific day to get as much done as possible.

I have been decorating this week so that has taken up alot of time and I have a 3 year old so he comes first, cleaning last Does make me feel better though when i am on top of things in the house

Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One


[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
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[STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop the floor

[STRIKE]Wipe table![/STRIKE]

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Write you 'spring cleaning' list... we will be working through that too

Level Two
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
[STRIKE]Scrub out the sink and polish the taps[/STRIKE]

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Run appliances through a clean cycle.. clean filters, drawers and doorseals first!

Level Three
Wipe over the oven and hob and fridge
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

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

Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum floors
Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
[/STRIKE]Check smoke alarms!!!!
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks
[STRIKE]Tidy coats, bags and shoes
[/STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Tidy understair/hall cupboard
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb
[/STRIKE]Polish glass and metals and mantel



Extras

1. Wash windows and curtains
2. [STRIKE]Clean out fire[/STRIKE]..arrange for chimneys to be swept.. every 6 months if you burn wood and smokey fuel!
3. Wipe doors and skirtings
4. [STRIKE]
   
5. Catch up on any important phone calls
6. [/STRIKE]update finances spreadsheets

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors and vacuum!
Strip, wash and replace the bedding
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
[/STRIKE]Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
Level Three
Do your pillows need replacing?
[STRIKE]Binbag dance
[/STRIKE]HHI


Extras

1. Empty and wash out all bins upstairs
2. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
3. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
4. March meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, WC and Study
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum/mop floors in these rooms!
[/STRIKE]Set pc to declutter cache and defrag while you scrub the [STRIKE]fixtures and fitting in the bathroom/wc[/STRIKE].
Level Two
Polish screens (microfibre cloth and a dab of white vinegar brings them up a treat) and mirrors and glass shelves.
Shine taps and shower rails and radiators
Remove 10 dead/unused links from your favourites and clear out some of your inbox!
Level Three
Remove all dirty laundry/smelly soft furnishings to the wash basket
Replace bathmats/shower curtains/sponges and toothbrushes that are manky
Declutter and wipe the desk.. do any filing you find on there

Extras

1. Clear and wipe and windows/french doors
2. Sort all empties to recycling and make a note of anything you need to restock
3. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
4. Wipe over any sofas/chairs

Friday ~ Everything else!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors in childrens rooms, hall, stairs and landing
Vacuum these floors
[/STRIKE]Spend half an hour pampering yourself.. Jo.. nails.. they look appalling!
Level Two
Strip some neglected sticky bedding
[STRIKE]Sort through a box of toys/junk
[/STRIKE]Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
Level Three
[STRIKE]Tidy up coats, bags and shoes.. throw away broken umbrellas!
Wash some grubby curtains
[/STRIKE]Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time

Extras

1. Clean fronts and backs of 2 radiators
2. Binbag dance
3. Straighten a bookcase.. the books not the actual furniture!
4. HHI

Brighton_belle

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

haven't done much flying today - the article I wrote on how ME has affected all our lives has left me feeling a bit down and fragile.

Lots of (((hugs)) CY - that would have taken a lot out of you. But the article will help so many people feel less isolated and alone with what they are coping with, and the loss for the whole family not just the individual.

I've been awol this week and done virtually no HW. But, my house gets away with it for a week since i started following this thread. Just been busy with other things, including the wonderfull wedding of an MSE friend I met on here.
I'm also radically changing my diet so needed my time to go into that.

What this thread has really helped me with, it to understand and see what the jobs are that need doing in a house: I always felt a bit clueless before. But seeing it all broken done really really has made a difference. So thanks:T

MrsChaos

greenbee wrote: »

But I usually do savoury pancakes as a main course - things I can bung in the oven on the day to bake. I've got lots of prawns in the freezer, and frozen spinach and cream cheese... I have vegetarians, non-fish eaters, fussy people and omnivores coming along...

DS1 used to like a filling of cream cheese mixed with chopped ham and some sweetcorn and seasoning. We rolled them up, topped with grated cheese and baked/grilled to finish.

I had lots of good intentions for this weekend (DH is away until tomorrow), but have spent the last two evenings listening to music clips on youtube for much longer than I'd planned. Also had a glass of a gorgeous red last night and feel slightly fragile.

However, I'm pleased with other things. The hotspots I cleared over half-term are still clear. I tidy and wash up after every meal now and have not done too badly with the dailies. Yesterday morning I did a HHC in the bathroom and most of the clothes are gone from the LR (another HHC there).

My list for today is longer than I'd hoped, but needs must.

breakfast
bath
dailies (hoover in LR, tidy in kitchen, empty DW when done)
laundry (TD and WM on already, 1 more load to do)
HHI - uniform and work stuff
go out with DS2 (cat treats and a few bits from Mr A/take plastic recycling, deliver stuff to friends', use world book day token which we forgot yesterday - don't know whether to go to M'hell or town)
DS2's HW and my work - lots of it, so I'd better get moving.

NN's son has started e-baying for me :j (we'll split profits) - 3 things listed and I'll take a few more round today. Must remember to buy some brown paper for wrapping.

Hugs to LL, LW, Jue, vanilla, toots and anyone else who'd like one. Hoping that anyone having a rough time at the moment soon get through it. x

juliejim

Mount Ironmore still not cleared but I need to get dressed now as I'm supposed to be taking the kids to Funsters.

happierdaystocome

jinky67 wrote: »

Sorry I cant be of any use greenbee, my pancakes are strictly butter and maple syrup

cos I make proper pancakes, not crepes

We do these for main with Bacon, Im planning on giving The Hairy Bikers ones a try and the thin crepe ones for dessert


Well before I start working my way through todays list I would just like to say a big thank you to PigPen toot and all those at Fly lady central for all your hard work. As the daily list has really help me keep on top of the cleaning and also given me a way of breaking things down into small steps to ensure that I am pacing myself properly.


Right today I need to
HHI( as uniforms need doing)
S&S Kitchen and bathroom
Hoover through downstairs
Sort clothes into new drawers once OH has finished putting them together.

But first the important stuff a coffee and a cuddle with the dogbot on the couch.

Happy flying everyone and hugs to all who need them