Weekly Flylady Thread 7th March 2011

skintbint_2

missminx007 wrote: »

Im just looking at peoples posts and they confuse me! Am i right in thinking there is a basic list of what to do on thursday, and 3 levels then people post their additional bits and pieces that they need to do that week underneath? It all looks a bit confusing to my pregnancy suffering brain!

missminx - thats the way i've read it - first post on this thread lists daily chores and you choose a level that suits (i've done a mixture as my house is sssssooo bad!!) and then add on a couple of extras! i have even written mine down so i can score them out as i go! the more motivation the better

missminx007

I see, ok here I go, a lot of it is dependant on dd's nap and how much I can squeeze in while she is snoozing. I generally clean the bathroom when she is in the bath but I'll do the basics to get me going and it won't take 2 mins then I can do some extras!

pigpen

i have been all well behaved.. done 4 loads of washing
2.5 load of towels out on the line
TD on second run
DD3 and DD5's coats washed.. DD3s was filthy and DD5 had left hers on the floor so the cat pee'd on it!
I have put all of Freja's clean laundry away and packed her bag for the weekend though I am on the verge of refusing to go

happierdaystocome

missminx007 wrote: »

hi all, can i join in and how does it work, i seem to flit around the house all day and not really accomplish much so I think this might help. Can someone advise me how i get going? x

Hello let me give you a tree, so that toots can find you and send you a welcoming PM :xmastree:

skintbint wrote: »

please can i join, i know its Thursday but am in despair at the mess and cleaning and never seem to get out of the bit these days when it comes to a clean house - hate getting visitors as think they're houses are all clean and tidy compared to mine! spent 6 hrs on monday ironing! and am sick of not getting "me" time without feeling guilty
Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors! done
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern! 2 done - 1 to go
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!done
Polish up the taps so they shine!done
Extras
Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!done

- 5 min blitz in kitchen - worktops and doors
-craft fair paperwork
-menu planner for friday to next saturday
-tidy and dust livingroom
- 1 rs ironing
-tomorrows clothes/sandwiches

be back in about 3 hours!

i know it will be difficult for the first week or two until i get into the "routine" and start just choosing one level with a couple of extras but every little will help

thanks

and here is one for you too skint:xmastree:

Craftyscholar

missminx007 wrote: »

hi all, can i join in and how does it work, i seem to flit around the house all day and not really accomplish much so I think this might help. Can someone advise me how i get going? x

skintbint wrote: »

please can i join, i know its Thursday but am in despair at the mess and cleaning and never seem to get out of the bit these days when it comes to a clean house - hate getting visitors as think they're houses are all clean and tidy compared to mine! spent 6 hrs on monday ironing! and am sick of not getting "me" time without feeling guilty
i know it will be difficult for the first week or two until i get into the "routine" and start just choosing one level with a couple of extras but every little will help
thanks

Welcome both of you
Have a :xmastree:
so our official meeter and greeter ( or her assistants) will see you and send the welcome PM

nicki_2

*tries to sneak back in acting like she's been here all week*

Well its been busy around here, just not flying wise! Between the council messing me around, work at school, Avon related palaver, and toothache (different area to my temporary filling - mouth must have been too numb to notice it Monday ) I ready to dump everything and go live on the Island in the middle of the lake in the park....:mad:

Good news though - I don't have to do my accounts again for the council :j:j I'm going to wait on them catching up now (the advice of the person I spoke to on the phone in the benefits department ) oh, and sending me out the correct form :rotfl:

Personal:

• Washing
  • Towels
  • Lights - stuff DD brought back which is smelly:(
  • Darks - stuff DD brought back which is smelly
• Put non-iron stuff away
• Ironing - whatever needs it!
• Washing up
• Clean mats/towels in bathroom
• Check through orders
• OU - Read companion
• Post DVD etc back
• Stuff for work tomorrow
• Write spring cleaning list:eek:

Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway

Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
Tidy coats, bags and shoes
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Polish glass and electricals and fire surround

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing.. Shrove Day!!
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe 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
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it
Binbag dance
Make your easter plan.. How many eggs do you need? Are you doing any special foods?

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Empty and wash out bins
Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth!
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!![/STRIKE] Scrapping this of sorts - I'm giving up buying groceries for lent (except fresh fruit/veg, dairy, bread once I've run out of flour and a couple of exception like packed lunch supplies in particular crisps for DDs packed lunches for day trips -she hates the school packed lunches ) so its a case of minimal shopping for the foreseeable future :j:money:
Clear window sills of gibble!

Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors!
Scrub the bath/basin/toilet, don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim...and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water) I'm sure I've got a new one to put up under the stairs....
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean
Polish mirrors and shelves!

Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

Right, now I'm off to put my Avon order in which should take me a while so DD is flying when she gets in she said

dancemum

Online Grocery shop done, all washing done, kitchen spick & span, bathroom presentable, 2 hot spots cleared, recycling bin collected and back in rear garden

Need to rest poorly foot now but am sorting hot spot out while I do it.
( I'm going to get a 2nd opinion about giving up dancing especially since my mother has such bad osteoporisis)

Tonight I have to collect DS2 from mad science club, attend DS1's final GCSE options meeting & a between show tap rehearsal. Plus usual cooking etc duties

happierdaystocome

Ive managed to declutter myself into the shower and Im dressed for the first time in weeks:o as I have to go to parents evening but really not sure I have the energy for this.

OH and I both work for Local Authority (I'm on sick leave at the minute) and he has been home and advised me that the union has agreed a pay cut. The LA was looking for 5% but they have agreed a 1.5% cut on top of the 4 year pay freeze. Oh well looks like I need to figure out were I can trim this from as our budget is already very tight.

Craftyscholar

:DOh I do enjoy winding up cold callers:D

dancemum

nicki wrote: »

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Personal:

• Stuff for work tomorrow
  

I read this as stuff work tomorrow, I thought you was bunking off:rotfl: