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Weekly Flylady Thread 12th September 2011
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Hello Aunty Crafty and Froddy :j
nice to see you too
I am just plodding on as ever - have had exceptionally busy few weeks but from tonight there is not so much planned - at the moment - time just seems to evaporate:eek:
love to you both xx
Peace will be mine
could do better - must try harder
Live each day as if its your last
DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts
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I've bagged up 5 bin bags today to go to the charity shop.
Cleared van out although I'll probably fill it again soon.
Still not feeling too good so I'm off to the Doctor tomorrow.DFW Nerd 267. DEBT FREE 11.06.08
Stick to It by R.B. Stanfield
It matters not if you try and fail, And fail, and try again; But it matters much if you try and fail, And fail to try again.0 -
im back from monging it at my parents again today. DS2 and i were tired so we went for a nap in a single bed at their house. owie doesnt cme close to how i felt when i woke up!
home now kiddies in bed and ive managed to do the small lot of dishes needed done and hoovered (using my left hand - that was an experience seeing as im totally right handed!!) folded a load of towels and now sat down waiting to get the energy to pick up the packet of pringles from the kitchen and get munching lol0 -
On behalf of HRH.................
new fred new fred
new fred new freddont think I managed that bit:rotfl:
tootsxx
ETA ooooooooh it did work after all!:heart: R.I.P.:heart:
Money Saving Diva
mummyslittleboy:A:heart:
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I'm off on a HHC now as haven't done much today apart from feed family, etc0
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Congrats to Pigpen! Hope you're doing ok x
I have been busy this weekend rearranging things & I hope it's paid off & we're making better use of the space we have, been doing some decluttering too but lots more to be done still!
My achievements this week:-Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas[/STRIKE]
Wipe and water plants
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
Clean TV, [STRIKE]other electricals[/STRIKE] and cabinets
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) [/STRIKE]and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes[/STRIKE], coats and bags .. Sort through a handbag
Extra- [STRIKE]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[/STRIKE]
- Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
- Clean a window or two.
- [STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floors[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Strip and wash bedding and remake bed.. do you need the duvet back on yet?
[STRIKE]Clear the floordrobe!.. are there any summery things that are past their best that you can fling?[/STRIKE]
Declutter and wipe the bedside tables... or whatever area you use as a dumping ground!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bedframe[/STRIKE] and light fitting!
Polish any glass bits.. table tops, lamps, mirrors etc
Sort through a box of guff
Extras- wash any windows and sills
- binbag dance
- HHI.. and put it away!
- Wipe any grotty paintwork!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe worksurfaces and see if you can do those small appliances on the way round[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of units and large appliances[/STRIKE]
Run the large appliances through a clean cycle
Level Three
Clean out the fridge
[STRIKE]Wipe the hob[/STRIKE] and oven
Clean the table and replace cloth if needed
Extras- Wash windows
- Clear and wipe all sills
- Wash any blinds/curtains that are in need
- HHI
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors[/STRIKE]
Mop or vacuum as appropriate
Level Two
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins.. to make it worth while you should fill them first! [/STRIKE]
Scrub bath, tiles, shower head.. you all read the link I hope?!.. sinks toilets keyboards mouses etc...
[STRIKE]Defrag pc.. delete 50 unwanted emails[/STRIKE] and 10 dead/unused links
Level Three
Clear the desk of gibble and give it a dust as you dust and deweb the rooms
Wash the shower curtain/baths mats etc if required
Shine any mirrors and clear mantels
Extras- Wipe radiators, shelves and paintwork
- Wash windows if needed
- Clean any chairs in these rooms
- 15 minutes filing & shredding
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter[/STRIKE] and vacuum the floor
Tidy away all the toys and clothes and games and books that are in the wrong places
Level Two
Strip and wash bedding and replace with clean.. vacuum and turn mattresses if needed
Wash any other soft furnishings.. curtains etc
Sort through a chest of drawers.. dispose of anything that is outgrown, worn out
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the bedframes and paintwork
Binbag dance!
Extras- Wash windows and sills
- Wipe all the upstairs doors.. both sides!
- Sort through one box or drawer filled with miscellaneous gibble.. from any room.. it just needs it!!
- HHI
:idea:Debt at July 2012: £12,862.57 :eek:
:dance:Current Debt: £0 :j
100% paid off!
:think: Savings Goal for November 2016: £5000 :cool:Current Savings: £1176.24 _party_
23.52% Saved!0 -
Thank you for the new thread tooti
I will try and report on it every day this week
Jen xEverything happens for a reason0
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