Weekly Flylady Thread 21st November 2011

kazwookie

Runs in

OH dropped at airport, he gets to adopted GS before I do this year!, traffic to Heathrow good and back, been and visited a customer. (couldn't get same time off work, so have to make do this year, he goes early, I come back late and we overlap in the middle, the best we can do, but it is better than nothing)

Exciting trip to the tip planned to dump some stuff that cannot be recylced / given away etc.


Glad to see these bags for hospital are nearly packed

Back to night, have a good day.

funfairprincess

List sort of updated I have left some things on that I need to redo today. I also have all the clutter from DS1's caravan to sort through as it's sitting on the sofa and livingroom floor:eek:

I'm off for an HHC at 10.15 if anyone wants to keep me company?


Funfairs list of daily dreads
(not in any sort of order!)
If all else fails
Monday - kitchen and dining room
level one
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Wipe the work surfaces
Dust any flat surfaces
Level three

Declutter Mission

Sort through tuppawear. Do you really need all those empty pots? Are you missing lids?

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs, downstair loo
Level 1
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Level 2

Level 3


Declutter Mission:

[STRIKE]Sort through all the clothes hangers in wardrobes, ironing basket etc. Do you have more hangers than clothes? Get rid of any you do not need.[/STRIKE]

Wednesday – Study or kids rooms – doesn’t apply to you then clean some windows
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Declutter misson:

Despite the promises decades ago that we were heading for a paperless world it doesn’t seem to have arrived! Today declutter paperwork, from files, intrays, magazines etc. Do you still have the receipts from last Christmas stuffed in a drawer? Leaflets for places you will never visit; recipes you will never make get rid of it all.

Thursday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area if you didn’t do it yesterday
Level 1
Clean floors in these rooms
Level 2
Clean baths, sinks and toilets

Level 3

Declutter mission:

[STRIKE]Sort through all the pots of pens and pencils, test they work (kids can help) and bin any that don’t, sharpen any pencils that need it. [/STRIKE]


Friday - Master Bedroom and Landing

Level 1
Hoover the landing and bedroom
Level 2
Dust any pictures/photos
15 minutes of exercise or meditation, or just pondering
Level 3
Finish any outstanding jobs on your lists

Declutter mission:

[STRIKE]Declutter anything from the landing which needs rehoming. Finish any declutter missions from earlier in the week or add your own declutter mission to inspire others.[/STRIKE]Decluttered littles room and she sorted her toys out so 3 sacks and a bike to the charity shop:T
Personal Challenges :starmod:

Monday Pollyanna Day
Let’s try to start the week in a really positive way. If you have never read the book Pollyanna then you’ve missed a real treat! If you have you will know the idea. Today I want you to play Pollyanna:

Pollyanna's philosophy of life centres on what she calls "The Glad Game", an optimistic attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation. It originated in an incident one Christmas when Pollyanna, who was hoping for a doll in the missionary barrel, found only a pair of crutches inside. Making the game up on the spot, Pollyanna's father taught her to look at the good side of things—in this case, to be glad about the crutches because "we didn't need to use them!"

Tuesday Go outside Day
[STRIKE]I want you to spend 10 minutes today outside (or looking through the window) enjoying the season. Look at the birds, the beauty of the plants in your garden even those which are stripped bear. Whilst you are out there see if there are any evergreens, seedheads, berries which you will be able to use for Christmas decorations. If you don’t have a garden then a brief stroll somewhere close by would be good.[/STRIKE]

Wednesday Health Check
When life is busy it is easy to forget to keep an eye on your own health but it is so important. So today I want those breasts checked ladies and I can think of no excuses. Now is also a great time of year to get appointments at dentists and opticians if you are overdue a visit as they get lots of cancellations. Have you stashed your supplements away at the back of a cupboard hoping they will work by osmosis?

Thursday Feet glorious Feet
Feet work so hard and so unloved. Today exercise yours. How high can you lift your toes? Can you lift individual toes? Keeping your feet on the floor try to move your big toes towards each other. Use a spare rolling pin or tennis ball to massage the soles of your feet. Can you pick up small items like beanbags with your feet? Get the kids involved too.
Treat them to a soak and moisturise (your feet not the kids). Foot treat products make great gifts.

Friday Keep in Contact
Phone somebody you haven’t spoken to in ages and make their day. Don’t wait until Christmas to send a card asking how they are, do it in person. For those of you who will struggle with this go and read a bit of a board on here you have never visited. You don’t have to post.



Preparing for Christmas Challenges:rudolf:

Monday dates
Advent starts next Thursday, have you got your calendars or candles?
Check this link for last posting dates for parcels and overseas mail and all other mail.
When is the last date for ordering your turkey?
Can you book an online delivery slot yet?

Tuesday outfits
[STRIKE]
Check any outfits you need for parties over the festive period. Do they need cleaning, check buttons and hems. Do you have the shoes/bag/accessories to hand.
Have you got to prepare a costume for the Christmas play?
Even if you are not going out for Christmas could you wear a favourite outfit at home?
[/STRIKE]

Wednesday season of goodwill and forgiveness
[STRIKE]Simple one today for you all, I want you to forgive yourself for something you have done in the past (distant or more recent). It can be a bad decision you made, something you said, something you didn’t do. Stop it being in your head. Accept that you are human, you made a mistake and you completely forgive yourself for it. Now enjoy your day.[/STRIKE]

Thursday Festive Food
Although stir up Sunday has just passed it’s not too late to make a pudding or a cake. My fantastic pudding recipe can be made just a week in advance. Have you got all the recipes and ingredients you need for any festive dishes? Cake boards and decorations to hand? Chocolate Yule logs are fun for kids and those who love chocolate.

Friday Festive Drinks
[STRIKE]
Have a think about drinks over the festive period. Mulled wine, Bucks Fizz, fruit cocktails, fizzy water and red cordial, prosecco? Try something new. Check any glasses you will need over the festive period are clean and sparkling
[/STRIKE]

funfairprincess

Off on my own then join in if you can...................

wendywitch

Not too happy today (no surprise there!)

The boyfriendish (who's going to have to be renamed as I don't think he classes himself as that anymore ) text asking to borrow some money. Me being the soft touch said yes but when I checked my account this morning my wages have been cut :mad:
I guess I'm just on ssp now. I never received a letter and by my calculations the 28 weeks should end in January.
Anyway I'm stuffed, there's not enough money to cover my bills so I'm going to my friends at lunch see what she can work out e.g tax credit etc
I text the boyfriendish and have actually received more text messages this morning than I have had any type of contact in the last 2 weeks! :eek: :cool:

The DDs and I got all the Christmas presents out of the attic last night and sorted through them to see what's left to buy. So there are boxes everywhere!
I have decided that I'm going to quit my O U course. I don't want to but I'm behind on it and really can't focus on it at the moment with life how it is

Lots on my lists to do and lots of CBA to go with it

Monday - kitchen and dining room
level one
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Level three
Clean the kitchen sink and drains

Declutter Mission

Sort through tuppawear. Do you really need all those empty pots? Are you missing lids?

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs, downstair loo
Level 1
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Level 2
Level 3
[STRIKE]Clean the mantel or coffee table, re home things that don’t belong here
15 minutes on a hotspot
[/STRIKE]
Declutter Mission:

Wednesday – Study or kids rooms – doesn’t apply to you then clean some windows
Level 1
HH putting stuff away
Level 2
Clear and Hoover floor
Wipe all dusty areas with a damp cloth
Change a child’s bed
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe computer keyboard and mouse, clean the screen
Run a virus scan or defrag[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Change any pet bedding that needs it[/STRIKE] No bedding to do the cats sleep where they want to :mad:

Declutter misson:


Thursday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area if you didn’t do it yesterday
Level 1
Clean floors in these rooms
Level 2
Clean baths, sinks
Level 3
Wash the wall tiles
Wipe window ledges

Declutter mission:

Sort through all the pots of pens and pencils, test they work (kids can help) and bin any that don’t, sharpen any pencils that need it.

Friday - Master Bedroom and Landing

Level 1
Hoover the landing and bedroom
Level 2
Hoover and turn the mattress if possible
Dust any pictures/photos
15 minutes of exercise or meditation, or just pondering
Level 3
[STRIKE]Clean any shoes or boots which need it[/STRIKE]
Finish any outstanding jobs on your lists
[STRIKE]Change the bedding[/STRIKE] Bed stripped but need help from DDs to turn the mattress before I can remake

Declutter mission:

Declutter anything from the landing which needs rehoming. Finish any declutter missions from earlier in the week or add your own declutter mission to inspire others.
Can't do this til I've finished with the christmas boxes

Personal Challenges

Monday Pollyanna Day

Tuesday Go outside Day

Wednesday Health Check
Thursday Feet glorious Feet

Friday Keep in Contact
Phone somebody you haven’t spoken to in ages and make their day. Don’t wait until Christmas to send a card asking how they are, do it in person. For those of you who will struggle with this go and read a bit of a board on here you have never visited. You don’t have to post.



Preparing for Christmas Challenges

Monday dates

Tuesday outfits

Wednesday season of goodwill and forgiveness
Simple one today for you all, I want you to forgive yourself for something you have done in the past (distant or more recent). It can be a bad decision you made, something you said, something you didn’t do. Stop it being in your head. Accept that you are human, you made a mistake and you completely forgive yourself for it. Now enjoy your day.

Thursday Festive Food
Although stir up Sunday has just passed it’s not too late to make a pudding or a cake. My fantastic pudding recipe can be made just a week in advance. Have you got all the recipes and ingredients you need for any festive dishes? Cake boards and decorations to hand? Chocolate Yule logs are fun for kids and those who love chocolate.


Friday Festive Drinks
[STRIKE]Have a think about drinks over the festive period. Mulled wine, Bucks Fizz, fruit cocktails, fizzy water and red cordial, prosecco? Try something new. Check any glasses you will need over the festive period are clean and sparkling[/STRIKE] All on the shopping list

gratefulforhelp_2

FFP Howd'ya do? Off to strip beds.

Mudbath

Morning to you all. Waves and hugs all round.

Just met some friends for a coffee and catch up and about to take stripes on a long walk. Then it's work and a walk to the big tesco as I still can't find anyone to fix my car. Must remember it's a long walk back and not buy too much. Got another friend coming round tonight to put the world to rights so I do need to do a bit of tidying. Hoping this feeling of can't be ars**dness lifts soon. It's so not me!

Right stripes to walk xx

Goodintentions

Good morning

Decided to stay home this morning instead of going to toddler group. i have been catching up on paperwork (work stuff), and getting some bargains on the Amazon black friday deals :j I won't need to go out christmas shopping at this rate:)

I am going to make Miss T some lunch, then off out to the PO to send a parcel back, and to get some bread for this afternoon.

I have cancelled going to art tomorrow, as I REALLY need to spend the weekend doing my assignment (due next Thursday). I will need to fit that around food shopping, cooking dinners & dog walking, so at least it is one less thing to worry about

I haven't checked the lists properly, but I can get a xmas star :jI think we have enough drink for xmas. We are not big drinkers, but we get a box of 12 bottles of wine for christmas every year from my 'aunty', and as we supply the food at christmas, we tell the family to bring drinks If DD1 wants something to drink (a student!) she can get it herself!! So we are done on that one

I will try and update later Hugs & spoons for those that need them

gratefulforhelp_2

Two beds stripped and one remade. Wash on. Bit of coursework marked and ready to be posted to school.

Mum_on_a_mission_2

Hello All,

A lovely bright day and have been busy all morning, several annoying small projects sorted.

Now, am contemplating teaching DS (9 but with needs) a harsh lesson - he is being very defiant about tidying his room or even keeping it clean just now. I'm debating carrying out my threat of taking everything away that is on the floor and seeing if he notices or misses anything. He needs a calm clear environment to stay shall we say calm/happy and maybe shoving his room that way may reinforce this to him. Plus I may find and be able to takeaway the we shouldn't have items....

..cuppa whilst I ponder - only have 90 minutes before the school run.

Moam

gratefulforhelp_2

MOAM sounds fair. I would issue a warning once, first.

3 beds changed. Baby Grateful is not a fan of being put down and so screamed with outrage.