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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th December 2011
Dustykitten
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Welcome to the Flylady Christmas Week thread
Well done to all of you who have worked so hard to get your homes lovely for the festive period:D
This week we will be aiming to stop chaos from descending and having a well earned rest. I'll still be doing daily lists to keep you all on track but nothing taxing. Delegation please ladies, it's your holiday time too.
May I wish each and everyone of you, regulars, oldies, newbies, returners and lurkers a wonderful peaceful time
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Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us.
There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal circumstances.
Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up
These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list; you are more than welcome to post and follow your own lists.
Also adding a declutter mission each day will help to gradually clear the clutter and make flying easier.
A few of the basics before we start the week
Hotspots are areas where if one thing gets put there, loads of other things follow!
Daily routines are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, swish and swipe kitchen and bathroom, ironing, making beds, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc.
Night-time routines are all things which make getting ready in the morning easier, preparing clothes for the next day, making lunches, swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room before you go to bed plus personals like shower/brush teeth etc.
Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a bin bag and whiz around the house finding items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.
Swish and swipe/S&S means have a quick wipe over an area such as a sink or toilet to prevent the build up of dirt. This is usually done on a daily basis
HHE/HHC/HHI Half Hour exercise/challenge/ironing ... run around for 30 minutes to the Benny Hill music frantically cleaning exercising or ironing.. other music may be used if you prefer!
Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide
CHRISTMAS DAY!
Bag up all the wrapping paper, save any useful bits and check it doesn't contain anything valuable
Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again
Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
Wipe the table/table cloth
Go play with the children
Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
Don't forget to feed the pets!
Tidy the tree
Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
You've planned so much, enjoy your day
Boxing Day
Do your dailies
S&S toilets and sinks
Get somebody to hoover high traffic areas
Write a list of presents that need thank you notes
Enjoy your gifts
Phone somebody you forgot to send to or to thank them for their gift
Keep track of the food in fridge so nothing goes to waste, meal plan if required
Relax and enjoy the day whatever you are doing
Holiday Tuesday
Mop any floors which need it
Empty all bins and check when your 'revised' collections are
Clean your kitchen sink
Check the kids uniform, shoes, coats are clean
Check which dates the kids are back
Put receipts with anything which needs returning
If you're doing the ironing challenge do a HHI today
Make some time for you, you've worked hard recently
Wednesday
Put away all wrapping paper, tags and cards until next year (noting where!)
Delete some emails, old links
Recycle any Christmas catalogues etc
Change a bed or 2
Hoover upstairs/bedrooms
S&S bathroom
HHI, come on you can clear that pile by the New Year
Try to get at least 10 minutes fresh air
Thursday
Clean out your fridge, and use up or get rid of all the leftovers
Wash, dry and iron any tablecloths, napkins etc
Water any plants, including real Christmas trees
Clean the bathroom
If any of you have had new sock, pjs etc do you have old ones to get rid of?
HHI
What are your flying aims for 2012, share with us now
Do you still need to find a home for some presents?
Friday - last list of the Year
Tidy, tidy, tidy - it will make cleaning much easier
Clean WM/DW filters and put through on a clean cycle
HHI - some of you must be near the bottom of your pile now
HHPaperwork - I know it's boring but it needs to be done
Wipe handles and switches, door, cupboards anything aim for 10
S&S sinks and loos
Sort out your glasses, do you have enough for any get togethers or do you have too many that you never use? Adjust as necessary - lovely ones can be picked up at the charity shop often at a good price.
Count some blessings from the year gone by.
The challenge is to have all your ironing done by New Year's Eve - to start 2012 with an empty ironing basket.
Do you think you can rise to the challenge? let me know and i will add you to the list
jackywhizz
Mrs Chaos DH
jjef _party_
juliejim _party_
Natty68
toochoosey
moam
PenPen
Dustykitten _party_
kylah16
decogecko _party_
mumto5
Goodintentions
Valli
cyclingyorkie
dancemum
hex2
Mrs B
Madeupname1
this is not a competition - there is no prize except feeling good that you are starting a new year with an empty basket - try to encourage each other - we all want to succeed
dont wait until the week (or day) before to get started - try to do a little bit as often as you can.
Pigpen's message from last year, is still as lovely this year
Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a few minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones, and also for those who may not be here next christmas, may theirs be an especially wonderful and special time, making memories for their loved ones to keep forever.. and of course those who may be new in your life next year
Well done to all of you who have worked so hard to get your homes lovely for the festive period:D
This week we will be aiming to stop chaos from descending and having a well earned rest. I'll still be doing daily lists to keep you all on track but nothing taxing. Delegation please ladies, it's your holiday time too.
May I wish each and everyone of you, regulars, oldies, newbies, returners and lurkers a wonderful peaceful time
....................................................................................................
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us.
There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal circumstances.
Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up
These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list; you are more than welcome to post and follow your own lists.
Also adding a declutter mission each day will help to gradually clear the clutter and make flying easier.
A few of the basics before we start the week
Hotspots are areas where if one thing gets put there, loads of other things follow!
Daily routines are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, swish and swipe kitchen and bathroom, ironing, making beds, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc.
Night-time routines are all things which make getting ready in the morning easier, preparing clothes for the next day, making lunches, swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room before you go to bed plus personals like shower/brush teeth etc.
Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a bin bag and whiz around the house finding items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.
Swish and swipe/S&S means have a quick wipe over an area such as a sink or toilet to prevent the build up of dirt. This is usually done on a daily basis
HHE/HHC/HHI Half Hour exercise/challenge/ironing ... run around for 30 minutes to the Benny Hill music frantically cleaning exercising or ironing.. other music may be used if you prefer!
Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide
CHRISTMAS DAY!
Bag up all the wrapping paper, save any useful bits and check it doesn't contain anything valuable
Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again
Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
Wipe the table/table cloth
Go play with the children
Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
Don't forget to feed the pets!
Tidy the tree
Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
You've planned so much, enjoy your day
Boxing Day
Do your dailies
S&S toilets and sinks
Get somebody to hoover high traffic areas
Write a list of presents that need thank you notes
Enjoy your gifts
Phone somebody you forgot to send to or to thank them for their gift
Keep track of the food in fridge so nothing goes to waste, meal plan if required
Relax and enjoy the day whatever you are doing
Holiday Tuesday
Mop any floors which need it
Empty all bins and check when your 'revised' collections are
Clean your kitchen sink
Check the kids uniform, shoes, coats are clean
Check which dates the kids are back
Put receipts with anything which needs returning
If you're doing the ironing challenge do a HHI today
Make some time for you, you've worked hard recently
Wednesday
Put away all wrapping paper, tags and cards until next year (noting where!)
Delete some emails, old links
Recycle any Christmas catalogues etc
Change a bed or 2
Hoover upstairs/bedrooms
S&S bathroom
HHI, come on you can clear that pile by the New Year
Try to get at least 10 minutes fresh air
Thursday
Clean out your fridge, and use up or get rid of all the leftovers
Wash, dry and iron any tablecloths, napkins etc
Water any plants, including real Christmas trees
Clean the bathroom
If any of you have had new sock, pjs etc do you have old ones to get rid of?
HHI
What are your flying aims for 2012, share with us now
Do you still need to find a home for some presents?
Friday - last list of the Year
Tidy, tidy, tidy - it will make cleaning much easier
Clean WM/DW filters and put through on a clean cycle
HHI - some of you must be near the bottom of your pile now
HHPaperwork - I know it's boring but it needs to be done
Wipe handles and switches, door, cupboards anything aim for 10
S&S sinks and loos
Sort out your glasses, do you have enough for any get togethers or do you have too many that you never use? Adjust as necessary - lovely ones can be picked up at the charity shop often at a good price.
Count some blessings from the year gone by.
The challenge is to have all your ironing done by New Year's Eve - to start 2012 with an empty ironing basket.
Do you think you can rise to the challenge? let me know and i will add you to the list
jackywhizz
Mrs Chaos DH
jjef _party_
juliejim _party_
Natty68
toochoosey
moam
PenPen
Dustykitten _party_
kylah16
decogecko _party_
mumto5
Goodintentions
Valli
cyclingyorkie
dancemum
hex2
Mrs B
Madeupname1
this is not a competition - there is no prize except feeling good that you are starting a new year with an empty basket - try to encourage each other - we all want to succeed
dont wait until the week (or day) before to get started - try to do a little bit as often as you can.
Pigpen's message from last year, is still as lovely this year
Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a few minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones, and also for those who may not be here next christmas, may theirs be an especially wonderful and special time, making memories for their loved ones to keep forever.. and of course those who may be new in your life next year
The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
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Dustykitten wrote: »Welcome to the Flylady Christmas Week thread
Well done to all of you who have worked so hard to get your homes lovely for the festive period:D
This week we will be aiming to stop chaos from descending and having a well earned rest. I'll still be doing daily lists to keep you all on track but nothing taxing. Delegation please ladies, it's your holiday time too.
May I wish each and everyone of you, regulars, oldies, newbies, returners and lurkers a wonderful peaceful time
CHRISTMAS DAY!
Bag up all the wrapping paper, save any useful bits and check it doesn't contain anything valuable
Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again
Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
Wipe the table/table cloth
Go play with the children
Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
Don't forget to feed the pets!
Tidy the tree
Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
You've planned so much, enjoy your day
Pigpen's message from last year, is still as lovely this year
Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a few minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones, and also for those who may not be here next christmas, may theirs be an especially wonderful and special time, making memories for their loved ones to keep forever.. and of course those who may be new in your life next year
thanks for keeping me on track!!- DFD 4th July 2015
- MFD 1st October 2021
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All ready now -well I'm not doing anything else!!
Thinking of all of you and hope every one who celebrates has a very Happy Christmas.
Take care
love Katiecat:)0 -
Count me in Dusty please'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need' Marcus Tullius Cicero0
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I'm in as much as I can be (Dr Dragon has a dust allergy so have to be careful! mind getting him to sweep/vacuum and then taking him to the pub ......
) Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup
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Pigpen's message may just have caused me to have a minor
Very try and reminds me to live for now.
A rather late in the day thought, but, does anyone have anyone have any experience of feeding an adult - as in literally feeding, not putting food on a plate. Any hints or tips welcome - and they are an intelligent human being, so I want to make this as good an effort on my part as possible.Work is not my Hobby0 -
I'm in - thanks Dusty
Am a bit confused about the days at the moment - forgot today was Saturday!
I don't know how you lot get everything sorted for Christmas like you do - I have so little to get done and yet still seem to be living in a tip!!
Ah well, not to worry!
"There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers
"I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi0 -
I'm in for this/next week (lucky enough to be off until the 3rd)
Pigpen's bit from last year inspired me to light a candle for late OH's children. He was an excellent father and went all out to make Christmas special for them. Lots of love to L & H xxx (hi to Pigpen - hope you have a good christmas)
Have a great day tomorrow x0 -
Pigpen's message may just have caused me to have a minor Very try and reminds me to live for now.
A rather late in the day thought, but, does anyone have anyone have any experience of feeding an adult - as in literally feeding, not putting food on a plate. Any hints or tips welcome - and they are an intelligent human being, so I want to make this as good an effort on my part as possible.
In my job I have to feed people. Imo it is more a personal to that person sort of thing. If they didn't have many teeth to chew then make it easier by giving soft foods chopped up. Unless they are going to really make a mess then I wouldn't make it too obvious eg eg putting a tea towel as a bib. Just try and maintain the person's dignity.
If they are able to speak then you ask them questions such as if they want you to sit opposite them or more to the side.
It's not much differant than feeding yourself except you need to go at their eating pace and watch out for choking. Relax and don't take any notice if you know what I mean. hope that helps abit. Have fun.0 -
OH lovely thanks Dusty please can you include me this week. Many thanks0
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Been watching tv with the kids and have done most of my ironing at the same time. DH has tidied up the kitchen so I need to just have a 5 minute tidy down here, put the washing on the maiden and sort out the presents. Annoyingly feeling very untired.The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair0
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