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Weekly Flylady Thread 12th March 2012

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    I love pyrex.. though not the one that exploded in my face while full of raw mince.. they smash into tiny cubes like a car windscreen and it gets everywhere, you are finding it forever after
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,586 Forumite
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    and as an added bonus one of the fitters is exceptionally easy on the eye;)

    (he'll be the one getting married Saturday :rotfl: - way too young for me but no harm in window shopping;))
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Mumto5
    Mumto5 Posts: 1,838 Forumite
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    Valli - you do make me laugh. I'm going to see JLS next Friday. Same principle!

    Congratulations Drea - I hope some of your job hunting luck will rub off on me and Sharon R

    Hello Wilf :wave:

    M&S flowers. I got a dodgy bunch for my 40th and rang up to complain on behalf of Mum who had sent them, she came round and was upset the roses were headless! I got another bunch the next day!

    I had a job interview yesterday - Travel money adviser at a travel agents. It is more of selling job and I don't really want it. The pay is 2 quid less than I earned in my last job. I'd be doing twice the hours and I have a 40 mile round trip and childcare to take into consideration. I have an interview on Monday - I want this job I think. I have to agree that looking for a new job is a full time occupation:(.

    I've been down at my MIL's cleaning this morning. It's FIL's 80th Birthday tomorrow and she has a housefull at the party on Saturday. She's been out this morning so I did it as a surprise. She's rung me and is delighted.
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,586 Forumite
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    Brownie points for you Mumto5;)
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Drea
    Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
    Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Basic Flying
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe all the cupboard doors, drawer fronts and kickboards
    Wipe the work tops
    Clean the windowsill[/STRIKE]
    Deep Cleaning
    Clean all the filters on appliances
    Run appliances through a cleaning cycle
    Empty a cupboard, clean it and put back just what you need to keep
    Decluttering
    Sort out a hotspot
    Sort out a drawer and only put back what belongs there
    Fill a bag for the CS or ebay or just rubbish

    Tuesday - Hall, Stairs, conservatory/study or other neglected room
    Basic Flying
    Clear the floors and hoover them
    [STRIKE]15 minutes tidying this area
    Dust any fluffy surfaces
    Clean the downstairs loo and basin[/STRIKE]
    Deep Cleaning
    [STRIKE]Clean a bookcase or desk[/STRIKE]
    Move any furniture that you can and clean behind and underneath
    Clean some glass
    Decluttering
    Sort out another hotspot
    Sort out shoes and coats - do any need getting rid of?
    Catch up with any outstanding sewing jobs or decide they're never going to get done and get rid of!

    Wednesday - Bathroom and Miscellaneous
    Basic Flying
    [STRIKE]Clean toilet, sink, shower/bath
    Clear and clean bathroom floor
    Collect all dirty washing from around the house
    Clear and window sill[/STRIKE]
    Deep Cleaning
    Spend 15 mins cleaning skirting boards
    Clean radiators
    Clean out bathroom cabinet
    Decluttering
    Get rid of any empty bottles/containers.
    Declutter one of your 'products' onto your body/face/hands as appropriate and have HH me time
    60 in 60

    Thursday - Bedrooms - all or one!
    Basic Flying
    [STRIKE]Change the bedding
    Clear and clean the floor or at least part
    Put clothes away that are hanging about[/STRIKE]
    Deep Cleaning
    Hoover and turn mattress
    [STRIKE]Dust bookcases or drawers
    Clear bedside cabinet and dust[/STRIKE]
    Decluttering
    Sort out your make up bag - does anything need chucking?
    Get our your or someone else's summer clothes and see what you need and what can be got rid of
    Fill a bag for the CS



    Hopefully the striking out worked....

    I have done the whole week today! So pleased with myself :rotfl: unfortunately the hoover broke as soon as I tried to hoover the bedroom so can't do that until I get a new one. Any ideas on cheap but good hoovers?

    I also cleaned the microwave (it has needed done for a LONG time) and did a heap of dishes (usually the OH's job - his only job I might add ;)).

    The whole house is looking sparkly apart from the living room and the fact that I can't hoover! Thank you guys for the motivation!
    Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,586 Forumite
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    I have an oven!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 18,187 Forumite
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    Valli wrote: »
    I have an oven!
    Can you remember how to work one? :p
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,586 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    *is busy reading instruction book*
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    Get the oven liner in quick!!!!!!!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • cyclingyorkie
    cyclingyorkie Posts: 4,234 Forumite
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    pigpen wrote: »
    Get the oven liner in quick!!!!!!!


    What she said!:D:D:D
    :jFlylady and proud of it:j
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