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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th December 2012

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  • Thanks for the posi vibes :) DD2 has survived her shift. They will let her know by Wednesday if she has a job, so fingers crossed. Apparently the boss told her she liked the way she greeted customers and was polite :D

    I have been to Aldi and got a few bits - so much quicker than going to a big supermarket. I treated myself to a bottle of peach schnapps as well :) They are getting their turkeys etc in on Wednesday 19th, in case anyone is interested.

    DH is having a cuppa & then off to collect DD1 from Ipswich. Hopefully we won't have any episodes like juliejim over Christmas with an escaped hamster! ;) Have you found the gerbil yet?

    Ok - quick cuppa, then back to the books. I will assemble the lasagne when they are on their way back.
  • welshdreamer71
    welshdreamer71 Posts: 279 Forumite
    edited 16 December 2012 at 5:20PM
    Evening all just going to have a quick whizz round n finish anything not done x list to the ready ...


    Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe those surfaces, even if around things! [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Clean floors[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary) [/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
    Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
    [STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards[/STRIKE]
    Check those washing machine, [STRIKE]tumble dryer,[/STRIKE] cooker hood and dishwasher filters

    Extra tasks if you want to do more
    Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
    Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps
    Clean the inside of cupboard doors
    Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
    [STRIKE]Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? anything out of [/STRIKE]date? [STRIKE]Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back[/STRIKE]
    Christmas Extras
    Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
    [STRIKE]Post all the cards you need to post[/STRIKE]
    Wrap all the presents for family/friends
    [STRIKE]Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!![/STRIKE]

    Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
    Level One
    Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
    Level Two
    S[STRIKE]trip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
    Vacuum floors in these areas [/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Vacuum mattress
    [STRIKE]Make sure drawers and wardrobe drawers close, nothing hanging out! [/STRIKE]
    Clean tops of drawers

    Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
    Clean windows in these areas
    Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
    Clear any one hotspot, or spend 10 minutes tackling it
    Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
    Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like
    Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
    Christmas Extras
    Stick all your cards up
    Christmas wrapping, try and get at least a few done
    Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
    Make a receipts envelope for all the receipts from Christmas presents, just incase anything needs to go back

    Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    [STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from stairs, don't want any accidents[/STRIKE]
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    [STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]

    Level 3
    [STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on) and banister[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags,[/STRIKE] clean any that need it, shine (or dust off/remove cobwebs from) those party shoes ready for Christmas parties

    Extra Mission: pick one or more of the following tasks:
    Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
    Clean a window or two.
    [STRIKE]Hotspot clearing time[/STRIKE], or at least spend 10 minutes tackling one
    Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
    Christmas Extras
    Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
    Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing, because we probably won't have time next week
    Chase up any deliveries you are waiting for that have not arrived
    Update remaining present lists

    Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
    Wipe keyboard,[STRIKE] house phone,[/STRIKE] sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE]
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

    Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more if you need something extra to do
    [STRIKE]Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it[/STRIKE]
    Clean windows in these rooms
    HHI
    Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing.
    [STRIKE]Fling boogies are here again, aim for 27 items to leave the house![/STRIKE]
    Christmas Extras
    Bake pies and buns!
    [STRIKE]Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort[/STRIKE]
    Last check of the present list, have you got everything?
    Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!

    Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Level Three
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
    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
    Extra Task List
    Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
    Wipe the radiators, skirtings, window & door frames!
    Sort the childrens clothes.. what can you get rid of? What do they need replacing?
    [STRIKE]Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house, rubbish or charity shop or to donate elsewhere, free up some space for Christmas[/STRIKE]
    Christmas Extras
    [STRIKE]Clean out any pets/wash pet bedding[/STRIKE]
    Wrap all the presents for family/friends/[STRIKE]teachers [/STRIKE]etc
    Clean the pantry or [STRIKE]airing cupboard[/STRIKE] or understairs cupboard or shed..
    Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!
    2 week 5:2=5.5lb off.
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Wrapping finished for today. Gerbil back in its cage. Just need to sort my bed out now and have a bath.
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • Evening all just going to have a quick whizz round n finish anything not done x list to the ready ...


    Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe those surfaces, even if around things! [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Clean floors[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary) [/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
    Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
    [STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards[/STRIKE]
    Check those washing machine, [STRIKE]tumble dryer,[/STRIKE] cooker hood and dishwasher filters

    Extra tasks if you want to do more
    Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
    Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps
    Clean the inside of cupboard doors
    Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
    [STRIKE]Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? anything out of [/STRIKE]date? [STRIKE]Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back[/STRIKE]
    Christmas Extras
    Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
    [STRIKE]Post all the cards you need to post[/STRIKE]
    Wrap all the presents for family/friends
    [STRIKE]Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!![/STRIKE]

    Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
    Level One
    Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
    Level Two
    S[STRIKE]trip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
    Vacuum floors in these areas [/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Vacuum mattress
    [STRIKE]Make sure drawers and wardrobe drawers close, nothing hanging out! [/STRIKE]
    Clean tops of drawers

    Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
    Clean windows in these areas
    Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
    Clear any one hotspot, or spend 10 minutes tackling it
    Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
    Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like
    Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
    Christmas Extras
    Stick all your cards up
    Christmas wrapping, try and get at least a few done
    Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
    Make a receipts envelope for all the receipts from Christmas presents, just incase anything needs to go back

    Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    [STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from stairs, don't want any accidents[/STRIKE]
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    [STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]

    Level 3
    [STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on) and banister[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags,[/STRIKE] clean any that need it, shine (or dust off/remove cobwebs from) those party shoes ready for Christmas parties

    Extra Mission: pick one or more of the following tasks:
    Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
    Clean a window or two.
    [STRIKE]Hotspot clearing time[/STRIKE], or at least spend 10 minutes tackling one
    Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
    Christmas Extras
    Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
    Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing, because we probably won't have time next week
    Chase up any deliveries you are waiting for that have not arrived
    Update remaining present lists

    Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
    Wipe keyboard,[STRIKE] house phone,[/STRIKE] sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE]
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

    Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more if you need something extra to do
    [STRIKE]Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it[/STRIKE]
    Clean windows in these rooms
    HHI
    Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing.
    [STRIKE]Fling boogies are here again, aim for 27 items to leave the house![/STRIKE]
    Christmas Extras
    Bake pies and buns!
    [STRIKE]Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort[/STRIKE]
    Last check of the present list, have you got everything?
    Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!

    Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Level Three
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
    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
    Extra Task List
    Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
    Wipe the radiators, skirtings, window & door frames!
    Sort the childrens clothes.. what can you get rid of? What do they need replacing?
    [STRIKE]Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house, rubbish or charity shop or to donate elsewhere, free up some space for Christmas[/STRIKE]
    Christmas Extras
    [STRIKE]Clean out any pets/wash pet bedding[/STRIKE]
    Wrap all the presents for family/friends/[STRIKE]teachers [/STRIKE]etc
    Clean the pantry or [STRIKE]airing cupboard[/STRIKE] or understairs cupboard or shed..
    Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!

    Have finally made it thru a full week and weekend of flying but have been so ill with this cold virus as so many have havent seen true results sooooooo next week im going for 100 % before santa checks his lists lol,. HHI for me now uniforms etc and then thats me done x have a nice evening all x
    2 week 5:2=5.5lb off.
  • bossymoo
    bossymoo Posts: 6,924 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 16 December 2012 at 6:44PM
    Evening all!

    Well we are all v tired here. The kiddies have had a fun-filled three days, and need an early night. Today was great, they both spoke to Santa, said thank you for their gifts and were generally quite charming. DD in particular was quite amazed. Cue emergency @mazon order for a dinosaur cuddly after what he told Santa. Was only £6 and he does have less than his sis, but he seemed gutted that his cars weren't dinosaurs.

    We had a Christmas dinner in a "brewers f@yre" where they have a playcentre. So a good time was had by all, and I am still full!

    DS is fine for nursery, his skin really clearing up, so that's a relief. So, bags are ready, just need to make my pack up.
    DW been on and did a hhi after they had tea. They took all their toys back into the playroom, and are still in there, drawing (I hope!). Tonight I will empty DW and get all our clothes ready for morning.

    Early night all round I hope...

    ETA tots away to bed, they are both shattered - hhc at 7pm if it stays quiet - then I might do some wrapping! Famous last words :rotfl:
    Bossymoo

    Away with the fairies :beer:
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,584 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Honey_Bear wrote: »
    I'm sorry several Flyladies don't like wrapping presents. It's my favourite part of the the preparations. Virtual 'wrapping with wings' vibes to everyone confronted by separate piles of stuff and rolls of paper.
    you be the wrapping smurf then :rotfl:

    We have trimmed up. DS refused to go in the loft - maybe asking him post-football was not a good idea; I can't haul myself up there (tis a balance on the top-of-the-stepladder job - still haven't got my loft ladder) but with support my spider-hating DD managed it. She has done her designer tree (white lights and silver baubles and tinsel) in the DR; I have selected a hotch potch of decs for the LR tree and she has put them on but she wouldn't do bead strings:rotfl:so I have bead stringed the swag I hang from the banister rail, which is also lit up and which IMO looks excellent.
    I STILL haven't done other stuff I MUST do, though:o

    Been invited to the theatre (matinee) xmas eve as there has been a dropout. My Fair Lady no less!
    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
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
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