Weekly Flylady Thread 16th December 2012

toochoosey

I have done nothing all day except strip and wash the bedding and done dinner...........Going to s+s the kitchen so it doesn't resemble a war zone................

msgnomey

Yay!!

Have now broken up from school so Christmas can officially start!!

Today I need to
[STRIKE]go to the post office[/STRIKE]
get ready to go out for staff do

tomorrow I need to
wrap presents
go to German markets with a friend
get ready to go to my grandma's
VAX LR carpet

Saturday
get grandma
take grandma to Mum and Dada's
deliver presents
drive home again (about 6hrs driving altogether)

Sunday
prepare spare room for friend
prepare buffet to feed 8!!!
relax and enjoy!!!

well I have started at least!! while at the PO I also posted my sister's card and money now I need to do an OXFAM online dodah for my SIL, then feed OH before I go in the bath and get gorgeous!!!

LameWolf

Macpep if you use lard for your pastry, don't forget to warn any vegetarians before they partake.;)

Actually folks, same applies for roast potatoes - I've been made quite ill before, through eating roasties I didn't know had been cooked in goose fat._pale_

Penelope_Penguin

Hello everyone :beer: Just got back from tea and cake with friends from work - I had the most enormous slice of chocolate orange cake, and managed to finish the lot No supper for me tonight

macpep1 wrote: »

Hi All :wave:

Just a quick post from work as I really need to do mince pies tonight, using the best mince pie recipe from here Pen Pen you are in the know, :A can I use lard instead of trex as I cant get any, I have both lard & cookeen? Workmates really pestering me now & I finish up tomorrow!!

I didn't want to say, but as you ask give up with the Trex and Cookeen and just use lard - far superior pastry IMHO

kazmeister

Ugh Today has not gone to plan

Started with decorating the xmas tree. Boxes out of attic and lights got out. As usual several not working so start taking each bulb out until found the duff ones.Then no spares, so must have used them all previously so decide to wlk into town (rather than drive even though it was raining as didnt know what parking would be like) Couldnt get spare bulbs anywhere as everyone seems to have moved onto the LED lights. Went into p*undland and found a set of snowman lights which had the same type of bulbs. Decided against buying DD any additional presents (after checking bank account _pale_ )as DH has agreed she can go on a second school trip next year (each costing over £700 :eek:) sorted my brother out with toiletries and a gift card and came home. Had to put clothes on radiator so finished dressing tree in my PJ's and that has taken most of the day. Now DD is home and will no doubt be wanting something, oh yes, food for cadets tonight, money probably oh and a fancy dress costume sorting oh and she wont walk dog as its raining. Aaaagh ok better now. Need to rehoover put boxes away, put tablet onto charge and go do some more.

TTFN

Dustykitten

DS3 in my very bad books so doing his dinner first then very early night for him and no tv.

Might clean the bathroom to use up some anger! Tonight list ticking, planning, sorting and some financial paperwwork.

bossymoo

Tax disc paid for (tick)
Sally Army Appeal contributed to (tick)
TC Letter Printed (not yet, may get printer out tonight when tots in bed...)

Just asked DS if he was ok, he looks a bit peaky. He nodded, and DD said "I oh-right too"

welshdreamer71

Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
Level One
Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag to hide away.
Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs
Level Two
Dust all dusty areas
Last minute check on presents - have you got everything?
HH wrap
Level Three
S&S downstairs loo
Straighten Christmas tree
HHI - especially for those on the challenge

Extras
Make space for new toys either by storing the old ones away for a while or collecting for charity/ebay/carboot in the New Year

Any decorations you do not want take to the charity shop asap to give them chance to sell.

Finish writing cards or give up on the idea of sending any

Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
Level one
Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
Clear work surfaces and table
Level Two
Wipe the work surfaces
Clear and clean window sills
15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
Level three
Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving
HHMe time before we run out of time
Extras

Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can

Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?

Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!

Wednesday - Say your prayers today is all Upstairs
Level One
Declutter floors - either put away or into a box or bin bag so at least it's tidy
Hoover/sweep/mop all upstairs
Level Two
Strip, wash and remake all beds
HH Wrap
Level Three
HHI
Clear and wipe the window ledges
Dust all dusty bits

Extras
Water your tree - house plants if your tree is artificial!
Check any bills that need paying, allow extra time for the bank holidays
Do some baking

Thursday - Bathrooms
Level One
Clean the bath and or shower
Clean the toilet and sink, remember the pedestals (front and back)
Level Two
Catch up on previous days' lists!
Wash towels, flannels, bath mats etc
Level Three
Eat a frog
Catch up on any bits you've missed so far
HHI

Extras
Sort out the plan present drop offs, etc.

Check when the binmen are coming - or not as the case may be!

Flick through the TV guide and highlight anything you want to watch.

RevolvingDoor

Do any of you lovely people :Aknow what would be the best way to get a sticky, gluey substance off a wooden desk?

I stuck a bathroom floor tile to my old desk to make a makeshift mousepad and now I've pulled it off and the gluey bit is still there.

The desk is quite tatty but it still does the job so I'm using it as a dressing table at the moment.:money:I think I am either going to paint and varnish it or just stick a tablecloth over it but I wanted to get the sticky stuff off first.:)

helen_jelly

Revolving Door - I've just had to take some lino tiles up in the Kitchen and they left sticky residue, also had spray glue residue on there too - don't ask! Anyway - I used Br!llo Pads, not sure how that would affect the wood of your desk but if its not that great it may be worth a go - had to use plenty of elbow grease but the stuff came off lovely

Helen