Weekly Flylady Thread 1st April 2013

Natty68

Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it!

Thank you to Dusty for last week's thread

The tasks list isn't a must do, just an encouragement. There is a level 1, 2 and 3 with level 1 being very basic it has been requested that this is just one task per day. Level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. If you want to do level 2 you add the tasks on level 1 with the level 2 tasks, if you want to do level 3 you add the tasks on, easy peasy. Choose a level to aim for but be realistic, if you’ve got a busy day on or are just starting etc aim for level one, if you get higher then great, if not then not to worry its only suggestions. Every room comes back around next week. Trust me some days I'll only be doing level one myself.

THESE LISTS ARE ONLY SUGGESTIONS AND NOT A MUST DO LIST, ALWAYS WELCOME TO POST AND FOLLOW YOUR OWN.

A few of the basics before we start the week

Hotspots are any areas which 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.

27 Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a binbag and whizz around the house finding 27 items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.

Swish and swipe 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!
5GC five minutes gardening.. make it lovely for your spring flowers and sowing

Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide

Ok here goes this week

This week as the children are off school I thought it would be nice to do a little list for them so they can get involved and help the parents...feel free to change it in your own list to whatever you wish! but it has to be nice.

Usually we continue doing this ourselves and feeling unappreciated for the hard work we put in to keep the house looking nice and safe for our families and it would be lovely if the young people would be kind enough to help.. So.. if you are under 16 then the green lists are yours!!!

Killer Kitchen - Monday April Fools Day
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Level Three
Defrost the freezer if needed!!
Wipe over all those small appliances.. don't forget the inside of the microwave!
Wipe out the icky parts of the fridge and have a quick check for what needs restocking.. I'm sure those of you who are parents have locusts off school!!
Extras

• Clean oven/hob if you really really want to.. *rolls eyes*
• HHI ..
• Clean windows and sills
• Treat the pets for fleas!!!
• Go play a game with the children who have helped you today!!

Childrens list.

• Clear and wipe the table
• Load the dishwasher (DW) if you have one
• Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with things that are all the same colour and switch it on?? This is a very important thing to learn.. many big clever daddies struggle with this job.. even our daddy.. so if you can do this.. you are cleverer than him!
• If you are a bigger little person could you wipe over the fronts of the kitchen cupboards and fridge/freezer/washing machine.. sometimes you need to check the insides too as they get a bit sticky..

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway and Stairs
Level One
Remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Level Two
Vacuum floors and sofas
Sort that under stair cupboard.. make sure everything is in tidily rather than thrown from a great distance!
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Are there any DVd's/Videos etc you can rehome?
Level Three
Vacuum under the furniture you can move
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors and any other glass like things.
Clear a hotspot
Vacuum hall and stairs
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
Extras

• Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs
• Wipe front door.. inside and out!
• HHI.. get that mountain gone - or if it is too big then maybe make a huge dent in it!!!
• I think the children who have been most helpful today should decide what you are having for dinner.. and that doesn't mean a takeaway.. we will consider that for the weekend if you are doing a fabulous job!!! Maybe if they are big enough they can help or better still cook for you!!

Childrens list.

• Sort out all the shoes.. make sure there are 2 of them all and put them nicely on the shelf or in the box. Encourage the person who has the most to get rid of a few pairs they never wear!
• Oh.. I think you'll like this.. everyone gets a carrier bag.. and spends 5 mintues running all over the house putting rubbish in it.. not other peoples things just rubbish, scrappy papers, junk mail, used envelopes and things like that.. after 5 minutes we weigh all the bags and see who has the heaviest bag. The winner gets a treat (and so does everyone else!)
• Pick up all your own things from the front room and put them away in their homes
• Water any plants in the house.. I'm always forgetting.
• If you are a bigger little person could you vacuum the floors once they are clear of stuff?

Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of..
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Clean windows in these rooms
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Clean a radiator or two.
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf
• Freshen up the curtains if needed
• Bake us a cake please mummy!! Or Daddy.. he can bake cakes too! Are we having it with custard or ice cream?

Childrens list.. As it is parents bedroom today I thought you could do a few jobs around the house which would still be very helpful..

• Clear and wipe the table
• Collect up all the dirty laundry from upstairs and plop it in the laundry basket!.. NO clean things please!!
• Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with the sheets from mummys bed?
• If you are a bigger little person could you spend 15 minutes tidying or vacuuming on the landing.. whatever needs doing.. I am sure there is a job that you can do that would be greatly appreciated!

Study or other reception room & bathrooms - Thursday
Level One
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
Level Three
declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
Extras

• Vacuum under movable furniture
• HHI.
• Ring someone you love just to tell them you love them and just for a chat.
• Clear a hotspot, you know you want to!!!!!
• Read a magazine or a book with a nice hot cup of tea/coffee!!!

Childrens list.

• Clear and wipe the pc desk
• Can you put any bathmats /shower curtains/towels in the WM which need cleaning?
• Help find the floor
• Vacuum the floor if you are big enough!
• If you are a bigger little person could you clean out any pets that need doing?

Childrens/Spare rooms - Friday
Now it is Mummies time to help YOU!!! Today we are going to tidy your room.. if there are more than 1 room that needs doing..We will choose the one with the youngest children in first... their rooms are usually tidied quicker and more easily.. and we will help the older ones a bit later.. after a cuppa.. or it might have to be another day but we will come help if you want!
Level One
Clear the floor
Level Two
Drag the junk from under the bed.. the children should be home today so they can do this!
Sort out a box of things to give to the local nursery for the little children.. or for charity shop.. or a friend.. FLING!! The local GP surgeries, hospitals etc often need nice toys for the sick children..
Level Three
If they are able the children can vacuum their own rooms!! I would say 7 is grown up enough!!
While the children are home.. go through their wardrobe and get rid of everything that no longer fits.. as they are being so wonderful and helping they can try the things on so you can be sure before moving them down a child or moving them on.
Extras

• Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
• Clean any tv's, pc's playstations in the room
• Put the discs in the correct boxes and books on shelves
• Clean windows

bossymoo

Thanks natty, we are in, and DS has said he might have a toy cull... Watch this space.

Night, all x

MinnieMousesMummy

Thanks for the new list. Please count me in for this week although I will be following my own lists to a certain extent.

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Dust for cobwebs
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Sweep and Mop the floor
Clean the sink
[STRIKE]Defrost the freezer if needed!![/STRIKE]
HHI ..
Clean windows and sills
[STRIKE]Go play a game with the children who have helped you today!![/STRIKE]
Clear and wipe the table
[STRIKE]Laundry[/STRIKE]
Quick dust around the house
Quick hoover around the house

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway and Stairs
Dust the living room, hall and porch for cobwebs
Dust the front door
Spend 15 minutes decluttering the living room
[STRIKE]Laundry[/STRIKE]
Do some of the ironing pile and put clothes away

Master bedroom - Wednesday
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes decluttering the floor
Sort through drawers
Bake a cake
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe the table[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Trip to the shops - ink cartridges, cake cases[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Laundry[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do some of the ironing and put clothes away[/STRIKE]

Study & bathroom - Thursday
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles
Declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
[STRIKE]Laundry[/STRIKE]
HHI.
[STRIKE]Ring someone you love just to tell them you love them and just for a chat.[/STRIKE]
Spend 30 minutes on gathering recipes
Sign and hand form into the dentist

Childrens/Spare rooms - Friday
Clear the floor
Drag the junk from under the bed.. the children should be home today so they can do this!
Sort out a box of things to give to the local nursery for the little children.. or for charity shop.. or a friend.. FLING!! The local GP surgeries, hospitals etc often need nice toys for the sick children..
If they are able the children can vacuum their own rooms!! I would say 7 is grown up enough!!
While the children are home.. go through their wardrobe and get rid of everything that no longer fits.. as they are being so wonderful and helping they can try the things on so you can be sure before moving them down a child or moving them on.
Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
Clean any tv's, pc's playstations in the room
Put the discs in the correct boxes and books on shelves
Clean windows

Natty68

Just off to bed but as I didn't seem to be around for last week, gods knows where it went..lol And I have just been reading the thread back and noticed that our lovely Piggers is preggers with No 11.

Congratulations Piggers, I am hoping String Bean won't be as naughty as Dot and Squeak when he/she is born

msgnomey

I'm in, not at school/work so no excuse!!
So tomorrow I will;
Killer Kitchen - Monday April Fools Day
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Level Three
Defrost the freezer if needed!!
Wipe over all those small appliances.. don't forget the inside of the microwave!
Wipe out the icky parts of the fridge and have a quick check for what needs restocking.
Extras
Clean oven/hob if you really really want to.. *rolls eyes*
HHI ..
Clean windows and sills
Treat the pets for fleas!!!

Night all

optimistic-mummy

hi everyone. im in again this week please. xxxx night night see you all in the morning x

nicki_2

I'm going to be in this week but working from my own list as the house is spotless except for 2 wash loads that need to be done

DD goes away on Tuesday and I still haven't even thought about what she's taking except for buying her a new travel toothbrush and some new tops as grease marks/tomato stains "mysteriously" appear as they go through the laundry cycle :mad:. Guess what Monday is bringing? Yep, provisional packing to see if we've forgotten to buy anything :eek: Then probably a mad dash to Mr A's to get anything missing :rotfl:

Right now though my bed is screaming my name so I'll catch up tomorrow. Night all :wave:

michelle2008

In this week - house is a tip!

Thanks to natty for the list

Honey_Bear

Thank you for last week's list Dusty and Natty for this week's.

Good. Some of the things that Super-Flying today didn't include are on Monday's list, so that will neatly square off those unfinished bits.

One of tomorrow's tasks is to have another shot at Hot Cross Buns as I discovered that even on the lowest setting the oven kills all the yeast when trying to prove them in a 'warm draught-free' place. They smell and taste okay but they look a bit small, slightly dark brown and are just a tad dense - as in the texture of a brick.

Happy Easter everyone.

M.E.

Is the Green List for husbands?
'cos it should be!

pigpen

M.E. wrote: »

Is the Green List for husbands?
'cos it should be!

Child is another word for man.. so yes, it is for husbands.

Natty.. ty ... we would like to book a 'he' please 7 daughters is more than enough for any sane person who has no more room for shoes!