Weekly Flylady Thread 15th April 2013

optimistic-mummy

morning all, hope everyone is well. its looking ok here bedrooms need abit of a tidy and hoover, kitchen floor needs mopping, and some washing up to do but thats about it, LO is busy playing outside. catch up later xx

Honey_Bear

iammumtoone wrote: »

Morning Everyone

Thanks for the welcomes. I am looking forward to starting with you all on Monday. I got to the stage where I didn't know where to start - so just didnt. But now I am looking forward to working towards a debt and clutter free home.

It's different for everyone, but where I started was spending 30 minutes just putting things in the right rooms.

cyclingyorkie

more ironing!

DD1 feeling a lot better! Thanks for the posi-vibes - they were much appreciated!

Valli

iammumtoone wrote: »

Morning Everyone

Thanks for the welcomes. I am looking forward to starting with you all on Monday. I got to the stage where I didn't know where to start - so just didnt. But now I am looking forward to working towards a debt and clutter free home.

Remember that it didn't get like that overnight, and it will take a while to get it how you want it BUT as you develop your routines the basic cleaning will get faster, and bit-by-bit you'll nibble away at major problem areas. AnW's patented dot-to-dot method (a former, much-missed Flylady) will help; you clean one area, e.g. a cupboard top in the dining room, and keep it clear. Next time you work in there a second area gets cleared and, eventually, the dots join. Oh and my mantra helps, apparently :rotfl:

cyclingyorkie

DH and DS out playing cricket.

DD2 away to b/f's house.

DD1 out with friends.

I am alone - it's wonderful - and VERY unusual. Ironing with my choice of telly....

LameWolf

Hi all

Just to let you know we're back, safe and sound. Had a lovely stay overnight in, of all places, Evesham; close to the river, and as it was nice, we had a little trundle out, and I made friends with a Jack Russell Cross.:D

We had their one wheelchair-friendly room, and the bathroom had a proper bath in it!! So many hotels only have showers; so that was great, as soaking my aching bones first thing in the morning helps a lot with the pain and stiffness.:o

Hopefully back to proper Flying tomorrow; though I've promised myself I'm not going to use all my spoons on it, I must try to keep some back for other things.;)

The bungalow is a bit of a mess though; I wasn't able to do a lot with Mary-Fairy-Fuzzy-Butt here, but all being well, we shall soon be up to speed with it all.:o

Jazee

Hello everyone, have just caught up with thread. Posivibes to CY and family. Loved the chatter about wargaming, my DH doesn't have a beard or black t-shirt either, but he does still have a problem with the alcohol. I got up at 6.50 this morning and he was drinking lager....I don't care that he's working nights.

Anyway this is my list of what I've done from the lists this week around the extremely busy paid stuff:

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Level Three
Clean all those small appliances, wipe their home then put them back.. DID THE SODASTREAM
Wipe the gicky things out of the fridge.
Extras
HHI .. with your clean iron!!
Clean windows and sills CLEANED ALL INSIDE WINDOWS IN HOUSE

Deep clean challenge day one.. I do not want anyone straining themselves so if this is too much or not sensible because you'll hurt yourself don't do it!! Listen to your body.
Figure out what needs using up first and work it into your meal plan this week!
Clear clutter from shelves and wipe them over.. I want to see empty spaces and shiny shelves!!

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Open the windows and let in some fresh air
Level Two
Vacuum floors and sofas
Wipe and water neglected plants
Level Three
Vacuum under the furniture you can move
Clean windows
Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!!
Extras
Update financial spreadsheets/accounts.. if you have none to do.. DO SOME FILING.. all that paperwork HAS a home!!

Deep clean challenge
Scrub the manky marks off the sofas

Study or other reception room & bathrooms - Wednesday
Level One
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Clean the windows.
Extras
Vacuum under movable furniture
HHI..
Deal with any calls etc that need doing

Master bedroom & landing - Thursday
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Clean windows in these rooms
Deep Clean Challenge
Find the floor.. not just a bit of it.. ALL of it!!!!!!!! and vacuum it

Friday - Childrens/spare rooms or a catchup
Level One
Clear the floor
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time!
Level Two
Strip the beds and wash those sheets.. and any duvets that need doing
Binbag dance
Level Three
Vacuum the floor
Clean the windows
Extras
Clean any tv's

So apart from those bits and pieces its just been the dailies and today I've cut the grass back and front (first time this year).

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday.

cyclingyorkie

glad you had a good time LW.

MadamMim2013

Hi Everyone...:wave:

So sorry I have been absent, missed catching up with you all..:o

My boys & I have been so very busy cleaning and clearing out that I've just not made it on here to say anything! (not even watched ANY television for 3 days:eek:)
My garden has been cleared of all manner of things, old wood, broken bits & taken to the tip.. I've given away sleepers, compost bins, water butts & recycled as much as possible.. definately a deep clean going on :T
I have today sent an e-mail to the admin to request a name change to stop the possiblity of things getting difficult for me (long story..) mainly due to explaining my difficulties on here & in another post .. ho hum..

I've started cleaning all the windows & staining the shed/chicken house & fences too... feel like I'm on a roll

Thanks again for all the support & I promise to catch up with you all asap xx (you may find this post replicated ish on the decluttering post.. saves sore fingers from retyping it all!;))

mrs-moneypenny

evening all
scouts St George parade went well
laundry basket is empty!!!
ironing pile has been cleared!!!!
mended hems on trousers with cheat iron on tape while doing the ironing
all ironing put away

hope everyone is well

back tomorrow