Weekly Flylady Thread 8th July 2013

Natty68

Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us.

Thanks to Dusty for last weeks thread

Still going with the new style this week, which works on how much time and motivation you have. The idea is that even if you are really busy you don't need to fall off the wagon!

Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up

These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list; you are more than welcome to post and follow your own lists.

Also adding a declutter mission each day will help to gradually clear the clutter and make flying easier.

A few of the basics before we start the week

Hotspots are areas where 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.

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

Swish and swipe/S&S 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!

Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide

Ok here goes this week!

Mysterious Monday ~ Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and Study/PC Area
Only got 15 minutes...
Open windows to let in air
Wash and replace towels/flannels/bath mats with clean ones
Clean cobwebs
30 minutes to spare..
Clean bath/shower/sink and toilet - Don't forget to give those taps an extra shine!
Throw away any empty bottles
Straighten computer desk
Delete 50 emails - do you really need that sale email from Dotty P's?
Got an hour...
Wash/vacuum floor
Clean window
Clean the windowsills
Clean medicine cabinet - throw away out of date medicines.
Put away any stray items in the hall and stairs - do you really need all that stuff cluttering up the stairs and hall/landing!!!
Extras..

• Wipe skirting boards up the stairs
• Check supplies of paper/printer cartridges/stamps and envelopes
• Throw away any pens that don't work
• Clean fingerprints off light switches and doors.

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Only got 15 mins..
Fling open windows to let air in especially as it's been hot and the room will be stuffy.
Clean Cobwebs
Check firealarms are working, change battery if necessary.
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers
30 minutes to spare..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Clean under the bed
Polish furniture
Got an hour...
Straighten/sort through make up
Throw away any empty/out of date bottles
Clean glass and mirrors - make them twinkle
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Clear a hotspot ~ or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Add a personal touch - flowers in a vase on a dresser, pretty bowl etc..
Extras:

• 36 fling boogie, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• HHI
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clean light switch of hand prints or smudges
• Clean main light and any lampshades
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf

Wacky Wednesday ~ Those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Only got 15 mins..
Open windows to air room
Clean cobwebs
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Straighten toy shelves
30 minutes to spare..
Polish furniture
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Got an hour...
Sort out outgrown clothes and give to charity/neighbours/younger children.
Put away stray items
Clean fingerprints off light switches/doors/walls
Clean under the bed - I know it's scary but it does have to be done. You could even delegate to a little pink if you don't fancy doing it yourself.
Extras

• Clean windows
• Clean/scrub bath toys
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• Rearrange videos/games/books

Tantalising Thursday ~ Dining Room and Entance/Porch
Only got 15 mins..
Open windows and let air in
Clean cobwebs
Dust windowsills and front door
Throw away any newspapers/magazines that aren't needed.
30 minutes to spare..
Put plants in shower & give them a good rinse. Remember to put them back before everyone has a shower in the morning - it might be a bit unnerving having to shower with a plant!!!
Clean and dust shiny things/mirror and glass
Clean lightswitches of hand prints or smudges
Got an hour...
Move furniture, if safe to do so, and hoover underdeath
Clean and straighten any drawer
Add a personal touch to the table - pretty tablecloth, vase of summer flowers!!
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Clean under sofa/chair cushions - lets see if you can find any money or even anything that you have lost recently
Wipe down light fixtures - make those bulbs shine at night!
Extras

• Refill bird feeders
• Throw away any dead plants
• HHI
• Binbag dance - Get a binbag... fill it and bin it!!
• Wash any cushions, throws etc that need it..

Flying Friday ~ Kitchen
Only got 15 mins..
Open windows, let the air and blow those cobwebs away..
Wash knick-knacks/canisters
Mop/brush floor
30 minutes to spare..
Clean sink and draining board
Clean microwave inside and out
Empty fridge, clean shelves and doors and move any nearly out of date stuff to front to use up next.
Empty and clean rubbish bin
Got an hour...
Clean under sink - throw away any manky looking bottles/rags etc..
Straighten drawers/cupboards
Clean fan/vent/hood filters
Clean pet dishes
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..(only a few at a time!)
Extras

• Check the smoke alarm - when was the last time you replaced the battery?
• Clean the hob
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps - make them twinkle!!
• 29 fling boogie - GO!!
• Buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!

Dustykitten

Thanks Natty I'm in, quieter week planned so hope to get more done.

Carrying over my list

Governor paperwork, heaps and heaps of it
[STRIKE]
Phone ortho/hospital/bank[/STRIKE]
Sort out DS3 late birthday treat

[STRIKE]Remove everything from your desk
Give it a good clean
Now sort all that stuff which is on the floor[/STRIKE]
Wipe keyboards, mouse and remove finger prints from all those touch screens

Sow some salad seeds - half done
[STRIKE]Sow some bean seeds[/STRIKE]
Make some elderflower coridal

Do some mending
[STRIKE]Take duvets to laundrette
Wash coats 1 done[/STRIKE]

Dust a fluffy sides - DS2 room
Spot clean rug

Remove some cobwebs

Tax returns 1/5 so far 2/5

Returns M&S/Dunelm/Sainsbugs

decogecko

Thanks for the lists this week Natty:T

Hoping my GUAG comes back to what it was, I have a lot to do and will soon be working more hours so need to get things ship-shaped so that I can keep on top of flying so I can still have some 'me' time.

Have a great week all

Deco x

MinnieMousesMummy

Please count me in for this week. I will be working from my own lists again this week, as I have so much to do in terms of flying, sorting clutter, paid work and course work.
Dusty - Thanks for last weeks lists. Natty - Thanks for this weeks lists.

Mysterious Monday

1. Quick shower & get dressed, Kids up & dressed
2. Clear & clean dining table
3. Childcare runs
4. Print paperwork and update company accounts
5. Do mystery shopping work that is in for today
6. Check stationery supplies and order anything that is required
7. Laundry (3 loads) - Hang outside to dry if it is still nice
8. Feed the animals & check chicken house for eggs
9. Thin out the plants and repot as required
10. Water plants
11. Surveys and daily work
12. HHI
13. Sort through pens and get rid of any that do not work
14. HH sorting emails and delete 50
15. HH looking for freelance work
16. Deweb the kitchen
17. Clear & clean the work surfaces in the kitchen
18. Do some course work
19. Look out first size car seat and give it a good clean
20. Sort through bags of baby clothes and sort into correct sizes
21. Sort bags, clothes and lunches for Tuesday
22. Take the kids to the beach for a while if it is nice enough
23. Get a birthday card for mil and post

pigpen

Ta muchly.. Doing Nowt this week but I'm sticking around seeing as I can barely walk

cat_smith

Hi everybody. I'm going to be changing my 'user' details. DH thinks I'm too recognisable (ego much???) but with things going on at the moment it might be a good idea. If you know me you'll recognise me ;-) Otherwise I look forward to meeting you in my new persona.

froddington

I'm going to try to be in (as usual ) - thank you Natty :A

Reports are due in on Tuesday (in theory ) so flying may resume after that! It's Open Evening until 7 p.m. tomorrow so that doesn't help.

Many thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for our pupil :A xx

Saw Bon Jovi on Friday (for the zillionth time!!!) and they were as amazing as ever Hard to explain, but I was sort of in another world listening to and watching them - awesome!

Got to wait 10 days for my next gig ..............!!

Ok, I need to sort a list and then go to bed and attempt to sleep.

Love, hugs and prayers for you all x

froddington

My list - night all, sleep well xx

Mysterious Monday ~ Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and PC Area

Only got 15 minutes...
Open windows to let in air
Clean cobwebs

30 minutes to spare..
Clean bath, sink and toilet - Don't forget to give those taps an extra shine!
Straighten computer desk

Got an hour...
Wash/vacuum floor
Clean window
Clean the windowsills
Put away any stray items in the hall and stairs - do you really need all that stuff cluttering up the stairs and hall/landing!!!

bossymoo

I'm in too, thanks Natty

And thanks DK for last week

X


Mysterious Monday ~ Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and Study/PC Area
Clean medicine cabinet - throw away out of date medicines.
Check supplies of paper/printer cartridges/stamps and envelopes
Throw away any pens that don't work

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Check firealarms are working, change battery if necessary.
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Clean under the bed.

Wacky Wednesday ~ Those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Straighten toy shelves
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Sort out outgrown clothes and give to charity/neighbours/younger children.
Put away stray items
Rearrange videos/games/books

Tantalising Thursday ~ Dining Room and Entance/Porch
Move furniture, if safe to do so, and hoover underdeath
Refill bird feeders
Wash any cushions, throws etc that need it..

Flying Friday ~ Kitchen
Clean under sink - throw away any manky looking bottles/rags etc..
Straighten drawers/cupboards
Check the smoke alarm - when was the last time you replaced the battery?
29 fling boogie - GO!!!

mummyyof5

Thanks for list Natty xx

Will be in as much as I can..very busy week..lots on at school and
BabyDs 4th birthday on Friday...she will be getting too big to call BabyD soon:(:(:(:(

Might have to make another doctors appointment as the tablets are not touching the pain and its getting too painful to walk...cant even do school run at the moment...my boys are having to do them all...cant walk further than the kitchen without holding onto something ....they must be able to do something Im not that old FGS...

Love to all xx

optimistic-mummy

thanks for the new thread

will be around more this week hopefully and some normality back for the week as i have no apps to attend ...

see you all tomorrow night night xx hugs to all that need/want one x