Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd September 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.

Thank you to Valli 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

Monday Mayhem ~ Krazy Kitchen

15 Minutes..
Clear the floor of unnecessary gibble
Mop/hoover the floor
30 minutes to spare..
Shine the sink and draining board. Make those taps shine and twinkle..
Wipe down worktops and wipe down all small electricals.
Rehome anything that is out of place
Got an hour...
Clean inside the microwave. A good tip is to heat up a cup of water in the microwave - the steam shifts all the yukky stuff on the microwave
Clean the window and windowsill. Rehome anything that shouldn't be there
Sort through your cookery books/magazines. Are there any that you don't need that are just taking up space? Rehome them to the local charity shop...
15 fling boogie

Extra challenge:

• Deweb, don't forget those corners
• Clean light fittings/switches
• Wipe down the doors
• Empty those smelly bins
• Clean that cupboard under the sink!!!
• HHI
  

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Bouncing Bedroom
15 Minutes..
Clear the floor of anything that doesn't belong there..
Hoover the floor
Empty any bins
30 minutes to spare..
Strip the bed and remake with fresh clean bedding
Dust surfaces
Polish mirrors and any other shiny surfaces...
Got an hour...
Turn and vacuum mattress - do NOT do it if you are unable to or pregnant..get a nice partner/hubby/child to do it for you.
Sort through the wardrobe - is there anything that you don't need or can be rehomed.
Clean the light switches

Extra challenge:

• Clear one drawer in the dressing table/chest of drawers
• Clean the window - make it sparkle in the sunshine
• Clear and clean the windowsill
• HHI
• Any last minute shopping for those with kiddies going back to school on Thursday. Make a list of what you need so that you don't forget anything at the last minute.

Whimsical Wednesday ~ Barnacled Bathroom

15 minutes...
Empty bins
Clear all empty bottles/toothpaste tubes etc.. Do we really need to keep that empty box of q-tips.
Change flannels/sponges
30 minutes to spare..
Clean sink and bath
Shine the taps, don't forget to get underneath the taps with a toothbrush.
Clear floor of any stuff that shouldn't be there - towels if they are dirty should be in the laundry bin.
Got an hour...
Hoover/mop floor
Clear out the medicine cabinet - if you have any out of date medicine make sure it's bagged up properly and either bin it securely or take to the nearest chemist for disposal.
Replace those manky towels for lovely fresh towels.
Clean windowsill
Last minute checks to see if you have everything for your little ones going back/starting school
Extra challenge:

• Clean windows
• Wash curtains
• HHI

Tantalizing Thursday ~ Luxurious Living Room, hall and stairs

15 minutes....
Pick things up off the floor, make sure those stairs are safe.
Take "first day of school" photo - if your little darlings are back at school today!
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
30 minutes to spare..
Dust standing objects including electrical items - no electrocutions please!
Turn over and plump sofa and chair cushions.
Water plants
Got an hour to spare...
27 fling boogie
Sort out one cupboard/drawer, even that cupboard under the stairs if you want...
Wash windows and nets
Sort the junk on the landing
Extras...

• Sort out any mending that needs doing and have a go at it..
• Replace any dead light bulbs
• Wash smelly pet beds
• Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it..
• Deflea pets

Final Friday ~ Frightening Kids rooms and Spare rooms
15 minutes...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
30 minutes to spare..
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!!
Got an hour to spare...
Clean 2 windows
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
Extras...

• Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• Binbag dance!!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

icontinuetodream

Okay...I'm in (OMG...what have I done!!!:eek::eek::eek:):rotfl:

joannasmum

Ok its a long, long time since I flyed but I'm in this week. Back to school and fresh starts all round!

bagpuss38

Lol ill be in for the rest of the week but mondays lists is pointless, given that entire kitchen, bathroom and toliet is being ripped apart from weds onwards.

My bedroom though is minging tip, so a flying listy for that would be mucho appreciated:D

Have a great week, and for all those mums out there just think ur house will now be clean and toy free tilll 4pm

optimistic-mummy

thankyou for the new thread natty i am in again this week please.

need to book an app @ drs tomoz
and chase VERY !

hope everyone is well. hugs to all that need/want one and vibes of all kinds where needed/wanted

bossymoo

Welcome to the FLYLADY ME MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE!

We flyladies as signed below do hereby pledge to attempt to improve ourselves / our souls / our outlook (delete as appropriate) in our own personal challenge. There is no such thing as failure, god loves a tryer, and (apparently) you get out of life what you put in! So here goes, and throwing the gauntlet down is:

Honey Bear : to continue her novel begun in 2011 by writing chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12
bossymoo: to start the couch to 5k programme. And stick to it!
decogecko: to go to the cinema, on Thursday, alone, and enjoy the film
Natty68: continue weekly gym & spa visit and no backing out!
Dustykitten: to do 15 minutes exercise everyday and start looking for a Yoga/Pilates class to join
Mumto5: also couch to 5k - you go girl
Mummyof5: to do all physio exercises, even if they hurt at the time - ouch
mummyroysof3: to study on 4/5 days while the kids are at school as I have an ema then start my first level 3 straight after
funfairprincess: something to do with your dance class???
Skint breeder 5: the ultimate workout and to drop 14lb by end of year!
Lamewolf: to make time for pampering including using lotions and potions and showing off the contents off the jewellery box!
Rebeccaharris31: to get the finances organised
mrs-moneypenny: to sort out the craft supplies and do 15min exercise each weekday
Kaz2904:will have the house carpeted by DS's birthday on 19th December
cyclingyorkie: more cycling to swimming! Or maybe a triathlon
Ionafan: to sign up for a regular weekly slimming class with DH and to cook meals for us both that help lose at least 5 kg by my birthday on 27th November
kerri-dfw:to sort out the online craft shop and get it up and running again
Froddington: another couch to 5k hurrah!
FurryBeastOz: couch to 5k and perfume & pampering!
Jazee: to practise piano for at least 15 mins daily Mon - Fri
Katiecat: to do more exercise and be lighter by the end of the year!

trulymadlydeeply: salsa???

If you would like to join us in the hall of fame (shame? ) please pm me and I will add you to the list. Each Sunday I will update with any progress, so please keep us posted! No challenge is to large or too small, and for some of us, just signing up to a challenge is a little victory all in itself. Don't be shy! If you think you don't have time for the challenge, maybe the challenge could be to make some time for YOU!

ETA: Recently "babied" flyladies are exempt, as are those awaiting surgery or coping with any health issues, those caring for poorly loved ones etc.

Apparently we can have stars for beginning / progressing / achieving - so I will look into that this week to get us on a roll.

greent

Hello again all!

Thanks for the new thread!! :T x

Had a week off last week - we were in London until Weds night so then Thurs and Fri were just catching up with washing and keeping up with kitchen etc as normal. Back to the fly-grindstone this week, though! (although not tomorrow as we are off to LEGOLAND, leaving home about 8.30am and getting home somewhere around 9pm - so no flying really until Tues!)

Even so, I shall post my listy anyway!

Monday Mayhem ~ Krazy Kitchen

15 Minutes..
[STRIKE]Mop/hoover the floor[/STRIKE] - Done today!
30 minutes to spare..
Shine the sink and draining board. Make those taps shine and twinkle..
Wipe down worktops and wipe down all small electricals.
Rehome anything that is out of place
Got an hour...
Clean inside the microwave. A good tip is to heat up a cup of water in the microwave - the steam shifts all the yukky stuff on the microwave
Clean the window and windowsill. Rehome anything that shouldn't be there



Extra challenge:

• Deweb, don't forget those corners
• Clean light fittings/switches
• Wipe down the doors
• Empty those smelly bins
• Clean that cupboard under the sink!!!
• HHI
• Make children pack bags and PE kit ready for Weds!:D
• book MOT and service for my car and service for DH's car

Natty68

bagpuss38 wrote: »

Lol ill be in for the rest of the week but mondays lists is pointless, given that entire kitchen, bathroom and toliet is being ripped apart from weds onwards.

My bedroom though is minging tip, so a flying listy for that would be mucho appreciated:D

Tuesday's list will be the bedroom just for you bagpuss But won't be up until tomorrow night though

bossymoo

I'm in thanks Natty for the list and to Valli for keeping us all in check last week!

I'm off work this week as my little (bigger) moo starts school on Tuesday. Aww. He's just going for the afternoons this week, hence me needing to be at home.

I will get the sum total of 4 hours to myself since I have him at home all day tomorrow, and DD at home Thu and Fri.

So, not only is bigger little moo going to proper school, but little little moo turns 3 this week <sniff> why are my babies growing up so fast???

Anyway, as you can imagine, this week is likely to be eventful! But flying is on the agenda!

Monday Mayhem ~ Krazy Kitchen
Clean the window and windowsill. Rehome anything that shouldn't be there

Extra challenge:

• Deweb, don't forget those corners
• Clean light fittings/switches
• Wipe down the doors
• Clean that cupboard under the sink!!!

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Bouncing Bedroom
Sort through the wardrobe - is there anything that you don't need or can be rehomed.
Clean the light switches

Whimsical Wednesday ~ Barnacled Bathroom.
Change flannels/sponges
Shine the taps, don't forget to get underneath the taps with a toothbrush.
Clear out the medicine cabinet - if you have any out of date medicine make sure it's bagged up properly and either bin it securely or take to the nearest chemist for disposal.

Tantalizing Thursday ~ Luxurious Living Room, hall and stairs
Sort out one cupboard/drawer, even that cupboard under the stairs if you want...

Extras...

• Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it..

Final Friday ~ Frightening Kids rooms and Spare rooms
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Clean 2 windows

kazwookie

Ohh I'm in again.

Thank you for all the lists xx

Good luck to all those starting school, I hope it all goes well for the 1st week.

WM x 3 done
Hung washing out using a torch!! as I am off to work at 6am tomorrow so won't have time to hang stuff out.

pigpen

I'll watch from the sidelines

ty Natty and Bossy xx