Weekly Flylady Thread 16th 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 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


Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
30 minutes to spare..
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Got an hour..
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Have a bit of a tidy in the cupboard under the stairs.
• Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your winter curtains up yet?

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
30 minutes to spare..
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. get rid of all those furry things growing in corners!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour to spare...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, microwave etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself

• Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge!
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• 31 fling boogie..
• Wipe over the oven and hob - you know you want to ...
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes..
Clean floors in these rooms
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour..
Clean those extractor fans
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry
Extra mission: Take your pick!

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
• Make a long list of those bodies you need to purchase Christmas gifts for!!.. 98 days lol

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the rainy sunnyness
30 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (organic or non organic!)
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 32 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean all paintwork on the landing
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear out your trousers/skirts

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
15 minutes...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
30 minutes to spare...
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
spend at least an hour with your family... playing, reading or just watching a dvd and having a hug!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Got an hour...
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a toybox and make space for santa coming!!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
• Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!!
• Spend at least an hour with your family... playing, reading or just watching a dvd and having a hug!

bossymoo

Welcome to WEEK 3 of 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:
Each week I'll assign stars to anyone who has worked towards their challenge! Every little helps!

:staradminHoney Bear : to continue her novel begun in 2011 by writing chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12
:staradmin:starmod:bossymoo: to exercise 4x per week minimum, 30mins each minimum
:staradmindecogecko: to learn to crochet a granny square
:staradminNatty68: continue weekly gym & spa visit and no backing out!
:staradminDustykitten: to do 15 minutes exercise everyday and start looking for a Yoga/Pilates class to join
Mumto5: couch to 5k - you go girl
:staradmin:starmod:Mummyof5: to do all physio exercises, even if they hurt at the time - ouch
:staradminmummyroysof3: 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
Skint breeder 5: the ultimate workout and to drop 14lb by end of year!
:staradminLamewolf: 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
:staradmin:starmod: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
:staradmincyclingyorkie: more cycling to swimming! Or maybe a triathlon
:starmod: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!
:staradminFurryBeastOz: couch to 5k and perfume & pampering!
:staradminJazee: 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!
toochosey: a declutter mission, one room a week!

If you would like to join us in the hall of fame (shame? ;0) 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.

bossymoo

Thanks Natty, I'll fill in the above tomorrow morning!

And thanks Dusty for last week. Hope we get lots of visitors again this week, was so nice to "meet" all the earlier flyladies we've heard so much about!

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure![/STRIKE]
Got an hour..
[STRIKE]Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself[/STRIKE]
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [STRIKE]Have a bit of a tidy in the cupboard under the stairs.[/STRIKE]
• Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
• [STRIKE]Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!![/STRIKE]
• Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. [STRIKE]Do you need your winter curtains up yet?[/STRIKE]

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. get rid of all those furry things growing in corners!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary) [/STRIKE]
Got an hour to spare...
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, microwave etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself

• Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge!
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• 31 fling boogie..
• [STRIKE]Wipe over the[/STRIKE] oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE] - you know you want to ...
• [STRIKE]Empty the bin[/STRIKE].. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes..
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks..[/STRIKE] shine the taps with a toothbrush
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Got an hour..
Clean those extractor fans
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry [/STRIKE]
Extra mission: Take your pick!

• [STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
• [STRIKE]Make a long list of those bodies you need to purchase Christmas gifts for!!.. 98 days lol[/STRIKE]

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
[STRIKE]Fling open the window and let in the rainy sunnyness[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..[/STRIKE]
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (organic or non organic!)
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.[/STRIKE]
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 32 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• [STRIKE]Clean all paintwork on the landing[/STRIKE]
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear out your trousers/skirts

AnW'sMum

OK count us in, not sure how much will get done but hey ho nothing ventured and all that....

JellyBox

Been AWOL for a couple of months, but desperately need to get back into doing this, need to remember that the fact I am out of the house between 7am and 9pm tomorrow is not a reason I can't do stuff the rest of the week (I will be sleeping after working for that many hours), so hoping I can make this approach work for me long term this time as my home is a tip!

froddington

I'm in - thank you Natty :A

AnW - it's so nice to have you back on the thread

Great to see other returners too x

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs

15 minutes...
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs

30 minutes to spare..
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen

Got an hour..
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting
yourself
Finish sorting drawer

pigpen

There you go..

kazwookie

I'm in again.

Thank you for the thread ladies xxx

Piggers~~ nice photo, nice to have them all in one photo. Where are the 2 grands kids?

Wrk done
Cat fed
Dinner of sausages and saute spuds eaten.
OH worn out, but he did the GNR, and is soaking wet it seems.

xx

Misty_Blue

Thanks Natty and Dusty for the threads. I'm in again for this week.

pigpen

kazwookie wrote: »

Piggers~~ nice photo, nice to have them all in one photo. Where are the 2 grands kids?

3 grandbeasts

mummyroysof3

I'm in....my challenge this week is to read the last 49 pages of my current text book before I'm allowed to play with my new phone which comes on Friday.