Weekly Flylady Thread 16th September 2013

mrs-moneypenny

Daisychain1 wrote: »

oh and the :coffee:. I suggest we all stop and put the kettle on now!!! :rotfl:

i'll join you in a coffee while i wrap nieces pressie visit to shops on hold as its just started raining

Honey_Bear

ionafan wrote: »

So is the carpenter - he's already fitted the door from the dining room into the utility, which apparently hasn't had a door for many many years. Our DR used to be the kitchen and the utility used to be the breakfast room, and before that the garage - I'm just recycling rooms :rotfl:

I'm sure I remember you saying that you'd found your perfect house when you put in an offer ....

Thinking of you, Dusty, and your friend.

On a roll here. I've been flat out busy since before 8.00am - absolutely unheard of (for me). Ebay piccies takes (and mostly deleted once I'd uploaded them and realised they're out of focus), gibble shoved in car boot for delivering when I'm out and about, dog walked before it started raining, washing up done, bacon sandwich made and scoffed, two pots of coffee decluttered, listy amended and considerably lengthened ....

bonnie_bumpkins

Morning all

Late starting today, was unwell in the night but raring to go after a jolly long catch up sleep.

Dusty I am thinking of you and your friend today xx

Bossy you have such lovely in-laws, your stories always make me smile :A

I think I will do an about turn mid-week and keep to my own lists. Reason is that I keep getting distracted and start other jobs. I think I might be an autumn-cleaner like HoneyBear

Yesterday I managed to pull up a corner of my LR carpet with a bread knife and kitchen scissors. I am not DIY minded. The carpet is needs to go and I've been meaning to do it all this year but now I want it done immediately. I also washed my beanbag-type things, sorted the magazine rack and dusted the pictures & lamps. Piggers there is enough dust in this corner alone to knit a cardigan sleeve

Also yesterday I:

• took glass to recycle bank
• paid in cheques and cash
• bought a new ironing board cover - yes me, who hardly ever irons - what is wrong with me????
• put new ad in newsagents window
• printed more flyers

Today I will:

• write & post S's card
• post CT form
• post check-a-trade form for the lovely gardner man
• pick up meds
• take more glass to the recycle bank - I walk so can only take a bit at a time. Honest.
• order certs for V
• de-gibble the LR ready for more carpet ripping

I hope everyone has a good day.

MinnieMousesMummy

Good morning, Its very wet here today so I am going to have a day in the house and get to work on my list, so just going to update it before I make a start (anything that has gone has been done or is not relevant)

Daily routines
Laundry - T F S S
Swish & swipe kitchen - F S
Swish & swipe bathroom - T F S S
HHI - W T F S S
Make beds - F S S
Hoover high traffic areas - F S S
Make meals -T F S S

Night routines
Preparing clothes for the next day - W T F
Swish & swipes of the kitchen -W T F S S
Tidy the living room -W T F S S

Monday Mayhem - Living Room & Hall
Hoover the living room & hall
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!
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Sort picture of kids for dh's birthday card
Order birthday cards for DH
Sort Avon books and paperwork
Sort and update cv
Look for part time work
Sort out account and write a review for dooyoo
Tidy dd's wardrobe & drawers
Tidy ds2's drawers

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge
Dust all round the house
Dust round the house for cobwebs
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, microwave etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
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 ...
Spend an hour looking for freelance work
Do some work on blog
Do some of the book that I am writing

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Clean floors in these rooms
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
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
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
Book table for family meal out on Sunday
Paint the bathroom

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom
Check fire alarms are working
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
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.
32 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
Clean windows in these rooms
Clear out your trousers/skirts
Catch up with emails
School runs
Feed the animals and check for eggs
Look for MSing work
Put clothes away that have been ironed
Do some work/check Nectar adpoints, Swagbucks, One poll, Postcode lottery & Birthday bingo
Sort shopping list and do online shop
Renew library books
Do college homework for Friday
Make a start on sorting diary for next month
Catch up with the thread

I can't believe I still have so much on my list, where has this week disappeared too?

Lozzy88

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
30 minutes to spare..
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen

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
• wash curtains that need it.. Do you need your winter curtains up yet?

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room

30 minutes to spare..
Sweep and mop floors

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!
• 31 fling boogie..

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes..
, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse
Extra mission: Take your pick!

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• write a crimbo list for kids and oh

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing

Got an hour.
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (organic or non organic!)

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

hugs to all those that need them, not a great deal done today just basics, i am going to make lunch for me and the boys and then give this woodwork a good scrub down mucky hand prints every where.
I was actually thinking about washing my curtains the other day, they have not been washed since i moved in 4 and a half years ago am scared to touch them incase they fall apart lol!

bossymoo

Just having lunch. DD sat with a dolly on her knee, sharing hopefully she will have a nap after.

Garage sorted and space made - some lighter toys have been stored on the trampoline so they won't be able to use that for a week or so. I've moved one of the tub chairs into garage too, so the great conservatory emptying has begun! Boiler cupboard is clear and accessible - just need to keep a path clear to it

Plan:
Big ikea toy unit to go in hall (measure first?)
Small basket unit into LR - should fit next to small sofa
Kids table and chairs to garage
Other 2 tub chairs to garage
Jigsaw / book boxes to garage
Craft caddy to garage

Then tomorrow I just need to sort the junk corner. I suspect the tall bookcase can stay in situ - its actually under the bay roof rather than the conservatory itself - but I will empty it. The bottom 2 shelves I think are DH books. MIL said she'll take them to the hospice sale when she gets back if I don't want them.

Also fed WM, and got all the blue fluff off DS school tops, then sellotaped the inside of his school sweater. Kitchen cleared too - productive morning! Think we deserve a snoozy cuddle...

DD just said "what are you doing, miss bumpy?" :rotfl:

Madcatgirl

I'm storming through my list of things to do today - will update later, but feeling chuffed as after a 40 minute phone conversation, I managed to get nearly £200 off my car insurance! I couldn't do an online quote as my new house isn't on any databases yet and car insurance is due just before we move. Still, it was worth the hassle of the phone call. Plus, as I had all the money already saved up for the insurance, I now have £200 spare which I can add to my new laptop fund, which needs a boost, or save over for next year's insurance

lynsayjane

Madcatgirl do you have $ky in your current home? I had a great chat with them last night and told them a) I was moving which they are sorting all of for free including the phone and broadband, b) informed them that I don't get benefit from what I have and what I wanted to stay with them which I then got for a much reduced price. chaching!
Noticed it on your list (was having a spy incase I forgot anything off mine haha) and thought I'd mention
HTH

thifty

Hi again,
I've been very busy before my friend came but have edited the list I posted this morning instead of re-posting!
We went a really big walk with her dogs in the rain which was lovely- funny how we live near some lovely walks but never go on them, having a dog must be a great excuse. I'd love one but when I'm back at work it just wouldn't be fair to keep it in. Now my legs are killing though!
And I've had egg on toast and the eggs burst in the micro despite me bursting the yolks- so it needs cleaning again:mad:
Off to do the food shop:(

pigpen

DW x2
WM x2
recycling and composting out
old pot pourri out and replaced
binbag of rubbish including the litter tray binned from the front room and vacuumed in there on my hands and knees!!
Squeaks bed stripped
washing all brought down
parcel packaged to return to pampered chef.. we ordered 5 of one item and they sent out 5 of a completely different one lol.. just been collected.
cuppa made
2 carriers filled and binned from middle room.

My allergic rhinitis is terrible today so I am spurred to defluff the house.