Weekly Flylady Thread 30th 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


Ok here goes this week:

This week we are having a Deep Cleaning challenge.. dislodge those spiders.. chase out those bugs and degrot the grotty spaces. This is time-consuming.. so if you can't manage it, it doesn't matter.. but flying just keeps things ticking over and sometimes a better scrubbing is needed..let's see how this goes!

Monday Musings ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clean floors
30 minutes to spare...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or manky stuff in there!!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..

Extra Mission ~ Choose one or more of:

• One load of washing
• Empty bin and make it smell nice
• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Clear and wipe the tops of the wall units!!
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
• 30 minutes ironing.

Deep Clean Challenge
Get in that cupboard under the sink and fling everything you don't use.. if it hasn't been used in the last 6 months you don't need it.. fling it!! Give it a GOOD scrub out before replacing the things you do use and need to keep. Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Tuesday Thrills ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Do something from your Toots list, or at least start something if you have nothing you can do in 15 minutes
Vacuum floors and sofas
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Got an hour...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Sort through your handbag and fling all those ancient bus tickets and receipts.. don't forget your purse too!!!

Extra Mission ~ Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• One load of washing
• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.
• Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down.

Wednesday Whiles ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen.
30 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
clear out one 'hotspot' drawer/box
Extra tasks list ~ as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!!
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in.. doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it!

Deep Clean Challenge

Get under the bed.. drag everything out and sort through it.. Clean out all those dust-mammoths before putting back ONLY the things you need to keep!

Thursday Tinkles ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
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...
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment the pc while doing this (programs.. accessories..system tools.. defragment!.. if you do the disc cleanup as well it clear all the cookies and temporary files too.
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!

Extra mission ~ Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
• Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be
• Give the pc desk a right good clean! Pull out the case, defluff and degrot it all!!

Deep Clean Challenge

Empty and wipe out those bathroom cabinets. Get rid of everything you don't/won't use before replacing the things you do need. BIG scrub under the sinks/baths/loo's .. eradicate all those dust-bunnies and stray socks and toothpaste gloops!!

Friday Frills ~ those frightening Friday kids rooms and spare rooms
15 minutes...
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
30 minutes to spare...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Got an hour...
Strip beds and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too
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
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
• Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, in the toy box!!!! aim for 27.. if no toy box you’ll have to choose another area!
• 30 minutes ironing
• Get those uniforms and coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday

Deep Clean Challenge

Pull out the beds, furniture and clean all behind them.. the skirtings and light fittings and everything.. get rid of all the things that are no longer required!

Apart from the dailies and night time routines that's the lot for the week, of course if you still want to join us over the weekend you are more than welcome

FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath or catching up with an old friend, go on you deserve it

WEEKEND Frolics
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO IGNORE!!
New one this week.. for those who have extra weekend time and can't function without tasks... lol If you don't have time or want to spend time with your family that is brilliant.. go for it. It is a list of 10 tasks to do over the weekend if you get chance.. no pressure at all.. just ideas!

This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying

• Make a christmas card list .. do it on the pc so you don't lose it! Make a note of posting dates for friends/family overseas!
• Extra 30 minutes ironing
• Sort through the freezer.. what do you have loads of and what needs using first.. vacuum up those escaping peas and brussels!!
• Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
• Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer
• Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for this week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
• Fill a binbag for charity shop or bin.. or better still do both!!
• Photograph 5 things for ebay.. and if you have time get them listed!!.. Christmas money!!
• Vacuum those places that you missed during the week, or worse, miss every week!!.
• Do a D.I.Y. job, fix something you've been putting off forever!!

bossymoo

Welcome to WEEK 5 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!

:staradmin:starmod:Honey Bear : to continue her novel begun in 2011 by writing chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12
:staradmin:starmod::staradminbossymoo: to exercise 4x per week minimum, 30mins each minimum and xstitch one thread per day
:staradmindecogecko: to learn to crochet a granny square
:staradminNatty68: continue weekly gym & spa visit and no backing out!
:staradmin:starmod::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::staradmin:starmod:Mummyof5: to do all physio exercises, even if they hurt at the time - ouch excused due to injury
: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!
:staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod: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
:staradmin:starmod::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 excused due to family commitments (hugs)
:starmod::staradminIonafan: 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
:starmod::staradmin:starmod: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!
:starmod:toochosey: a declutter mission, one room a week!
Penelope Penguin: "Operation Showhome"
x_raphael_xx: practice sax everyday for upcoming exam

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'm in, just doing a hhc now and will add the challenge list tonight x


Monday Musings ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or manky stuff in there!!
Empty bin and make it smell nice
Clear and wipe the tops of the wall units!!

Tuesday Thrills ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Sort through your handbag and fling all those ancient bus tickets and receipts.. don't forget your purse too!!!

Extra Mission ~ Pick one or more of the following tasks –
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Wipe sofa's down.

Wednesday Whiles ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Check fire alarms are working
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
clear out one 'hotspot' drawer/box

Thursday Tinkles ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
defragment the pc while doing this (programs.. accessories..system tools.. defragment!.. if you do the disc cleanup as well it clear all the cookies and temporary files too.
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!
Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be
Empty and wipe out those bathroom cabinets. Get rid of everything you don't/won't use before replacing the things you do need. BIG scrub under the sinks/baths/loo's .. eradicate all those dust-bunnies and stray socks and toothpaste gloops!!

Friday Frills ~ those frightening Friday kids rooms and spare rooms
Strip beds and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season
Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, in the toy box!!!! aim for 27.. if no toy box you’ll have to choose another area!
30 minutes ironing
Get those uniforms and coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday

WEEKEND Frolics
Make a christmas card list .. do it on the pc so you don't lose it! Make a note of posting dates for friends/family overseas!
Extra 30 minutes ironing
Sort through the freezer.. what do you have loads of and what needs using first.. vacuum up those escaping peas and brussels!!
Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer
Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for this week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
Do a D.I.Y. job, fix something you've been putting off forever!!

pigpen

we have another busy week but we are in.

ty all xx


Monday Musings ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clean floors
30 minutes to spare...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Got an hour...
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc

Tuesday Thrills ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum floors and sofas

Wednesday Whiles ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Remove and wash bed linen.
30 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance

Thursday Tinkles ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
Got an hour...
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!

everything else is done or not relevant

TillysMum_2

:j

I would like to join this for the first time this week please. I always need help focusing on doing a few things well rather than lots of things shoddily.

Dustykitten

I'm in thank Natty.

Plan is to finish my rollover list and concentrate on one of the RodDs.

kaz - yes hubbie is home tomorrow, about 3 and I'm at a meeting from 4

froddington

I'm in as much as I can be - thanks Natty :A

Got to do some school work now - have to finish the SEN audits tonight but, hopefully, they shouldn't take too long.

Welcome newbies.

Hugs to all who need one - especially Skinty and her DD xx

Listy to follow ..............

froddington

List.

Monday Musings ~ Kitchen and Dining Room

15 minutes...
Clean floors

30 minutes to spare...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces

Got an hour...
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..

Extra Mission ~ Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms

Deep Clean Challenge
Get in that cupboard under the sink and fling everything you don't use.. if it hasn't been used in the last 6 months you don't need it.. fling it!! Give it a GOOD scrub out before replacing the things you do use and need to keep.

cyclingyorkie

I'm in - another challenging week here (mum back to hospital tomorrow - we are not expecting good news.)

I am shattered - D/H is doing okay after his op, but I am having to do a lot of the stuff he normally does......

decogecko

Hi all

I'm in again this week, thanks for the lists Natty

CY hugs for you for this week
skinty if your reading this you've been in my thoughts (as well as DD1) hope she can get to see a GP tomorrow

Have a great week all

Deco x

System

I am in this week:

I ACTUALLY FINISHED A WHOLE WEEK - YAY!

Maybe I am psychic or just motivated but spent lots of time this afternoon reorganising my cupboards, again, and cleaning them. Feeling very motivated for this week and can't wait to get in to the challenge! I hope to get a few little jobs done today, as my husband has one day off Monday-Friday and it is tomorrow so want to start my week completing the first day!

Good luck to everyone and hugs and support to those who are in need x

Rather than crossing through I have decided to just delete things as I go, then instead of feeling bad if I've only done a few things I will feel motivated to get to physically delete things