Weekly Flylady Thread 14th October 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

Thanks to Bossy for the Me Mountain Challenge which can be found here

Ok here goes this week:

Magical Monday - Barnacled Bathroom and Sociable Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
Throw away all those empty bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hairspray etc. I know they make the room look pretty but they are just cluttering up the place..!!
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Remove and bin all those slivers of soap that you have been saving, do you really need them?
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, clear all the cookies and temporary files too
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean/wash 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!!
Change hand towels and flannels
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
• grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
• clean the radiators in these rooms

Deep Clean Challenge
Pull out the pc and desk and clear under and behind it.. how much money did you find? Clean windows, hang up clean nets and draught-proof curtains and any table cloths/throws or other dust and grot gathering bits of fabric!
Wipe sticky and dirty marks off the walls and doors.

Tantalising Tuesday ~ Masterful Master Bedroom & Loopy 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.. do you need that winter duvet yet?
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 a hotspot., or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
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
Clean out that airing cupboard!!!!!! get rid of those things you don't need.. use dead towels as cleaning cloths etc.. be ruthless!!!! you REALLY don't need that 'thing' you've saved for 10 years.. 'just in case'

Wishful Wednesday ~ those frightening 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 Flylady Fling, in the toy box!!!! aim for 27.. if no toy box you’ll have to choose another area!
• 30 minutes ironing

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!

Tantalising Thursday ~ Kooking Kitchen and Dancing 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 grots 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
Descale kettle and iron
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission ~ Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
• 30 minutes ironing.

Deep Clean Challenge
Get in that food cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front. Check dates and freshness on older things, and See if you can incorporate these into next weeks meal plan! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Friday ~ Luscious Living Room, Handsome Hall Stupendous Stairs
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
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
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!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
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
• 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
• 30 minutes ironing
• Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!

FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath!!! Go on you deserve it

bossymoo

Welcome to WEEK 7 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::staradminHoney Bear : to continue her novel begun in 2011 by writing chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12
:staradmin:starmod::staradmin:staradminbossymoo: to exercise 4x per week minimum, 30mins each minimum and xstitch one thread per day
:staradmin:starmod:decogecko: to learn to make a dress at sewing class!
:staradmin:starmod::staradminNatty68: continue weekly gym & spa visit and no backing out!
:staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod:Dustykitten: to do 15 minutes exercise everyday and start looking for a Yoga/Pilates class to join
:staradmin:starmod::staradminMumto5: 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! To clear a handful from THE carrier each day!
:staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin :starmod: Lamewolf: to make time for pampering including using lotions and potions and showing off the contents off the jewellery box!
:staradminRebeccaharris31: to get the finances organised
:staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin :starmod: mrs-moneypenny: to sort out the craft supplies and do 15min exercise each weekday
:starmod::staradmin:starmod: Kaz2904:will have the house carpeted by DS's birthday on 19th December (decorating challenge)
:staradmincyclingyorkie: more cycling to swimming! Or maybe a triathlon excused due to family commitments (hugs)
:starmod::staradmin: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::staradminkerri-dfw:to sort out the online craft shop and get it up and running again
Froddington: another couch to 5k hurrah!
:staradmin:starmod:FurryBeastOz: couch to 5k and perfume & pampering!
:staradminJazee: to practise piano for at least 15 mins daily Mon - Fri
:staradminKatiecat: to do more exercise and be lighter by the end of the year!
:starmod::staradmintoochosey: a declutter mission, one room a week!
Penelope Penguin: "Operation Showhome"
:staradminx_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, and thanks to dusty for last week
X

Magical Monday - Barnacled Bathroom and Sociable Study/Pc Area
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
defragment the pc, clear all the cookies and temporary files too
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clean/wash the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!!
Change hand towels and flannels
Wash your bathroom mats

Tantalising Tuesday ~ Masterful Master Bedroom & Loopy Landing
Check fire alarms are working
Check house for places where draughts are getting in.
Clean out that airing cupboard!

Wishful Wednesday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Sort through a cupboard

Tantalising Thursday ~ Kooking Kitchen and Dancing Dining Room
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.
Get in that food cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front.

Friday ~ Luscious Living Room, Handsome Hall Stupendous Stairs
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Tidy, coats and bags
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
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
30 minutes ironing
Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday
Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!

FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath!!! Go on you deserve it

5 For October:
[STRIKE]Get conservatory ceiling painted
Get next years holiday sorted.[/STRIKE] WOOT!
Finalise Christmas lists. I don't do Xmas stuff in November.
[STRIKE]Decide what we'll need for Center Parcs.[/STRIKE]
Acquire / plant bulbs and bedding plants.

Me Mountain:
Exercise: M W T F
Stitching: M T W T F S S

Natty68

Bossy can you put me down for two more stars please? I got dragged off to the gym a couple of times since I came back off holiday

x_raphael_xx

I'm in this week

decogecko

Hi all

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

Bossy I have tried to crochet a granny square but am failing can I change my challenge to make myself a dress? I'm going to an evening class and hope to complete it by christmas.

Have a great week all

Deco x

Dustykitten

Thanks Natty I'm in.

Carry over list:
Sort out snowboots DS3 (and rugby boots)
Delete some emails/favourites
Sort out control journal
Sort out will

Room of Doom
Tidy and dust any bookcases
Finish the paperwork once and for all
Find the winter duvet (store summer one on top of the mattress under the sheet for extra warmth)
Hoover/dust/sort on top of the wardrobe (or wherever you keep the Christmas presents)

pozza_73

I would like to be included this week. I also aim to declutter several books lying around the house!

roxy7699

Thanks for the thread natty. I'm starting tonight as I only seem to make progress when I get a head start.

Daily routines
washing, T W T F S S
swish and swipe kitchen T W T F S S
bathroom, T W T F S S
ironing, M T W T F S S
making beds, T W T F S S
vacuuming high traffic areas, M T W T F S S
making meals M T W T F S S

Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day, M T W T F S S
swish & swipes of the kitchen M T W T F S S

Magical Monday - Barnacled Bathroom and Sociable Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Throw away all those empty bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hairspray etc. I know they make the room look pretty but they are just cluttering up the place..!![/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
[STRIKE]Remove and bin all those slivers of soap that you have been saving, do you really need them?[/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
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, clear all the cookies and temporary files too
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean/wash 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!!
Change hand towels and flannels
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Wash your[STRIKE] bathroom mats[/STRIKE], nets, clean blind/curtains etc
• grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
• clean the radiators in these rooms

Deep Clean Challenge
Pull out the pc and desk and clear under and behind it.. how much money did you find? Clean windows, hang up clean nets and draught-proof curtains and any table cloths/throws or other dust and grot gathering bits of fabric!
Wipe sticky and dirty marks off the walls and doors.

froddington

I'm in - thank you Natty :A

pigpen - so pleased to hear Poppy is doing well x

Any recommendations for a dehumidifier? I'm looking at getting one but there are so many around! Ta

Magical Monday - Barnacled Bathroom and Sociable 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..
Change hand towels and flannels

Extra mission:
grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house..

Deep Clean Challenge
Pull out the pc and desk and clear under and behind it..

thifty

[QUOTE=Natty68;
Magical Monday - Barnacled Bathroom and Sociable 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
Got an hour...
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean/wash 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!!
Change hand towels and flannels

I'm in again thanks but have got couple of days work lined up so may be a bit slow, which is why I've knocked the extras off too.