Weekly Flylady Thread 21st October 2013

Dustykitten

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 Natty for last week's thread

There are 3 levels per day with depending on how much time you have. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal circumstances.

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!

Monday - Little bit of everything to start the week
Only got 15 minutes....
15 minutes tidying up/putting away downstairs (bungalow brigade living spaces)
Got 30 minutes
S&S toilets and sinks
Hoover and mop the floors
An hour to spare
An hour will make a big difference in your Room of Doom! Is it one big hotspot? Put the timer on and do chunks of 15 minutes filing, flinging, sorting tidying.
Extras
Plan something for later in the week/next week for half term
Meal plan for the week
Empty all the bins

Tuesday - Kitchen and Hallway
Only got 15 minutes....
Clear and wipe the surfaces
Got 30 minutes
Give the sink a good clean, descale drainer and taps, sloosh out your plug hole
Dust any furniture or shelves
An hour to spare
Sort the baking cupboard - do you need anything for festive baking? Offers on now in some places
Wipe over the hob
Clean a window
Extras
Get out the WM/DW manual and see if there are any programs you don't use which use less electricity
Check your stocks of DW salt (before people buy it for throwing on their icy path) and other cleaning products
Water and feed your plants

Wednesday - Bathrooms, and Study
Only got 15 minutes....
Clean toilets, including the outside and handle
Got 30 minutes
Put away anthing that is loitering in these areas
Clean baths, showers, sinks
An hour to spare
Hoover and mop the floors
Give your desk a good wipe, including keyboard and mouse - dare you take all hte keys off and wash them in a bowl of water - take a photo first so you know where they go!
Wipe the window sills
Extras
Clean towels, bathmats, flannels etc
Mid week me time - knitter get knitting, sewers get sewing and bakers get baking.

Thursday - Living Room and other reception rooms
Only got 15 minutes....
Hoover any floor you can see
Got 30 minutes
Tidy the coffe table/desk/bookshelves - declutter as you go
Dust any furniture
An hour to spare
Dust the electricals
Eat a frog or at least chew one
Catch up with your filing/bill paying/deleting emails
Extras
Can you remember where you have stashed the bargain Christmas Cards and wrapping - check how much you have before you even think about buying anymore!
Polish something, brass, silver, furniture
Catch up with some mending

Friday - Bedrooms 1 or more
Only got 15 minutes....
Hoover all of upstairs
Got 30 minutes
Dust behind the radiator
Wipe a window sill or two
Change a bed
An hour to spare
Time to get your wardrobe sorted for winter, take everything out :eek: Hoover, dust inside. Now start by putting back the things you wore last week. When was the last time you wore the rest of it? Sort it, pass it on, recycle it or start wearing it.
Extras
Sort a handbag or purse
Moisturise your feet then sit with them up for 15 minutes

pigpen

we're in as much as my laziness will allow,. ty xx

Monday - Little bit of everything to start the week
An hour to spare
An hour will make a big difference in your Room of Doom! Is it one big hotspot? Put the timer on and do chunks of 15 minutes filing, flinging, sorting tidying.

Tuesday - Kitchen and Hallway ~ DONE

Wednesday - Bathrooms, and Study ~ DONE

Thursday - Living Room and other reception rooms
An hour to spare
Eat a frog or at least chew one

Friday - Bedrooms 1 or more
Only got 15 minutes....
Hoover all of upstairs
An hour to spare
Time to get your wardrobe sorted for winter, take everything out :eek: Hoover, dust inside. Now start by putting back the things you wore last week. When was the last time you wore the rest of it? Sort it, pass it on, recycle it or start wearing it.

bossymoo

Welcome to WEEK 8 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::staradmindecogecko: 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: M&M - mascara and moisturise!
:staradmin:starmod::staradmin:starmod::staradmin :starmod::staradmin 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::staradmin 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::staradmin:staradminIonafan: Hurrah! Both Mr & Mrs Ionafan have achieved their 1st loss! Well done!!!
: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!
:staradminPenelope 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

Hi Ladies

I'm going to be absent for a week or two. I will still add the challenge post tonight or tomorrow, though.

X

optimistic-mummy

we're in too.... ty for new thread

last week before half term i think.... once half term is over i only have just over 5 weeks till EDD.... altho i think baby will arrive around the 37 week mark so it will give me 2 and a bit weeks..... im lacking motivation so i need to start posting more again to keep me motivated ..... so i have 6 weeks max without LO about before baby is due to get everything done/sorted .... my plan this week is to get all rooms as organised/decluttered and tidy as possible and then each day/week from this week its just daily stuff and keeping each room tidy and clean ...... if only it was as easy as it sounds

nicki_2

Thanks for the new thread.

Going to try and be in this week but working from my own lists as its half term here and I have to start the Christmas shopping otherwise DD can't be involved since she's hardly here between school and being away before Christmas.

Not sure what's going to happen when but tomorrow is a homework day (with no TV) for DD and I'll be getting on with paid stuff & ironing. The forecast is for rain all day so it makes sense Will have to wait and see what else I can fit in.

Off to juggle washing again...:wave:

Rachel021967

Please can I be included, once I've dug myself out.

kazwookie

Evening

Thank you for the lists xx

I'm in again in a fashion work permitting.

Chucked it down at wrk today, got soaked!

Daily stuff done

Have a good week.

mrsmortenharket

I'm in. Was useless last week.

Thanks for the list dusty x

MinnieMousesMummy

Thanks for the new list. I am in for this week but I will be working from my own lists, as I have so much that I need to get done. I tried to get organised next week but I got lost from about Tuesday, therefore I will try harder this week.

Monday - Little bit of everything to start the week
15 minutes tidying up/putting away in the living room
S&S toilets and sinks
Hoover and mop the floors
Pay some money off a debt
Get the parts that are needed for the car
Nag at DH to sort the car
Spend an hour sorting through paperwork
Plan something for later in the week/next week
Meal plan for next month
Empty all the bins
Check and catch up with emails
Dust kitchen shelves and cupboard fronts
Do course work that is in for today
Attend college lectures
Do paid work that is in for today
Spend an hour looking for freelance work
Check birthday bingo & postcode lottery
Sort recipes for the rest of this month
Knit the leg, body and head of the soft toy that I am knitting
Phone the council regarding the discount that we are entitled to
Sort Avon paperwork and schedule round for the rest of this year, I need to try and get back to this after having baby

ionafan

Thank you for the new list, Dusty, and for last week's, Natty.

We have worked hard today to clear the upstairs bedrooms so that the electrician can put in some extra sockets and remove a couple of dodgy old ones. I have just made our bed in the downstairs boudoir - might have to hunt for it when I want to fall into it in about half an hour's time because it's so well camouflaged by the matching emulsion on the walls :rotfl:

Tomorrow I have to strip wallpaper upstairs. Then, after the carpenter has finished re-hanging the door to clear the carpet, I must clean the ensuite. Then I must tidy the table (aka my temporary desk) in the DR which is my currently my RoD. Meanwhile OH will be going on another expedition to the tip...

Spoons on the side - big, little, wood, plastic, metal - please help yourselves. Sticks for BDs are in a heap outside the front door where it's easy to lob them a long way downhill.

x