Weekly Flylady Thread 11th November 2013

optimistic-mummy

pixie is a little beauty pigpen

sorry i haven't been posting much. ive been flying
DP seems to be better than he was
LO has enjoyed walking to school this week

its smiles all round !

i didn't realise it was non uniform today luckly FIL saved me we walked to theirs ... slightly closer than our house from school after getting nearly to the school gates when i realised and FIL dropped me back at school with LO to save me walking all the way back and gave me a lift home bless him.

off to update my lists and then im off to bed night all catch up tomorrow ... haven't caught up on thread properly will try and read in the morning ....
hugs and vibes to all that need/want them

ETA :
List update... got a few things crossed off my own list too

Remembrance Day - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
• Paperwork clearance
• Clean a window or two.
Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
• Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or new mutations in there!
• Clean the windows in here!
• clean 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!!
• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have
• Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub
Wild Wednesday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
• Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom
• Check fire alarms are working
• Clean windows in these rooms
Freaky Friday- Bathroom
• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• clean the radiators and woodwork in these rooms
• Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday
• Scrub down the dirty marks on the walls in these rooms, and any dirty marks on the walls.
WEEKEND Frolics
• Meal plan
• Make a start on that decorating job you REALLY want to get done before christmas

bossymoo

Morning,

Another early start here. We were watching "the snowman" at 6.15 :eek:

Brain seems to be on a go slow, don't quite know where to put myself. So I'm going for a shower, see if that wakes me up. Going to turf us all out in the garden this morning. Leaves need sorting. May even get lawn mower out. And tackle the shed. Whilst littlies have some fresh air.

We are forecast a spot of snow :eek: on Monday night, would be good to sort the shed and garden beforehand. Also make room for B I K E hiding in shed (shhh don't tell DS...)

Lozzy88

We had our water put back on last night by OH so i did the dishes from tea using a few kettles full of water, not ideal but we will manage for a day or two till its sorted.

Freezing without the heating, am going to get us all dressed in a min, cardie/jumpers too.

bossymoo

Hope it all gets sorted soon, Lozzy X

I brought the wellies in from the front porch, they've only been there a week they want a wash. Will let kids play out in them, then get a bucket of soapy water for them to paddle in

Swept front porch (sort of half open, half closed in, has a roof), bashed doormat and cleaned down the outside of the front door.

Also had to clean fridge, thanks to leaky milk carton

Just got a wash on, and having :coffee: then will head outdoors. Seems a reasonable time now to get the noisy garden vac going.

Valli

Second call to Tax Credits and now I got through - have estimated (probably over estimated) 'new' annual income as I would rather they owe me at the year end than vice versa. Should (fingers crossed) be last year of eligibility anyway so I want it properly sorted IYSWIM.
Have already washed 2 loads and TD'd one *glow*; loads to do today.

pigpen

*hyperventilate* ... we have no milk :eek: :eek: :eek:

DS3 sent to get dressed to go get milk.

Recycling out.. smelly girls changed.. Pixie is still in bed.. she woke for a feed about 5:30 and is back in her basket I really hope this continues.. I have stopped putting her in her basket to nap in the afternoon so she sleeps less deeply in her chair.. mean I know but she needs to sort this sleeping and she does like it in the chair. I need to wash it though.

Excitement this morning when the neighbours set their kitchen alight!!!!!

nicki_2

Morning all.

Had a lovely lie in this morning meaning I've had a good 9 hours sleep for a change! Since I didn't get much flying done this week I'm going to tackle the list today with DD's help.

I'm currently trying to watch something on the TV so I think I'll fly in the ad breaks

Remembrance Day - Living Room, Hall and 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
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
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.

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

Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clean floors
30 minutes to spare...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour...
Checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean the windows in here!
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!
• 30 minutes ironing.
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week

Wild 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, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• 30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!

Deep Clean Challenge
Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? we are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!

Thrilling Thursday - 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 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
• 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' If you did this last week.. you can do the under the stairs cupboard!!

Freaky Friday- Bathroom
15 minutes...
Clean floor
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Got an hour...
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• clean the radiators and woodwork in these rooms
• Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday

Deep Clean Challenge

Scrub down the dirty marks on the walls in these rooms, and any dirty marks on the walls. When did you last clean 'under the rim'? Get a mirror and check it out.. how gross??? Wash any chair covers/throws/blinds etc. When did you last replace the bath sponges & toothbrushes??

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

WEEKEND Frolics
This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flyin

• Write a list of things YOU want for christmas!
• Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
• 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 and those things that need using from our weekly cupboard sweep
• Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for this week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
• Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc

I suppose I should get a wiggle on...

skint_breeder_5

Found some more stuff to add to the Toots list to keep an eye on......two steps forward and 3 steps back and all that.....:( Sorry for reposting the list over and over, I just find it helps seeing stuff get smaller......

Very tempted to take lappy to kitchen in a minuteand make some real headway in there....before it comes round again on the new listy:o

Remembrance Day - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes... 100%
30 minutes to spare...100% done
Got an hour...[STRIKE].. wash any coats etc 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![/STRIKE]
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts. Tempted to buy some Compression window rod things I saw in W!lk0 and use some throws from the Swedish shop which are not currently in active service and put those up between the venetian blinds and the curtains as extra heat trap....might need to give this more thought, as I will need to get sewing machine out of the loft for this one
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Clean a window or two.- going to change this to check for condensation
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!

Deep Clean Challenge 100% done


Lastweeks Leftovers !!!!!
Sort out a cupboard/drawer/display cupboard - do you need all that stuff tucked away at the back?
Give the front door a wipe inside and out if you can.

Skinty's Toots list for today (and the rest of this week til done)
only outside of porch glasswork to be done now :j:j:j
Get the top bunk in DD4's room clear of gibble and made up
Make a duplicate Spice Kit for DD1 to take back to Uni - need to defer this til she is back for Xmas - one step closer @ld! has some glass jars for under 50p each, but they don#t take credit card, so need to find some hard cash for this
Get [STRIKE]DD1[/STRIKE] SOMEONE ELSE to troubleshoot printer, then get letter off in post
Work out my debts for this month
make a Sausage Dog or similar for drafty front door
Sort out the "Man Drawer" in the kitchen and re-stock
Clean up builders mess (plaster and paint splatters) in hallway in 15 minute chunks [STRIKE]x1[/STRIKE] til done
clean cooker hood and replace filters
do DD3 roots at home
[STRIKE]use new photo frame to put collage picture in and[/STRIKE] find an empty picture hook to hang it on - on closer inspection it needs TWO hooks, so I will need to find some hooks before I can hang it
Locate some wallpaper border adhesive as some wallpaper in DS's room is lifting and it is a "freshly decorated room" 6 years ago so it is not due for a makeover for at least 4 years :rotfl:
[/Toots list]

Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
need to get steam mop on kitchen floor with scrubby bit on to get gunk off plastic lip on kickboards :eek:
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clear and [/STRIKE]wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or new mutations in there!
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 the windows in here!
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!
• 30 minutes ironing.
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
• Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have, especially as Christmas is getting closer and you will need the space for all those lovely goodies

Deep Clean Challenge
Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Wild Wednesday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
15 minutes... 100% done
30 minutes to spare... 100% done
Got an hour...
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season! - DD3 has been told I want her bombsite of T shirt shelves re-flip-flopped and half of it removed. I re-flip-flopped the WHOLE section 2 weeks ago. I have told her if she doesn't do it, I will take a photo and upload it to her FB page- ULTIMATE DISHONOUR
Extra Task List

• [STRIKE]Wash a set of curtains,[/STRIKE] nope, not happening until Spring, can't risk not getting them dry, but they have had a Febr£z£...[STRIKE] nets, [/STRIKE] don't believe in Nets, although I hate venetian blinds almost as much - :rotfl: duvet or throw
• 30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!
• grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Deep Clean Challenge
Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? we are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!

Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes... 100% done
30 minutes to spare... 100% done
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]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[/STRIKE] found some of DD2 "missing" pillowcases for her set that went to Uni, I have taken a photo of where I have stashed it, so I won't forget when she comes home :rotfl:
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!!
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in.. doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it!

Deep Clean Challenge 100% done


Freaky Friday- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes... 100% done
30 minutes to spare... 100% done
Got an hour...
Wash your bathroom mats, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it! .. Does anyone have a pulper to make logs from their old papers??
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Check through those bottles.. what can be flung/decanted/and do you not need to buy until the year 3000?? Do you know I’ve not bought any shampoo since 2003!!!!!!!
• Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday

Deep Clean Challenge

Scrub down the dirty marks on the walls in these rooms, and any dirty marks on the walls. [STRIKE]When did you last clean 'under the rim'? Get a mirror and check it out.. how gross???[/STRIKE] Wash any chair covers/throws/blinds etc. When did you last replace the bath sponges & toothbrushes??


FRIDAY EXTRA -[STRIKE] Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath. Go on you deserve it.[/STRIKE] watched drivel on TV which wasn't DS kiddies programmes

WEEKEND Frolics
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 and reminders and winter preparations!
This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying

• Write a list of things YOU want for christmas!
• Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
• Change duvet for your winter one.. wash summer ones and put away..
  [STRIKE]
• Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week![/STRIKE] all bedding is done and uptodate :j
• Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer and those things that need using from our weekly cupboard sweep
• Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for this week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
• Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
• Make a start on that decorating job you REALLY want to get done before christmas!!!!! We always have one!!
• Make sure you have fuel/coal/wood/oil in for the colder months... find a supplier if necessary!

Lozzy88

Thank you Bossy we are now fixed, I am going to go change all the bedding and get a load out, its sunny outside now.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
shopping done and put away

hope you finsih the jumper pigpen, ive got to go out for more wool today for sleeves i was being cheap and trying to use what i had and now ive run out so will have contrasting sleeves on mine!!

hugs and good wishes to all
will try and pop back later