Weekly Flylady Thread 6th January 2014

Ruthy1604

Valli wrote: »

Ruthy - if you're going to the supermarket anytime soon keep an eye out for discarded bubble wrap in the fruit and veg section. (Apple boxes; mushroom boxes)

I spot it, ask if I may take it and I've never been refused yet;)

Thats a great idea. I'll pop in and have a look round over the next few days Thankyou

samtoby

Managed to finish the weeks washing today so its all hanging to dry.

Never thought to ask the fruit and veg section for their bubble wrap - amazing - thanks!

Started the dining table so will finish tomorrow but I walked the dog for a second time as met up with my friend and her DS and DD with my DS. I feel like I need to go to bed. Now.

Lurking on the Pregnancy thread as so many ladies in labour or we are awaiting birth announcements! I am only 21 weeks (22 tomorrow yay!) but its all way too exciting.

Will finish the table tomorrow. I will.

pigpen

TADA!!! finished eventually.. 2 weeks later than I had hoped but it is done now


I found all the bits needed for the guarantor for DD1's new house.. one less thing to make me flap.


4 loads of washing, 2 dried and 1 folded.


Dug out sanitary towels for DD3 so she is sorted ready for af number 2

My wool stash in my tub is shrinking.. .. I need to decide on my next project so I can make a start and clear some more stuff out. I am thinking of doing another blanket.. DD1 linked me a lovely pattern the other day which I am keen to have a go at.. but Squeak needs school cardigans and I promised Dot a jumper which turned out tiny so I am saving for Pixie.. and I need a tea cosy.

I have ordered a steam mop.. mainly for my stair carpet which has vomit stains from the week after it was laid (DD2) and I could never get the stain out completely but this has a hand held bit which might help.. we shall see!! and I NEED a new rat on a stick for dusting the cobwebs and picture rails.. it is very halloweeny in here!

Kaz2904

Morning all . It's a bit early to be flying today so am just surfing for now. A bit later on, I hope to throw the Hoover around the house. It shouldn't take too long as the floors are all clear.
It's DH's birthday today. I've got him a camera bag. Hopefully, it will contain all his bits and bobs then.
Later today we are having a holiday planning session. We have missed our first choice of accomodation for Yosemite so really need to get the camping booked or it throws out the whole road trip.
DD is being a grinch about joining in the planning. She wants to go out with her mates. Have pointed out it's her Dad's birthday but she's not fussed .
Ok, coffee time.

skint_breeder_5

Monday ~ Bathroom Mayhem..
15 minutes...

30 minutes to spare...
Wash the window
Wipe the mouldy bits away -no mold for attention - not that is glaringly obvious
Got an hour...
Scrub down the tiles.. defrag the pc while you do this!.. or virus scan or spyware scan

Wash the curtains/blinds etc
Extras

1. Polish the mirrors
2. Declutter the desk.. make it shine!
3. Delete 50 unwanted emails from your inbox!

Tuesday ~ Kitchen Tinklings
15 minutes...

30 minutes to spare...
Muck out the fridge
Got an hour...
Empty under the sink cupboard.. give it a wipe out and put back neatly the things you NEED.. get rid of or rehome the rest!
Throw out any chipped mugs.. the porous pottery harbours bacteria.. YUK!!
S&S over all the unit fronts and appliances!
Extras

1. Wash the windows and sills

Wishy-Washy Wednesday ~ Luscious Living Room, Hallway and Stairs
15 minutes...

Clear and tidy the mantle
30 minutes to spare...
Vacuum .. under furniture if you can move it safely!
Sort through coats and shoes and bag
Wipe and water neglected plants
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Check smoke alarms.. change any batteries that need doing[/STRIKE] - and check on the puppies.:D...all good again, no lumps or bumps to report
Wipe the paintwork
Dust the flat surfaces
Extras

1. Make an appointment for some ME-time.. go get your hair done, half an hour shopping, coffee with a friend..
2. Wash the windows in these rooms
3. Clean out your handbag!.. and/or college/work bag
4. Wash any soft furnishings that are in need!

Thursday - Master bedsty & landing
15 minutes...

30 minutes to spare..
Fill a binbag with stuff you no longer need and get rid!
15 minutes filing
Got an hour...
Wash any soft furnishing that need it
HH doing something that NEEDS doing..study, ironing, exercise.. GO!
Empty any bins and take any laundry to the wash basket
Extras

• Wash dirty windows
• Dust away all the cobwebs and dust
• Wipe all the upstairs doors! .. both sides!!
• Straighten the linen cupboard!

Friday - Spare rooms and kiddies rooms
15 minutes...

30 minutes to spare...
Fill a binbag with stuff you no longer need and get rid!
HHI .. catch up!!
Got an hour...
Wash any curtains/blinds that are in need
Drag all the tat from under the bed and put it in its rightful places
Straighten books shelves/games etc
Extras

• Wash dirty windows
• Dust away all the cobwebs and dust
• Wipe the paintwork and grubby sticky hand prints
• Dust shelves and light fittings etc

Well, to report DD1 is back in Blighty, passed another kidney stone and is starting to feel a bit brighter again although a black puppy has been nipping at her making her feel like going to Uni was a mistake (she didn't do as well on her exam before xmas as she had hoped) but I told her to sort out a recovery arrangement to get back on track.

DD2 is also very homesick and I am off to Canterbury after school on Monday with a big stick to beat her black dog with. She is on the verge of a breakup with her bf who is FTM and trying to cope with his BD accompanying his transition is taking its toll on DD2.

DD3 room is like a pit, and I haven't been able to get in there to hoover since before xmas.....so although no floordrobes exist anywhere else in the Skint Ritz right now, her room is more drobe than floor right now.

DS had an hour football club called Mini Movers with Barnados on Thursday after nursery......and it actually whacked him out, in a way that swimming doesn't quite manage....roll on Thursday :rotfl: his room is back to normal after everyone went back to uni

DD4 has her cot back in her room, last of DD2 things in a bag to go with me on Monday.

Looking forward to new list so I can try to keep on top of things

kazwookie

Morning

SC on with chicken cassarole for tonights dinner after wrk.

OH has just been out to start his car up to de frost it and says it is still -3 out there.

Daily stuff done
Toilets done as well

helen_jelly

Morning all

Sssshhh, everyones still asleep here so I'm enjoying my me time for today :]

DH slept well last night [he's still in the land of nod]

Plans for today - need to get food and petrol, hoover, iron uniforms, do paid ironing

Bossy - hope moolits are ok

Have a good day everyone
Hugs, sticks and spoons to anyone who wants them

dancemum

H J hugs and good wishes to you and your DH x


I've sorted the medicine cupboard and updated the list.
Filled WM, just waiting for everyone to get dressed so I can put it on.
Jack Frost has been very busy here so will leave getting petrol until later.
I'm hungry but have to wait as taken antibiotics.


Sticks thrown for the naughty black dogs and puppies x

bossymoo

Morning!

We were in bed until 8 :eek: unheard of but it's the product of a rather unsettled night. We did manage till about 4.30 before the fun and games started

Supposed to be on a WAY trip to a children's museum today, but I can't really take DS out. Its a bit hard to see what's going on in his mouth, and he said he doesn't like the warm honey and lemon drink I've just made him

Quite a severe frost here so maybe it's as well we're not attempting the roads. I'll go flick the heating back on and get some more jobs done. I can finish the garage rug. Some baking to do also, banana muffins to use up what's in the fruit bowl, some bread rolls for pack ups and maybe some bran muffins for me . Then some spare room sorting and a check through my decorating supplies...

Sticks and spoons abound. Its Sunday, naughty doggies, bog off!

ZCC72

Morning all

My Flying Catch-Up was postponed yesterday as the weather was far too lovely to be indoors doing housework! After weeks and weeks of rain and bleak clouds, I needed some sunshine so went for a walk with My Boy and my folks. Oh, and had The Most Delicious home-made cakes EvEr! Clearly, not made by me, but someone else. Yummy! Apple & Cinnamon cake and chocolate brownies Nomnom. So, the flying has to be condensed to today...purple simply isn't being done, the struck through has been done, the rest is being attempted...

Tuesday ~ Kitchen Tinklings
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep the floor![/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Mop the floor[/STRIKE]
Wipe the table and dining chairs
Muck out the fridge
Got an hour...
Empty under the sink cupboard.. give it a wipe out and put back neatly the things you NEED.. get rid of or rehome the rest!
[STRIKE]Throw out any chipped mugs.. the porous pottery harbours bacteria.. YUK!! Don't have any![/STRIKE]
S&S over all the unit fronts and appliances wm.
Extras
Wash the windows and sills
Clean out the microwave
[STRIKE]Fill a binbag with rubbish and get rid![/STRIKE]
Catch up on important phone calls... if you do it now you have time to chase the follow up calls later in the week!

Wishy-Washy Wednesday ~ Luscious Living Room, Hallway and Stairs
15 minutes...
Declutter the living room , hallway and stairs
[STRIKE]Clear and tidy the mantle[/STRIKE] - don't have one. Fireplace is up to the ceiling!!
30 minutes to spare...
Vacuum the cleared floors [STRIKE]and up the stairs[/STRIKE].. under furniture if you can move it safely!
Sort through coats and shoes and bag
[STRIKE]Wipe and water neglected plants[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
Check smoke alarms.. change any batteries that need doing
Wipe the paintwork - won't happen!
Dust the flat surfaces
Extras
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. go get your hair done, half an hour shopping, coffee with a friend..
Wash the windows in these rooms - Won't happen
Clean out your handbag!.. and/or college/work bag
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need!

Thursday - Master bedsty & landing
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Strip the bedsheets and wash them![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear Floordrobe..[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
Vacuum the floor you can see in the bedroom and on the landing!
[STRIKE]Fill a binbag with stuff you no longer need and get rid![/STRIKE]
15 minutes filing
Got an hour...
Wash any soft furnishing that need it
HH doing something that NEEDS doing..study, ironing, exercise.. GO!
[STRIKE]Empty any bins and take any laundry to the wash basket[/STRIKE]
Extras
Wash dirty windows
[STRIKE]Dust away all the cobwebs and dust[/STRIKE]
Wipe all the upstairs doors! .. both sides!!
[STRIKE]Straighten the linen cupboard![/STRIKE]

Friday - [STRIKE]Spare rooms and kiddies rooms[/STRIKE] Don't have, so amending to Office...

Straighten book shelves - believe me, that will take a HH at least!


I think that's my lot, but need to do my usual dailies, walk My Boy, do my weekly Clothes Wash, write up another free pattern, try to find some sample knitters, do some paid work and have a bath. I will try, but don't think it's going to happen some how!

Will check in later, see how it's going. Off for a HHC at 10am.