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Weekly Flylady Thread 27th January 2014
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afternoon all
thank you for the lists dusty and natty
hope all are well hus good wishes and positive vibes where needed
happy birthday wishes to bossys little Ds and lil_me's big DS hope they both have lovely days
Evie looks lovely LW, i met my DD1s 'new baby' at the weekend a 9 week old blue staffie she is so cute and such a dotty little thing she feels like velvet when you stroke her.
been busy 'off site' all morning - govs meetings at school, rent to pay, insurance to pay, phones to top up in Ts along with a bit of shopping, then work so feel like ive not achieved much.
must go and make a start on the listSPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
Marvellous Monday Basics
Wipe the kitchen sides (just what you can see)
Clean the kitchen sink, slosh some soda crystals and hotwater down
Hoover and mop the floor
Reception Room (Living Room/Dining Room/Conservatory) Declutter
Today's aim is to deal with everything you can see without opening drawers/cupboards, or looking behind sofas.
Imagine how you would like the room to be at the end of the week.
[STRIKE]Start by putting all rubbish and recycling in the bins outside of the room.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Take any cups, plates etc (along with stray bottles of tomato sauce) into the kitchen for washing.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Recycle any newspapers, magazines etc which are laying around, [/STRIKE]
Rehome anything which does not belong in this room to its correct place (if it doesn't have a home then this is part of your problem, you need to find it one or question if you really need it ). if there was a nodding smilie it would be inserted here. my prob is definately more stuff than space. i have vowed not to buy more wool or cross stitching stuff till ive used up what i have and because we have a small kitchen the ironing pile/basket is stored in the lounge so if its not kept under control it can take over unless hidden in one of the rooms upstairs.
The first 30 minutes is usually the most successful so get off to a good start and then have a break or your ability to make decisions will decrease.
So if the floor now clear? If not carry on for as long as you can.
[STRIKE]Have a quick hoover around the middle of the room[/STRIKE]
my list
scouts tonight check all stuff ready
clear ironing pile again
funeral to go to this week, check DH has suitable shirt etc
80th birthday party, get card and pres sorted.
ring insurance if no email by friday.
meeting after work tomorrowSPC~12 ot 124
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Hi all - mini update!
Thanks for everyone's helpful posts.
Marvellous Monday Basics - will do in the morning
Wipe the kitchen sides (just what you can see)
Clean the kitchen sink, slosh some soda crystals and hotwater down
Hoover and mop the floor
Reception Room (Dining Room) Declutter
Today's aim is to deal with everything you can see without opening drawers/cupboards, or looking behind sofas.
Imagine how you would like the room to be at the end of the week. - yes I can do that!!! Think it might take all week but luckily only 2 small drawers in here and deep deep cleaned before Xmas!!!
[STRIKE]Start by putting all rubbish and recycling in the bins [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
outside of the room.[/STRIKE]none
[STRIKE]Take any cups, plates etc (along with stray bottles of [/STRIKE][STRIKE]tomato sauce) into the kitchen for washing.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Recycle any newspapers, magazines etc which are laying [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
around, will you really get around to reading them? [/STRIKE]
none
[STRIKE]Rehome anything which does not belong in this room to its [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
correct place (if it doesn't have a home then this is part of your problem, you need to find it one or question if you really need it .[/STRIKE]
when finally finish sorting all papers have appropriate homes lined up:o - but this box has been around for years and have never yet found its bottom!! At least it is all in one box now LOL!!
[STRIKE]The first 30 minutes is usually the most successful so get [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
off to a good start and then have a break or your ability to make decisions will decrease. [/STRIKE]now onto about 3rd 30 minutes
So if the floor now clear? If not carry on for as long as you can. - have been working on my ironing board in the lounge as won't be able to move if I don't!!! Now got piles of WWI memorial research, DS house hunt, bills to file, sentimental stuff and a large wastepaper basket full too!
[STRIKE]Have a quick hoover around the middle of the room (we'll [/STRIKE][STRIKE] move the furniture later in the week.[/STRIKE]
Also had lengthy call to mortgage people as problem with annual statement.
More is calling - got to get on!!July 16 £95/£200
Nov 16 £0/£200
"To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself." Thich Nhat Hahn0 -
Afternoon all, I'm back to flying as OH is threatening to get a cleaner! Which seems daft seeing as I'm looking after LO on maternity leave and whilst she sleeps I can get some stuff done. I'm going to follow last years list though as this years confused me within a few minutes
I might understand it a bit better as the week progresses.
Monday Rooms of Doom and Bathrooms
Level One
[STRIKE]15 minutes or more tidying/decluttering in your RofD[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean sink and toilet, wipe the dust that settles on the back of the toilet pipes[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe one surface in the RofD (or bathroom)[/STRIKE]
Empty the bins
Level Three
Clear out the bathroom cupboard, bin anything yucky and old
[STRIKE]Descale the toilet and taps - vinegar![/STRIKE]
Hoover and wash the floors
Extras
[STRIKE]Wipe the bath panel[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean a window[/STRIKE]Diary: Getting back on track for 2013 and beyondDEBT FREE 13-10-13 :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:
Beautiful daughter born 11.1.14Mortgage: [STRIKE]£399,435.91[/STRIKE] £377218.83
Deposit loan from Dad: £9000[STRIKE]£10000[/STRIKE]0 -
LameWolf Evie is drop dead gorgeous - is she a guest or yours? What breed is she? Lovely lovely lovely little girl!
I don't know if it counts as Flying, but I've given Evie a grooming session; she brought some "puppy spritzer" with her, so we've used a little of that and gently brushed her. She's starting to get the "feathery" bits on her legs, so they've been brushed to remove the bits of grass she picked up outside; she's all pretty now, and hopefully will stay presentable til her "taxi" arrives, at 10:00 tomorrow.:D I've also done her postcard to take home with her, as I shan't be compos mentis enough to write it that early tomorrow!:DIf your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)0 -
Kerri welcome back, I'm also on leave, it's not as easy as you think so don't over do it. We are having a declutter / deep clean week this week, next week will be a normal one.
Back from school run, will look into dinner and crack on with ironing0 -
Afternoon all, I'm back to flying as OH is threatening to get a cleaner! Which seems daft seeing as I'm looking after LO on maternity leave and whilst she sleeps I can get some stuff done. I'm going to follow last years list though as this years confused me within a few minutes
I might understand it a bit better as the week progresses.
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[STRIKE]Clean a window[/STRIKE]
OMG Congratulations Kerri! Last time I saw you on here was the start of the 2013 debt-free-before christmas thread. Hope you are all doing well :TBecame Mrs Scotland 16.01.16Became homeowners 26.02.16
Baby girl arrived 27.10.16
Baby boy arrived 16.09.2018
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I'm sure there's pigeons a-plenty in York! :rotfl:
Sunday is good for us, we need to be home for 5 but that's plenty of time. I'm thinking I'll drive to a park and ride and we'll get the shuttle bus to the NRM. I think I'll bring the pushchair even though my two will fight over it... and packed lunches too!
Sorry pigpen - one day I will remember to check every word of this horrid predictive text on Kindle
New computer coming tomorrow, yay! Must finish clearing my desk....
Will PM you later, bossy0 -
have worked on lounge most of the afternoon, 2 bags of old newspapers, magazines and shredded papers have gone out, all cups etc back in kitchen. general tidy and rehoming of 'things' have swept through and fed DS2, DS1s is in the oven and our soup is simmering.
going to do a HHironing now to declutter some of that.SPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
Monday update, feel good as I completely gutted the bathroom cabinet and was very ruthless!
Monday Rooms of Doom and Bathrooms
Level One
15 minutes or more tidying/decluttering in your RofD
[STRIKE]Clean sink and toilet, wipe the dust that settles on the back of the toilet pipes[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Clear and wipe one surface in the RofD (or bathroom)
[STRIKE]Empty the bins[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear out the bathroom cupboard, bin anything yucky and old[/STRIKE]
Descale the toilet and taps - vinegar!
Hoover and wash the floors
Extras
Clear Hotspots
Wipe the bath panel
Clean a window
Will try and do a bit more once the princess is in bed. Hope everyone has had a good day xDD born 14/12/11
:heart: Baby No2 due 08/06/14
Completed stitches 2014: Dolly Mama's0
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