Weekly Flylady Thread 18th August 2014

LameWolf

Valli wrote: »

LameWolf - enjoy your first peaceful day without Mr Wolf under your feet;)

Thank you, I'm doing my best; Ted's spark out on the sofa, and the silence is quite oppressive.:(

Re: cleaning under the pc desk: I do under Mr LW's regularly anyway, as his pc is on his Gran's old dining table - it's a really nice wooden one with barley-sugar legs.:o Mine, I fear, will have to be left, as I can't move it unaided, and I don't want Mr LW attempting that just yet. It was done not long ago though, when we got rid of the old, dead XP pc and had to move it all out to unplug all the peripherals.:o

greent

ajmoney wrote: »

I am off to do a HHC if anyone fancies joining me?

I'll join in at 12.30 - currently munching my way through a con on the cob!

bossymoo

pigpen wrote: »

Aaawww Bossy.. Why does she hate them? Is it because they aren't a dress? Mine don't like shorts (anything more than 1 cm above the ankle is 'shorts'), my 2 youngest boys haven't worn shorts since they were 2 or 3. My girls have full length trousers and pinafores .. the pinafores are rarely worn! I loathed having to wear a skirt to school and I'm sure my stepmother found the most hideous skirt she could to make me look stupid as well as feel uncomfortable.. I hated it so much I would get it out of the cupboard to jump up and down on it.. and I wasn't nearly 4!

Lol she hates any trousers but she will wear leggings. So far this year she has worn the pinafore dresses or checked summer dresses with either leggings or cycling shorts under (she still ends up with tights half way down her thigh lol). I though culottes looked quite skirty. She does look cute in them but the pet lip came out all wobbling and her eyes filled up :rotfl:

Valli wrote: »

Bossy - re the culottes - all the 'tomboys' wear them- they are (IMO) brilliant for girls for headstands etc.

When I was little (- back in the day), my Mum used to sew a loop of elastic for a hanger inside coats - they are MUCH better than the commercial loops becuase, having a bit of 'give' they keep the coats on the pegs in busy cloakrooms.

JTTOU - 2 semicircles - shoes the right way round! GENIUS *files away for future reference as will be teaching reception PE on Fridays*

Some fab ideas. As of last winter I was attaching mitts to coats using buttons sewn inside the cuff and a short piece of that elastic they use inside kids and maternity trousers for adjustable waistbands I also embroidered DS initials on his gloves as they were plain black, with nowhere to write on. DD has flower buttons but DS wasn't keen

I've popped up to wilco and they had plastic storage drawers (4 quite deep) reduced from £15 to £10 so I've got 2. I will sort my garage out...

Im so cold today!

Honey_Bear

I'm going to have to go back to the attic to find more paperwork in OH's piles of gibble. For the past 20 years I've managed to avoid rummaging in 'his' stuff, but needs must.

I got so bored with the frog I went back to the leftover mackerel. I've made 17 fishcakes so far and run out of spuds so I've peeled another pile of sprouting nasties and they're bubbling away. What chance I go up to the attic and the cooker beeper goes off while I'm under piles of paperwork. Hey ho.

The forecast is **** for tomorrow after all, so that's another day I can't get the other 100% yellow superking duvet cover and other sundry pale washing done. I hate seeing the pile.

ajmoney

I seem to work better when I can chop and change between lists. I have swapped days around if I have completed one. Going to have some lunch and then see if I can do anything else before I go to work.

Tuesday - All bathrooms

Wash all bath mats One set left to wash

Wednesday - Utility room
[STRIKE]
Sort under sink cupboard[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort out old cleaning rags[/STRIKE]

Thursday - 2nd bedroom

Tidy inside wardrobe, ditch clutter, rehome if necessary and organise better
Change bedding

Friday - kitchen

[STRIKE]Make a food inventory of anything that needs using up[/STRIKE] It probably would have been easier if I had wiped as I went but I only have 1 drawer and 1 cupboard left to sort so it will be a lot quicker when I come to do it anyway
Menu plan from inventory
Wipe inside all kitchen cupboards, drawers and fridge
Tidy and organise larder cupboard

Monday - Music room

Tidy music
Sort out a better filing system
Wipe all shelves

Tuesday - 3rd bedroom

Sort wardrobe and drawers
Make bed

Wednesday - 4th bedroom

Sort games
Sort wardrobe

Thursday - Living room

Sort chest
Sort table
Tidy corner

Friday - Filing

Sort through and shred anything not needed
Make sure everything is clearly labelled
Make a list of everyone to call to ensure Mr AJM can speak to any customer services while I am away
Archive any older paperwork (I need to check now long to keep all documents for)

Frizzle_2

ajmoney wrote: »

I am off to do a HHC if anyone fancies joining me?

MinnieMousesMummy wrote: »

Good afternoon I'm just going to update my list and then do another HHC before lunch, If it has gone from my previous list then it has been done.




Time for another HHC before lunch, anyone care to join me?

greent wrote: »

I'll join in at 12.30 - currently munching my way through a con on the cob!

I was with you!
Had a quick once over! Then started on the bedroom. Still a way to go but made a start

Merrylegs1

*holds up hand*

Erm...what is the best solution for daily bathroom cleaning/limescale prevention, i've heard of using lemon, bicarb & vinegar but i'm never sure how much or how to apply ect. I've cleaned my bathroom, buttt....cause I don't do it very often (hangs head) & the water here is as hard as - rock, I do have a limescale build up (hangs head lower still) thanks Merry

poohbear59

merrylegs1 I wet some kitchen roll with vinegar and wrap it around the limescale on the tap: same for limescale build up on basin just leave vineagr on it, usually overnight. For loos I either use vinegar or cheap cola, again overnight.


This morning was dentist then a snack in a cafe with DH while waiting for DS2. It might be the last treat of the month unless I sell more on ebay.


Wednesday warts ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area-some things already done
15 minutes...

Clean baths, , don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk
Polish the monitor drag out the pc case and dust the top and back!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour...
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Pull out the pc desk and clean BEHIND AND UNDER it!!!!!!
Extra mission: Take your pick!
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
Clean the outside of all cupboards in the bathroom

Merrylegs1

Thanks poohbear59, will make a little trip to aldi for while vinegar...only have balsamic at the moment & don't really want to pour it down the loo!

elsiepac

Hi all

Ugh haven't been at all motivated this week. Have done NOTHING off lists!!!

I have done two loads of bedding washing and one load of normal washing, and a full clean out of the degu cage, which is always a big job and stressful for me and them and takes blimmin ages!

Excuses, excuses...

My place isn't acually looking too bad; I do need to do the floors from Monday and Tuesday as a minimum, hence leaving those lists up!
I'm not at all up with the thread so hope everyone is having a good week and hugs to those who need them.

LC x

Monday Marvels ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
30 minutes to spare...
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean the fridge
Got an hour...
Wipe all your small appliances..toaster, kettle etc..
Wipe & declutter all the windows sills in these areas!!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Wipe door handles..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission : help yourself
Wipe down the hob and oven, go on you know you want to!!!!
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
32 fling boogie..
Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Tuesday bluesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Got an hour...
Open a drawer.. sort the junk within!
15 minutes sort of the junk on the landing!
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

Wednesday warts ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
Clean floors in these rooms
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk
Polish the monitor drag out the pc case and dust the top and back!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour...
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Pull out the pc desk and clean BEHIND AND UNDER it!!!!!!
Extra mission: Take your pick!
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms