Weekly Flylady Thread 27th October 2014

Natty68

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 Dusty 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. Another one where it’s up to you if you want to do it or if you need to. This follows requests from members who are looking to declutter. Fling boogies, hotspot clearing, cupboard sorts, drawer sorts etc will all be on this list. Any problems with this of any suggestions do please let me know.

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

I will also be posting over on the FB Flylady MSE thread details about this year’s Christmas Card Exchange if anyone wants to join in.

List of last posting dates here...

Ok here goes this week!

Monday Mayhem ~ 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
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves but don’t use polish!!!!
Got an hour…
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and any banisters.
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any 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!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts. Wash curtains/nets before putting away over winter.
Clean phone handsets/bases.
Extras:

• 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.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
• Find somewhere/something different to go/do with the children this week as it’s half term. If you have no children why not do something different for yourself!!!!

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!

Seeing as many of our children have half term this week I want little (and not so little!!) people helping!.. rewards listed..

Tremendous Tuesday ~ the Land of Spare Oom and the Kids Room of Doom!!
15 minutes...
Clear the floor of clutter.. books on shelves.. toys in chests... Reward - 15-30 minutes on the pc/gameboy/Wii/PS whatever... you choose...;)
30 minutes to spare...
Change the bed sheets.. and the duvet cover if it needs it.
Dust the shelves. cupboards, light fittings etc
Wipe the paintwork.. skirtings door frames etc ... Reward - you choose a treat for later in the week.. a day out or trip to the cinema, a new book or magazine for example.. not too huge though us mummies are counting our pennies!
Got an hour...
Wash the windows
Find a bag of things you no longer need.. old toys, worn out clothes or things that you have got too big for!
Have a carrier bag each and fill it with rubbish.. see who can do it the fastest!!Reward - you get to choose what to have for dinner tonight..not a takeaway unless mummy says ok
Extras!!! - 'cos I know you did all that lot super-duper fast!

• Take all the dirty laundry down to the basket
• Finish any homework ready for back to school next week!
• Clean out any pets that are a bit pongy!
• One for mum... or older offspring.. HHI... :T

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!!

Wonderous Wednesday ~ bathroom, study, pc room, loo..
15 minutes...
Clear the floor of grot, laundry and gubbins
Empty bins and clean them out
30 minutes to spare...
Wash down the tiles and windows
Clean the bath, bog and basin (and the shower if needed!)
Wipe over the paintwork
Got an hour...
Wash mats, curtains etc that need doing
Clear the pc desk of rubbish and excess piles of junk
Dust any dusty places
Sort out bathroom cupboards/shelves - throw away empty bottles.
Extras - You know you want to!

• Delete 10 dead links from your favourites
• Delete some unwanted emails
• Sort out coats and shoes.. and bags.. and brollies.. *FLING*
• Fill a binbag of rubbish and throw it out!!
  
• If you are wanting to take part in the flylady christmas card swap please PM me your details!! .. name address and email addy.. some people want to send e-cards

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??

Thursday Thrills ~ Master bedroom and landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working, but don't burn the toast to check though!!!
Remove wash and replace with clean the bedsheets and duvet cover
Open the window and let in some fresh air!
30 minutes to spare...
Clear the floor of clutter.. the landing too!
Wash the windows
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour...
Clear out one cupboard/wardrobe that needs it
Turn and vacuum the mattress - do you need that winter duvet yet?
Dust all those spider webs away.. you can't keep them for Halloween!!!!
Extras - Pick a few!

• Bake a cake ready for Halloween/Samhain on Friday..
• Fill a binbag for charity shop!
• Find 5 things to ebay
• List those 5 things on ebay.. no escape this time!
• Wash any curtains/duvets/cushions that need doing!

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!!!

Friday Frolics ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
30 minutes to spare...
Sweep and mop floors
Clean the fridge.. remember to do the drain at the back
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
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 cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your ickiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself

• S&S the oven and hob
• Defrost the freezer ready for all your christmas supplies!
• 37 fling boogie..
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
• Make time to do something for yourself!! A haircut, a long bath, a facial... whatever it takes.. do it!

Deep Clean Challenge
Get in that minging cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front. If no manky cupboard do a different one! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Big well done to all those who joined in and helped..

heuchera

I hope to be Flyladying again this week :j

Thanks for the list.

pigpen

We're in as much as I can be... I'm struggling a bit with everything.. I am a bit stuck until I can get the chimney sorted and I can't afford to so I have rain and wind in my house


ty Natty xx


On a kind of plus note I have lost 7lbish in the last month through illness and living on toast..

froddington

Thanks Natty :A - I'm in but not until Thursday as I'm having a few days away by myself

Hugs, spoons, sticks, etc. to all who want or need them x

Natty68

pigpen wrote: »

On a kind of plus note I have lost 7lbish in the last month through illness and living on toast..

Yikes, living on toast is not a good idea sweetie, even if you are losing weight on it.. You do need to eat something more substantial than that. I hope you start to feel better soon and have an appetite again.

Valli

many thanks for the thread Natty and for last weeks thread Dusty

Another 'half term Toots list' day of success - Christmas Cake is made. Was rather scary as it's the first time in a while; but it occurred to me to use the oven without the fan, it seems to have cooked beautifully. Have also made a Date and Walnut loaf. And have flour in the freezer. New labels printed off for jars in larder cupboard and flour jars. Ironing done. make up brushes drying on rad.

SAHMwannabe

I'm in again this week, last week was a bit of a disaster for me with a poorly clingy baby amongst other things. I also made the mistake last week of trying to do the whole list every day, I know I know, I have read all the advice so I've proved you all right

So this week I'm sticking with my usual dailies and just doing the 15 minute task each day

Tomorrow is also weigh day for chunk! First since we started weaning so will be interested to see if we've had a spurt :T

SAHMwannabe

I can't seem to find the group on Facebook, is it invite only?

sushistar

HI all, and thanks for the new thread. Today Has been good for money saving, less good for flying - because sometimes things that save money take ages and make a mess!

I managed to salvage some old curtains for our new bedroom, which saved £££ but took a long time. They are a nice plain cream woven cotton, and go with the new room beautifully, but were 6 inches too short, and had horrible stains along the bottom 8 inches or so from when a radiator leaked on them. I bought some nice striped ticking fabric in cream and duck egg blue, and sewed it onto the bottom of the curtains as a sort of large border. I decided if they didn't look 'right' I would give in and buy new curtains, but they look BRILLIANT :j

Anyhow, that took ages and meant the whole bedroom was covered in sewing stuff and fabric and the ironing board etc etc, and the rest of the house is really messy . Usually in such circumstances I would suggest a takeaway (no cooking = more time to clean up) but I wanted to stick to our weekly budget, and the meal plan, and use up the stuff in the fridge, so cooked. Again, :jfor money saving, but for flying, as the kitchen is messy too now! DH is going to clean it up, bless him.

Out all day tomorrow with the little ones, so probably limited flying, but at least we won't make MORE mess! Sleep well all, and I hope you wake feeling happy Natty. Valli, I think you should chop your butternut squash up smaller, and roast it at a high heat for about 25 mins with plenty of olive oil. Although I am by no means a chef!!!

mamaninie

I'm in but mon- wed will be minimal with a catch up in thurs and fri and working sat this week. Half term chaos!

Sushi star - sounds great! Well done!
Sahmwannsbe - good for you for having a go. Lots of days it's a struggle for me to do the dailies and I'm sure others are the same so don't go half killing yourself with it. When it gets tidier and cleaner it's less work so the lists get easier - that's what I'm hoping anyway!!!!! It's only housework at the end of the day :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

ionafan

Last few days of the October challenges.

Please PM me if I've missed you off the list or you want me to update your progress.

Bossymoo - Get 8lb off this month

Crowdpleaser - Sort out a storage system for playmobil / Get DD into her new room and have it totally finished - done :T / Eat less biscuits

decogecko - finish knitting my jumper in time for my holiday in November - back completed :T

Honey Bear - I will make a [STRIKE]dressing gown[/STRIKE] vintage housecoat I can enjoy wearing by the end of October - one dressing gown finished :T

ionafan - Update presentation, website and display boards - all done - :T / Plant all bulbs - started

Lame Wolf - Support Mr LW through the tests he has to have at the horse-piddle and help get him back to being healthy - done:T / Revamp my personal Flying list to be realistically do-able - done :T / Finish knitted waistcoat - getting on well / Make progress with total revamp of front garden borders - progress is being made

lynnejk - clear out the balcony boxes, refill and plant loads of dillydaffs - done :T / Sort Room of Doom for good !! / Sort both freezers, run down and defrost / Finish and hang thermal curtain linings for spare room - both ready / Sort out all my clothes

Mamaninie - Maintain a relatively tidy and hygienic home despite the impending arrival of 2 little moggies - they've arrived! / Try to finish DS's hoodie

MinnieMousesMummy - Finish sorting out ds2's bedroom / Keep up with course work and pass assessments / Declutter the sheds / Make a start on DD room / Make a start on Christmas shopping

mrs-mp - get replacement fence fitted to give neighbours (and us) privacy back :T / get garden ready for winter :T / knit baby things :T / plant all tulip and daff bulbs :T / do a fair amount on celtic noel cross stitch :T / new cushion covers for lounge :T - everything done :j

Mummyroysof3 - Finish bedroom and get youngest in it by end of month - done :T / Stay on plan or ahead with studying

Mummyyof5 - I pledge to totally clear out everything I will not wear again from both my wardrobes and arrange anything left tidily

Natty68 - Get up and dressed every morning for the month, before 10am - no excuses, no arguments etc

nicki - finish the living room - office are a is assembled

parsniphead - get the whole house decluttered and cleaned by half term

Pigpen - Finish MOL's cardy / and my mothers scarf

Skint breeder 5 - Be brave enough to ask for free firewood from skips or building sites at least once a week