Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd November 2014

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

problem 2

dress as your hero/heroine day

Hate dressing up and need something simple...

Queen Victoria!! .. Black frock, grouchy face... and a crown!


She was quite splendid and you can pull together a history lesson around it!

Effyb4

It's been a pretty busy Saturday for me, but I've tried to catch up on a couple of things that I've not managed to do throughout the week.

Marvellous Monday - Kitchen
Only got 15 minutes....
What better way to start the week than to Eat that frog
30 minutes to spare....
[STRIKE]Hoover and mop the floors[/STRIKE]
Wipe the work surfaces, remove at least 5 items which don't belong here or can be put away
Got an hour....
HHMe time
Clean out your cutlery drawer
Wipe over the hob, clean all the dials, take them off and clean underneath

Extras
HHI
[STRIKE]Sort out your purse[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty all the bins[/STRIKE]

Tremendous Tuesday - Living Room and Hallway
Only got 15 minutes....
Clear and wipe coffee table and mantle don't pile it all back put it away!
30 minutes to spare....
[STRIKE]Hoover floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Hoover/wipe sofas[/STRIKE]
Got an hour....
Sort out a cupboard/drawer/display cupboard - do you need all that stuff tucked away at the back?
Sweep leaves from your doorstep and give the door a wipe inside and out if you can

Extras
Do something that makes you happy
Update your calendar/diary and synch/compare with family members as required
Wash any throws or cushion covers which need it

Wednesday Master Bedroom, Stairs and Landing
Only got 15 minutes....
[STRIKE]Clear anything from the stairs and hoover them[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare....
[STRIKE]Clean the skirting on the landing/up the stairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Change the bedding[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the window cills[/STRIKE]
Got an hour....
Pull everything out from under the bed and hoover (I still remember when Mudbath found a door under her bed)
Wipe the dressing table/bedside cabinet
Extras
[STRIKE]Remove any crockery which seems to be upstairs[/STRIKE]
Locate hot waterbottles, electric blankets, winter duvets etc, weather is set to get colder
Order one item for Christmas

Frothy Thursday - Bathroom Deep clean
Only got 15 minutes....
[STRIKE]Clean the toilet, inside, outside and round the back of the pipe[/STRIKE]
5 minute pamper, use that lovely special product today
30 minutes to spare....
Mould alert, check for any starting to develop and deal with it
Wipe the tiles
Got an hour....
Give bath and/or shower tray a good scrub out
[STRIKE]Hoover and wash the floor right into the corners including any skirting[/STRIKE]
Polish mirrors, windows, shower screens
Extras
[STRIKE]Clean towels, mats etc[/STRIKE]
Need new toothbrushes/sponges/nail files etc?
Decant part empty bottles, throw away any empties, congealed or germ ridden toiletries and makeup

Finally Friday - Study/conservatory/spare bedroom/kids room or the dreaded Dining Rooms(choose one)
Only got 15 minutes....
[STRIKE]15 minutes tidying up and putting away[/STRIKE] x3 with boys help (they were rewarded)
30 minutes to spare....
Dust at least one flat surface
Change a bed (human or pet)
Got an hour....
Filing or shredding for just 15 minutes
[STRIKE]Hoover the parts of the floor you can see[/STRIKE]
Wipe phones/games and tv controls
Extras
Clean a window
Make a list of things you may need to buy soon, batteries, lightbulbs, cellotape, stamps, shoe laces, sticky labels etc

Own List
[STRIKE]Have Flu jab[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Show DS1 the way to his new job on the bus[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Choose christening present for next weekend[/STRIKE]

cattysmum

Helloooo, as I posted earlier in the week Im going to latch on to your thread if you all dont mind as I need to get organised with housework etc, Iv been reading up and lurking now for a week and am ready to go at it full pelt from Monday. I have a bucketful of frogs I need to eat and am hoping to get them all eaten by christmas. In the past Iv done my own cleaning type rota but be warned I am easily distracted especially if grandchildren come to ours. Looking forward to joining in PS are there no to do lists on a weekend? cant see a Saturday schedule. Ahh I see so if certain tasks dont get done on a certain day you can do them on other days.... dohhhhh think I need to read up some more.

wendywitch

No cattysmum no lists for the weekend. Most people (like me) use it to catch up or have the time off

bossymoo

The theory is, weekends are free cattysmum but in my case it's usually laundry and doing the things I didn't do on the days I worked too.

As such I've done 3 loads today and ironed the bits that needed it. Getting dark here now. I'm waiting on an amazon delivery - initially it said yesterday but never arrived, Now it says today but no sign of it.

Haven't really thought about dinner, I did defrost sausages but I might leave those for tomorrow. We might have an easy supper - I did chicken and dumplings earlier.

Might have 10mins out in the conservatory with the littlies, they've trashed it! They can help sort it!

Honey_Bear

Valli wrote: »

problem 2

dress as your hero/heroine day

Hate dressing up and need something simple...

Go as Eve.

Instructions:

1. Apply fig leaves.
2. ... er, that's it.

You could, of course, go completely mad and carry an apple, but I think that shows careful planning and is therefore overkill.

Spending the day watching Miranda, Series 1 and eating chocolate. Bad Flylady.

boddy

Went into town Xmas shopping and went to see a friend when I got back. So just a quick tidy up today.

Took advantage of 3 for 2 offers and treat myself too. Need to write a proper list out tonight and what I've got already.

Dustykitten

Radiohorse - how did you get on?

Progress here has been very sow today but I guess anything is better than nothing and there is now a load of paper in the recycling bin.

ionafan

Honey_Bear wrote: »

Go as Eve.

Instructions:

1. Apply fig leaves.
2. ... er, that's it.

You could, of course, go completely mad and carry an apple, but I think that shows careful planning and is therefore overkill.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: especially to the tagline.

Honey_Bear wrote: »

Spending the day watching Miranda, Series 1 and eating chocolate. Bad Flylady.

No - good Flylady. Flyladies deserve a day off every now and again

For the past 3 days I have been looking after our guests and driving all over the area (mostly in pouring rain). We have had a lovely time but I'm very tired now. However, I shall force myself to do my nails, get changed and go out to a party with DH this evening

Valli

pigpen wrote: »

Queen Victoria!! .. Black frock, grouchy face... and a crown!


She was quite splendid and you can pull together a history lesson around it!

Well I c-o-u-l-d but I have no black frock and I teach reception on Fridays so a grouchy face will have the wrong effect!