Weekly Flylady Thread 21st December 2015

Natty68

Last full week before the big day - lots of flying to be done!

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 Bossyfor last week's thread

There are 3 levels per day to suit how much time you have to spare. 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 will help to gradually clear the clutter and make flying easier.

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

Things are working differently this week.. because Christmas Day is very nearly upon us

It's a long one for the next few days so i want no excuse on Christmas Eve when you have stuff still to do at midnight...

Monday Mayhem..

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is a Bank Holiday on Thursday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are though.
• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up until 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located stockings?
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
• Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Make sure your timetable for Christmas Day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? And for those who aren't spending the day at home could you do some of the help where you are?
• Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Change pet bedding and wash their blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
• Dust round the whole downstairs
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

• Iron yesterdays wash mountain
• Get out any special christmas crockery and make sure it is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• Declutter your desk..
• Have a skim through the TV guide and decide what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
• Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike..
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!
• Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!
• Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

Wednesday ~almost done!!

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
• Make sure the remaining presents are nearly wrapped I will not have people sitting up until 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located sacks for presents?
• Mop the kitchen
• Mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• Wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• Do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!

:xmastree: Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRENZY :xmastree:

• WRAP WRAP WRAP!
• Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!
• Have we located sacks for presents?
• Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!! I know it's a bit late but if I can do it then you can too
• Sort out the plan for Christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine!
• Mix yorky pud batter for tomorrow and pop in the fridge overnight .. it is so much better if you leave it to stew.. quick whisk and then use as normal
• Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc. Make starters before bed.. sneaky but a great idea!
• Is the cake iced, can it be eaten without the icing on at all?
• Wash pots before bed!
• Bring in the logs and coal you might be needing the next couple of days
• Check when payments need to be made, if possible set them up to go on the right date through the bank.
• Bath time to wear everyone out..
• Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• Straighten the tree
• Prepare eggnog, mulled wine or other festive beverage
• Get the roll of binbags at the ready
• Set up the video & camera!!! Fully charged and ready to roll!!
• Quick whizz over the clutter and carpets..
• Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
• Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort. Also sort which bits you want to go in their stockings.. makes it much easier!
• Relax, enjoy yourselves and have a lovely time with your family!!
• If it isn't done now you don't need it to be done, it isn't important!

:xmastree: Thursday - Christmas Day :xmastree:

[*]Bag up all the wrapping paper and put it outside!
[*]Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
[*]Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or put in the fridge for tomorrow!
[*]Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
[*]Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
[*]A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again If you leave it by New year it will be a tip!!
[*]Prepare any run and grab style food for Boxing day.. I know a lot of families have get togethers on the 26th.
[*]Wipe the table/table cloth
[*]Put the best crockery/glasses away
[*]Go play with the children .. eat lots of junk food and delegate as much as possible!!
[*]Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
[*]Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
[*]Start thinking of those resolutions you will be breaking by the middle of January! lol
[*]Don't forget to feed the pets!


Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a few minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and those who have lost loved ones.. I wish you all a happy, joyous, trouble-free fabulous New Year!! Without your support through the year.. I doubt I could have got through it xx

Narc0lepsy

Thanks for threads. How are you feeling Natty?

If anyone wants to see my ham-fisted flower arrangements, they are here.

MinnieMousesMummy

Thank you very much for the new thread. Please count me in for this week, although to a certain extent I will be working on my own list.

Monday Mayhem..
Get a quick shower
Let the chickens out to roam and feed all animals
Take little ones to party at childminders, going to stay with them for 1 hour
Shopping for stocking fillers and last of presents
Locate the festive table cloth
Change required bedding
Put ironing away that was done over the weekend
Catch up with uni emails
Complete typing work that is in for today
Complete m.sing work that is in for today
Do ironing for client
Clear hotspot in master bedroom (old moses basket which is full of bits and pieces)
Sort through dd's clothes and get rid things that are too small
Clean the front door, inside and out
Sort through and rewrite cv
Spend 2 hours studying
Sort through drawers in master bedroom
Check the food order at Mr T (getting delivered on Tues)
Write the last of the cards
Print paperwork needed for Wednesday (going to pick up cake)
Phone DM
Get rid of old work catalogues
Check status of a**n account and see if it is still active
Declutter the hall
Check ss points account
Have we located stockings?
S&S the kitchen
S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
Collect kids from childminder
Close the chickens away before dark
Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
Make sure your timetable for Christmas Day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? And for those who aren't spending the day at home could you do some of the help where you are?
Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too
Clean out the chicken coop
Clean out the hamster cage
Dust round the whole downstairs
Do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
Mop the kitchen floor!
Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too
Try and get into festive mood, I am just not feeling it this year.

Valli

TYVM for this thread Natty and for last week, Bossy

Lots to do so plan to fly too

Mumof2_2

Natty, many thanks for the list; I'll do what I can. I hope you're feeling a lot better than you were now x


Narc0lepsy, they look great - well done!

pigpen

Hi.. and ty... I'll go bring my list over


Sunday.. Wrap last bits.. sort into bags.. ignore for a few days and cry with relief that its all done.. contemplate baking during the week.. I miss my delicious Christmas scones!..
Monday.. Fruit/veg deliveries £85 (inc £30 of my mothers) meeting for boys 10:30am, ring PIP and CMS .. and solicitor, he needs yelling at, I forgot,.. Post last Christmas card after postie has been!
Tuesday .. hospital appt. am .. packing pm. Avon order in!
Wednesday.. packing.. meat delivery £60
Thursday.. Christmas day in my house
Friday.. sort bags of presents for family.. might do Christmas dinner.. might!
Saturday.. have my house trashed.
Sunday.. spend another day tidying, freeze cooked meats, excess scrannage donated to DS1/DD1
Monday.. head off to mankchester until the 2nd or 3rd.. not sure yet ... anyone need a Christmas friend?

yeah.. I'm not baking lol


Monday Mayhem..

• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up until 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!.. I'm mostly done.. just 1 box
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.
• Catch up on the laundry .. working on it.. mine is done and the girls.. bathroom to empty
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!.. I need to put by a day to do the girls room
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!

froddington

I'm in - thanks Natty :A I don't really have anything to prepare for Christmas but I really need to fly so am aiming to do at least 2 x HHC per day (except Friday!). Hopefully, some of you will be around to motivate me!

Natty - hope you're feeling better and are getting some rest

pigpen - hope the money appears soon

Hugs to all feeling poorly or struggling at this time of year xx


Need a listy ...........................

froddington

Listy for tomorrow - night all, sleep well xx

Monday Mayhem..

Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.
S&S the kitchen
S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives..
Catch up on the laundry
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. .
Clean ratty cages
Dust round the whole downstairs
Do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
Vacuum the kitchen floor!
Get rid of the washing up

nicki_2

Thanks Natty

I'm bringing my list from last week over as well. I also have scrawled on paper ones above the desk lol I'm getting there slowly! Putting none-tree decorations up atm (snowglobes etc) while watching a film and finishing off some washing in the TD.

Mon 21 - Delivery, window, decs, ironing
Tue 22- wrap and/or errands
Wed 23- Finish wrapping, and/or errands
Thur 24 - Get DD packed, change beds, prep bags for tomorrow
Fri 25 - Celebrate!
Sat 26 - DD going away and relax :rotfl:

To do:
Walk dog - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, < All DD's,
Finish the window - just a second coat on a couple of colours to do
Laundry - dark, uniform (has to be done as a special load), light bedding, towels, throws/covers, cleaning, dog
Bath dog, groom & trim claws first if possible
Set up recordings on dvr
Update accounts - after paying bills
Returns for work
Send DD to friends house to get gifts - WRITE CARD FIRST

Monday Mayhem..

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is a Bank Holiday on Thursday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are though.- I have plans to go wednesday for the last few bits, but DD will have to go for some bits before hand
  
• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up until 5am on Christmas morning wrapping! - DD is done, its all the others that need wrapping!
• [STRIKE]Have we located stockings? [/STRIKE]
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
• Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc - Thursday
• Make sure your timetable for Christmas Day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
• Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Change pet bedding and wash their blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts! - Thursday
• [STRIKE]Dust round the whole downstairs[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs[/STRIKE]
• Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• [STRIKE]Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents![/STRIKE]
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.

There's probably a lot more that I'll think of, but we're working as a team so we'll get there. Best put the film back on and carry on with these decs. I told DD they'd be up except the tree and garlands when she got up tomorrow :wave:

lynnejk

Evening all

In for the week and thank you Natty for the lists and Bossy for last week.

Hope you're feeling better Natty

Lovely arrangements Narco


The morrow DH has the day off as he is working tonight and I'm home alone. Need to go shopping so list for the morrow is

Go to bank to sort out direct debits they have put on wrong account :mad:
Go to CEX to see how much they are going to give me for old net-book (left it there last week)
Need some cleaning products - F. Foods, Home Bags or £store
Usual A*di shop, mainly F & V, milk and chicken breasts (fancy a curry)
Morrys for potatoes and a couple of bits
Post last cards and a few left to hand-deliver - all ready to go

Monday Mayhem..
Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week..
S&S the kitchen
S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
Dust round the whole downstairs
do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
Mop the kitchen floor!
Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!

Sticks and spoons in porch -please help yourself. Posi/gws/calming vibes to all needing some and a big squishy hug to everyone

Hope you all have a marvellous Monday
Lx

juliejim

Morning all

No I don't know why I'm awake at this time either!

Still lots to do to get the house looking something like. The whole of the downstairs needs doing before I even think of the upstairs. Most of the shopping is done - just a few bits to get on Christmas eve which is when I have my family over. However DD wants to get a few bits for some of her friends so she wants to go to Freeport at some point and she has an appointment tomorrow at 9,30 which lasts an hour so I can either come home or have a wander around town.

Narco - the flowers are lovely.

Natty - hope you're feeling better,

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue