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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th January 2016
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Well done CY. Big hugs xxxx
Not much done this evening but did read to kids before bed. Dh put dw on and washed up bless him x
Couldn't do the lunchboxes for morning because the fridge is so rammed I wouldn't be able to get them in it! Lol.
Back to work tomorrow and have meeting with the big bosses about job (or perhaps lack of it....).
I did lounge today so will tackle kitchen tomorrow after work I think.
Night night all x0 -
CY- thanks for the update. Thinking of you x x x
Well, some stuff done but shopping took longer than I thought. All essentials bought and a few bargains were had. I love it when t*sco make a mistake and refund double the difference. One of the offered didn't work but instead of getting £4.50 back I got £9. Woot woot! Also used up vouchers I had and got hubby 2 pairs of jeans for £19. I didn't expect big of them to fit but they do so he was pleased!
Anyway, updated list...
Dw
Wm
Sort out next load of baby clothes
2 hours of paid stuff
Ring up boots
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Put up new lampshade
Extra Mission
Wipe out the fridge, make sure the drain is clear
Wipe the front of large appliances
Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum floors
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Extra Mission:
Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
HHIGrocery challenge- feb 2015- £133.07/£2500 -
Ok so all done!
Butties for everyone tomorrow and all jobs done in kitchen apart from the fridge!
My kitchen isn't just clean it is sparkling and glistening! Not seen it like this since it was fitted!
Can't wait for tomorrow! Hope I can stick to this and hope the novelty doesn't wear off
Thanks everyone xBarclaycard=£4200/ Next=£0.00/Lloyds overdraft= £1000/Santander overdraft= £550
TOTAL DEBT = £13750:eek:as of November 2012
TOTAL DEBT = £11620 as of March 2013
TOTAL DEBT = £5750 as of January 2016:T0 -
Evening all and a warm welcome to the new peoples and returners :hello:
Big squishy hugs CY and staying strong vibes
Posi-vibes for assessments the morrow LW and Piggers
Gws vibes, hugs, sticks and spoons for all needing some
Thanks a million for all the birthday wishes
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clean floors
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Clean oven - because I know it wasn't on the list last week
Extra Mission - Choose one or more of:
Wipe out the fridge, make sure the drain is clear
Tuesday Living Room and Hall
Vacuum floors and sofas
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Wipe light switches
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –
Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
HHI
Give the inside of the front door a wipe (if it's not snowing you could do the outside too)
Wipe the leaves of your plants
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
Clean windows and sills in these areas
Hope you all have a terrific Tuesday
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GrocC.2014=2162/2015=2083/2016=218/2017=1996/2018=450..APR=17.13/200
Bulk buy.......APR=233.76
GC.NSD..2015=216/2016=213/2017=229/2018=39..APR=03/15
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OS WL= -2/8 ......CC =00......Savings = £13,1400 -
Good evening, I thought I would drop in and update my list before I head to bed, as got an early start tomorrow.
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clean floors
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Check through information on cutting debts
Look into applying for student discount on council tax
Clean cupboard door fronts and the kick boards
Clean oven - because I know it wasn't on the list last week
Wipe over little appliances, wipe under them before putting them back
Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
Wipe the front of large appliances
Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Quick shower
Let chickens out to roam and feed all animals
Get kids to school, nursery & childminder
Go to placement (9-4)
Vacuum floors and sofas
Check online banking and move money around
Go to docs appointment
Do 4 hours course work
HH paperwork (intray is still occupied)
Dusting, even if around everything
Collect kids from childminder
Sort through Mr T order - scan and put away
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Close the chickens away before dark
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Make a start on decluttering dd's bedroom (delegated to dh, as he is at home tomorrow due to working tonight)
Catch up with the thread
Get a winter emergency box for your car.. it's still not too late SEE HERE for ideas!
Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
HHI
Give the inside of the front door a wipe (if it's not snowing you could do the outside too)
Wipe the leaves of your plants
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
Clean windows and sills in these areas
Get an early night0 -
Morning all, well it is past midnight!
Lynn - belated Happy birthday wishes
LW - thinking of you, good luck!
Pigpen - Good luck to your DS3 as well
CY - Hugs
Hugs, spoons, tissues, sticks, get well soon, wishes and vibes to all who need.
I have no idea where Monday disappeared to. Everything seemed to take so much longer than usual.
Tuesday is paid stuff day, although I'm going to do laundry and a few personal bits on the computer as well. Flying will have to take a back seat for the day.
Personal:
Set up & organise planners
Sort stickers (1cm square)
Laundry (Tuesday) - dark, light, towels, dog, cleaning cloths
Ironing (Tuesday) - Need to do the washing first!
Register fr33view box warranty on website
Print email confirmation for box.
NYCP
Set up wireless headphones
Book dentists
New Cold Callers sign for the door.
Empty bins
Wash up
Demould bathroom, bedrooms, hall (incl front door), livingroom, kitchen
Charge chargers (Tuesday while stuck at my desk)
February, March, April calenders - remember school dates!
DD to pack for weekend (smarter clothes, meal out)
Work:
Tue: Order deadline
Thur/Fri: Check online invoice & get cards prepped for Monday.
Email ASM for confirmation of territory (I'm sure I have the other side of the road but I want to check first!)
COrder
Prep C5 books & reprep C4 for recanvassing
Accounts (C18, 1, 2, 3)
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors
Level Two
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Clean cupboard door fronts and the kick boards
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
HHI.. then wash the ironing board cover!
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Clean oven - because I know it wasn't on the list last week
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:
- Wipe out the fridge, make sure the drain is clear
- Wipe over little appliances, wipe under them before putting them back
- Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
- Wipe the front of large appliances
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –
- Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
- HHI
- Give the inside of the front door a wipe
- Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
- Clean windows and sills in these areas
Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!0 -
CY .. glad you survived.. hopefully the thing is a nothing.. *thing zapping vibes* heading your way.... ~~~~~~~~~~ pew pew ~~~~~~~~~~~ die evil whatever you are ~~~~~~~~~~ kapow~~~~~~~~~ .... that should do it, right??
I cant find the letter for tomorrow... I don't know where it is.. I can't get there....... but I know what time..that's a bonus isn't it?
LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0 -
Daily routines
washing, T W T F S S
swish and swipe kitchen T W T F S S
bathroom, T W T F S S
ironing, T W T F
making beds, T W T F S S
vacuuming high traffic areas, T W T F
making meals T W T F S S
Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day, T W T
making ste DD has lunch money, T W T
swish & swipes of the kitchen T W T F S S
tidying the living room T W T F S S
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors
Level Two
Clean cupboard door fronts and the kick boards
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Check your car is topped up with anti-freeze, radiator water, oil,petrol. Check your tyre pressure too, if your car is being used during the freezing weather.
Level Three
Sort the utensils.. half melted spatulas are not necessary!
wash the ironing board cover!
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Clean oven - because I know it wasn't on the list last week
Check you have essentials in the car, if you are driving, i.e. chocolate, flask, torch, warm blanket and charged up mobile phone. We don't want you to get stuck in the snow.
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:
- Wipe out the fridge, make sure the drain is clear
- Wipe over little appliances, wipe under them before putting them back
- Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
- Wipe the front of large appliances
Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Get a winter emergency box for your car.. it's still not too late SEE HERE for ideas!
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –
- Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
- HHI
- Give the inside of the front door a wipe (if it's not snowing you could do the outside too)
- Wipe the leaves of your plants
- Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
- Clean windows and sills in these areas
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Morning all. Hugs where needed. Welcome to newbies and returners.
Hobby room and LR list for me this morning.
Have a great day everyone.Spend less now, work less later.0 -
Just a flying visit LW and pigpen thinking of you today.
CY (((hugs))))
0 flying yesterday. Must do better. Bus now though. Byeeeee.Goals - Weight loss 6/26lb at 22nd Jan 18Mmmm. 26lb at 1/7/18. Oops:o0
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