Weekly Flylady Thread 25th July 2016

skint_breeder_5

Living Room Loveliness
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Level 1
Open the windows *
get the crevice tools and upholstery tools out and vacuum your sofas and chairs.
Lift and plump cushions; swap/turn if necessary
If you can move them and vacuum/sweep under them too
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*Skint Cat Domino jumped out of the window to return 5 hours later :eek:
Level 2
Shift anything that doesnt belong
dust/wipe
wipe sockets and switches

Level 3
Polish all wood
wash/dust light fittings - dont forget the bulbs!
clean windows
Vacuum drapes

Extras

1) How's that TOOTS list looking? Find an onerous task and break it down into babysteps - take the first step!
[STRIKE]2)Plan a visit to a local beauty spot/visitor attraction - be a tourist in your hometown/locality - we take what's on our doorstep for granted![/STRIKE] I will count this as we all had a quick scoot out on the Brightlingsea Ferry earlier this week lived in the area for nearly 10 years, and it has never been considered before!
3) I notice a few comments re me time - if you're thinking of taking up a new hobby use the WWW to find out what's on offer in your area

Frizzlef

Atb- hope you and your family are bearing up. Thinking of you x x

Skinny and Ishtar- welcome back

Couldn't sleep so got up and cleared the ironing pile!! A Load more washing still on the airers so will be more tomorrow. Dining room and family room look lovely and kitchen looking ok. See how long it lasts!!!!

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Belated birthday wishes to little skinty.
Today I want to clear the ironing pile, so some stuff for the CS and nip in the attic to clear some space and get suitcases down. Will also give the bathroom a good blitz

Hugs good wishes and posi vibes to all who need them
Sticks and spoons where required

Dizzy_Imp

Yawn...Morning all...

After my full-on day yesterday, you would've thought sleep would come easy. No. Tossed and turned for ages then woke up again at 4.30am. DH went to work early today as its nearing month end, so I think that was playing on my mind as I needed to do him lunch before he left. He has been doing a low-carb 'diet' this month and has lost over a stone, so I think I'll keep sending him with salads and healthy snacks as he says he feels better for it.

Friday flying will be with the assistance of all children, primed and prodded into agreement yesterday. After a visit to our local NT property to burn off any naughty energy though as I don't want to be referee today.

Well done Michelle on tackling your cloakroom. Congratulations on finding your long lost phone :rotfl: I have the playroom of doom to address today. _pale_ If I don't return by nightfall, send emergency chocolate....please!

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

ATB take care of yourself, now is when it will probably all catch up with you a bit. Use whatever help and support you need. Hugs x

Dizzy belated birthday wishes for your little one - and wow well done on the weight loss Mr Dizzy. I am doing the same as you tomorrow, I will make my teenagers clean and tidy their bedrooms a bit.

Sunday we are planning to have a day off and do something together. I know people were asking me about paid stuff earlier in the week. DH is still having health problems and didnt work yesterday. Right now my two jobs are absolutely essential to bring in the money, especially if DH is ill. So I will be getting as much paid stuff done as I can today!

Oh and its raining here, that wasn't supposed to happen. Do I put washing over airer or not?

atypicalblonde

Good Morning All,

Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I feel shattered today, it is definitely going to be a weekend with much RnR needed to try and catch up with some sleep and replenish the energy reserves before we start to tackle the admin, funeral arrangements etc next week.

So far the WM is on its 2nd load, the kids are arguing and I'm cooking DH a full english. Off to the cinema later and out for tea - we can't really afford it, but we all need a treat and something to take our mind off things.

I promise I will catch up properly with everyone's news over the weekend.

Big hugs all round xxx

kazwookie

Morning

Lunches made for the next few days.
Daily stuff done
Whole of downstairs is hoovered
All bins emptied

dancemum

Morning folks x Welcome back Skinty & Ishtar X

I have stripped ds2's bed and my bed. Weather is overcast so I'm not sure whether to peg out or not.

I need to order some groceries but first I'll remake the beds. Ds2 wants to go through his things looking for what he can sell.

We plan to have a day out tomorrow since I'm not dancing for a change.

Jazee

Morning all. Enjoy the cinema ATB.

I am still not dressed which is just shocking. So far today, I have sorted finances, had egg on toast for breakfast and fed and medicated the dog, washed the breakfast dishes, done a meal plan (sent the shopping list to DH!) and cleaned the fridge.

My plans for the rest of the day:
Get dressed
Hoover through
Walk dog
Bath dog
More gardening
Make something with eggs

Have a great day everyone.

nicki_2

Morning all

ATB - Sorry for your loss. Hugs for you and your family xx

Not caught up properly, but will do so tonight once DD has gone away.

We're starting from scratch with the list and getting as much as we can done today. Aiming for levels 1-3, extras will be a bonus lol Its raining so I'm delaying going for the planned weekly shop


Monday Munch Mess Mayhem - KITCHEN
Level 1
Empty the BIN - and swill it out; make it smell sweet
Wipe the worktops and anything that is visible on them, including that kettle - after you've descaled it, that is!
With a very slightly damp cloth wipe the sockets, switches and door handles.
Level 2
Wipe down all the door fronts, cupboard doors etc
Get down on your hands and knees and give the kickboards a wash
Windowsill - clear, wipe and replace only what actually lives there
Level 3
Take any mats outside and whack them against the wall
Sweep/vacuum/mop the floor
Clean the windows
Extras
Sort out ONE drawer - you get to choose which but be ruthless and bin junk
Check your TOOTS list...with the fine weather is there any job you could get done (eg curtain washing/pillow washing/duvet washing)?

Twinkling Tuesday - Your sanctuary - the boudoir!
Level Two
Remove everything from surfaces, wipe and dust things and where they are
Wipe - with a barely damp cloth switches and door handles
Level 3
Vacuum thoroughly - don't forget the curtains!
Check for, and deal with, cobwebs!
Extras
End of the month approaches - do you need any birthday (or any) cards for August? Write a list ready to take with you when you go shopping!

Wiping Wednesday - bathroom
Level 1
Flush the loo and coat it with your cleaner of choice - need to buy bleach first
While it's soaking clean the sills and polish mirrors
Empty any bins
Scrub the loo out then wipe it with hot soapy water outside and in - don't forget the gungy bits by the hinge!
Level Two
shine the sink
polish the taps
Wipe all surfaces/sills
Level 3
bath and/or shower - Wipe with hot soapy water, polish the taps with a damp m/f cloth
clean the window
Clean the floor
Extras
If it's fine half an hour weeding or watering as appropriate
Scheduled any Toots list tasks? Do share - we (well I) might get motivated!

Living Room Loveliness
Level 1
get the crevice tools and upholstery tools out and vacuum your sofas and chairs.
Lift and plump cushions; swap/turn if necessary
If you can move them and vacuum/sweep under them too
Level 2
Shift anything that doesnt belong
dust/wipe
wipe sockets and switches
Level 3
Polish all wood
wash/dust light fittings - dont forget the bulbs!
clean windows
Vacuum drapes
Extras
1) How's that TOOTS list looking? Find an onerous task and break it down into babysteps - take the first step!

FRIDAY GET FRESH FOR THE WEEKEND

AND ENLIST ANY HELP YOU CAN!

Go round the house opening all the windows - and armed with a bin bag.
Collect any rubbish/empty waste bins as you go - straight into the binbag!
Go back to each room and straighten cushions/tidy/make beds 10 minutes per room - MAX.
Run the vacuum over heavy traffic areas.
S&S in the kitchen and the bathroom.
Now, hopefully the house looks tidy enough.
Enjoy the weekend!

Right, DD has just finished the washing up so time to start the rest of the jobs. :wave: