Weekly Flylady Thread 12th December 2016

Ishtar

Been at work today, school run, back home....and have achieved the following:

Triffic Tuesday - BLITZ THAT BATHROOM

Level 1
DONE

level 2
DONE

level 3
DONE

Extras
Empty the cupboard, chuck away anything not in use/OOD
wipe down shelves
[STRIKE]restock[/STRIKE]DONE
[STRIKE]wash and gungy toothbrush holders/tooth mugs[/STRIKE] DONE
[STRIKE]polish the towel rail[/STRIKE]DONE
unwanted/unused cosmetics? - see if your local hospice would like them for the family room for people (visitors) who unexpectedly need to stop overnight. Failing that the food bank will take them, or the Salvation Army

I've also managed to get dinner in the oven, DW unload, one load of washing and tumble dried that. Fresh sheets on DS bed. Now I think I might be ready for my bed . Got the Mr T order to do first though...oh and eat said dinner!

I think I may have my mojo back.

mrs-moneypenny

o willDid the bathroom last night before bestie came round so it just had a quick S&s this afternoon. Dropped ds2 + gf at the cinema so we having him soup while watching an episode of call the midwife.
Busy tomorrow so will catch up once I'm able

Have a good night all

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

Oh you are so lucky to have families who have agreed to cut down at Christmas, mine won't have any of that. Sigh.

Redshank I agree about the kitchen. If the worktops are clean and tidy and the sink and draining board are clear then I can cope with mess elsewhere.

Worried about DS1, he is so pale, I am thinking that he is probably anaemic but he only had his treatment a couple of weeks ago. Just hoping that this job is not too much for him. Off to research food that has lots of iron in it.

Redshank

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

Worried about DS1, he is so pale, I am thinking that he is probably anaemic but he only had his treatment a couple of weeks ago. Just hoping that this job is not too much for him. Off to research food that has lots of iron in it.

Green leafy veg (kale, nettles including nettle tea, brussels sprouts, chard, spinach, cabbage, spring greens etc), dried apricots, lentils, tofu, soya beans, pumpkin seeds, red meat (if a meat eater, I'm not) - cooking things in a cast iron pan helps and eat iron rich foods alongside vitamin C which helps with absorption. Make sure getting plenty of Vit B12 alongside too (meat/animal products, fortified foods like marmite, breakfast cereals, nutritional yeast). If he wants to supplement Spatone and Floradix are good (easier on the tummy), but Ferroglobin is cheaper

Doobop

Ooh I am glad to be home! Tough day at work today. Had tea and put DW on and that'll do - hopefully tomorrow will pa out a bit easier.

Valli

Today I repaired a trolley with a loose top. And fixed a sliding door that had jumped out of its track.

I am 100% sure neither of those is in my job description but the few minutes I spent have saved my employer money (cost of getting man in), ensured safety of children (nowhere to trap fingers) and reduced risk of damage to carpet. Thus also saving money.

Biscuit_monster

Evening all,

Just checking in to say thanks for the list Valli, it is much appreciated, and we'll done for mending stuff x

I'm not flying, nothing but keeping my head above water with the laundry and dishwashing.

Paid stuff is in the way.

Not even got the decs up, or written any cards.

Arggggh

Oh well, tomorrow is another day x

Mumof2_2

Late night here for me. Been at a funeral this morning for one of J's uncles. Got home then had to go out again to take Z to Physio at hospital. By the time we got back it was tea time and then up to S's carol service at school. Sat down for a bit and watched another episode of The Fall and now it's bed time. Seriously running out of time when kids are in school which makes everything so much easier!

Off to bed now - here's to a more flying day tomorrow.

lynnejk

Evening all

Lots of hugs Valli and some for everyone else

Did dailies and karchered the condensation
Gave the oven and mini another clean and they are now sparkling.
Fridge and roto-fryer cleaned
Did order for butcher and phoned him
Phoned DSD for her birthday and thoughts for t/m

We agreed a few years ago to cut the spending on presents for C. Now we just buy each other something small to open on the day and give DSD some money to put towards some clothes for herself and the grand-sprogs. We usually buy DS something for his birthday in November and a note to get a drink at C, but as he has gone to the US we just gave him some money to get some clothes over there (much cheaper eh - especially jeans). We don't buy for anyone else in the family.

Five years ago we started sponsoring small entrepreneurs across the world through two agencies. We make small loans, which are repayable, and then re-loan as/when they repay. Each year we gift an extra £50 for C. It's great reading some of their stories as well.

Monday - munch room mess - kitchen and dining room
Wipe all door handles, cupboard handles and switches and sockets
Clean/sweep/mop floors as appropriate

Triffic Tuesday - BLITZ THAT BATHROOM
Clean the floor

Wishy Washy Wednesday Love that lounge
Shine your windows.
Wipe sills and frames.
water and wipe plants
dust all surfaces and stuff that should be there,
shift stuff that shouldn't be there
Wipe skirting boards
wipe switches and sockets
clean floor RIGHT INTO THE CORNERS
wipe/vacuum sofas etc. LIFT THOSE CUSHIONS
Wipe tops of doors, doorframe, curtain battens
Check for cobwebs and remove
sweep up tree needles
wipe fire, dust & polish hearth
wipe stuff on walls eg pictures
dust light fittings
empty and wipe ashtrays (I had an old housekeeping book, from the 50s. I no longer have it, but, despite being from a no-smoking family, remember this nugget. Go figure!)
Empty waste paper basket (yep 50s book strikes again)
Clean fireplace, remove old ashes and lay fire ready for lighting (and again)

when you think you have done stand in the doorway, looking into the room. Look around slowly from left to right. Missed anything? Deal with it.

It is to be hoped, for your sakes, That Mrs. Beaton's Book of Household Management never drops into my lap

EXTRAS
HHI - lets get that pile down before New Years.
Phone someone you lurrve
Check you have all prescribed meds needed plus indigestion remedies (not because YOU can't cook, but because THEY overeat), headache tablets, calpol, gin. Lots of gin.
Post those cards ASAP


Gws vibes for poorlies, sticks and spoons if you need some
Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday
Lx

Jazee

Morning all. Hope you're all ok today.

I'm going to give the bedroom a blitz this morning before doing the dailies and travelling to Leeds for paid stuff today.

Have a great day everyone.