What small dfw things will you do this week beg 31/08?

Baileys_Babe

We use a dehumidifier when drying the laundry inside especially when we don't have the heating or the fire on.

Today is breezy and the laundry is getting blown around on the line 😀

DawnW

@determined_new_ms you just tip the runny jam back into the preserving pan and boil it up some more. That is it. It might only want 5 more minutes, maybe a bit longer. Not too long though. When it is ready to set, it will 'feel different' as you stir it. Saucer test to make sure. You will end up with not quite so many jars.

determined_new_ms

DawnW said:

@determined_new_ms you just tip the runny jam back into the preserving pan and boil it up some more. That is it. It might only want 5 more minutes, maybe a bit longer. Not too long though. When it is ready to set, it will 'feel different' as you stir it. Saucer test to make sure. You will end up with not quite so many jars.

I hoped you would advise Dawn! I've done it, for about 6/7 minutes and lost 12 a jar! Really hope it's not over done as I want to give one as a gift 

have you had marrow and ginger jam It's so good! 

Thank you 

determined_new_ms

smushesma 

It's a method of keeping on top of housework. The Organised Mum Method. Google it, it's a craze. Nuts and bolts L1 is load of washing, 1 task in the bathroom & vacuum/sweep main downstairs rooms daily Mon-Fri. The L2 is you do 30 mins a day hw, a different room each day (Thurs is kitchen). Set an alarm, go fast (well I do at least) and focus on the things most needed and when the alarm goes off finish. I then set another alarm for 10 mins and go round room by room collecting things that don't belong and putting them away. 

It's a revelation! 45 mins Mon-Fri and my house stays clean and tidy, and we are quite messy. I used to spend a big chunk of the day pottering around cleaning ad tidying now once I'm done the rest of my time is doing what I want  

carrielovesfanta

determined_new_ms said:

smushesma 

It's a method of keeping on top of housework. The Organised Mum Method. Google it, it's a craze. Nuts and bolts L1 is load of washing, 1 task in the bathroom & vacuum/sweep main downstairs rooms daily Mon-Fri. The L2 is you do 30 mins a day hw, a different room each day (Thurs is kitchen). Set an alarm, go fast (well I do at least) and focus on the things most needed and when the alarm goes off finish. I then set another alarm for 10 mins and go round room by room collecting things that don't belong and putting them away. 

It's a revelation! 45 mins Mon-Fri and my house stays clean and tidy, and we are quite messy. I used to spend a big chunk of the day pottering around cleaning ad tidying now once I'm done the rest of my time is doing what I want  

I still read it as TOTM every time

DawnW

Suffering a bit from yesterday's marathon running up and down stairs / garden path with boxes. Sadly I am not as young as I once was. But I have:

Usual early morning dog walk

Bit of cleaning, not much - but I did tidy the attic conversion and pick up all the toys

Picked the French beans, a big bowlful again. I will probably freeze most of these.

Planted a few stray lettuce plants out in a trough that had become empty.

Sowed rocket seed in a big pot that had also become empty

Made a batch of scones, must freeze some

Made a batch of coconut oat biscuits, at OH's request

RM surveys stuff

Also did business paperwork and updated my spreadsheet

determined_new_ms

carrielovesfanta said:

determined_new_ms said:

smushesma 

It's a method of keeping on top of housework. The Organised Mum Method. Google it, it's a craze. Nuts and bolts L1 is load of washing, 1 task in the bathroom & vacuum/sweep main downstairs rooms daily Mon-Fri. The L2 is you do 30 mins a day hw, a different room each day (Thurs is kitchen). Set an alarm, go fast (well I do at least) and focus on the things most needed and when the alarm goes off finish. I then set another alarm for 10 mins and go round room by room collecting things that don't belong and putting them away. 

It's a revelation! 45 mins Mon-Fri and my house stays clean and tidy, and we are quite messy. I used to spend a big chunk of the day pottering around cleaning ad tidying now once I'm done the rest of my time is doing what I want  

I still read it as TOTM every time

hahaha that's me every week Mon-Fri 

ditty1234

Hi just to mention that my mum is doing good, I also sorted the photos from her party on the weekend, so about to send off!

Baileys_Babe

carrielovesfanta said:

determined_new_ms said:

smushesma 

It's a method of keeping on top of housework. The Organised Mum Method. Google it, it's a craze. Nuts and bolts L1 is load of washing, 1 task in the bathroom & vacuum/sweep main downstairs rooms daily Mon-Fri. The L2 is you do 30 mins a day hw, a different room each day (Thurs is kitchen). Set an alarm, go fast (well I do at least) and focus on the things most needed and when the alarm goes off finish. I then set another alarm for 10 mins and go round room by room collecting things that don't belong and putting them away. 

It's a revelation! 45 mins Mon-Fri and my house stays clean and tidy, and we are quite messy. I used to spend a big chunk of the day pottering around cleaning ad tidying now once I'm done the rest of my time is doing what I want  

I still read it as TOTM every time

Me too 😄

Pleased to hear your Mum is doing well @ditty1234 Thank you for taking the time to update us.

determined_new_ms

ditty1234 said:

Hi just to mention that my mum is doing good, I also sorted the photos from her party on the weekend, so about to send off!

that's great nnews ditty. Pleased to hear it for you x