de-cluttering the home, as well as body & mind
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MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Back at home, DD back at school, struggling to get back to weight loss and fitness plans, plus trying to get CHAOS under.
I already did Wednesday's "assignment" on Saturday and went shopping... So, I'll sit and menu plan based primarily on what I purchased. I had some meals in mind as I shopped. Tonight is a rolled meatloaf with South Beach mashed potatoes for DH and Smile Fries for DD. A tossed salad, as well. I plan to have a S and S meal... I need to make an effort here.
I'm beyond the quick sweep mode: I want to follow this by washing the ceiling and coving. I've been doing a pretty good of the basics with the kitchen and even a lot of cupboard cleaning and sorting. So, this week in Zone 2 I plan to make a real effort to deep clean.
I also need to accomplish my "Monday Work" - kitchen clean-up (floors, etc) and downstairs loo at a minimum (plus daily tidy and laundry), all beds changed.
I already did Wednesday's "assignment" on Saturday and went shopping... So, I'll sit and menu plan based primarily on what I purchased. I had some meals in mind as I shopped. Tonight is a rolled meatloaf with South Beach mashed potatoes for DH and Smile Fries for DD. A tossed salad, as well. I plan to have a S and S meal... I need to make an effort here.
I'm beyond the quick sweep mode: I want to follow this by washing the ceiling and coving. I've been doing a pretty good of the basics with the kitchen and even a lot of cupboard cleaning and sorting. So, this week in Zone 2 I plan to make a real effort to deep clean.
I also need to accomplish my "Monday Work" - kitchen clean-up (floors, etc) and downstairs loo at a minimum (plus daily tidy and laundry), all beds changed.
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mommyB
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Oh Mel, I'm glad you've reawoken this thread, could do with some inspiration.
So far today
wash up from breakfast and bleach the sink
wipe over bathroom.
empty bins
make beds.
1 load washing done and on the dryer
ran a couple of errands
hoovered the lounge ( not thoroughly bu hey, it's a start)
Took some of the clutter back upstairs
doing grocery shopping this afternoon after work.
So far today
wash up from breakfast and bleach the sink
wipe over bathroom.
empty bins
make beds.
1 load washing done and on the dryer
ran a couple of errands
hoovered the lounge ( not thoroughly bu hey, it's a start)
Took some of the clutter back upstairs
doing grocery shopping this afternoon after work.
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Evening!
Pooped, but have lots to do to finish today's "minimum to do" list.
I washed the ceiling today using the Swifter Wet Wipes -- it took awhile because I'd do a section then take a break (it was challenging). Tomorrow, I will wipe the coving with wipes. I also thoroughly cleaned the floor with the steam mop, then wet wipes.
I also cleaned the downstairs loo.
I wrapped some of DD's Christmas gifts for her teachers, a baby gift for our neighbor's new great-grand child, a birthday gift for a friend's baby, and birthday gifts for two friends. I need to find the cards to go with gifts.
Still need to remake my bed (vacuum under the bed and dust). I need to finish up in there with the deep clean.
Pooped, but have lots to do to finish today's "minimum to do" list.
I washed the ceiling today using the Swifter Wet Wipes -- it took awhile because I'd do a section then take a break (it was challenging). Tomorrow, I will wipe the coving with wipes. I also thoroughly cleaned the floor with the steam mop, then wet wipes.
I also cleaned the downstairs loo.
I wrapped some of DD's Christmas gifts for her teachers, a baby gift for our neighbor's new great-grand child, a birthday gift for a friend's baby, and birthday gifts for two friends. I need to find the cards to go with gifts.
Still need to remake my bed (vacuum under the bed and dust). I need to finish up in there with the deep clean.
Hello, looks
like you are all doing well. I finally did a declutter this morning and stored out a wardrobe.
Also intending to donate to a charity shop tomorrow which feels like a big step.
6 weeks of term before Christmas - 5 days per week of doing some thing and there should be a big difference. I intend to focus on toys and clothes......
like you are all doing well. I finally did a declutter this morning and stored out a wardrobe.
Also intending to donate to a charity shop tomorrow which feels like a big step.
6 weeks of term before Christmas - 5 days per week of doing some thing and there should be a big difference. I intend to focus on toys and clothes......
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Zone 2: Mission # 2 Tuesday
Back to the kitchen we go! Your mission for today is to wipe down the doors of your cabinets. Use a damp rag and wipe down the fronts and the edges of your cabinets. This is really a simple thing to do but we have a tendency to ignore the cabinets because there is always so much more going on in the kitchen. Finger prints and grease
attach themselves to the cabinets and make them a little sticky. A good wipe down will make such a difference. Remember we are taking baby steps!!! Small little missions that add up to a shiny kitchen.
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Daily Focus Tuesday
Planning
On Tuesdays, We take some time out to Plan our week. Planning means taking time to look at next week and see what we can do to make things easier for us during the next week. Here are some things we can do to plan:
Menu planning
Activities planning
Date Night and Family Fun Time planning
Wardrobe planning
Checking prescriptions to see what needs to be refilled
And anything else you might need to plan. There are tons of things we can do to save ourselves time later!
We also get to have lots of fun on Tuesdays. This is where the play part comes from. When our planning is finished, we get to go play! Spend the rest of the day doing something fun just for you. See that movie you've been wanting to see, take a long bath with a good book, or get out and have some fun at the gym. Whatever makes you happy! This is all about you.
"See what you can do this week to make next week easier!" ~ FlyLady
Back to the kitchen we go! Your mission for today is to wipe down the doors of your cabinets. Use a damp rag and wipe down the fronts and the edges of your cabinets. This is really a simple thing to do but we have a tendency to ignore the cabinets because there is always so much more going on in the kitchen. Finger prints and grease
attach themselves to the cabinets and make them a little sticky. A good wipe down will make such a difference. Remember we are taking baby steps!!! Small little missions that add up to a shiny kitchen.
***************************************
Daily Focus Tuesday
Planning
On Tuesdays, We take some time out to Plan our week. Planning means taking time to look at next week and see what we can do to make things easier for us during the next week. Here are some things we can do to plan:
Menu planning
Activities planning
Date Night and Family Fun Time planning
Wardrobe planning
Checking prescriptions to see what needs to be refilled
And anything else you might need to plan. There are tons of things we can do to save ourselves time later!
We also get to have lots of fun on Tuesdays. This is where the play part comes from. When our planning is finished, we get to go play! Spend the rest of the day doing something fun just for you. See that movie you've been wanting to see, take a long bath with a good book, or get out and have some fun at the gym. Whatever makes you happy! This is all about you.
"See what you can do this week to make next week easier!" ~ FlyLady
bettiesrevenge
Gold Member
have you been in my kitchen ?
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Almost finished spring cleaning my bedroom. I even sorted out some summer clothes and selected about 1/2 dozen things to toss.
All I have left to do is (until it comes around again on the Flylady rota) is rehang my curtains. Tomorrow I will clean the master bath and move on to the upper hallway.
The kitchen is this week's rota and I was supposed to wash the cabinets today. I have a steam cleaner I've never used and may try it out tomorrow on them.
All I have left to do is (until it comes around again on the Flylady rota) is rehang my curtains. Tomorrow I will clean the master bath and move on to the upper hallway.
The kitchen is this week's rota and I was supposed to wash the cabinets today. I have a steam cleaner I've never used and may try it out tomorrow on them.
ShredFanSW
Silver Member
Just seen this thread - I LOVE Flylady
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
MinnieMel said:
I used the steamer and cleaned all the cabinets and counters! Love it. Cleaned the oven, too! I also moved thngs around on the walls and in some cupboards. So, kitchen is not too bad.
Bought a new tele today to replace the heavy big box style that was in the master bedroom. It still works great, but it needed to be updated. All I need to do in the MBR is rehang the curtains -- which I'll do when I finish up on Minis and clean the carpet with the shampooer which I will do one day next week. I plan to clean every carpet in this house before Christmas.
ShredFanSW
Silver Member
MinnieMel said:
It isn't at the moment, my stepdaughter's bed occupies the majority of the front room. But we have just been approved for a bigger house so she will get her own room and I can start Shredding again by the end of the month
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
ShredFanSW said:It isn't at the moment, my stepdaughter's bed occupies the majority of the front room. But we have just been approved for a bigger house so she will get her own room and I can start Shredding again by the end of the month
Good opportunity for a big clean, clear out -- a move! I hope it goes well. Once you're settled add your shredding to your "de-cluttering/cobweb clearing" posts!
ShredFanSW
Silver Member
I will have to check out the Flylady site in the morning (am on my phone at the moment) to see if she has a special Moving House Control Journal! Babysteps it is!
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
I didn't get my car sorted yesterday -- so, it has been bumped to today.
Clean Car Boogie!
flylady, 11/9/2012
It's time to do another Clean Car Boogie:
Do you have room for your children?
Check your children's car seats to make sure they are securely fastened to the seat.
Do you have UFOs that could become a hazard if you had an accident? Clean them out.
Does stuff fall out when you open the door?
Do you smell something bad and can't find it?
Are there 2 changes of clothes and a couple of sweaters in your car?
Do you still have boxes of 27 fling boogie give-a-way items waiting to be dropped off?
Why do we do this to ourselves?
Let's go out there and empty our cars. Drop off the stuff that needs to be given away.
-- in addition to this I need to vacuum the car out, run it through the car wash, wipe down the interior and clean the windows. I hope I get this done and dusted today. (Fridays is sort your car day.)
Clean Car Boogie!
flylady, 11/9/2012
It's time to do another Clean Car Boogie:
Do you have room for your children?
Check your children's car seats to make sure they are securely fastened to the seat.
Do you have UFOs that could become a hazard if you had an accident? Clean them out.
Does stuff fall out when you open the door?
Do you smell something bad and can't find it?
Are there 2 changes of clothes and a couple of sweaters in your car?
Do you still have boxes of 27 fling boogie give-a-way items waiting to be dropped off?
Why do we do this to ourselves?
Let's go out there and empty our cars. Drop off the stuff that needs to be given away.
-- in addition to this I need to vacuum the car out, run it through the car wash, wipe down the interior and clean the windows. I hope I get this done and dusted today. (Fridays is sort your car day.)
