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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 11:36 am
WTG, Zules! Keep up the great work!!!!
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Lumbele
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 12:59 pm
Lkunkel, I'll be back next week to join in Zone 3. From about August to November I "flew" and most of the house was pretty well organized. Then came the holidays. Guess, I'll be starting all over.LOL
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 1:24 pm
Lumbele: Sounds great! Can't wait to see you. I have a feeling I am going to be up all night working on this place.
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 2:47 pm
::sigh:: just found out that the three cars I did last night were not the three the editor has decided she needs...so, I'll be working on those as well. On a bright spot, I am making progress on the boxes and kitchen clutter. Just going to take time I guess. How is everyone doing?
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Solifelike
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 3:56 pm
I cut and pasted several items on this posting to my mom and sister. I've not heard a word from my sister, but My mom is on fire and cleaning through her house with a fury. She said they really motivated her and she feels really good. (Yeah baby!!!!) I am thrilled. She has a lot of clutter and it weighs her down. She is forever saying how much it depresses her. I was going to go up and give her a hand, but she seems to have it in control. At the end of this month, I will go up and meet she and my sister at my sisters and we will attack her house. Misery is OK when you have company!
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 4:07 pm
So: I am really happy that some of this stuff is helping people. I'm plugging away at boxes. I had another organizer turn me down saying my project wasn't worth it to her, since it wouldn't take HER long. Well, gee, I'm sorry my apartment clutter is not enough to finance a trip to the Riviera, but give me a break!
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Catfat
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 4:08 pm
Hi Everyone, OK, Lkunkel, I won't think too much about the kitchen yet. Today I went through the box full of mittens, wool scarves and winter hats that we keep by the door. When I dumped it on the floor, there was a pile about a yard square and two feet high. I kept the best for myself, gave DH 15 minutes to grab what he wanted, and the rest went to the Goodwill store. Some of these were really good hats, like berets from Paris and alpaca knits from Bolivia. All gone to a better place. This was only one box of hats, I have several more. Baby steps. Love visiting with all of you here. {{{everyone}}}
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Catfat
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 4:11 pm
Also got rid of empty cans & jars I have been hoarding. I had so many, I filled three cardboard boxes with them. Off to the recycling center.
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 6:42 pm
WTG, Cat! I am so proud for you! I have gotten rid of another 30 pounds, so that's 82 so far. I have to work harder on the boxes, tho. We have a guest coming I am less than thrilled about, and since he thrives on condemning me, I want to put my best foot forward.
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Lumbele
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 8:32 pm
Lkunkel, aim that "good foot" where the sun don't shine. That ought to teach that guest to keep it zipped.
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Tabbyking
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 9:05 pm
catfat, we got rid of 2 dozen jars and cans at christmas by covering them in wrapping paper and filling them with english toffee. now they are spread out among my family up north. we didn't bring any of those damn jars home! it's amazing how much space jars take up. my husband saved everthing from maraschino cherry jars to gallon jars. i kept one one-gallon jar for marinating fish before we smoke it and one small jar to shake my milk in to make my lattes. i didn't get to the sorting today, but i did get almost caught up with the laundry. one more load into the dryer and i am done. until tomorrow morning, at least
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Dipo
| Monday, January 05, 2004 - 9:26 pm
Tabby, tell me about how you make latte's. I have been trying to figure that out since I don't have an expresso maker and I don't want to buy one. I haven't gotten back to any of these chores, Work reared its ugly head. Have to pay bills tonite, so maybe tomorrow.
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Lkunkel
| Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 12:06 am
Okay, I worked on the boxes and other miscellaneous things around here. I moved the potatoes and onions into the hall pantry--which gives me two large baskets in the elfa tower to use for kitchen stuff--so I'll be able to organize it better. I emptied out a couple more boxes, but I need to seriously crack down to work tomorrow if I am going to make an impact before 5PM. So, off to write Auto Glass Installation for now, and then catch an hour or two of sleep. Thank you all for supporting me today. It's been a rough one.
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Lkunkel
| Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 12:11 am
FLYLADY: Zone 2: Mission #2 Tuesday by Kelly "Your Mission for today is to fling your way through at least one shelf of your pantry. We all seem to have items in our pantry that we will not use, that we keep shoving to the back because one day we might use them. When I moved, I found I had over 15 muffin mixes that I had bought because they were on sale and I had bought them over three years ago!! Needless to say I tossed them! Take a bag and toss into it anything that is in your pantry that you do not need and will not use. Donate these items to a homeless shelter, a soup kitchen or church pantry. Toss the open boxes of crackers, open bags of chips and out of date items into the trash. Set your timer and have fun with this!" PS Don't forget to post your pounds for the Super Fling Boogie!! (Scroll down to the blue section.)
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Lkunkel
| Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 12:26 am
Kitchen Tips by Barbara Collins-Myers Keep a list on your fridge of leftovers inside. Family members are more likely to eat them if there is a visual reminder. Remove from your kitchen counters anything that you do not use on a daily basis. Organize your refrigerator and freezer by grouping like items together. Place all the beverages on the same shelf and put all leftovers together. Keep knives, peeler, vegetable brushes and cutting boards together in an island or a drawer near the sink. Expand kitchen space. Install another shelf under the sink. Add racks to the inside of cabinet doors to hold plastic wrap and cleaners. Use hooks to hold utensils. Make a spreadsheet of meals you normally make. Choose seven and add them to your grocery list. Do this every week. Need help? Click here and I'll e-mail you the list I use at home! (Just hit send. No subject or text needed.) Hang cooking utensils inside a cabinet door by using hooks that attach with adhesive. Keep as few plastic containers as possible. Most leftovers only keep for a few days anyway. Place them, with lids on, in a cabinet. Develop an area in your kitchen for lunch-making if you have school kids or someone who carries lunch to work. Stock it with lunch boxes or brown bags, plastic wraps/bags, thermos, quarters and small, re-heatable containers. Buy step shelves which fit into your cabinets or pantry. They'll keep your cans visible and organized. You'll find them at most home stores in your area. Keep a binder of take-out menus in your kitchen. Also keep them in your office and car to save time. Pour drinks over the sink. Peel food over the trash can or disposal. Preventing messes is a solid step toward a cleaner kitchen. Keep a phone list in your kitchen of important numbers and restaurant that deliver. Tape it inside the kitchen cabinet near your phone. Buy only see-through plastic or glass containers for the kitchen. Food gets lost and spoils if you can't see what's inside. Make a "leftovers" list and post it on the fridge. Save time in the kitchen by assigning a "helper night" to each household member. Let someone else handle the details such as getting out serving dishes, setting the table and putting rolls on a pan to bake. Copyright 2002-03 Barbara Collins-Myers
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Catfat
| Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 8:28 pm
I am becoming so discouraged. We are having a huge snowstorm here and DH spent the whole day indoors, today as well as yesterday , and I didn't get a single thing done. Usually that would have been OK, but now I am feeling restless and anxious about it. I just cannot sort things with him hanging around pointing to spots on his body and telling me how badly it hurts and do I think it is cancer/heart attack/leprosy/asbestos poisoning---- I did make my bed this morning, got dressed including shoes, brushed hair and teeth. I did the dishes twice and just shined my sink, hopefully the last time for today. DH is a grazer, constantly dirtying dishes. I have begged him to either wash his own or use the same ones over, to no avail. Major discussion to follow. Just can't tackle the kitchen right now, will have to work on other things.
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Lkunkel
| Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 11:32 am
Cat: First, take a deep breath. Okay, feel better? The important thing to remember is that there IS no real time schedule--as Flylady says: You are NOT behind. Remember: I've had two professional organizers DITCH me. Sounds like you did a lot today. Be kind to yourself. It isn't easy, but I'm trying to learn that I am the only one I can depend on being kind to me, so I need to grab that opportunity.
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Lkunkel
| Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 11:36 am
FLYLADY: Zone 2: Mission #3 Wednesday by Kelly Today is anti-procrastination day and we are heading into the refrigerator!!! Your mission for today is to set your timer, grab a trash bag and throw open the door to fling out the science projects, holiday leftovers and don't forget to check out the vegetable/fruit drawer. I am usually guaranteed a piece of fruit with a little fuzz on it that needs to be tossed!! Kelly PS Even food that is tossed out can be weighed for the Super Fling Boogie!!
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Catfat
| Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 1:30 pm
LK...thanks for those kind words. I will keep doing my small routine every day. Another trick I use is to try and do one square yard a day, such as a table top or closet bottem or one drawer. By focusing on one small area and only that area, I can make progress. Each takes about 15 minutes or so and is very much in line with what FlyLady says about baby steps.
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Lkunkel
| Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 2:30 pm
Great job, Cat. I completely filled one box of donations, so I have to weigh that one. But I am continuing to plug away at boxes...it's slow going, but I'm getting there...I think.
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Sherrie
| Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 8:59 am
You are getting there Laurie!!! I just wanted to stop by and let you know I am working away with you and have been so busy between decluttering and starting 10,000 steps per day that I have not had much time for the computer. I do stop by on my way to bed but have just been to tired to do anything more than read. Knowing that you all are here and working away too is a real motivator! Good Luck to everyone!
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Lkunkel
| Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 10:01 am
Thanks, Sherrie! I had wondered how you were. Just got a call from the Pro Organizer who blew me off. She wants to come today or tomorrow. On a bright spot: when DH came home yesterday, he NOTICED what I had gotten done!!!!!
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Lkunkel
| Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 10:05 am
FLYLADY: Zone 2: Mission #4 Thursday by Kelly Your mission for today is to fling your way underneath your sink. Throw open those cabinet doors and start tossing all of the grocery bags, empty cleaning product containers, the cleaning products that you don't use, the old margarine and whipped topping containers that you have shoved under there, you all know the things I am talking about!! Toss, toss and toss some more!! PS You know what I reminding you about - post your pounds for the Super Fling Boogie!!
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Catfat
| Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:30 pm
What is the 10,000 steps a day?
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Lkunkel
| Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:47 pm
Cat: My doc is requiring me to achieve an average of 70,000 steps a week--or 10,000 a day. Some days I get under, some days over, but I hit the 70,000 a week. 10,000 steps seems to be the recommended number according to some magazines I am reading.
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