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Meme9
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07-30-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
Exciting Skootz! Good luck on the basement fluttering!

I have been so off schedule. So, today I'm trying to get back on my routines. They helped the automatic factor in me. LOL

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Thanks for continuing to post the missions, Skootz! As I was digging into the plethora of cleaning products under the sink, I couldn't decide which one to use for my countertops this time. Clorox Clean-up, Fantastic Wipes, Lysol Disinfectant Cleaner.. well the list goes on. The Fantastic Wipes had been left open - somehow - and were dried out, so I dribbled some water over them to see if they are still usable. Cleaning products are too expensive to just toss away.

I also cleaned out my purses, laundered the washable ones, and took some Lysol wipes to the ones I could hand clean. I've decided not to use a pocketbook/burse/bag that is very old anymore, now that I know how disgustingly dirty they can get.

smileitsMonday

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Tuesday Mission

Thank Grace...I do really miss Vee though.

Got the basement looking so good, I really wished we took before and after pictures. Even if it is a old, old unfinished basement. I work today, so tomorrow dh and I are going to tackle the "chemical room" this is where unused farm chemicals for fields and paints go, it is getting full in there and we want to get it cleaned so dh can take the old unused chemicals etc. to a proper disposal depot on Saturday.

Have a great day all.

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Thank goodness you are going to rid the house of old unused chemicals. I cannot imagine storing them near the house.

Yep, I miss Vee, too.

I've somehow managed to rid myself of one too many lids to my tupperware bowls!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Wednesday's Mission

Looked a bit more at the flylady's site and here are the zones for this month that she is getting us to work on

These are the zones for January - mark your calendars:

Zone 1: The Entrance, Front Porch and Dining Room (January 1 - 4)

Zone 2: The Kitchen (January 7 - 11)

Zone 3: The Bathroom and One Extra Room (January 14 - 18)

Zone 4: The Master Bedroom (January 21 - 25)

Zone 5: The Living Room (January 28 - 31)


Here is the detailed cleaning list for the Kitchen for this week

Kitchen: Detail Cleaning List


EMPTY REFG/CLEAN THOROUGHLY
CLEAN MICROWAVE INSIDE AND OUT
CLEAN STOVE/OVEN
WASH CANISTER/KNICK-KNACKS
STRAIGHTEN DRAWERS/CUPBOARDS
WIPE FINGERPRINTS OFF WALLS
WASH INSIDE WINDOWS
CLEAN FAN/VENT-A-HOOD FILTERS AND HOOD
SCRUB DOWN CABINET FRONTS (only a few at a time)
CLEAN LIGHT DEFUSING BOWLS(GLASS GLOBES OVER LIGHT BULBS)
CLEAN UNDER SINK/THROW AWAY OLD RAGS
CLEAN PET DISHES


(my apologies if I was not to copy and paste these items)

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 6:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Thought this may be of interest for all of us...got this from a newsletter I receive from www.ineedmoretime.com

1. Keep one salt and pepper shaker near the table and one
near the stove.

2. Use mini sticky notes for recurring tasks or events if you
use a paper planner. Simply move them to the next month once
this month's event or task is complete.

3. Use checklists. Develop them on your computer for all
your routine tasks. You can also make a holiday prep
checklist and a spring cleaning checklist.

4. Set alarms. If you need to leave in ten minutes, set the
alarm. If you want your child to take a bath for only five
more minutes, set the alarm.

5. Preparation is the key to organization. If you have
trouble getting out of the house in the morning, prepare the
night before. If you run late for meetings, prepare early.

6. Keep your photos organized by first finding a photo album
or box style that you love. Buy as many as you can afford at
one time. Most people don't put their photos away because
they have nowhere to put them.

7. Make your next appointment while you're at the dentist,
hair salon or eye doctor. Avoid calling later. You do carry
your planner everywhere, right?!

8. Note the points you want to make in a conversation before
you pick up the phone. You'll stay focused and keep the call
shorter.

9. Take ten minutes at the end of every day to pick up
clutter, straighten the kitchen and wipe the bathroom sink.
Likewise, spend ten minutes at work tidying your work area and
preparing for the next day.

10. Set up a current year tax file. Throw all your receipts,
donation information and medical bills in it.

11. Carry your planner, PDA or spiral notebook everywhere.
Write down every appointment, idea and to-do. You'll stay
more organized.

12. Install a hook by the door for keys. Have two extra sets
made and hang them there.

13. Pre-treat kids' clothes the night before you wash them.
It's more effective and you can jump right in with the easy
part the next morning.

14. Store things where you use them. Make sure supplies for
any project, hobby or activity are kept where you need them.

15. Place a mat or low shelf near the entry door for shoes.
make it a house rule to remove shoes when entering. Your
floors will stay much cleaner.

16. Add a second rod to half or your entire clothes closet to
expand your space.

17. Plan a weekly menu before grocery shopping. For ideas,
send a blank e-mail to meal_planning@sendfree.com.

18. Make a list of your file names. Post it on your filing
cabinet. You'll find needed information more quickly.

19. Use colored pens or markers. Writing important items in
red will draw your attention to them.

20. Carry a mini recorder in your car so you can note to-dos
and great ideas while you drive.

21. Allow yourself some quiet, uninterrupted time each day to
complete important tasks. Thirty to 60 minutes daily can make
a huge difference in your life.

22. Group supplies (office, cleaning, etc.) by type. Store
computer supplies together. Keep art supplies in the same
place.

23. Place manicure/pedicure items in a basket so you can grab
them quickly and use them while watching TV.

24. Avoid mind clutter by writing things down as you think of
them. Free yourself to be more creative and focused.

25. Keep a file of take out menus in a drawer near the kitchen
phone.

26. Keep a small basket or container in your laundry room for
found items such as buttons and change.

27. Place an errand basket by the door. Put in it film to be
developed, items to be returned, etc.

28. Choose and prepare five outfits for each family member on
the weekend. Include jewelry, shoes and socks. You'll save
time and stress during the week.

29. Become aware of how you waste time. (Everyone wastes
time.) If you watch too much TV or spend too much time on the
phone or computer, do something about it.

30. Keep family lists in addition to your grocery list. Some
possibilities are: library books to borrow, movies to rent,
toiletries to buy, and clothing needs.

31. Divide your daily to-do list into four sections.
Consider "to do," "to call," "computer tasks" and "errands."

32. Make a quick list of household essentials and where
they're stored. Include batteries, light bulbs, flashlights,
candles, matches and necessary office supplies on your list.

33. Write down messages in a spiral notebook as you take them
from your answering machine or voice mail. Avoid replaying
them and wasting time. Cross them off as you take care of
them.

34. Tape a list of important phone numbers inside a kitchen
cabinet door near the phone.

35. Keep the TV and radio off in the morning if you tend to
run late. They're distracting. Keep a clock in the bathroom.

36. Avoid late fees. As soon as you borrow books or rent
videos, write down the due dates and quantity borrowed/rented
on your calendar.

37. Keep things where you use them in the kitchen. Place
knives, cutting boards, peeler and vegetable brushes
together. For the Ultimate Organized Kitchen Report, log onto
http://www.ineedmoretime.com/ultimate_kitchen.htm.

Copyright 2003-2007 Barbara Myers. The Time Manager. All
rights reserved. Free time management tips booklet at
www.ineedmoretime.com.


Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Thursday Mission


Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 11:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
The Christmas tree is now in storage!!! Yay! I know I'm still off track, but I did a home blessing in each room yesterday. My home is getting better all the time!

Tried rearranging furniture, it will stay this way until I can change it back to normal. I knew it didn't look as good, but can't move it back yesterday.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Friday, January 11, 2008 - 4:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Friday's Mission

Well it is Friday, date night anyone? I think by the end of the day I am going to crash hard. Back to routine after Christmas and my days have been filled with either working for others or for myself....and this 6 am getting up in the morning sucks lol.

Tomorrow sleep in day.

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Friday, January 11, 2008 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I need date night, it's been a very long, rough week. I need to sleep in too, that'd be fun.

We've been passing another cold back and forth so there hasn't been a whole lot done lately.

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Friday, January 11, 2008 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Skootz, thanks for keeping us current with the missions. Is Vee ever going to join us again?

LOL, I am looking forward to friday night and the weekend just because we won't have any rain!! So my date night will be watching Monk and Psych, and lounging in my pjs.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 5:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Zone 3: The Bathroom and One Extra Room (January 14 - 18)

Monday's Mission


I have office work to do this morning and then my plan is to tackle my oldest dd's room. Getting rid of old toys and trying to re-arrange it so it becomes less cluttered as soon as she walks in lol.

Have a great day all!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 8:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Funny Skootz, I went to bed last night thinking it was time to do some work in Kota's room.

Meme9
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07-30-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
War, I hope your feeling better.

Sunday was a sleepy rainy day, I stayed in my night gown all day. Thank goodness the only person that came to my door was my sister...lol

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 11:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yay jammie day! Those are always nice.

I was pondering, while doing dishes a while ago, if I was really feeling better or not. I've been very naseuos all morning and I know I need to eat something but after Saturday I'm kinda really nervous about eating anything. Overall though, I do feel much better than I did Saturday morning/afternoon. I called my dr this morning and he wants me to go to the lab later for a test to see if I need antibiotics.

ETA: My little nephew is making it really really difficult to get anything done today. He's on a mission to drive me up the wall I think, lol. I was washing some dishes, he went and got the step stool and was throwing stuff in the water, including his half eaten banana. I finally kicked him out of the kitchen and then heard him in the den throwing the kids books off their bookshelf. Told him no and he tried to start crying. Put his head down and went, "ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh" and ever so often would peek to see if I was watching and if he saw me was start even louder. I was impressed, he did manage to squeeze out a couple tears.

Meme9
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07-30-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
LOL War, sounds little nephew didn't want to waste the effort if no one could hear him!!! I know he was a handful today, but it sounds so cute! (I miss my kids being little)

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 4:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL, well he was kinda cute since I got to send him home.

He wasn't done driving me up the wall though. He then procedded to scare the crap out of me. I'm sure some folks here will remember Dakota (when she was about 4) and my oldest niece (she'd have been about 3-4) breaking my glass top coffee table by dancing on it. Scared me half to death when I saw all the glass and how close they came to getting themselves really hurt. Well, nephew decided today to take a couple years off my life as well. I'd grabbed the kids sheets off their beds and went into the laundry room, he was in the living room, and I heard a heavy thump, glass breaking and then...."ohhhhhhhh!" Sure enough, there was nephew standing about two feet from the matching end table to that old coffee table, pointing and broken glass everywhere. My aunt had bought me a jar (heavy glass) of peppermint sticks for Christmas and the jar was sitting on the turtle tank. I think he reached for it but wasn't quite tall enough to grab it and swept it off the tank and it went right through the table. I stripped him nekkid to check for cuts, he was fine, though probably wondering why I had him naked and then was hugging the snot out of him, lol.

Little adopted sis was soooo apologetic, I said don't worry about it! I should have gotten rid of those tables long ago when the girls broke the coffee table, but all the kids since then have left them alone and I wasn't too worried about it. I'm just glad he didn't get hurt, cuz that glass went flying half way across the living room. I did take the glass top off the last end table and it won't be going back on again.

Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
I'm glad he's okay! I'm sure he didn't understand the naked hug...lol. Don't ya hate cleaning up broken glass? I'm always afraid I'll miss a piece because it flies everywhere!!! Good luck with that job.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 10:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Heh, I'm pretty sure he already knows I'm goofy so it couldn't have been too shocking for him. I was just so happy he was fine.

I ended up vacuuming the floor three different times. Still wasn't too sure I got all of it so I got down on my hands and knees and crawled around for a while and didn't find any more. Of course in 3 weeks or so I'll find a big chunk I missed somehow.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 4:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Glad everything turned out Okay for you and your nephew War.

I never made it upstairs at all to clean yesterday. I was in the office the entire day. Finished up bank statements, inventory and year end. Sent it to the accountants and bank etc., Got my GST remittance done (Goods and Service Tax in Canada) for the Government - 2 weeks a head of time too

Glad to have that all done. I also started to sort things out for my business year end too. So I did get a lot done.

Today, I work all day with errands after work, so I won't be getting much accomplished around here. Will throw a roast in the slow cooker so we have something to eat when we get home.

Have a great day all!

Tuesday Mission

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Oh wow Skootz, you did get a lot done yesterday!

Today's cleaning day at my aunts house so I probably won't get much done at all.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 4:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Wednesday's Mission

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 4:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Good morning all. Hope everyone is doing fine. I got my dd's room cleaned yesterday..holy crap it took longer then I thought, but it is done and looks awesome. She is very happy with it and I think she may even be better at keeping it neat and tidy

I also cleaned up the other room upstairs too, i.e. putting all clothes away, dusting etc., It was a long day, but well worth it. I also did 8-10 loads of laundry. All is folded and put away except for dh's work clothes as they were still in the dryer after 8 last night and I was too pooped to do anymore.

I work this morning and I plan on doing a quick clean up on the main floor today...it is getting harder and harder to want to clean anything on this floor knowing that next month we will start the renovations.

Thursday's Mission

I got this email yesterday on decluttering your bathroom etc., thought it would be useful for some of you.

It's true - the easiest room in the world to declutter is your
bathroom. It's not just because it's small - it's because most
bathrooms contain only things which directly pertain to that
room - grooming items, soap, razors, shampoo, and hair dryers!

This is a room you can easily keep decluttered and spotless, too.

Start with the bathtub. Only the things you NEED when you shower
should be there. Usually - it's not much.

Don't put 4 kinds of shampoo there - just one kind, and if you
happen to have extras, you can rotate them. Put the rest in
a cabinet.

Next - the sink! Limit the amount of things you allow to stay
out on the sink area. It makes it so much easier to keep clean.

Small baskets or containers will declutter your bathroom. For
example, if you're a woman, all your makeup and daily grooming
items can go in one container. When you're finished with this
each morning, it can go back in a cabinet.

I keep my makeup and various things in a zippered bag. When I
need to travel, I simply put that bag in my luggage. (Anything
liquid goes in a special plastic bag - or two!)

Keep the floor clear - move everything out of the bathroom
that does not belong there. Put it away - it won't take
much time.

ALSO - keep in mind that you never know who might need to
use your bathroom unexpectedly. If there is anything you
would not want someone to see - keep it out of sight!

Keep a small first aid box in there too - it's the most
logical place for this.

A neat bathroom says volumes about you. Make sure your
bathroom is neat and clean... it really only takes a
few MINUTES per day!

Decluttering will improve your day and make you proud -
even if you only devote a few minutes to the project.
Try out the methods in my book Declutter Fast and you'll
enjoy both a great "read" and most of all, a way out of
any clutter in your life!

Happy reading and decluttering! Let's start the New Year out
right! Here's to getting your life in order!


Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 1:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Wow, Skootz, that is one big pile of laundry, I am impressed!

I got some things done last night, I have to dustbuster my bathroom floor everynight since my furbaby insists on throwing sand all around when he goes potty, LOL.

Mostly I just got stuff put away. And I got rid of some stuff in a closet so the coats can go there and now I can give away my coatrack. I was going to keep it in case I thought of some other way to use it, but then I remembered it would just be clutter, so out it goes. One of my coworkers is taking it.

LOve the decluttering info!

Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
Skootz, if they are going to start demo in your kitchen, think ahead and stow any items you do not need out. It will save you time when you are keeping up with the dust. I learned the hard way!

I've been busy, but I still pop in to check what I should have gotten done...lol.