Clutter Busters and more

Hello Ladies

2010-10-27T16:28:00.002-04:00

After a full 10 month of chemo almost 11 next Tuesday I am finally trying to get back into flying by myself but I tire very easy. Today I clean out the down stair bathroom closet and clean the bathroom and swept the family room. I did a very good dusting so I can simply fly like before. I am going to take one step at a time in hope that I can again be flying. Even if it only another week. Miss seeing you ladies

27 Fling Boogie Challenge

2010-04-20T16:28:00.000-04:00

Here are the details for our 27 Fling Boogie Challenge: We are going to see who can do the most 27 Fling Boogies between April 19th and May 16th. For those of you are are unfamiliar with the process it is simple. Grab a plastic grocery sack and place it on your wrist. Then go through the house as fast as you can collecting 27 things to throw away. You can also count giveaway items. They don't count until you have put the bag in your outside trash can or the giveaways have made it to their final destination (carrying them around in the car does not count!). You can also do this at work or in your car - we will count them all! There will be a prize for our winner.

Control Journal

2010-03-05T07:11:00.000-05:00

Have you started (or restarted) you Control Journal? Remember we are to have the first 3 steps done by this Sunday. Please do not worry about it even being typed - loose leaf notebook paper is fine!!!! I started a control Journal for Chloe yesterday and she loves it! I think I will bring it Sunday night. See you all then!

Closet Olympics

2010-02-27T12:37:00.002-05:00

I have done all but two of the closet events and now I have an almost empty closet. I was able to give two bags of clothes to RuthAnn for a family that she knows that lost everything in a fire. I guess it is time to go shopping. AUGH! I HATE SHOPPING!

Workout

2010-02-26T13:02:00.001-05:00

I did 5 days of workouts in one. lol. While I was waiting for my Girl Scout parent I did situp, pushup, curls, jumpinjack, walking, etc.

Downhill Event

2010-02-26T10:13:00.000-05:00

I made a list of all the Olympic events and it turns out I have done about half of them. I did the downhill even yesterday (even though it was "late") and am so happy with my results. I can't remember the last time I swept my stairs, I have trying to balance the sweeper on the steps and we don't have a plug that will let you do the whole steps at once. So Flylady had suggested using a rubba-scrubba. I am not sure if she meant it for carpet, but it did a great job of getting in the edges where the sweeper never gets. 15 minutes and it was done!

Olympics

2010-02-24T06:39:00.000-05:00

So I have not been doing well on the Olympics even though I thought they sounded fun. My inner princess was whining and said that we had agreed that we were only working on our very basic routines. She really didn't want to do anything extra. So if this is you and you feel like you got behind I would challenge you to do what I am going to do - a triathlon! Go to the link and pick 3 (two if you don't have time) of the events and see how quickly you can accomplish them. I am not going to be home at all today - so I will do this tomorrow. Some of you may not make it until Saturday, it doesn't matter - you are not behind! Let's have fun!

No metal for me

2010-02-23T12:03:00.002-05:00

Ok I have not been preforming well in my events lately this week. I did get my house good enough for cookies today. I will be working on my own Olympic workout doing squats today. I will probably do over around 75. I know last year my legs hurt from bending down and picking up boxes. I am trying to keep my sink looking nice and I think I was doing good until last night. But got that taken care of first thing this morning.

jen Olympic

2010-02-19T17:02:00.002-05:00

Ok I got back into the cleaning mood after not cleaning for two day. I also worked in my closet and got rid of pants that my hubby don't wear and I was wearing. I boxed up over half those clothes I have not wore for a year. I don't see me doing much of the others clothing since I did the year thing. I might pick a shelf and try to clean and straight in up. I finial did a house blessing in one day. GO ME working on some laundry.

Olympics

2010-02-18T19:30:00.002-05:00

I put my torch ( flylady feather duster) on my mantel. I did the dresser top event and the "me" space event. I did the shirts/blouses closet event and might get to the pants tonight. I also did the 10 min walk in place activity event as well as the bicep curl and the shoulder raises with weights. I am having great fun with the Olympics and have started a spreadsheet to keep track of them. I am off to do the kitchen drawer event that I missed.

Closet Challenge

2010-02-17T16:38:00.000-05:00

I did yesterdays challenge but only had one pair of pants to give away. Today's will be postponed until tomorrow. How is everyone else doing?

Olympics

2010-02-16T07:28:00.000-05:00

How are everyone's Olympic Events going? Did you see the closet challenges? I thought these were helpful after our meeting on Sunday. I did mine, but since it was blouses only it took me about 2 minutes. I only own one blouse and it turns out I don't like it so I got rid of it. I did go ahead and get rid of a couple shirts that I had to wear under blouses that I didn't need anymore either. I didn't do my Home Blesssing yesterday, am hoping to get it done today. Happy Flying!

Was busy flying today

2010-02-15T18:45:00.002-05:00

I bless my house today and wash 4 loads of laundry. The last one in dryer right now. I got my clothes pack for Williamburgs, VA except for what coming out of the dryer. I pack the other things Wed.
My mom brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers her friend got her for Valentine Days and they sitting on my dining room table. Tomorrow is chemo so there will be no flying tomorrow.

Going to watch TV and drink lots of water this evening. Hope everyone else day was a grand one.

Flying

2010-02-15T11:36:00.002-05:00

Ok, I woke up today and the kids started cleaning their rooms. I love how they just put some things away and push everything else to the sides and think it is clean. I started in Rylee room by pulling everything out of the closet. It is looking a little bit better. Need to get back up there. But I decided to come down stairs and clean my kitchen. I am working on shining my sink. Cleaned and wiped down my counter tops. Clean two bathroom draws out, cleaned undernearth my K. sink. Working on laundry. Got a candle burning on the counter. I think the will be my tourch. I will burn it when I am flying. Well I better go finish my sink.

Frost

2010-02-08T11:20:00.002-05:00

Gorgeous outside this morning with the hoar frost on everything. More snow tomorrow. I guess that means I should give some thought to a grocery run for staples. Laundry and kitchen floor cleaning today.
Hang in there Janis. A good part about chemo is it has a cycle and an end in sight. Life is always a plus.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-04T11:25:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone, since our next meeting is on Valentine's Day I thought we should celebrate. Anybody have any thoughts?

Shine the sink

2010-02-02T09:48:00.003-05:00

Well I finally was able to convince Mom to let me do the dishes the last 2 nights. I even shine the sinks. I told her I was feeling good so I could do it and she could only say I don't mind. Doing laundry today because tomorrow chemo and I won't feel like doing anything for a while. This chemo drain me. I do find the naps help me. Trying to keep the clutter pick up also.

HEllo

2010-01-28T09:28:00.000-05:00

Glad to see more activity on the blog! I am having a great day, we will see if it lasts. Got up a little earlier than usual and feel ready to go. I am going to try something new today. Flylady calls it a scavenger hunt. I am going to set my timer for 15 minutes, start in one room pick an item to take care of. If it leads me to another room then the next "to do" will be in that room. I have a lot of little things to do today and am hoping I can feel some accomplishment as well as remember to take breaks. Happy Flying!

Who's Who

2010-01-26T14:41:00.002-05:00

I glad to see people are starting to Blog. I usually check number of times during the day to see who blogged today. Help me keep in touch with you fly ladies. Done 3 loads of laundry today and not much of any thing else. Other then keeping the bathroom tidy and mom keeping the kitchen in order. Welcome Sandpiper who ever you are.

2010-01-25T10:52:00.002-05:00

Hey I got back on so I guess I'm good to go. Tackling a closet of memories today. Sometimes it's hard to let things go but there are always pictures to help jog the memory. I don't need the "things". right!?!

2010-01-25T10:45:00.001-05:00

Hey ladies, it finally let me in but didn't look like it accepted my info. I'll try to post then try starting over and see if it accepts me again. Who knows maybe I've just posted someplace strange.

Klondike

2010-01-24T21:44:00.002-05:00

Sorry I forgot all about the meeting tonight. It been crazy her. I took a nap from 1;30 until after 5ish. Then I took Taylor to sell a couple more boxes of cookies.

This weekend was so much fun. So much warmer than last year. Remember temp '0'degrees. I did not fall in the mud so that was good. But every time we when to the bathroom I was sliding down a hill of mud. Skylar stay pretty clean. He really only got muddy doing the obstacle course they have. He wore his snowsuit. Easy cleanup. But we forgot to put on boot one time to use the bathroom so his school shoes got muddy. Will try to clean up tomorrow when they are all dry.

Looking forward to next year when I get to take two boys. I am sure I will hear it from my other two that it is not fair that Rylee gets to join. They both joined in second grade.

Timer Time

2010-01-22T16:04:00.002-05:00

How are we doing with our timers? I am using mine more - but still not regularly. Is anyone interested in a fitness challenge in our group? We will talk about it more at our meeting, this Sunday night, January 24th at 6:30. See you then!

Going Camping

2010-01-21T20:59:00.001-05:00

Hello ladies, I am going to Klondike this weekend with my son again. At least this year it is warmer. I am told to be prepared for the mud this time. Oh how fun. I quess there is 7 ladies going this year.

Poll

2010-01-09T12:47:00.002-05:00

Thought maybe there would be a poll so we could post our shiny sinks....I only missed one night last week.

Shiny Sink

2010-01-06T12:11:00.003-05:00

Working on shining my sink. Missed doing it last night but I am going to jump right back in and make sure it is done tonight! Janis, I am praying for you as you start your chemo.

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T09:08:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone! Have you seen FlyLady's 2010 motto? The Timer is My Friend in 2010! Every time you think you are too tired or don't have time to accomplish a task tell your princess she only has to do 5 minutes, set the timer and mean it! I am learning that my inner princesses is just like a child, if I am inconsistent in what I say and what I actually do (ie. I only have to do 5 minutes and then I make her clean for 2 hours) my inner princess will turn into an inner brat!

This is the start of a new year and the habit for the month of January is always Shining Your Sink!!! Make this your goal for the month and time yourself - see how long it really does take to wash dishes and wipe out your sink - you may be surprised how quick it goes! Remember the full system of bleach and scouring is only necessary if it has been a long time since you had a shiny sink. I think it will be my goal for today! If you would like to join me here is the link:

http://flylady.net/pages/FLYingLessons_Shine.asp

I am checking

2009-12-31T17:59:00.002-05:00

I am looking every couple days. I hope everyone had a good Christmas. hopefully we can all get together sometime soon.

Blogging

2009-12-30T20:39:00.002-05:00

I hope I am not the only one blogging. I just finish shining my sink. Only thing I have to do before going to bed is put the fire out on the dining room table. It's all yarn and knitting stuff from sitting at the table watching TV and knitting last night and today's mail!! Only 4 more days and my Family get together will be done and over with. Then only have 3 day to get every thing where it go before chemo starts on Jan 6. I be watching the blog so please post ladies.

stress free holiday

2009-12-25T21:28:00.002-05:00

Did you fly ladies have a stress free holiday? My begin tomorrow (26 and also Jan 3)
I think I did very well as could be expected even with all the bad knew I had gotten. I am going to teach my mom how to fly while she staying her. Hopefully my port will be getting in so I am ready for chemo and not have to worry about all the infection.
Did you all get what you wanted for Christmas?
I got a couple 6" Longaberger pie plates & couple tealight holders from Kay so I have something to open at my house and my grandchildren got me a Bird feeder shaped like a swing. Can wait to put it out so I can see the wonderful creature that God has given me to take care of. I have 7 pair of red birds and 8 pair of doves. Three kinds of woodpecker many finches not as pretty as when spring and summer are here but I still can tell the sex. I even have a couple pair of purple finches that have not left for the warmer weather. I sure hope my mom likes feed my bird since I have to avoid COLD while going through my chemo. Just finish up all the cookie today well Greg did. Who makes candy at Easter time?

2010

2009-12-20T20:04:00.002-05:00

I hope each of you have a great time flying. I start chemo Jan 6. I know I may not be able to attend meeting but I think of you often maybe we can have a meeting here sometime.

Well It's Mon the 14th of Dec

2009-12-14T16:10:00.002-05:00

After a week of not getting much done last week because of Doctor appointment for both Greg and I am going to be very glad that I only have one appointment this week and I praying for good results.
My mother was here this weekend to help with SS party and I not taking her home until tomorrow. She said she want to help me get my house clean. My house got good house blessing. I only have to do some fire drills on the kitchen counter and table. Which I think both of us are very tire. I did 2 load of laundry only one need to dry the other need to and on the line or lay flat. I have to finish putting away every thing I got out for the party on Saturday. Can't keep my husband out of the cookies.
Had a wonderful time last night. My shopping is done. I going to focus on Christmas cards tomorrow and Weds. and keep us with my daily routines.

Happy flying ladies

Christmas Tree

2009-12-08T22:11:00.002-05:00

I got my tree up and half way deco. I got two big boxes in living room of Christmas stuff. Will continue to work on this week and get all done. Wanted to go through it and down size but don't really know what to get rid of. Got my Nativity set up on my entertainment stand. It really looks good. You will have to see it. If I figure out how to take a piece and down load I will. C.Princess I need help doing that.

Good Morning

2009-12-07T07:19:00.000-05:00

Sorry, got completely out of the swing of things with Thanksgiving and our trip to Chicago. We had a great time, but my car hasn't recovered yet - need to do a clean car boogie! Glad to see all the posts, Janis you are doing a great job with your 15 minutes! Think I found my recipe for the cookie exchange, has anyone else?

This and that

2009-12-06T16:43:00.002-05:00

Kept up with laundry last week....GO ME!
I am getting out Christmas Decorations one at a time and it's starting to look a little like Christmas at my house. We decorated cookies yesterday and while my sisters were here, we went through a couple boxes of my dad's stuff that I had stored. Got a lot done in just a few minutes. Did you see Fly Lady's motto for next year? MY TIMER IS MY FRIEND IN 2010! I am thinking we will all get a lot done next year....

It's Friday

2009-12-04T13:18:00.003-05:00

I blessed the home today all but mopping get that tomorrow.
Taking the afternoon off and being pick up by Kay to go look at an open house that decorated for Christmas. Hope every one day a week was a grand one. Happy flying

How's Every One Week Going?

2009-12-03T17:57:00.003-05:00

I can finally say I done in that Orange Room. Only thing in the door way is thing I taking to Free Christmas. I took 15-20 minutes at a time in that room I even talk on the phone using my blue tooth and got a lot done why talking to my Aunt. I got a call for Linda Reynolds and the Polk Line Club is having Free Christmas and looking for donation. She said if I found any thing in the orange room I like to get rid of I could bring it to the Polk Community Center Saturday. Did that make my day. Things I had where I wanted them are now going to the Free Christmas. She said it does not have to be new but I have some new things I going to get rid of only because they are taking space. I did lots of Super Gluing today. Fix a 3 piece wooden puzzle box that has Teddy bear with different outfits and faces. wonder if Jen will mine if I give to Free Christmas. Was hers and her children had fun with it.

I going to the Craft room tonight to put things away from making some cards and ridding up. I felt very good when I got up today I hope tomorrow I do also.
Wrap another present today and found my Prayer Sister gift I purchase for her early in the year for her and going to wrap it tonight.
The sink been shine, the laundry put away, Greg bath been swish and swipe. Dishes are washing in the dish washer. Been picking up any thing I see on the carpet as I walk thur. Will sweep them tomorrow.
Counter are 1/2 okay but not bad nothing a 5 minute fire drill will take care of.

Hope your weeks are going good for you. Can't wait to see from you ladies.

Might dig out some Christmas music just to get in the Spirit of Christmas.
Happy Flying !!

Wonder why people give me thing?

2009-12-01T15:45:00.002-05:00

People know I love to do craft and it seems to be handle down to me. I just finish boxing up crafts and thing people gave me this last 2 years. I really don't know if I get them finished. I be be finish tonight in the orange and pink room taking a break now. Trying only to spent 15-20 minutes in each room . I think what does not get done I hauling it to the trash. I have spent enough time in there don't you say.
Found my exercise tapes want to add that to my daily routine.

Think I done Christmas shopping. Need to focus on Christmas with the Turk's and SS class party. Got all present wrap but one so I ahead there.

From the Simple Dollar guy

2009-11-29T10:11:00.000-05:00

Wherever you see clutter, you see money lost, because clutter is the result of having more items than you can practically manage or use.

Holiday Mission

2009-11-28T18:27:00.002-05:00

I finally did the holiday mission to gather up wrapping paper, tape etc. so it is in one place. I also de-cluttered Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. Did some laundry and finished hanging curtains in the living room.

Black Friday

2009-11-27T08:18:00.002-05:00

Hello,
So did anyone go out today? I stayed home and tried to sleep. I was up at 2:30 and 4:00 and 5:00. I wonder if that was a sign that I was to go out. But I just stayed in my nice warm bed.

Hopefully I can find some better deal later to finish up my shopping.

Hello

2009-11-27T07:22:00.000-05:00

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Still cleaning up a little here, no my sink wasn't shiny last night but I am still proud of how much was clean before I went to bed. I was reading over the blog and am happy to see how much it is being used. Remember to pick one habit and focus on it for 30 days! I am still working just on my sink and one load of laundry a day. Gotta go! Don't forget to buy your flowers if you haven't already! I still haven't gotten mine, because Russ gave me a dozen roses from the lions. I am going to get some next week. Happy Flying!

It's Monday

2009-11-23T13:58:00.004-05:00

Wow It's Monday and I am a year older. Does that mean I get a year slower?!
I purchase a $1 wicker oval basket to put on Greg counter so he would put his things in since he can't open the drawn. I harp all evening Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunday morn when he got up in the middle of the night he was mumbling about the basket. Every time I went in I pick it up and put it back in the basket I ask him how hard it was for him to do that.He said he uses it 8 times a day so leave it out Last night when I went to bed I put in away again. When I got up this morn it was still there I clapped my hands and he said I only did it because I knew it make you mad. I only had to put it away once so far today. He put all the dishes in the dish washer before I got up. Got home from church at 9:30 and was to tired to do his dishes and shine my sink. He put the dishes in the sink. I strip the bed and done 2 loads of laundry and all put away. Tomorrow wash is ready to be wash. The floors are swept and paper burnt & counters and table are half pick up with hopes to finish them once I get off. I made a pot of coffee with out putting in the grounds in (is that a sign I getting older?) so I drinking Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea instead. Well I better be getting off to bust so clutter and enjoy my pot of tea!!

Happy Blogging every one!

Donkey and Flowers

2009-11-19T21:39:00.003-05:00

I did not get my flowers yet. But I do still have some yellow ones outside. I thought about picking them but did not want to hurt them.

I rode a donkey tonight it was fun. BR had Donkey Basketball. I got on my donkey started down the court and stole the ball from the other team and traveled down court some more. Throw the ball and missed. It took me about 5 trys and I finially got it in. Ya for me.

It was so fun and funny watch other not be able to get on their donkeys

Cookies for Exchange

2009-11-19T20:05:00.001-05:00

I am going to make Pumpkin Cookies and Spritz.

Why?

2009-11-19T15:11:00.001-05:00

Tried the asking why thing we talked about at the last meeting. I didn't want to get up in the morning even though I had plenty of sleep so I asked myself why? And the first thing that popped into my head was..."Because you can't do anything wrong when you are in bed asleep"
AHA! Perfectionism again!

Flowers

2009-11-19T14:45:00.002-05:00

I very proud that I purchase flowers for myself today. I have no energy from working yesterday. I had to pick Greg pills up because they were closed by the time I got out of the funeral home last night. The flowers were a pick me up. I posted a picture of mine flowers but don't know how.

Blog assignment

2009-11-19T08:16:00.001-05:00

I checked it. No I am goign to get ready to do some more running around today and get stuff for Girl Scouts,

Up and Going

2009-11-18T10:30:00.005-05:00

Got up at 7:15 p.m. made the bed, started a pot of coffee, took a shower, swish and swipe, wipe counter off, & swept Greg bathroom. Comb hair, got dress, put on my shoes and down to the laundry. Put roast in crock pot. Back to Greg bathroom and condense the same kind of cleaner together. Got rid of 7 bottles!! Clean under Greg sink took things to basement and down stair bathroom that did not belong up. Down to basement to change laundry around, spray rust out in the utility sink, transfer clothes to dryer, back to sink and WOW! it work, I spray some more Rust Out and scrub the utility sink out. Should of taken a picture but Jenny can tell you it was really orange now it white again! Filled the TP holders in all bathrooms. Remember my pills today and ate breakfast and taking my break. Laundry is till drying. Well going to check e-mails and clean the shower out down stairs now you can use it again.
Up stairs to the orange room I go.

last one for today

2009-11-17T21:10:00.000-05:00

This is it for today. It's hard to tell what all was done but it looks better! The last push was actually about 45 minutes. More on Thursday!

Breaking

2009-11-17T11:46:00.002-05:00

Today I doing house blessing since I did not get it done yesterday. I price check shop for things for Sunday School Christmas Dinner and went and got my Swine flu shot.
My first load of laundry is done and on wrinkle control so I better go get it out and put away. I even deodorize the down stairs carpet today. I plan on trying to finish the orange room maybe 15 miinutes at a time.

second 15 minutes

2009-11-17T09:51:00.000-05:00

The images are taking a while to upload,I think I will post every other 15 minutes!

first 15

2009-11-17T09:46:00.000-05:00

When I started

2009-11-17T09:44:00.000-05:00

Here is the room before I started

The Craft Room

2009-11-17T09:05:00.000-05:00

Today I tackle the craft room 15 Minutes at a time! I am going to see if I can post pictures as I go so you can see the difference!

Hey..

2009-11-16T18:44:00.000-05:00

I'm blogging!!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from meeting

2009-11-14T18:46:00.001-05:00

Mine didn't look like the picture and I left out the nuts that they sprinkled on top and I didn't use as much pumpkin pie spice either.

1 package pound cake mix (16 ounces)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons margarine or butter (melted)
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 8-ounce package cream cheese (softened)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces), (NOT EVAPORATED)
1 can pumpkin, (16 ounce) (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

In large mixer bowl, on low speed, combine cake mix, 1 egg, margarine/butter and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice until crumbly.

Press onto bottom of 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan or a Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown pan.

In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened milk; then remaining 2 eggs, pumpkin, remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice and salt; mix well.

Pour over crust; sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake 30-35 minutes or until set.

Cool. Chill; cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Quote for today!

2009-11-13T06:53:00.000-05:00

In order to change a circumstance you have to change the behavior that created the circumstance. from Flylady's book "Get out of Debt"

Good Morning

2009-11-13T06:35:00.000-05:00

Sorry I haven't been posting the Cruising Missions! I have been having computer problems and just hate dealing with it. Don't forget your challenge for the week: Buy yourself flowers!!! We will have a new challenge this week. Our next meeting is Sunday at 6:30pm. See you then!

Holiday Cruising Mission for Friday

2009-11-13T06:32:00.002-05:00

HOLIDAY CRUISING MISSION #20 Friday Budget Don't Begrudge it!

Today is desk day, for today you are to check your holiday planner to review your gift list. You need to check over it to make sure that you haven't forgotten anyone and to check your budget.

Look over these and take a moment to be proud of yourself for FLYing through the holidays one babystep at a time!!! We are so proud of all of you!

Have fun and remember we are FLYing! Download your Holiday Control Journal.

http://www.flylady.net/images/HCJ2003.pdf

To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_friday.asp

Receits

2009-11-11T21:58:00.002-05:00

Ok I work on my cash flow for the year today. I am tried of collecting my receipts. I seem to work on it every couple months. But just realize tonight that I had not put the info on my nice spreadsheet that I do. So I spent all day adding up my months and entering them tonight. I got half the year done completly. Have to go through my check book and credit card to get the stuff I did not have receipt for. I am starting to wonder why I do this.

Window Mission

2009-11-09T10:32:00.003-05:00

Ladies I got up today knowing I wanted to do my windows. I am taking a break from washing than. I have all them done in the part that we live in. The upstairs need to be done. Plus the outside of my bedroom down stair which I going to need some help from Jenny. I spent more time getting the two bay windows open that I broke one trying to pull it and Greg told me I could not do any more that I tire and just plain weak. I did a couple window with paper towel and the thought I going to get my micro rag. They were the best thing I have ever used. You probably could of only use water and they be clean. I could not get the dog nose off the sliding glass door using paper towels twice so I thought I wonder what the micro towels would do. I did not even use any elbow grease to do them. I feel really great that I got one of my goals that I want to get done. Last week I most of make to big of goal to get done.
Well going to go unload the dish washer and see how much time it takes to uncluttered my counter and I think I get Kelly Mission for today done also.

Have a wonderful days ladies!!

Goodwill

2009-11-07T20:48:00.002-05:00

I took 14 bags and they we not Wal-mart bag, and 2 printer to goodwill. I could not even see out my back window of the van. I got half my bed room done and did not get the orange room finish but I got most of my outside work finish for the fall. I would like to wash windows if in going to be nice Monday will gave to look at the 5 day forecast.

Holiday Mission for Friday, Nov 6

2009-11-06T07:24:00.000-05:00

Holiday Cruising Mission #15 Budget Don't Begrudge it!

Today is desk day and your mission for today is to review your budget for the holidays and look to see how and when you can take care of the shopping that you will need to do. Not just presents, you need to take into account meals, postage, cards, wrapping supplies, decorations etc.

Be careful and thoughtful, you do not want to rack up huge credit card bills that you will be paying until spring for the holidays. Try to fit your budget around what you can afford to pay for. If this means a little less than what you would like, try to remember how great it will feel not to be overwhelmed in January when the mail comes. Set limits and try to work within them. Don't look to buy presents that will impress, look to give gifts that will be loved. Be creative. Talk to your friends and family and see if they would like a challenge for this year. Talk about theme gifts such as an ornament or t-shirt exchange with a price limit. Look for fun and creative ways to express your love without busting your budget.

Don't look at budget planning as a chore and as something that is depressing. Look at it as a challenge that you know you can handle! Take pride in the fact that you are planning this year in a way that you never have! You are FLYing!

Have fun and remember we are FLYing!
To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_friday.asp

Disinfectanting

2009-11-02T13:09:00.003-05:00

I got up this morn and started my daily load of laundry. Took shower and got dress. I decided to Lysol things down today so in hope we will not get sick.
Started a pot of coffee which took 2 hours to make. Could help if I plugged it in!
I am taking a little break from everything to see what the mission is for today.
I am trying to do house blessing also but not sure how it going to be done with all the interruption I been having. My goal this week is to get the orange room finish, but I also would like to uncluttered my bedroom. Going to go to Porch Ladies tonight.
I gather the paper up so Greg could take the bag out and it's still sitting. I don't understand why he think I need to do things right when he wants things done and he does not follow Thur with his end. I folded up his clothes I wash last Thursday that were sitting in a basket for him to fold. They were all his. He think he can just live out of the basket any suggestion on how to handle him. He seem to have gotten worst since I have had cancer. My mom think he doing it for attention and know it will upset me. He wanted the living room change around and all he wanted the coach move for so he could pile it with his cloths. Any suggestion ladies?
Well better get back to flying. Had 3 bags of paper clutter this morn so far.

November's Habit

2009-11-02T07:15:00.000-05:00

In case you missed it this months habit is menu planning. In trying to save money I tried something new this week. Last night I sat down with my calendar and planned the entire months menu! I'll let you know how it worked out for our budget at the end of the month. I usually do a week at a time, so start there. Take an honest look at your schedule for the week and plan accordingly. Don't try to fix a huge, time consuming meal on a night that you have a meeting or are going to be working late - those are crock-pot or soup and sandwich nights. Also, does anyone have good recipes for meals that can be made a head a frozen? If so, go ahead and post them here!

Cruising Mission

2009-11-02T07:03:00.002-05:00

Holiday Cruising Mission #11 Clean and Fling

Your Holiday Mission for today is to Clean and Fling!!! Monday's are Weekly Home Blessing Hour days at FlyLady and your mission is to do a 27 fling boogie as you bless your house. We are cruising through the Holidays together and every time you can get rid of some clutter is going to help you FLY! Grab one of those plastic bags that you get at the grocery store and loop it along your wrist or loop it through your belt loop on your pants, as you are going through the house just toss in the bag whatever needs to be tossed. This can be junk mail, odds and ends that have been laying around and whatever you see that is just plain clutter and needs to be gotten rid of. Do not spend hours doing this, just have the bag handy while you are blessing your home!!

Have Fun!

Have fun and remember we are FLYing!
To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_monday.asp

Rain, rain, go away

2009-10-31T08:52:00.001-04:00

I like to fling when the sun is shining!
p.s. I can't do anything with the polls either.

Cruising Mission #9

2009-10-29T07:25:00.001-04:00

Holiday Cruising Mission # 9

Today is Errand Day. Your Mission for today is to review your Holiday planner and see what items on your list can be taken care of while doing your errands.

If you are headed to the grocery store, can you pick up a few items for the Holidays that you will need? Baking supplies are so expensive when they are all bought at one time. If you start adding
a bag of flour, nuts, spices etc to each shopping trip, you will hardly feel the purchases rather than waiting for one big trip. This applies to other things as well. If there are decorations that you
would like to have, you can add one or two things to your trips to the store. Again, saves time and money from those major shopping sprees.

If you are heading to the Dry Cleaners, does your nice coat, good dress, suit etc. need to be cleaned and pressed? How about the Home Improvement store? Do you need light bulbs, new decorative light clips, etc. Try to slowly add a few things on to your errand day each week and you really will not notice the small bits of extra time versus the monster rush to get it all finished three days before your
Holiday.

Have fun and remember we are FLYing! Download your Holiday Control Journal.

http://www.flylady.net/images/HCJ2003.pdf

To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_thursday.asp

Hello

2009-10-28T18:04:00.002-04:00

I went to moms today and we fling and reorganized. I think we filled another gater load of empty boxes and got 2-3 to go to Goodwill. I got stuck taking stuff to my house. No I know why I don't like cleaning over there. I end up bring it bad to my house. Got to do re scrapbooking. Mom needs to put pictures out of no no albums. Hopefully I can get over another day to help fling stuff. If my kids take stuff to Goodwill on Sat. they will get a patch for doing a good turn.

Got to enter popcorn sales by the weekend and I get girl scout stuff on Tues.

How does the poll work? Every time I'm on it is closed. I did not shine. I lucky if I can keep my floor pick up from night to night. Got weeks worth on cloths on the couch. My try to put some away tonight.

Jen

Shiny Sink

2009-10-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

My goal for this week was to get back to basics - shine my sink, swish and swipe and a load a day. My sink has been shined each night, I have been hit and miss on my swishin and swipin, and I know I have been doing laundry, but it is hard to tell where a load ends and one begins because I was so far behind. All in all so far this week I am proud of myself. I haven't gotten sidetracked by all my other want to do's. I really want my basic habits in place for good this time. Hoping this summer was the last time I fall off the FlyLady bandwagon!

Holiday Mission #8

2009-10-28T06:54:00.001-04:00

Holiday Cruising Mission # 8

We are throwing up those sails for our Holiday Cruise! Today is Anti-Procrastination Day!

Your mission for today is to do a "What size are we?" mission! This means that you write down the sizes for your family, height, sizes for shirts, pants, pajamas, dresses, shoes etc. Place this list in
your holiday planner and have them ready for when a dear friend or family member wants to bless someone in your family for the holidays. When they ask you "what size is little Timmy?" you won't have to do the zany brainy shuffle and try to remember what size you bought in September for school and then try to add to it since that was two months ago! Trust me, I know this trick! Make sure you do this for yourself and your spouse as well. No more racking your brain trying to remember, you have your trusty holiday planner and can refer to it whenever you need to.

Have fun with this! This one mission will save you from having to explain why little Timmy has never worn that great shirt that is two sizes too small from Aunt Sally or save you time in the returns line!

Have fun and remember we are FLYing! Download your Holiday Control Journal.

http://www.flylady.net/images/HCJ2003.pdf

To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_wednesday.asp

Fling Fling Fling

2009-10-27T18:08:00.002-04:00

Instead of crawling in the orange room I can't move any more. I flinged! I even going probably have a load for Goodwill or the pump house.
Any one need a canon printer? I think probably not I had it for window's 95 and 98. I upgraded to an all in one and was going to use it if I ever got another computer for up stair. But when Jenny left was not need for another. Do any of you Candlewick? I found a pillow that's Christmas Wreath on it. Going to Goodwill or PumpHouse if you don't want.
I have of list of thing when it all said and done. Not sure if Jenny going to keep her exercise thing if not it going. Found all Jenny pictures I took when she was little just might have to scrapbook them. I have a grater full of stuff Greg took out as I tossed now the stairs. Remember when there was Tri-Chem? I found a box of thing that maybe can be embroider. Have lots of Crossstitch started and not finish how funny is that. Well done for today. Always on the go might come tomorrow and help. Going to Bible Study

Going to try to Fly today

2009-10-27T10:38:00.003-04:00

Yesterday I did not get much done on flying. I did 2 loads of wash, strip my bed, got Greg bath swish & swipe and show him how to try to keep his counter clean and sweep the bath room floor all before I showered and got dress. He inform me that he uses his tester 6 - 10 time a day and see no reason to put it away each time. He might get some strength in his fingers if he open and shut the drawn 6-10 times!LOL!! Went to Wooster and got home change clothes and went out side a did the leaves. I can't believe I was out there over 5 hours and got nothing done in my house.
So this morn I got up, got dress swish and swipe Greg bathroom,wash a load of handwash clothing, took out the stuff I took out of the fridge on Sunday to toss over the fence, which I ask Greg to do it and his answer was when I get out on my chair the next time I do it. I ask his this morn if he ever got out of his chair because it still on the counter and his remarks was I get it when I get out of my chair the next time just remind me. I grad the garage and out the door I went I was out side for over an hour and he came out wondering why it took me so long to take the stuff out. Well I feed the birds and was singing Oh how I Love Jesus , Amazing Grace and other Praise to God. I hope my day go good because I have to crawl in the orange room today to find some clothing my grandmother made me when Ashland celebrated the sesquicentennial for Taylor to wear or take to school. Jenny use it when she was in school. Maybe "always on the go" might have to help with the project. If I only could put a dumpster out by the side of the house I open up the window and fling fling fling.

Have a nice day Lady. I better go start flinging!!

Cruisin Mission for Monday, Oct 26

2009-10-26T07:54:00.000-04:00

Holiday Cruising Mission #6

As we are sailing on our cruise to FLY through the holidays!

Your Zone Mission for today is to clear off the hotspots in your Living Room to prepare for your holiday decorations.

Your Holiday Mission for today is to jot down in your Holiday Planner that you were to put together (Holiday Mission #2) what decorations you want to use and what rooms you want to put them in. That is it. You are not to drag out the decorations just yet. We will get there! For now just make a plan of what you want to use and what room you want to use them in. This is to plan what you want to use that you already own. If you have candle lights that you put into the windows, centerpieces, advent calendars etc. Just jot them down in your notebook.

Have fun and remember we are FLYing! Download your Holiday Control Journal.

http://www.flylady.net/images/HCJ2003.pdf

To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_monday.asp

Hello

2009-10-24T09:05:00.002-04:00

Hello I think I did it. I am log in. But I have no time I have to go. That is why I have decided to call myself alwaysonthego.

No time to fling.

Friday's Holiday Cruising Mission

2009-10-23T07:07:00.001-04:00

HOLIDAY CRUISING MISSION #5

Your Holiday mission for today is to take time out to establish a budget for the Holidays.

Look over your gift lists and menus and try to work on a budget for these things. When you establish a budget and try very hard to work within that budget you will find that you do not go overboard on your spending because you have taken the time out to plan and think things through instead of shopping impulsively.

Try to establish when you can start your shopping and to break it down into small manageable tasks. You need to figure out how much money you can afford for: gifts, mailing, wrapping supplies, travel expenses, meals, baking etc.

You can put these numbers into your Holiday planner that you were to create in Mission #2 (remember all the missions are available on FlyLady.net). This way you have your lists and budget all in one place.

Taking things that are overwhelming and breaking them down into babysteps help us keep the CHAOS away!!

Have fun and remember we are FLYing! Download your Holiday Control Journal.

http://www.flylady.net/images/HCJ2003.pdf

To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_friday.asp

Thursday's Holiday Cruising Mission

2009-10-22T08:38:00.002-04:00

HOLIDAY CRUISING MISSION #4

Today is Errand day and your mission for today is to pick up any detail items that you can. Postage stamps, scotch tape, packing tape, markers etc.

Try to get these things together and put them with the supplies that you gathered up yesterday (the holiday cards and wrapping paper). Having these things early and ready will prevent those late night dashes to the store that end up costing you far more than just tape.

Remember not to obsess over these things, we are going to cruise through the Holidays one babystep at a time!

Have fun and remember we are FLYing! Download your Holiday Control Journal.

http://www.flylady.net/images/HCJ2003.pdf

To watch a video of this Holiday Mission go to:

http://www.flylady.net/pages/hcv_thursday.asp

friends

2009-10-21T17:23:00.001-04:00

If you have friends who you think would like to join this blog but can't regularly attend our meetings please pass on their email to me and I will send them an invite.

My updates

2009-10-21T17:22:00.000-04:00

I did my Holiday Mission! I have a serious issue with gift wrap and bows! I love to collect the supplies and I have an entire dresser full. So I just got some under the bed storage containers and decided I would only do one. I did the bows. I flung some smooshed ones and gave away two un-open bags! Hope that others of you have a chance tonight to at least spend a few minutes thinking about where theses supplies are and where you are going to keep them for the holiday season. Happy Flying!

27 Fling

2009-10-21T09:14:00.002-04:00

Since I posted the last posted I went and change the laundry around and did a 15 clutter of my bath room closet. I got 2 shelves done and got rid of 27 things and I have plenty of room for stuff. I get the other two later because I need to get dress and put my shoe on an get serious!!
I just hope I don't over do it

Meeting

2009-10-21T08:40:00.002-04:00

This should be fun Cruising thur the Holiday's! Can't wait to meet with you ladies again.
Might bring my Mother she question me about this Fly Lady thing. I bring some snack's!

Holiday Cruising Mission for Wednesday

2009-10-21T07:10:00.000-04:00

Today we are going to start a box for collecting all of our wrapping supplies, Christmas cards and gifts we already purchased. Pick a spot in your house where you can start to pull these things together. We don't have to do it all today, this mission will come around again. We always think we know where we put the items we got on clearance last year or the gift we purchased in February, but let's cut back on our stress and find those items now. Happy Flying!

Meeting notice

2009-10-20T08:52:00.002-04:00

We will be meeting this Sunday, October 25th at 6:30pm at my house. Please let me know if you are interested in bringing any part of the refreshments. We will be working on our Holiday Control Journals, starting over with Baby Step 1 (at least that's where I need to start!) and discussing future meeting dates. Please bring your calendars. This blog is meant to keep us connected between meetings, please log on often! Happy Flying!

Cruising through the Holidays

2009-10-20T08:45:00.003-04:00

Doesn't that sound nice, to cruise through the holidays? Don't we all start out thinking we will do all this baking, have or attend social events, spend extra time with family, and still have the "perfect" gift for everyone? We can't have a "perfect" holiday season but we can have a more organized and relaxed one. FlyLady's Holiday missions will make a more peaceful season for you. These missions repeat over the next few months, so don't stress if you miss one!

Yesterdays FlyLady Holiday mission was a 27 fling boogie. Please post how much you "Flung"!

Also, todays mission is to find a place for your Holiday Control Journal. You can use a lined notebook of any sort or add a divided section to your current Control Journal. I will have copies of the FlyLady Holiday Control Journal at our meeting for you to use in a 3-ring binder.

Let's "Cruise Through The Holidays" together!!!!