CHRISTMAS MISSION #14

GOOD MORNING, its a big THUMBS UP FOR THURSDAY!! 👍🏻

You know the drill!  Here we go with your FLIGHT PLAN for today...

* MR

* ZONE DECLUTTER OR CLEANING

* ZONE MISSION -ZONE 1 - WELCOME 

* DAILY FOCUS - ERRAND DAY 

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #14

* PAMPER TIME  

* ER

First we need to ensure we've done our MR, we've eaten, washed, dressed to shoes,  tidied up after ourselves in our bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. So the house is looking OK.

Thinking of other needs, where's your laundry?  Do you know what's for dinner? What's going on today? Where do you need to be?

Today, we might have to put decluttering and cleaning in the ZONE on hold.  I know...shocking...BUT, this is because it's ERRAND DAY.  This can be a long day out of the house so you just need to do your basics and sort a meal... maybe pop something in the slow cooker?!

If you do have 5 minutes for your ZONE MISSION in ZONE 1 - WELCOME, lets make it quick and easy... clean off any glass shades, and whilst you have the glass cloth and cleaner in hand, can you manage a window or 2?  Not perfect, just better.  Remember, we are back here next month.  Every time you go round, you remove a bit more dirt and make another improvement.

Our DAILY FOCUS is ERRAND DAY,  the day to go OUT AND ABOUT shopping and running errands.  Remember your bags, purse, vouchers and trolley token.  Most important your lists of shopping and of places you need to visit...and fuel for your car!  You could even run the car through a cheap wash at the car wash and check the water, oil and tyre pressures... your vehicle needs TLC too!

Our 14th CHRISTMAS MISSION corresponds with ERRAND DAY and it is to think about other helpful things we can do whilst we're out and about. Think about dry cleaning your tablecloth or best frock, ordering medication for yourself or your pets and collecting it, picking up candles, batteries and fuses from the hardware. 

You know what's coming...PAMPER TIME!  Don't overlook it!

Finally, ER is the bookend of your day....after your meal this evening, get the dishes and pans cleaned,  wipe down your dining table and worktops and give your sink a quick clean round.  You could even set your table for breakfast ....or set up your coffee making for the morning ....or put a load of laundry on a timed wash to finish as you're waking up in the morning...get ahead of yourself! 

WOOHOO! 🥳  Hyggelig Christmas here we come!! ⭐️  GO US!

Nora

xxx

CHRISTMAS MISSION #13

GOOD MORNING, it's a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!!

Your shorthand for today's BASIC PLAN is....

* MR

* ZONE DECLUTTER OR CLEAN

* ZONE MISSION -ZONE 2 - EAT

* DAILY FOCUS - ODD JOB DAY 

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #13

* PAMPER TIME 

* ER

This week is week 3 of our 30 CHRISTMAS MISSIONS!!....

First we need to ensure we've done our MR, we've eaten, washed, dressed to shoes,  tidied up after ourselves in our bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.  Where's your laundry?  Do you need to get on a LOL? Do you need to fold or iron the dry? Do you need to put it away?  Take time to move it on to the next stage.  🩲👚👕👖

This week were working in ZONE 1 - WELCOME.   Finish the rest of your WHB if you're not yet finished or do today's task if you're spreading your tasks one a day over the week.  Then get on with15 mins of ZONE DECLUTTERING or, if you've finished that too 15 minutes of CLEANING using your WHB list as a guide.  Remember to be logical, start at the top and work down featherdusting, dusting and polishing surfaces and furniture, windows, mirrors and other glass, then vacuuming or mopping.

Today our DAILY MISSION is a great one, dust all the flat surfaces. What a difference that can make!

Your DAILY FOCUS on ODD JOB DAY is to look at your 'to-do list' and see if there are any things that need doing in your welcome area or dining room.    Do you need to change any light bulbs or batteries, replant a summer pot with winter plants or refresh your doormat.  Add to your shopping list anything you need to buy ready for ERRAND DAY tomorrow.  

Our 13th CHRISTMAS MISSION corresponds with ODD JOB DAY.  Take time to sit down at your computer, laptop, phone with your CHRISTMAS PLANNER OR JOURNAL and start ordering some of your gifts or food.  Do it now whilst there are stocks available.  You don't want to leave it until the last minute only to find it's out of stock or getting more expensive as the stock decreases!  Remember to save all the order acknowledgements to a file.

Then, there's..... PAMPER TIME! Don't overlook it, you need it and deserve it no matter what that voice in your head says about not having time, or not deserving it.

Finally  ER is the bookend of your day....after your main meal, get the dishes and pans cleaned,  wipe down your dining table and worktops and give your sink a quick clean round.  You could even set your table for breakfast ....or set up your coffee making for the morning ....or put a load of laundry on a timed wash to finish as you're waking up in the morning...get ahead of yourself! 

WOOHOO! 🥳  Hyggelig Christmas here we come!! ⭐️  GO US!!!!  💪🏻

Nora

xxx

CHRISTMAS MISSION #12

GOOD MORNINGon this TERRIFIC TUESDAY!!

Your shorthand for today's BASIC PLAN is....

* MR

* ZONE DECLUTTER OR CLEANING

* ZONE MISSION -ZONE 2

* DAILY FOCUS - DESK DAY

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #12

*PAMPER TIME 

 * ER

This is week 3 of our 30 CHRISTMAS MISSIONS!!....

First we need to ensure we've done our MR, we've eaten, washed, dressed to shoes, tidied up after ourselves in our bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

This week we're working in ZONE 1 - WELCOME and today's ZONE MISSION is to spend 15 minutes decluttering your dining room.  Work one cupboardbor drawer at a time.  Empty it out, clean it and ONLY put back in the things you use! Get rid of everything else (recycle, donate, put away in its correct place). Write any replacement items (such as candles, napkins or matches) on your shopping list for ERRAND DAY.

Once you've done that, complete the rest of your WHB or todays task if youre doing one a day. Then 15 mins CLEANING in your WELCOME ZONES using your WHB list as a guide. Remember to be logical, start with featherdusting, dusting and polishing surfaces and furniture, windows, mirrors and other glass, then vacuuming or mopping.

Today is DESK DAY, sort out birthday cards and appointments.  Meal plan for the week based on what's in your fridge and freezer. Write out your ERRAND list.

Our 12th CHRISTMAS MISSION corresponds with DESK DAY. Last week we were thinking guests, either entertaining or being a guest. This week we are thinking food, either contact your host to arrange what you can bring or decide on your hosting meals, remember, that's 3 a day! Get your CHRISTMAS PLANNER OR JOURNAL and on those sheets you added last week, write down what you've decided to cook and a shopping list. You can take the shopping list to buy non-perishables on this weeks ERRAND DAY.

Next? PAMPER TIME.   Don't skip it, it recharges you and does you good.

Finally, ER is the bookend of your day....after your main meal, get the dishes and pans cleaned, wipe down your dining table and worktops and give your sink a quick clean round. You could even set your table for breakfast ....or set up your coffee making for the morning ....or put a load of laundry on a timed wash to finish as you're waking up in the morning...get ahead of yourself! 

WOOHOO! 🥳 Hyggelig Christmas here we come one babystep at a time! 🎄👣👣👣

CHRISTMAS MISSION #11

GOOD MORNING on this MARVELLOUS MONDAY!! 🍂🍁🍂👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

How are you?

How was your weekend?

Did you keep up with your habits and routines at the start (MR - Morning Routine) and end (ER - Evening Routine) of each day over the weekend?

Did you have fun?  Are you recharged and ready for the week ahead?

OK, let's start on week 3 of 6, that's Mission #11 of 30!  GO US!  💪🏻

Your shorthand for today's BASIC PLAN is....

* MR

* ZONE DECLUTTER OR CLEAN

* ZONE MISSION - ZONE 2 - EAT

* DAILY FOCUS - WHB

* CHRISTMAS MISSION #11

* PAMPER TIME 

* ER

First we need to ensure we've done our MR, we've eaten, washed, dressed to shoes, tidied up after ourselves in our bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

All this week we're working in ZONE 1 - WELCOME. This is quite unusual! We don't often get a whole week in ZONE 1, its normally shared with ZONE 5 earler in the week, you'll see what I mean next month and thereafter.  But!  Lets enjoy a whole week working on decluttering and cleaning the porch, front door, hall, stairs and dining room.

Start with a PUPA (Pick Up and Put Away) and then decluttering.  If you still have light coats or sunhats or sandals out?  Do you need to sort through your Winter attire, gloves, hats etc.  Take it all down and decide what's to be put away for next year, washed, donated, mended and put it where it needs to be to be dealt with (washing machine, charity bag, mending pile and added to your ODD JOB DAY list).

Give your coat hooks and shoe rack a good clean and stock it up with winter appropriate things.

If you're already decluttered do your WHB or POWER HOUR in High Traffic Areas before you start detail cleaning.

Your DAILY MISSION in this zone is to sweep your porch area, or path to the front door, clean your door and give your door mat a good shake.

Todays CHRISTMAS MISSION #11 is a 27 FLING BOOGIE in your HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS!! And it's exactly what it sounds like! Grab a bag, pop on your favourite playlist or radio station and fill your bag with rubbish, recycling or clutter you no longer want and are finding any excuse to keep!! Remove everything from the room that shouldn't be there. You might even have some time to put away anything in these that shouldn't be there!

Once you've done that, make a start on your WHB in high traffic areas. Either do it all today or do a task a day over the week. Remember to be logical, start with featherdusting, dusting and polishing surfaces and furniture, windows, mirrors and other glass, then vacuuming or mopping.

This should be a whole lot easier if your HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS include ZONE 5!  Woohoo, I love this win when everything is in the same area as it means I often get into some detailed cleaning like washing off finger marks of switches and sockets!

Next up..... PAMPER TIME... try and do something you've not yet done, for me it's quietly reading.  I never read in the day.  I've dug out some childhood books to read again!  I found Little Women and Jo's Boys which I'm excited about.

Finally it's your ER, the bookend of your day.  After your main meal, get the dishes and pans cleaned, wipe down your dining table and worktops and give your sink a quick clean round. You could even set your table for breakfast ....or set up your coffee making for the morning ....or put a load of laundry on a timed wash to finish as you're waking up in the morning...get ahead of yourself! You could even get put your clothes for tomorrow!

As you journey through your day don't forget to stop for a drink (and lunch!) and utilise your timer to get you going apace and also stop you before you get carried away and overwhelmed!

My hope and prayer is that as we move through these weeks, you see the difference you are making and take heart that improvement can be achieved in babysteps. 

Until tomorrow, 

Nora

xxx

It's the weekend!!

Good evening.

How was your day?  How was your week? How has it compared to previous weeks?  Do you feel you're making progress?

Friday is the bookend of your week so don't forget to review your BAGS (clear out and refresh for the coming week, including your CLEANING CADDY), and to give your CAR a quick clean out and wipe down. It's also DATE OR FAMILY FILM NIGHT to spend quality time with the people (or cats!) you love!  

FAMILY FUN DAY on SATURDAY is the day to do a family activity, even just a walk together would be great family timenin amongst the autumn leaves!  🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁

RENEW YOUR SPIRIT DAY on Sunday is the day to recharge and reset yourself.  My family chooses to do this at church then returning home to a delicious lunch and a film, or games, or a walk...my favourite is a jigsaw puzzle.

Whatever you choose to do, have a wonderful weekend, and I hope to see you back here on Monday  🙂👋🏻

Nora

xxx

CHRISTMAS MISSION #10

GOOD MORNING on this FABULOUS FRIDAY in FlyLadyLand!! 🧚‍♀️

Your shorthand for today's BASIC PLAN is....

* MR

* ZONE 5 DECLUTTER OR CLEAN

* ZONE 5 - DAILY MISSION

* DAILY FOCUS - CAR & BAGS DAY, DATE NIGHT

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #10

* PAMPER TIME 

* ER

Today we finish the 2nd week of our CHRISTMAS MISSIONS.... 10 down 20 to go!! WOW, 1/3rd of the way there. But not to worry, we'll be in this ZONE again next month.

Don't forget your timer today and at the change of every hour (also known as TOTH - Top Of The Hour) have some water to keep you hydrated as you get everything finished for the week and tidiedcaway ready to enjoy your weekend! 🥳

First we need to ensure we've done our MR, we've eaten, washed, dressed to shoes,  tidied up after ourselves in our bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.  Where's your laundry?  Do you need to get on a LOL? Do you need to fold or iron the dry? Do you need to put it away?  Just move it on to the next stage.  🩲👚👕👖

Once you've done that, complete the rest of your WHB if you're not yet finished or spreading your tasks one day over the week.  Then 15 mins of ZONE DECLUTTERING or CLEANING in your RELAX ZONES using your WHB list as a guide.  Remember to be logical, start at the top with featherdusting, dusting and polishing surfaces and furniture, windows, mirrors and other glass, then vacuuming .

Today we're working the last day in ZONE 5. Today's ZONE MISSION is to put something lovely next to your PAMPER chair or on your coffee table. You dont need anything new, just 'shop the house' to find something different or take yourself for a 15 minute walk and pick a pretty branch or a handful of leaves or conkers you can put into a vase or jar.

Our 10th CHRISTMAS MISSION tentatively corresponds with BAGS DAY as it refers to our purse!  Last week we added 2 things to our planner.  One, a sheet for budgeting and the other, an envelope for receipts.   This week on your budget sheet start writing down some of the things you need to buy under the headings.  You need to think about things like gifts, food, travel, cards and postage, clothes, hair appointment etc.  Discuss this with anyone you might need to and decide on a budget for each area and your overall Christmas budget.  Plan these items on to your forthcoming shopping lists and ERRAND DAYs.

Don't forget your PAMPER TIME, especially important on a Friday, or whenever your reach the end of your working week or busy period.

ER is the bookend of your day....after your main meal, get the dishes and pans cleaned,  wipe down your dining table and worktops and give your sink a quick clean round.  You could even set your table for breakfast ....or set up your coffee making for the morning ....or put a load of laundry on a timed wash to finish as you're waking up in the morning...get ahead of yourself! 

WOOHOO! 🥳  Hyggelig Christmas here we come!! ⭐️

Nora

xxx

CHRISTMAS MISSION #9

 GOOD MORNING, 

Give a THUMBS UP FOR THURSDAY!! 👍🏻

Your shorthand for today's BASIC PLAN is....

* MR

* ZONE DECLUTTER OR CLEANING 

* ZONE MISSION -ZONE 5

* DAILY FOCUS - ERRAND DAY 

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #9

* PAMPER TIME 

* ER

This is week 2 of our 6 weeks of CHRISTMAS MISSIONS!!....

First we need to ensure we've done our MR, we've eaten, washed, dressed to shoes,  tidied up after ourselves in our bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.  Where's your laundry?  Do you need to get on a LOL? Do you need to fold or iron the dry? Do you need to put it away?  Just move it on to the next stage.  🩲👚👕👖

Don't forget to set your timer for 15 minutes at a time to keep you on track and moving before you've spent 3 hours tidying the whole lounge and are exhausted with the floor covered in stuff you can't decide what to do with!!

Today, we might have to put decluttering and cleaning in the ZONE on hold.  I know...shocking...BUT, this is because its ERRAND DAY.  This can be a long day out of the house so you just need to do your basics and sort a meal... maybe pop something in the slow cooker?!

If you do have 5 minutes for your ZONE MISSION in ZONE 5 - RELAX, lets make it quick and easy... clean off the flat surfaces.  Ditch the old newspapers and sweet wrappers and give the tops a quick wipe over before you replace your ornaments.  You could go the whole hog and pack away knick-knacks to make room for decorating next time around.

For ERRAND DAY don't forget your lists for food and other shopping.  Nor your bags, money, vouchers, trolley token.... and anything else you need.  Don't forget to take a bottle of water to sip on, none of us can think straight when we're dehydrated. 

Our 9th CHRISTMAS MISSION corresponds with ERRAND DAY and it is to pick up some items for Christmas food.  Go for long life expensive things like dried fruit, marzipan, spices and alcohol. 

Once you're home from shopping and put everything away, put on the kettle and take some time to sit and recharge with a hot drink,  yes, PAMPER TIME!!  ☕️

Finally, ER is the bookend of your day....after your meal this evening, get the dishes and pans cleaned,  wipe down your dining table and worktops and give your sink a quick clean round.  You could even set your table for breakfast ....or set up your coffee making for the morning ....or put a load of laundry on a timed wash to finish as you're waking up in the morning...get ahead of yourself! 

WOOHOO! 🥳  Hyggelig Christmas here we come!! 🎄  Go US!  🥳

Have a great day and see you tomorrow, 

Byeeee

Nora

xxx