CHRISTMAS MISSION #18

GOOD MORNING on this WONDERFUL (if slightly foggy!) WEDNESDAY!!

How are you doing?

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

* MR

* ZONE 2 DECLUTTER OR CLEAN

* ZONE 2 DAILY MISSION

* DAILY FOCUS - ODD JOB DAY 

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #18

* PAMPER TIME 

* ER

This week we're on week 4 of 6 challenging ourselves to 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? Whats for dinner?  Where are you going today?

This week we're working to declutter and clean in ZONE 2 EAT.  Set your timer for 15 minutes and declutter a shelf, drawer or cupboard,  then set for another 15 minutes and clean using your WHB list as a guide. Start at the top of the room and work down.  Combine this with any WHB work, try and finish that or, if you're doing a job a day, complete your next WHB task.

This week we're working in ZONE 2 -EAT and today's ZONE MISSION is a great daily habit to learn...SHINE YOUR SINK!  Empty it, shine it, scrub around the edges and the taps and if you have a spare minute, unscrew that central screw on your plug hole and give it a good clean.  Why not pop some bicarbonate of soda down there followed by vinegar and a wash through of boiling water...great way to clear those greasy pipes!

Your DAILY FOCUS on ODD JOB DAY is to give your fridge a quick wipe out, throw away the science experiments, note anything that needs using up and add to your shopping list anything you need for the rest of the week ready for ERRAND DAY tomorrow.

Our 18th CHRISTMAS MISSION corresponds with ODD JOB DAY. It's time to dive into the 'toy box' whether its yours or the children's! Go through toys or hobby's ( maybe your craft stash!) and purge anything broken or unwanted. Either bin it, recycle it or donate it. Only put back the things to keep.

Next up....you guessed it!  PAMPER TIME.   This is important, so don't skip 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! 

As you leave the room you're in to head to the kitchen with you're washing up and rubbish,  plump the cushions before you leave and take any rubbish with you. 

OK, we're looking good! 🥳 Hyggelig Christmas here we come!! 🎄 GO US!!!! 💪🏻

Keep up the good work,

Nora

xxx

CHRISTMAS MISSION #17

GOOD MORNING, it's a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!! 🤩👍🏻

How are you doing? Why not 'take your temperature' today. Grade yourself and your home out of 10 like we did back at the start, and see how you compare now.

Your shorthand for today's BASIC (or FLIGHT) PLAN is....

* MR

* ZONE 2 DECLUTTER OR CLEAN

* ZONE MISSION -ZONE 2

* DAILY FOCUS - DESK DAY

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #17

* PAMPER TIME 

* ER

This is week 4 of our 30 CHRISTMAS MISSIONS!!.... 4!

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 2 - EAT and today's ZONE MISSION is to focus on a drawer or cupboard in your kitchen (or dining room if that's part of this zone).  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 foil, napkins, washing up liquid) on your shopping list for ERRAND DAY.

Once you've done that, complete the rest of your WHB or todays task if you're doing one a day.  Then 15 mins of ZONE DECLUTTERING or CLEANING in your EAT 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.

Our 17th CHRISTMAS MISSION corresponds with DESK DAY.  Last week we were thinking meals and menus.  This week lets think accessories like linens, tableware, glassware.  Find it, check it, schedule in time to clean it on your calendar and write any replacements or specific cleaning materials on your shopping list for ERRAND DAY, this might be a festive table runner or napkins.

Don't forget the all important self-care. Get your pamper basket or box, find a comfy spot, set your timer for 15 minutes and....PAMPER!! 💅

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 .... Do something now that makes tomorrow morning easier.

WOOHOO! 🥳  A Hyggelig Christmas is becoming more of a reality every day!!

See you tomorrow FlyFriends,

Nora

xxx

CHRISTMAS MISSION #16

GOOD MORNING FlyFriends on this MARVELLOUS MONDAY!! Your shorthand for today's BASIC PLAN is.... * MR

* ZONE 2 DECLUTTER OR CLEAN * ZONE 2 MISSION

* DAILY FOCUS - WHB * CHRISTMAS MISSION #16 * PAMPER TIME * ER Here we go with week 4 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.

Like me, your kitchen may be part of your HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS because the back door is used instead of the front. It also includes my dining area, so last week I did landing, stairs and office with my entryway, not dining.

You may also find that when you're doing your HOME BLESSING, POWER HOUR or WEEKLY UPKEEP CLEAN that some of the MISSIONS or ZONE DECLUTTERING AND CLEANING fit perfectly and you can combine things to get more done in less time! Who doesn't love that!!

So.....

After your MR do these things in whichever order seems to be most economical on time.

* 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.

* ZONE DECLUTTERING or CLEANING in your EAT ZONES. If decluttering, you're already ahead given the ZONE MISSION, so you could think about packing away things you don't need out for the next month or 2 and make some space for baking, making big meals, getting out appliances that you'll use over the winter like a slow cooker! If cleaning, use your WHB list as a guide. * The ZONE MISSION today is to clean out the cupboard under the sink. Get rid of those yucky sponges and cloths, give the shelves a wipe, make a shopping list of things you might need to buy on ERRAND DAY. * CHRISTMAS MISSION #16 is another 27 FLING BOOGIE!! 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 ZONE that shouldn't be there. You might even have some time to put away anything in this room or elsewhere that shouldn't be there!

After all that it's time to give yourself some TLC with some PAMPER TIME, don't skip it, you need it! What will it be today?

Finally, your 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 maker 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! 🥳 Calm, hyggelig Christmas here we come....one babystep at a time!!

Well done everyone, remember timers, hydration and ditch the perfection!

Toodle-ooo

Nora

xxx

WOOHOO for the WEEKEND!! 🥳

It's the weekend!!

Friday is the bookend of your week  so don't forget to review ALL 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 (shake the mats and take out the rubbish).   

It's also DATE OR FAMILY FILM NIGHT to spend quality time with the people (or cats!) you love!  

Choose a meal to cook, game to play or film to watch together..... or if you are in England why not attend a firework display for Guy Fawkes.

It's FAMILY FUN DAY on SATURDAY.  Have you got any plans?

Finally it's RENEW YOUR SPIRIT DAY on Sunday.  What do you do to recharge your battery? Have you got your meals planned to make this easier? Can you do anything on Saturday (or today!) that will make your Monday morning run a little more smoothly?

Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope to see you on Monday 🙂👋🏻

CHRISTMAS MISSION #15

GOOD MORNING FlyFriends on this FABULOUS FRIDAY!!

The last day of week 3 of 6!  Can you believe we are half way through the 30 Missions!  Wow, doesn't time whizz by.  15 down, 15 to go!! 🥳💪🏻

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

* MR

* ZONE 1 - WELCOME - DECLUTTER OR CLEAN

* ZONE 1 - DAILY MISSION 

* DAILY FOCUS - CAR & BAGS DAY 

* CHRISTMAS MISSION - #15

* 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?  That'll be the house basically sorted.

To round off your MORNING ROUTINE  ask yourself.... 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. 🩲👚👕👖  Have you got a meal sorted?  Can you defrost something or pop a meal into the slow cooker?

As you move around the house tying up the loose ends, is there any quick job you can do ready for the weekend?

Complete the rest of your WHB if you're not yet finished or spreading your tasks one a day over the week. Then 15 mins of ZONE DECLUTTERING or CLEANING in your WELCOME 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 and mopping.

Today we're working in ZONE 1 - WELCOME and today's ZONE MISSION is your floor. Either sweep or vacuum, then mop, thats it! The 'tying the bow' task to finish off your work in the porch, hall and dining room this week!

Our 15th CHRISTMAS MISSION tentatively corresponds with BAGS DAY as it refers to our purse! It is important that we do not overspend. That we do not get into debt that causes us worry or hardship in the new year. It helps to remember the humble reason behind Christmas, it was not for overspending, over eating or excessive alcohol consumption, it is to celebrate the coming of the Living God in the person of Jesus the Messiah.  

We are hosting 4 of our children for Christmas, 2 with partners.  They don't normally buy each other gifts so my daughter-in-law has suggested we do a Secret Santa instead.  That way everyone gets one nice gift instead of a handful of token things.

If you need to broach the subject in a similar way, why not watch this video and share it with friends and family?

Those who believe should understand there is no need to overspend, those who don't believe don't need to 'celebrate' so have no need to overspend. What are you doing it for? 🤔

Don't overlook your PAMPER TIME today, it is vital you look after yourself....and don't forget to keep hydrated.

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! 

As you leave the lounge this evening, give your cushions a plump up and take your mug or glass to the kitchen along with any rubbish.

WOOHOO! 🥳 Hyggelig Christmas here we come!! ⭐️  

Little by little, babystep by babystep we are moving forward through our homes.  I find the process of decluttering pretty brutal and I need processing time hence the importance of PAMPER TIME and being kind to ourselves, but it's worth doing because in a couple of weeks, we're going to start introducing some Christmas decorations, that process too will be done in babysteps in your newly decluttered, and easy to upkeep clean, house. 🏡🎄

I'm detailing Friday and weekend DAILY FOCUS together in a seperate post.

Have a great weekend, let me know how you're progressing.

Lots of love

Nora

xxx

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