I did it,
I completed my 31 baby steps on FlyLady.net! Yeah, I am happy.
My home feels much less chaotic and messy. I also can just relax and enjoy it from time to time, and that is nice.
After the end of the Baby steps you progress into zones, you can check all that out here...
FLYlady Zone Work
I am going to work on de-cluttering my zones for a month or two before I get into heavy duty cleaning.
So here is the plan now...
I will continue the habits I have created during the baby step month, and I will de-clutter the zone I am in 15 minutes a day until I am satisfied that it is ready, then I will start "detail" cleaning. This is the strategy that they suggest on the site. I must say I am so proud of my home right now. It isn't perfect, but it is WAY better. The mountains of junk that I used to accumulate are much smaller, my laundry is being done consistently, and it makes me very happy.
Now I will move into a de-cluttering phase and make sure my home is only full of things I absolutely love and need. After my place is de-cluttered to my satisfaction, I will begin slowly decorating it in a way that makes me love it even more.
I have an idea for a decor thing, just need to gather supplies, working on that as we speak, hopefully it will be up soon, I will post an update on that when I can : )
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
FlyLady Update, Day 27
As my adventures with the Flylady's 31 baby steps nears it's end, I am excited to move on, after the babysteps, there is Zones, and other stuff.
One key thing that is emphasized A LOT is that it didn't get dirty in a day, and it won't get clean in one either. Since the last update, I have included a few things into the routine, such as laundry, and an afternoon routine.
As far as laundry, I do one load a day as she instructs. I have a set schedule that helps me make sure everything gets done. It goes a little like this:
Monday - Sheets, separate laundry
Tuesday - Whites
Wednesday - Light colors
Thursday - Dark colors
Friday - Towels (Kitchen and Bath)
It seems like a lot of organization but it helps me stay on track... I wake up, make my bed, swish and swipe and then grab the appropriate basket. On days when I don't have enough to justify doing it, I skip it. Knowing that I will have to wait a week to wear whatever is in there at the time. I have hand washed a few things that I knew I would want. It is all working out well so far.
I am about halfway through the book I mentioned last update. It is AMAZING you all should check it out. When we get into zones, it is suggested that instead of a thorough cleaning the current zone everyday, you lightly clean it one or two days and declutter it for about 15 minutes a day until you are satisfied the zone is decluttered enough. I plan to use the books advice then. Now that I am pretty solid in the routines. After you declutter, you spend about 15 minutes a day cleaning the zone we are in. I will talk more about it when we get there.
I have been taking pictures of my "clutter" corners so when they are declutteres I can put up before and afters. Exciting huh? It is to me : )
Until next time, please check out The FLYlady's Site
One key thing that is emphasized A LOT is that it didn't get dirty in a day, and it won't get clean in one either. Since the last update, I have included a few things into the routine, such as laundry, and an afternoon routine.
As far as laundry, I do one load a day as she instructs. I have a set schedule that helps me make sure everything gets done. It goes a little like this:
Monday - Sheets, separate laundry
Tuesday - Whites
Wednesday - Light colors
Thursday - Dark colors
Friday - Towels (Kitchen and Bath)
It seems like a lot of organization but it helps me stay on track... I wake up, make my bed, swish and swipe and then grab the appropriate basket. On days when I don't have enough to justify doing it, I skip it. Knowing that I will have to wait a week to wear whatever is in there at the time. I have hand washed a few things that I knew I would want. It is all working out well so far.
I am about halfway through the book I mentioned last update. It is AMAZING you all should check it out. When we get into zones, it is suggested that instead of a thorough cleaning the current zone everyday, you lightly clean it one or two days and declutter it for about 15 minutes a day until you are satisfied the zone is decluttered enough. I plan to use the books advice then. Now that I am pretty solid in the routines. After you declutter, you spend about 15 minutes a day cleaning the zone we are in. I will talk more about it when we get there.
I have been taking pictures of my "clutter" corners so when they are declutteres I can put up before and afters. Exciting huh? It is to me : )
Until next time, please check out The FLYlady's Site
Sunday, November 7, 2010
FlyLady update, Day 18
Hello friends!
Sorry it has been so long! I am still working my way threw the flylady's 31 babysteps. Today's step was to read the FlyLady's 11 Commandments, you can read them too, just click
right here. The commandment sort of summarize what we have done, up until this day. I am going to post them in my home, and eventually in my control journal.
I would like to say, I am in love with this program! You should see my place. I still have lots of areas that need work, but my kitchen, and bathroom always feel clean and inviting. My bed is made, which really makes the room feel nice. I have never been a bed "maker" No, I always lobbied for the "I am just gonna mess it up again" party :)
I put my trust in flyLadys hands and when she told me to make my bed, I did. I feel much better. She told me to shine my sink and now my whole home is starting to shine. It barely feels like I am doing anything yet the house is getting better and better.
Another thing I noticed, I actually notice messes. Today I woke up and saw that I left a glass on my table, picked it up and washed it. Before, that glass would have been stuck to the table by the time I even noticed it.
FlyLady suggests a book called Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui. I checked it out from the library yesterday. I am hoping it will help me clear out even more things I don't need anymore. Soon my house will be filled, only with the things I actually love. What a great feeling that will be : )
Sorry it has been so long! I am still working my way threw the flylady's 31 babysteps. Today's step was to read the FlyLady's 11 Commandments, you can read them too, just click
right here. The commandment sort of summarize what we have done, up until this day. I am going to post them in my home, and eventually in my control journal.
I would like to say, I am in love with this program! You should see my place. I still have lots of areas that need work, but my kitchen, and bathroom always feel clean and inviting. My bed is made, which really makes the room feel nice. I have never been a bed "maker" No, I always lobbied for the "I am just gonna mess it up again" party :)
I put my trust in flyLadys hands and when she told me to make my bed, I did. I feel much better. She told me to shine my sink and now my whole home is starting to shine. It barely feels like I am doing anything yet the house is getting better and better.
Another thing I noticed, I actually notice messes. Today I woke up and saw that I left a glass on my table, picked it up and washed it. Before, that glass would have been stuck to the table by the time I even noticed it.
FlyLady suggests a book called Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui. I checked it out from the library yesterday. I am hoping it will help me clear out even more things I don't need anymore. Soon my house will be filled, only with the things I actually love. What a great feeling that will be : )
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