Clarabow
Silver Member
You did well with that I think. I dont think I did more thatn 40 mins all together. lol
de-cluttering the home, as well as body & mind
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You did well with that I think. I dont think I did more thatn 40 mins all together. lol
Susie Tuesday
Seriously???
Clarabow said:Mommy B she has a chapter on packing as well lol Quite a good one actually. We have to start somewhere
Could have done with that 6 wks ago, terrible to admit but still odds and sods in bottom of suitcase 4 weeks on
HPSaucy
Will get there one day!
I'm so glad I came across this thread, my house is such a tip and it's always a nightmare to get clean if we have guests.. And god forbid anyone turns up unannounced! I have looked at the website and ordered the book today as well.
I've been putting off doing stuff for months as I didn't know where to start and doing a little bit everywhere didn't make a dent, however I thought 15 mins can't be too bad.. Started clearing our bedroom out and now hours later it is not only clear but spotless, I feel like a weights been lifted off my shoulders, I know it wasn't 15 mins but that then inspired me to keep going or else I never would have started if I knew it was going to take so long.
I've been putting off doing stuff for months as I didn't know where to start and doing a little bit everywhere didn't make a dent, however I thought 15 mins can't be too bad.. Started clearing our bedroom out and now hours later it is not only clear but spotless, I feel like a weights been lifted off my shoulders, I know it wasn't 15 mins but that then inspired me to keep going or else I never would have started if I knew it was going to take so long.
Clarabow
Silver Member
Well done HP. 15 mins is an awesome concept breaks the inertia.
Gem, did you get dressed ? Shoes optional lol
WEll today waiting for my bath to run I cleaned up the kitchen. Did the dishes, Shined the sink, wiped the counters.
One of my favorite hot spots is my kitchen table. Sometimes I win sometimes not lol
I also did two loads of washing and scrubbed the bath.
Bit at a time, but pleased with it x
Keep sparkling ladies xx
Gem, did you get dressed ? Shoes optional lol
WEll today waiting for my bath to run I cleaned up the kitchen. Did the dishes, Shined the sink, wiped the counters.
One of my favorite hot spots is my kitchen table. Sometimes I win sometimes not lol
I also did two loads of washing and scrubbed the bath.
Bit at a time, but pleased with it x
Keep sparkling ladies xx
Gemmma
Full Member
I got dressed Clara , i shined my sink..and like you my hotspot is also the kitchen table!! and today i won!
Its a hassle Isnt it HP, my mother in law is coming to stay next week, and although i love her to bits she is such a nag, not only about the house but the garden too! Im not looking forward to this next week getting it all up to her standards!
xx
Its a hassle Isnt it HP, my mother in law is coming to stay next week, and although i love her to bits she is such a nag, not only about the house but the garden too! Im not looking forward to this next week getting it all up to her standards!
xx
Clarabow
Silver Member
Well done Gemma, just think though a blast of pain and then you will be so much happier. Then it is maintinence at 15 mins bursts.
I have friends comming to stay in August so that will be a great motivation. The spare room will need to be decluttered and made to look pretty.
Onwards to sparkledom xx
I have friends comming to stay in August so that will be a great motivation. The spare room will need to be decluttered and made to look pretty.
Onwards to sparkledom xx
Clarabow
Silver Member
This is becomming a good obsession with me lol
So .. despite having no energy and feeling totally pants I have accomplished:-
1) two loads of washing dried ,,, not hung up though.
2) Dishes and shiney sink
3) A cleared garden after the dog ... you know what I mean.
4) The living room floor cleared.
5) Bin taken out.
So all in all not a bad day.
My hit list for tomorrow I hope to be the following:-
a) a start on my case notes any start .
b) throw five things from my wardrobe
c) de clutter enough to work in the computer room
d) put clothes away
Onwards unto the breach .. keep sparkling ladies xx
So .. despite having no energy and feeling totally pants I have accomplished:-
1) two loads of washing dried ,,, not hung up though.
2) Dishes and shiney sink
3) A cleared garden after the dog ... you know what I mean.
4) The living room floor cleared.
5) Bin taken out.
So all in all not a bad day.
My hit list for tomorrow I hope to be the following:-
a) a start on my case notes any start .
b) throw five things from my wardrobe
c) de clutter enough to work in the computer room
d) put clothes away
Onwards unto the breach .. keep sparkling ladies xx
joyfulspirit
Full Member
yay! well done
my big challenge is going to be having the kids home for the summer holidays :S
they are very bouncy boys and do all sorts, paper cutting an dplay doh and lego (oh theres no pain like stepping on a six-er!)
so i think i might set them the 15 minute timer!
see how much they can get done if it's against the clock, tapping into their natural competitive streak!
my big challenge is going to be having the kids home for the summer holidays :S
they are very bouncy boys and do all sorts, paper cutting an dplay doh and lego (oh theres no pain like stepping on a six-er!)
so i think i might set them the 15 minute timer!
see how much they can get done if it's against the clock, tapping into their natural competitive streak!
HPSaucy
Will get there one day!
I'm so excited as my book arrived today so as hubby is a late shift I have come to bed and about to start it.
For the last 3 days however I have made the bed (all be it 4pm today as I was an early and hubby was still in bed so did it when I got home.. Does that count lol?!), shined the sink, done all the washing up and put it away and done the sweep & swipe or whatever its called in the bathroom!
Usually after an Early I do nothing or go to sleep, this afternoon after finishing work and going shopping, I put it all away, put a load of washing on, put away all the dry stuff, prepared dinner, washed up, put that away and shined the sink.. I'm impressed with myself and that's without reading the book! Let's hope I can keep it up!
For the last 3 days however I have made the bed (all be it 4pm today as I was an early and hubby was still in bed so did it when I got home.. Does that count lol?!), shined the sink, done all the washing up and put it away and done the sweep & swipe or whatever its called in the bathroom!
Usually after an Early I do nothing or go to sleep, this afternoon after finishing work and going shopping, I put it all away, put a load of washing on, put away all the dry stuff, prepared dinner, washed up, put that away and shined the sink.. I'm impressed with myself and that's without reading the book! Let's hope I can keep it up!
