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Post by SAR01 on Jan 1, 2023 19:01:57 GMT -5
January Zone 1 Your Entrance, Front Porch, and Dining Room
Zone 1: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
Your mission for today is to shake out your door mats and sweep off your front porch. Although for some of you that may mean using a shovel if it is snowing where you are!This is a quick and easy mission!
Zone 1: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
We are going to have a multi room mission today, it might take you longer than 15 minutes to do it, so set your timer for each room and FLY through it!
For the Front Porch, Entrance and Dining Room, put out the fires that are burning in your hot spots. Get rid of the pile of shoes by the front door, get rid of the pile of junk mail and put away the magazines and school papers that are piled on the dining room table.
Zone 1: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Today is the day that you will spend 15 minutes in the entrance way of your home. Grab all the mail, shoes and jackets and put them away! I am always so surprised at how much stuff seems to accumulate in that one area! This is one area that when you tackle it and you are finished that you feel such a huge accomplishment because it is what you see first as you come through the door!
Set your timer and..GO!
Zone 1: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Your mission for today is to check and see if you have any leftover Holiday Decorations still on your door and front porch. If so, take 15 minutes and work on getting them taken down and put away.
Make sure you don't over do it, set the timer!
Zone 1: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
Today, let's sparkle up the Dining Room Table and Chairs. If you don't have a Dining Room set, no problem, do this mission on the kitchen table.
Set your timer for 15 minutes. Wipe down the tops, the edges, and the legs on your Dining Room Table. Give the chairs a wipe too. Don't ask us about cleaning chemicals, use whatever cleaning and polishing supplies you normally use for your furniture.
When you are done, put on a pretty table cloth or some pretty candles. Your table will look lovely!
January Videos Did you miss my latest live video. You are in luck; you can still watch it.
Each day I will be doing a live video. You can see the most recent on on Facebook, Youtube, or our Website. Click the website link for the latest video. Zones for January Mark Your Calendar January 1-7 Zone 1 Entrance, Front Porch, Dining Room January 8-14 Zone 2 Kitchen January 15-21 Zone 3 Main Bathroom January 22-28 Zone 4 Master Bedroom, Bathroom, and Closet January 29-31 Zone 5 Living Room February 1-4 Zone 1 Entrance, Front Porch, and Dining Room
Pamper Mission January 1 Pamper Mission
Welcome to a brand new year! Happy 2023!
What was your New Year's resolution this year? To lose weight? To exercise more? To spend more time with family?
I have my own resolution for us all- to take better care of ourselves! We are worth loving and pampering!! If we don't take care of us, who will? For today's Pamper Mission, I want us to start small.
Grab a pen and a piece of paper and write down all of the ways you can love yourself this next year. A list of your favorite movies or books, favorite places to eat, or even favorite beauty products will work great! You can add small things like a long hot bubble bath. Or a conditioning treatment for your hair. Whatever you feel like pampers you! Throughout the year, when you feel like you need a little pampering, look back at this list and see what you can do to love yourself. And remember, you deserve it!
Do You Need Some Pampering Ideas? Print them out, cut them into individual Pampering missions, fold them up, and put them in a recycle tub (Dishwasher tabs). This could be a fun gift for you or a friend!
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Post by SAR01 on Jan 8, 2023 14:10:43 GMT -5
January Zone 2 Your Kitchen
Zone 2: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
Into the Kitchen we go! This month we are Shining our Sinks, so this mission will go along with our Habit!Grab those toothbrushes and get ready! Yep! Get an OLD toothbrush and some soap and scrub those kitchen sink faucets! You will be amazed at how much gunk and grime will come off around the handles. You shine your sink everyday but today we are going to make those faucets sparkle. While you are at it take that soapy toothbrush and scrub your rings that you are wearing that have gotten grungy and make them sparkle too!
Zone 2: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the kitchen we go! Your mission for today is to wipe down the doors of your cabinets. Use a damp rag and wipe down the fronts and the edges of your cabinets. This is really a simple thing to do but we have a tendency to ignore the cabinets because there is always so much more going on in the kitchen. Finger prints and grease attach themselves to the cabinets and make them a little sticky. A good wipe down will make such a difference. Remember we are taking babysteps! Small little missions that add up to a shiny kitchen.
Zone 2: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
After reading so many of the SHE Shouldn'ts on the website, I decided that your mission for the kitchen today would be to check your stove tops and ovens for things that should not be there. You are not to be using your oven as a storage place for ANYTHING!!! Check the tops of your stove and the area around it to make sure that you do not have anything that will melt or catch on fire. Now, once you have done this, grab a rag and some general purpose cleaner and wipe down the top of the stove, the knobs and the door of the oven.Have fun and be safe!
Zone 2: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Your mission for today is to set your timer, grab a trash bag and throw open the door to fling out the science projects, holiday leftovers and don't forget to check out the vegetable/fruit drawer. I am usually guaranteed a piece of fruit with a little fuzz on it that needs to be tossed!
Zone 2: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
Today is our last day in the Kitchen! For today I want you to grab your broom and your mop. Sweep your kitchen floor really well and then mop. There are several ways to mop a kitchen floor and no real wrong way. Hot soapy water and wipe. There is no "perfect" mop and no "perfect" way to do it. Just Do It!
Don't obsess and get caught up in perfection! It won't matter if you don't mop the way your Mother did as long as you do it. Remember House work done incorrectly still blesses your family!
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Post by SAR01 on Jan 15, 2023 21:00:39 GMT -5
January Zone 3 Your Main Bathroom
Zone 3: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
This week we are in the bathroom and the laundry room. For today your mission is to declutter the empty bottles and used up bars of soap that are taking up space in your tubs and showers. This is a quick mission, just toss toss toss!
For the other room today, do the same thing in your laundry room! Toss the empty soap containers, fabric softener bottles and boxes. The empty spray bottles and bleach containers! Toss and toss some more.
Zone 3: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the bathroom and laundry room we go! For the bathroom your mission is to do toss old towels and linens that just plain worn out. Toss them out of your bathroom linen closets. You can donate these items to animal shelters and kennels.
For the laundry room you are to go diving behind the washer and dryer for those lone socks and dust bunnies that seem to multiply when they are back there!Have fun! These are quick, easy and oh so satisfying when complete!
Zone 3: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the bathroom we go. It is anti-procrastination day and it is time toss the old cosmetics that are out of date and out of fashion. Trust me very few people can get away with powder blue eye shadow and orange lipstick. Let go of these items that you have been hanging onto because "someday" you might use them.
For the Laundry room, mate up those old socks or toss them! If they haven't found their mate by now consider them legally separated and toss them out the door!
Zone 3: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Your bathroom mission for today is to assess your supplies in the bathroom. It is errand day and make a list of the items that you need to stock your bathroom. Do you need toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, soap or shampoo? Remember, nothing says "I Love You" like having enough toilet paper!
For the Laundry Room, do the same thing. Do you need laundry soap, bleach or fabric softener? Once again, nothing says "I Love You" like having clean underwear!
Zone 3: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
It is the last day in the bathroom and laundry room! Congrats on working hard all week!For the bathroom you are to shine your tub and sink! This is not hard, just shine them the same way you shine your kitchen sink. Do not obsess, just scrub, spritz and shine.
For the laundry room, wipe down your washing machine and dryer. It is amazing at how dirty these machines can get and we don't even realize it! No big deal here, just grab a general purpose cleaner and a rag. Spray and wipe. That is it! Do not get sidetracked with this!
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Post by SAR01 on Jan 22, 2023 16:48:36 GMT -5
January Zone 4 Your Master Bedroom, Closet, and Bathroom
Zone 4: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
We are going to move into the Master Closet today! Spend 15 Minutes decluttering the top shelf of your closet. I am sure you will find things up there you have forgotten all about. If you can't get to the top of your closet, take that 15 minutes and declutter what is keeping you from that shelf.
Zone 4: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
The Master Bedroom! This is the one room that seems to get things tossed into it when you can't find any other place to put something away.Your mission for today is to set your timer for 15 minutes and gather up some things that just don't belong in your bedroom. Spend 5 minutes gathering and 10 minutes on a delivery mission to either put things away or toss them in the trash!
Zone 4: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
It is anti-procrastination day and we are going to clean off the nightstands! Get the tissues, cups and stuff that has piled up, toss and put away. The grab a feather duster or dust rag and dust the surface. Place a pretty candle or picture there. Something that is new to that spot that you love to see.
Zone 4: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Yesterday we worked on the nightstands and today we are going after the dressers. Get rid of anything that is not necessary. Instead of a pile up of cosmetics, place them in a ziploc bag and then store them in a drawer when not in use. For perfumes and colognes, toss what you no longer use and place you favorites on a pretty tray, plate or mirror. Keep this space neat and clutter free, you will love to wake up to the flat surfaces in your bedroom decluttered.
Zone 4: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
Today is the day to remake your bed. This may take a little longer than usual but so well worth it. Strip your bed and remake it. Get someone to help you flip the mattress, if you can't then try just to turn it around. If you have some fabric spray spritz your linens or if you have had any colds or flu's in the house lately consider spraying your mattress and pillows with an anti-bacterial spray.
Then place those crisp freshly washed sheets and blanket on. Take extra are when making the bed.Really tuck those corners in and fluff the pillows. An extra tip is to toss your pillow in the dryer with a dryer sheet for added freshness and fluff. Use your bedspread or comforter and make up the rest of the bed. Take your time and know how much you will enjoy getting into your bed tonight and how wonderful it will feel.
Maybe tonight you will go to bed a little earlier or stay in bed a little longer tomorrow morning just taking some time to enjoy something so simple yet rewarding.
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Post by SAR01 on Jan 29, 2023 11:20:45 GMT -5
January Zone 5 Living Room and Zone 1 Entrance, Dining Room, and Front Porch
Zone 5: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
Let's have a Fire Drill! Go get the hotspots cleared off in your Living Room and or Family Room! You know the piles that I am talking about. The ones that just grow and grow!! Put that fire out!
Take 10 minutes and put things away where they belong and toss the rest.
Zone 5: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Today is our last day in the Living Room! Let's have a detailed vacuuming session. This means to vacuum the room, making sure to get up against the baseboards and to get under the furniture. Please be careful that you don't hurt yourself trying to move furniture. If it is too difficult to get under the couch or chairs then just try to get as close to the base of the furniture as you can.
Zone 1: Mission #1 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
We are in the Entrance, Front Porch, and Dining Room for three days this week lets make them really count! The Mission for today has a effect on your whole house and I think we need to address it. We hare going to clean our furnace vents. It does not matter if they are near the floor or ceiling get your duster and clean those off. Since today is our Anti-procrastination day let's take on the vent fans in the bathrooms too. I have this mission on my calendar for every month.
Zone 1: Mission #2 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Today lets dust the base boards in the entrance and dining room. So, Grab your duster or damp rag and set your timer for 15 minutes. I bet all of you can get this mission done before the timer goes off.
Zone 1: Mission #3 Friday
Dear Friends,
This is our last day in Zone 1! Today I want you to add personal touches to the entrance, Dining Room, and Front porch. This can be a table cloth for the dining room, or a welcome mat for the porch.
If you are not ready to add anything into Zone 1, do a 27 fling boogie. Turn on your favorite music and get rid of 27 items! It does not matter if it is a piece of paper it counts!
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Post by SAR01 on Feb 6, 2023 12:43:07 GMT -5
February Zone 2 Your Kitchen
Zone 2: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
We are in the kitchen this week!
Take 15 minutes and scrub your stove top. Soak the knobs and drip pans in hot soapy water while you clean the stove top. Some elbow grease and hot soapy water will take care of a lot. Don't become a perfectionist and try to get it as clean as the day it was new. Just do the best you can and then scrub the drip pans and knobs.
Anything that you do will be better than what it was!
Zone 2: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Every once in awhile I get an email from a member with a mission suggestion. I received this one and thought it was great! So here is your mission from a member for the kitchen today:I was in the kitchen the other day putting away the silverware and noticed how gross the silverware holder had become! Also, the area around the holder was filled with little bits of nothing..elastics, paperclips, ketchup packets! A total mess, in other words. I had the thought that it would be great to have a mission for this as I'm sure there are plenty of flybabies just like me who don't think about it!
Zone 2: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Today is Anti-Procrastination Day and we are still in the kitchen!Your mission for today is to grab a trash bag and clean out your refrigerator. You are to toss ANYTHING that will not get eaten any time soon. This means that new salad dressing you decided to try but really don't like. It is time to let it go. Just as the rule applies to the rest of the house. If you don't love or use it, lose it! Get rid of the fruit that is a few days beyond when it was really edible, get rid of the veggies that are turning into a science project. Check the dates on the cheeses that are potential science project.
You will be able to really make a better grocery list when your fridge is cleaned out of all the items you don't like and or don't use!
Zone 2: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Your Mission for today is to declutter your plastic wraps and foil drawers, cabinets or shelves. We all have a spot that we keep these items and there is always one empty box in there and some lone baggies that are trying to escape. Toss the empty boxes, the rolls of plastic wraps that are too stuck together to work, and those strays that you are not sure if you should use them or not.
This is quick and easy! Have Fun!
Zone 2: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
Today is our last day in the kitchen and I want you to spend 5 minutes and check on the cleaning supplies and things under your sink. Are there things that you don't use? Are there items you have run out of and need to put on your list? Now, what is up with your dish rags and sponges? If you need new ones, put them on the list too.Enjoy your weekend!
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Post by SAR01 on Feb 12, 2023 16:14:06 GMT -5
February Zone 3 Your Main Bathroon and another Room
Zone 3: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
This week we are in the bathroom and the laundry room. For today your mission is to declutter the empty bottles and used up bars of soap that are taking up space in your tubs and showers. This is a quick mission, just toss toss toss!
For the other room today, do the same thing in your laundry room! Toss the empty soap containers, fabric softener bottles and boxes. The empty spray bottles and bleach containers! Toss and toss some more.
Zone 3: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the bathroom and laundry room we go! For the bathroom your mission is to do toss old towels and linens that just plain worn out. Toss them out of your bathroom linen closets. You can donate these items to animal shelters and kennels.For the laundry room you are to go diving behind the washer and dryer for those lone socks and dust bunnies that seem to multiply when they are back there!Have fun! These are quick, easy and oh so satisfying when complete!
Zone 3: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the bathroom we go. It is anti-procrastination day and it is time toss the old cosmetics that are out of date and out of fashion. Trust me very few people can get away with powder blue eye shadow and orange lipstick. Let go of these items that you have been hanging onto because "someday" you might use them.
For the Laundry room, mate up those old socks or toss them! If they haven't found their mate by now consider them legally separated and toss them out the door!
Zone 3: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Your bathroom mission for today is to assess your supplies in the bathroom. It is errand day and make a list of the items that you need to stock your bathroom. Do you need toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, soap or shampoo? Remember, nothing says "I Love You" like having enough toilet paper!
For the Laundry Room, do the same thing. Do you need laundry soap, bleach or fabric softner? Once again, nothing says "I Love You" like having clean underwear!
Zone 3: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
It is the last day in the bathroom and laundry room! Congrats on working hard all week!
For the bathroom you are to shine your tub and sink! This is not hard, just shine them the same way you shine your kitchen sink. Do not obsess, just scrub, spritz and shine.
For the laundry room, wipe down your washing machine and dryer. It is amazing at how dirty these machines can get and we don't even realize it! No big deal here, just grab a general purpose cleaner and a rag. Spray and wipe. That is it! Do not get sidetracked with this!
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Post by SAR01 on Feb 12, 2023 16:14:32 GMT -5
February Zone 3 Your Main Bathroon and another Room
Zone 3: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
This week we are in the bathroom and the laundry room. For today your mission is to declutter the empty bottles and used up bars of soap that are taking up space in your tubs and showers. This is a quick mission, just toss toss toss!
For the other room today, do the same thing in your laundry room! Toss the empty soap containers, fabric softener bottles and boxes. The empty spray bottles and bleach containers! Toss and toss some more.
Zone 3: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the bathroom and laundry room we go! For the bathroom your mission is to do toss old towels and linens that just plain worn out. Toss them out of your bathroom linen closets. You can donate these items to animal shelters and kennels.For the laundry room you are to go diving behind the washer and dryer for those lone socks and dust bunnies that seem to multiply when they are back there!Have fun! These are quick, easy and oh so satisfying when complete!
Zone 3: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Back to the bathroom we go. It is anti-procrastination day and it is time toss the old cosmetics that are out of date and out of fashion. Trust me very few people can get away with powder blue eye shadow and orange lipstick. Let go of these items that you have been hanging onto because "someday" you might use them.
For the Laundry room, mate up those old socks or toss them! If they haven't found their mate by now consider them legally separated and toss them out the door!
Zone 3: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Your bathroom mission for today is to assess your supplies in the bathroom. It is errand day and make a list of the items that you need to stock your bathroom. Do you need toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, soap or shampoo? Remember, nothing says "I Love You" like having enough toilet paper!
For the Laundry Room, do the same thing. Do you need laundry soap, bleach or fabric softner? Once again, nothing says "I Love You" like having clean underwear!
Zone 3: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
It is the last day in the bathroom and laundry room! Congrats on working hard all week!
For the bathroom you are to shine your tub and sink! This is not hard, just shine them the same way you shine your kitchen sink. Do not obsess, just scrub, spritz and shine.
For the laundry room, wipe down your washing machine and dryer. It is amazing at how dirty these machines can get and we don't even realize it! No big deal here, just grab a general purpose cleaner and a rag. Spray and wipe. That is it! Do not get sidetracked with this!
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Post by SAR01 on Feb 18, 2023 18:54:12 GMT -5
February Zone 3 Your Master Bedroom, Bathroom, and Closet
Zone 4: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
This week we are in Zone 4: The master Bedroom, Bathroom, and Closet. The mission for today is to Clean off the top of your dresser. Throw away any trash, and put away random items that have been put there in a stash and dash. Make sure to dust after you have finished! If the top of your dresser is a major job, set your timer and tackle this 15 minutes at a time.
Zone 4: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
We are going to move into the Master Closet today! Spend 15 Minutes decluttering the top shelf of your closet. I am sure you will find things up there you have forgotten all about. If you can't get to the top of your closet, take that 15 minutes and declutter what is keeping you from that shelf.
Zone 4: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
I am sure you could guess we are going to the Master Bathroom! The mission today is to go through your makeup. Get rid of anything that is too old and not used. Old makeup can give you infections, especially eye liner, mascara, and eye shadow.
Zone 4: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Today let's clean off the bed side tables. Get all the tissues, trash, books, and cups off of these and put them where they belong. I have spilled many glasses of water because I did not take my cup to the kitchen in the morning! You will love the feeling when you go to bed this evening, and wake up without all that clutter in your face!
Zone 4: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
Today is window washing day! Clean all the windows in your Master Bedroom and if you have one in your bathroom clean that one too. Make sure to wipe the window sill and the frame.
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Post by SAR01 on Feb 27, 2023 18:11:45 GMT -5
This week we are in Zone 5 and Zone 1; our Living Room and Entrance!
Zone 5 is the living room, family room, or den. But, only focus on one this week. After a few months, you will have them decluttered them all and the detailed cleaning will be a breeze.
Your task is to declutter this area. Spend 15 minutes a day this week doing something, anything, in this room. It did not get dirty in a week and it will not get clean in a week, but you will be making head-way. It is a trend! Get in the habit of decluttering in small segments of time. Decide what time of day you are going to tackle this little job, set a timer for 15 minutes, and just do it.
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Post by SAR01 on Mar 6, 2023 18:30:01 GMT -5
March Zone 2 Your Kitchen
Zone 2 Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
Let's take a close look at the gadgets and small appliances. When was the last time you cleaned out your toaster; opened up the bottom and dumped the crumbs? How dingy or dusty is your coffee maker? Do we even want to talk about the blades on the electric can openers? How about the outside of the microwave?
Wipe them down and make them shine. I am not telling you to drag out every small kitchen appliance you own and to scrub them. Just wipe down the fingerprints, dust, drips, dried food particles on the most used items. Make sure you unplug these items before you clean them!
Don't obsess, set your timer for 15 minutes and have fun!
Zone #2 Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
Let's go back to basics and get rid of the dirty dishes. Any dishes that are in the sink or on the counter or hidden in the oven, you know where you hide them, WASH them! Take the bull by the horns and just do it! Wash, them, dry them, put them away!
If you have a dishwasher, fill it, run it, and empty it, if they all won't fit into the dishwasher then you have to hand wash those! No waiting for the next load! DO IT! Once you have finished taking care of the dishes, Shine that SINK!
Zone #2 Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Let's have a Fire Drill on the flat surfaces of the kitchen!Do you have a hotspot in there that is burning? Get out the trash bag and an empty laundry basket.
Toss the trash and put the things that need to be put away in other rooms in the laundry basket. Once you have cleared the hotspots, deliver the other items to the proper rooms.
This might take a little longer than 15 minutes, if so, then work for 15 minutes, take a break for 15 and go do another 15. Let's put out those fires!
Zone #2 Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Today we are going after the big appliances!I am not telling you to clean your ovens and tear apart your refrigerators. Just wipe off the fingerprints, the spills and the dried food that gets stuck on the stove, the dishwasher and the refrigerator. Wipe down the doors,the handles and the surfaces.
This is not a detailed cleaning mission where you need to spend hours scrubbing, just 15 minutes to surface clean your large appliances.
Zone #2 Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends,
Your Mission for today is to fling your way through at least one shelf of your pantry. We all seem to have items in our pantry that we will not use, that we keep shoving to the back because one day we might use them. Donate these items to a homeless shelter, a soup kitchen or church pantry. Toss the open boxes of crackers, open bags of chips and out of date items into the trash.
Set your timer and have fun with this!
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Post by SAR01 on Mar 12, 2023 11:50:17 GMT -5
March Zone 3 Your Main Bathroom
Zone 3 Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends:
This week we are in Zone 3. This is the main bathroom and another room of your choice. Our "other" room is going to be taking 5 minutes at those stash and dash spots in your home. Maybe it is the basement, a corner in your bedroom, the guest room or garage. Just 5 minutes each day to put a dent in the stash and dash piles we have built.
Your mission for today in the bathroom is to wipe down around the base and the back of the toilet. This is an area that we all seem to forget about until we notice it on day and it seems too far gone to do anything about it! Grab a rag and some general purpose cleaner and wipe down the toilet from the bowl downward, the floor around the base and behind base. This is a quick and easy mission to do!
Your mission for the Stash and Dash space is to take a trash bag and just toss anything you can see that needs to be thrown away or recycled.
Zone 3: Mission #2 Tuesday
Dear Friends:
We are back in the bathroom and your mission for today is to clean our your bathroom trash can. Use the tub to fill the can with hot water and add some general purpose cleaner or dish soap. Let it soak and then scrub the bottom, the sides and the outside. Turn it over and let it dry in the tub and then put it back before someone needs to bathe and ends up taking a shower with the trash can! This is so simple and makes a difference.
Your mission for the Stash and Dash space is to spend 5 minutes gathering up anything that you can donate or give away that you no longer love, use or need.
Zone 3: Mission #3 Wednesday
Dear Friends:
It is Anti-procrastination Day! It is time to take a look into the medicine cabinets and toss the empty bottles and boxes that are taking up space. While you are doing this also take a look at the expiration dates on the medicines that are there. If you have some that need to be gotten rid of take care of that as well. Grab a damp rag and wipe down the shelves. Don't take everything out, just lift, wipe and put back.
Your Mission for the Stash and Dash space is to spend 5 minutes putting away the things that have a home, you know where they go but you tossed the in a pile while stashing and dashing because someone was coming over. The Stash and Dash spaces are just piles of procrastination.
Zone 3: Mission #4 Thursday
Dear Friends:
The bathroom sink is calling you! Let's shine our bathroom sinks and counter tops. Scrub the sink and the faucets, wipe down with Windex (remember to be careful that you are not mixing Windex with any bleach products, make sure you rinse very well before using the Windex). Take time to wipe down your counter tops and give them a shine as well.
Your mission for your Stash and Dash space is to go back again to throw away anything that needs to be tossed or recycled. We are going back to do this again because now that we have peeled back one layer it is very possible that there is more to be tossed or another space to toss from.
Zone 3: Mission #5 Friday
Dear Friends:
We are in the last day of Zone Three! Your mission in the bathroom is to mop the floor. Now, you can do this with some hot soapy water and a rag or mop. There is no perfect way to mop. Just get the floor wet, wipe it and dry it!
Your mission for the Stash and Dash space is to do a 27 fling boogie in the space. Grab 27 things to throw away, give away or put away! Now you have seen how you can work on these stash and dash spaces a few minutes at a time every day and make a difference.
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Post by SAR01 on Mar 22, 2023 18:08:56 GMT -5
March Zone 4 Your Master Bedroom, Bathroom, and Closet Zone 4 Mission #1 Monday Dear Friends, Today I want you to spend 15 minutes getting rid of anything that does not belong in your bedroom. Things that have gotten thrown in a corner, on a chair or even the floor. The things that you almost don't even see because they have just become part of the room, get it out! If it does not belong there then out it goes! This does not mean that you have to spend three hours in your bedroom, do what you can do for 15 minutes. PS. Don't forget that if you miss a mission in your emails you can always get them at our website www.FlyLady.net and click on the Launch Pad. Zone 4: Mission #2 Tuesday Dear Friends, Today is the day to attack the clothes pile. Now you all know what I am talking about. This pile is either on a chair, on top of the hamper, dresser or at the foot of your bed. Set your timer for 15 minutes and grab some hangers or start folding. While you are doing this do not hang up or fold something that you hate! This is the time to let it go!! If you do not love it, send it right out the door! Zone 4: Mission #3 Wednesday Dear Friends, Wednesday is Anti-procrastination Day. We are going to straighten up the floor of your closet! Are the shoes piling up and you can't find two shoes that are a like? Do you think you have too many shoes? While you are lining up your shoes; pick two pair to give away or throw away. The next time you are looking for the pair of shoes that match your outfit, you will smile because you will be able to find them without getting down on your hands and knees. This will put another smile on your face and keep your hair from getting messed up. Zone 4: Mission #4 Thursday Dear Friends, This week, we have been tackling clutter in our bedrooms. So, today we are going to clean off the nightstands! Get the tissues, cups and stuff that has piled up, toss and put away. Then grab a feather duster or dust rag and dust the surface. Place a pretty candle or picture there. Something that is new to that spot that you love to see. Waking up and not seeing a pile of things on the nightstand and a pile of clothes will make your morning a little brighter! Zone 4: Mission #5 Friday Dear Friends, Today is the last day in the Master Bedroom. Take 15 minutes to declutter your dresser. Get the things off the top of your dresser that you have placed there that you were going to put away later. Later is now. Take the time to take care of this; it really makes a great difference.
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Post by SAR01 on Apr 2, 2023 17:09:33 GMT -5
April Zone 1 Entrance, Front Porch, and Dining Room. Zone 2 is your kitchen!
Surprise Mission for Saturday
Dear Friends,
When a month starts on a Saturday it messes with our Zones just a little but we are not going to allow our perfectionism to get in the way!
Your Surprise Mission for today is to Make Your Bed! This is also our new habit for the month of April.
Enjoy this new habit! You are going to love walking into your bedroom and seeing your bed made.
Zone 1 Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends,
This week will be a little different than the other weeks! We will be in Zone 1 for today only, and start Zone 2 tomorrow. So, we need to make today really count for Zone 1!
We are going to have a multi room mission today, it might take you longer than 15 minutes to do it, so set your timer for each room and FLY through it!
For the Front Porch, Entrance and Dining Room, put out the fires that are burning in your hot spots. Get rid of the pile of shoes by the front door, get rid of the pile of junk mail and put away the magazines and school papers that are piled on the dining room table.
Zone 2: Mission #1 Tuesday
Dear Friends,
We are in the Kitchen this week and we are ready to Fly!
For today I want you to grab your broom and your mop. Sweep your kitchen floor really well and then mop. There are several ways to mop a kitchen floor and no real wrong way. Hot soapy water and wipe. There is no "perfect" mop and no "perfect" way to do it. Just Do It!Don't obsess and get caught up in perfection! It won't matter if you don't mop the way your Mother did as long as you do it. Remember House work done imperfectly still blesses your family!
Zone 2: Mission #2 Wednesday
Dear Friends,
Today is anti-procrastination day and we are heading into the refrigerator! Your mission for today is to set your timer, grab a trash bag and fling out the science projects. Don't forget to check out the vegetable/fruit drawer. I am usually guaranteed a piece of fruit with a little fuzz on it that needs to be tossed!
You know what needs to go and what does not.
Zone 2: Mission #3 Thursday
Dear Friends,
Today I want you to spend 15 minutes getting rid of anything that does not belong on your kitchen counters. Things that have gotten thrown in a corner, along the wall, or even on the kitchen sink window sill. The things that you almost don't even see because they have just become part of the space, get it out! If it does not belong there, then out it goes!
This does not mean that you have to spend three hours in your kitchen, do what you can do for 15 minutes.
Zone 2: Mission #4 Friday
Dear Friends,
We are going into the cutlery drawer! How many extras are lurking in there? Plastic spoons saved from baby days, bottle openers to supply the neighborhood, gadgets and other doo-dads that just don't work or you never use? Today, let's do a quick 27-fling boogie on the cutlery drawer. When you get to the bottom, give the drawer and the utensil holder a quick wash. Don't obsess over this, set your timer for 15 minutes. Do what you can today, and then a little more tomorrow!
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Post by SAR01 on Apr 16, 2023 14:40:27 GMT -5
April Zone 4 Your Master Bedroom, Bathroom, and Closet Zone 4 Mission #1 Monday Dear Friends, This week we are in the Master Bedroom, today I want you to spend 15 minutes under your bed! Take this time to get the things out from under the bed that you have shoved under there during a stash and dash through the house. 15 minutes might not be enough, but for today just try to put a dent in the stuff that you have put there. Things that just don't belong. If you don't have anything under your bed, then grab a vacuum cleaner or broom and get the dust bunnies that have been multiplying under there. Zone 4: Mission #2 Tuesday Dear Friends, Today is the day to attack the clothes pile. Now you all know what I am talking about. This pile is either on a chair, on top of the hamper, dresser or at the foot of your bed. Set your timer for 15 minutes and grab some hangers or start folding. While you are doing this do not hang up or fold something that you hate. This is the time to let it go! If you do not love it, send it right out the door! Zone 4: Mission #3 Wednesday Dear Friends, It is anti-procrastination day and we are going to clean off the nightstands! Get the tissues, cups and stuff that has piled up, toss and put away. The grab a feather duster or dust rag and dust the surface. Place a pretty candle or picture there. Something that is new to that spot that you love to see.Waking up and not seeing a pile of things on the nightstand and a pile of clothes will make your morning a little brighter! Zone 4: Mission #4 Thursday Dear Friends, Yesterday we worked on the nightstands and today we are going after the dressers! Get rid of anything that is not necessary! Instead of a pile up of cosmetics, place them in a ziplock bag and then store them in a drawer when not in use. For perfumes and colognes, toss what you no longer use and place you favorites on a pretty tray, plate or mirror. Keep this space neat and clutter free, you will love to wake up to the flat surfaces in your bedroom decluttered. Zone 4: Mission #5 Friday Dear Friends, Today is the day to remake your bed. This may take a little longer than usual but so well worth it. Strip your bed and remake it. Get someone to help you flip the mattress, if you can't then try just to turn it around. If you have some fabric spray spritz your linens or if you have had any colds or flu's in the house lately consider spraying your mattress and pillows with an anti-bacterial spray. Then place those crisp freshly washed sheets and blanket on. Take extra care when making the bed. Really tuck those corners in and fluff the pillows. An extra tip is to toss your pillow in the dryer with a dryer sheet for added freshness and fluff. Use your bedspread or comforter and make up the rest of the bed. Take your time and know how much you will enjoy getting into your bed tonight and how wonderful it will feel. Maybe tonight you will go to bed a little earlier or stay in bed a little longer tomorrow morning just taking some time to enjoy something so simple yet rewarding.
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