FlyLady Day 4

Day 4 with FlyLady just consists of keeping up with what you've already have done, but start posting post it notes everywhere to keep you on track. Now, first off, I don't own any post it notes. Plus, I feel this is ridiculous, but I am willing to give it a shot. 


So, putting post it notes on my shopping list. 


As for everything else, I'm finding it quite easy to keep up with the getting dressed head to toe every morning. It does feel good to put some make up on. I've honestly been enjoying it. Its almost like a a little pampering session for myself every morning. I'd like to start waking though before everyone else so I can just have this time to myself in the morning in peace and quiet. 
As for keeping my sink shiny, well, that's a little different. It seems that I can not convince my room mate (we have someone living with us currently) to follow the rule of not leaving dishes in the sink. Heck, I can't even convince said person to wash her own dishes. Its really quite frustrating and I just haven't realized it till I started following FlyLady on how much this room mate is causing me extra work instead of being a help. Its something I'm going to have to address, but for now, I am feeling confident with it all.

Flylady Day 3

I'm now on Day 3 with Flylady. Of course, its keeping up with what was already started. Keeping your sink shiny and dressing from head to toes. I even put on make up today. 
Today is to start exploring the FlyLady Big Tent Group. I have no clue what it is about or what I'll find in it. You have to create an account for it.
So that is exactly what I am doing. I am exploring the group. First step I'm taking is to set up a profile and then I'll start exploring. 


I am really enjoying FlyLady. She is teaching me a lot and is helping to relieve some of my stress. I am sure it will only get better as time goes.


www.bigtent.com


I am now setting to fully explore BigTent and will report back. 

Flylady Day 2

Day 2 with Flylady here. Today I was to wake and get dressed from head to toes. This includes fixing my hair and face. I've been one to just not do anything with my hair except throw it up in a pony tail. I've never been one to really wear a lot of makeup. So, these 2 things are a new concept to me. 

I do admit waking to a nice shiny sink is amazing! :-) Love looking at it and seeing it empty!

I am getting anxious to get into some more in depth cleaning. I'm tempted to sneak a peek at what tomorrow brings, but will hold off till tomorrow. Its hard for me though. 

This so far has done an amazing job of motivating me thus far. I just pray it helps me learn new habits and be able to stick with them. 

Flylady: Day 1 Shine Your Sink

I am just beginning Flylady and am starting with the baby steps. Day 1 is shine your sink and truthfully, I am not really sure on how this will help. I get that a shiny sink looks pretty and perhaps will help give a sense of accomplishment. Other than that, I'm not too sure of the full purpose of it.
So I am off to go shine my sink!
I have a stainless steel sink and the directions for cleaning my type of sink is as follows:

1.) First off, remove all dirty dishes from your sink. Doesn't matter at this point where you put it, just get them out of your sink.

2.) Fill sink with warm water and add 1 cup bleach. Let it stand for 1 hr. If you have a double sink (which I do), then do 1 side at a time.

3.) Once the hr is up, drain the sink. It suggests using tongs so you do not have to put your hands in the water and cause it over flow or have the bleach bother your skin. (Luckily, I do have tongs, but if you do not, scoop some water out before pulling the plug with your hand. You will need to wear gloves though.)

4.) Use some type of scrubbing agent next. I'll be using baking soda. Also, with a stainless steel sink, you should use SOS pads as it will help bring back the shine.

Every night you are now supposed to make sure your sink is shiny. It also tells you to no longer store your dirty dishes in your sink. You are now to put a dish pan under the sink and place your dirty dishes there till you can wash them or store them in your dish washer. You are not to leave your dish drainer out either and if its dirty, you are to soak it in the bleach water at the same time as your sink. 

I really don't like this idea of putting my dirty dishes under the sink, but am willing to give it a try. It will be hard to retrain everyone in my house to do this as I only just got them to put their dirty dishes in the sink. 

I am now going to start this whole process and will be back to blog on my thoughts and how it went when its done. 


My sink in the beginning.  

Oops! Almost forgot to empty it. lol

Soaking sink! 

Up close shot to show the dirtiness of my sink. :-(

I do have to admit that the finished product does make me feel awesome! It motivates me to do more!

Note to self, remember not to use so much baking soda when scrubbing the sink. lol

All in all, I've got to say I'm impressed with it. It does have me excited for Day 2 of Flylady!

Flylady

I have been terrible with my house organization and cleaning. I've come across Flylady and actually have had several other women state its helped them out immensely. So, I've decided to give it a try and blog about it. If you are curious about Flylady, go to www.flylady.net. 
I am starting with the baby steps.