tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post5318832535885833213..comments2024-03-04T03:12:19.116-05:00Comments on Finding The Funny: Company Girl CoffeeErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552896097458144106noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-88523675608493436662009-03-01T20:23:00.000-05:002009-03-01T20:23:00.000-05:00I use my "basic" schedule that tells me which gene...I use my "basic" schedule that tells me which general categories to work on each day. That way I don't hyperventilate over the laundry on Monday, when it's "cleaning day," and I don't worry about cleaning on laundry day. It's not very super specific, but it works for me.<BR/><BR/>I love how people have found systems and methods that fit their lives and personalities! Great responses!Rachel Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893116828546174713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-44458154676976694452009-02-28T08:45:00.000-05:002009-02-28T08:45:00.000-05:00I've been doing FlyLady for about a year. What an...I've been doing FlyLady for about a year. What an incredible system!<BR/><BR/>I've also really enjoyed a book that Rachel Anne suggested about home management by Bonnie somebody.<BR/><BR/>My "thing" is the kitchen. I really try to stay on top of it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766386944676634828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-6401680356930219042009-02-28T00:51:00.000-05:002009-02-28T00:51:00.000-05:00I guess the icky sickies are going around. Glad to...I guess the icky sickies are going around. Glad to hear your family is feeling better too.<BR/><BR/>Ah, the zones. I really need to get back into the zones. I'm consistent about shining my sink and swishing and swiping every morning, though. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. Looking forward to getting to know you better.Tracey@Aloha Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12794682042984373582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-55357824655933409822009-02-27T18:50:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:50:00.000-05:00We have found that a whole family 10 makes all the...We have found that a whole family 10 makes all the difference after dinner. Each child and adult takes a chore: wipe downs (glass), pick ups (with a tub) deliveries( takes items to owners room) Sweeper (we're all wood) wow what a difference 10 makes!Les & Sweetie Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789224319838934913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-49446531291668220592009-02-27T18:31:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:31:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by. For the jelly bean test it...Thanks for stopping by. For the jelly bean test it sounds like you have to eat a lot of them...<BR/><BR/>Hope the sickness will stay away.<BR/><BR/>My must-do if I have to get things done but no time is floor clutter. I can't stand it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-32049661621406475772009-02-27T16:45:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:45:00.000-05:00I use the FLYLady zones also. I kind of combined ...I use the FLYLady zones also. I kind of combined that with a book I read called the "90 Day Change Your Life Challenge" by Brooke Noel. She uses a "Catch All" notebook. The cool thing about FLYLady is that she has challenges for your kids. Have you read any of those? Also, try brousing Rachel Anne's sister's blog? She's got some great advice about kid chores. www.raisingfive.com. Check it out! :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great day and good luck!<BR/><BR/>-Melissamholgatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418317558780973735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-62202889834046433332009-02-27T14:52:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:52:00.000-05:00Hi Nice to join you for company girl coffee! Regar...Hi Nice to join you for company girl coffee! Regarding housecleaning,I love the system that Emilie Barnes used to teach with the index cards. You write down chores for each day and keep them in an index box, and then rotate them as you do them. Regarding kid's chores, there is a helpful kids' chore checklist at Kathy Peel's website,I am going to start using that myself! happy friday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-42363868808539771632009-02-27T14:42:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:42:00.000-05:00The key for me is to just do SOMETHING!! I get ov...The key for me is to just do SOMETHING!! I get overwhelmed if I have too many big projects to do and then I do NOTHING! I agree, that's why I like Rachel Anne's small things! Thanks for the coffee!Luannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990959738094575455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-71321596942117564762009-02-27T14:30:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:30:00.000-05:00I need to check into these zones, too! I worked o...I need to check into these zones, too! I worked on my chore chart with Rachel Anne & was doing pretty good when a cousin's wedding preparations threw everything off!onemotherslovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329761483454659167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-45446789712250008682009-02-27T12:12:00.000-05:002009-02-27T12:12:00.000-05:00Oh my.....the last year in my household has been s...Oh my.....the last year in my household has been so bad that I'm afraid a regular cleaning schedule has gone out the window.....I must confess to a 'clean on demand' schedule....you know when it screams clean me then I do it..:0)<BR/>My teens, all spec needs to one degree or another have one chore that they must accomplish each day.The chore never changes so it suits them...they don't like change when it comes to work! Thanks for stopping in!secondofwetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462115510280650016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-83896314193011211532009-02-27T11:56:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:56:00.000-05:00I do the FlyLady zones, also. :) Hmm about the cl...I do the FlyLady zones, also. :) Hmm about the cleaning schedule, I don't have kids, but I do have a husband. And since cleaning is not his forte (and I say that with all love and respect...he will even admit it), we do have a cleaning schedule. Although I'm still trying to tweak it to what's appropriate. If I make it too rigorous, we both become overwhelmed and grumpy. If I make it too simple, things start looking dirty (like dust accumulating) and I then I get anxious. I'm still trying to figure it out. My basic requirements are that I want the downstairs to look ready for company. That includes the floors, tables, couches, counters, and bathroom. I don't like stressing out if someone decides to stop by. I've also found that learning not to procrastinate is key. Don't look at something that will take 30 seconds and say you'll do it later. Do it now. (Although this is easier preached than lived.)<BR/><BR/>That's my long two cents on the topic. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Kara @ Just1Stephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807231820370637387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-3012388146856291592009-02-27T11:38:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:38:00.000-05:00I will be checking out Fly Lady, too. I looked fo...I will be checking out Fly Lady, too. I looked for just a second, and it looks very interesting.<BR/><BR/>I made a schedule for cleaning with Rachel Anne, and I have really liked it. I also have a chores list posted for Olivia to complete. There is also a website called Handipoints that is really cool for kids...helps them keep track of their chores. You can establish rewards that they work towards.<BR/>Thanks for coffee!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284465451541216893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2572523448943623591.post-88011002356016927162009-02-27T10:44:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:44:00.000-05:00Thanks for telling me about the Fly Lady and her z...Thanks for telling me about the Fly Lady and her zones. I'll have to check that out.<BR/><BR/>When my kids were younger, we turned Saturday mornings into family work time. We all had our designated weekly chores to do, worked "together" throughout the house and around the yard, then did something fun in the afternoon.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the coffee! Have a happy day.Janet Benlien Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07808712193263587875noreply@blogger.com