FLYLADY WEEK 3 - Bedroom/ Bathroom

 Hi everyone!

Sorry I didn't get this post up yesterday. 

I missed last week because I was at a writer's retreat/ conference for six days. There wasn't a cleaning schedule. Bob was left to just pick up after himself. He does a really good job. 

I got home a week ago today. On Wednesday I started getting my travel laundry done up and popped a couple of ribs (an old injury) while reaching into the bottom of the washing machine. I managed to wedge the edge of the machine between two previously injured ribs (between 3 & 4 on the right side).

I heard them POP! I've been baying the issue ever since with pain meds, ice packs and lots of reclining against the pillows to keep the two ribs from locking up.

As I said this has been a recurring injury. Once you break something, it always becomes an issue. I'm easing myself back into things but no bending/ lifting or any cleaning really. I put what dishes away that don't require reaching into lower cabinets and I'm cooking. Bob's been doing everything else. This will be my life for another two to three weeks, which really bums me out. I was planning a short trip to IL next week to meet up with a dear friend I've not seen in twenty years. Not sure when she'll make the trip from her home in CO back to IL. 

I'll be back once I'm at least able to sit for periods of time and encourage you.

Be safe Be prepared Be Blessed

~ Kelly

FLYLADY WEEK 1 - Kitchen & Laundry

 Good afternoon, friends!

I'm still on a deep cleaning around here and trying to get stuff put in some semblance of order in the office. 

But it's also Week 1 of the cleaning process for the rest of the house.

This would normally be the week I deep clean the laundry room & kitchen but since I leave Wednesday for a writing retreat/ conference, I'm doing the quick pass-throughs.

Aside from clean sheets for the bed this week, I've tossed a cleaning bomb into the washer. I always wash the cat beds and dog sheets last thing so the cleaning cube for this washer is mandatory. I've also cleaned/ deodorized the kitchen sink drains (I have a dual sink).

To do the drains, I put a 1/2 C. of baking soda into each drain, followed by 1-1/2 C hot white vinegar. Once that's worked a bit then I follow with 3-4 C of hot water to flush the drain through.  I normally only do this once a month but if the drain seems sluggish later in the month, I follow the same process. Easy clean and no stinky drain or chemical tablets.

I also have the #MealPlanMonday series on my YouTube channel. Here's this week's video. It's not overly exciting but maybe a tidbit or two will catch your attention.

That's it for me this week. I have other things planned for this video but I'm really pushing to finish Book 2 of my Ozarks, Planned To Perfection series. An Ozarks Christmas has been out for several years. Time for Book 2 - An Ozarks Homecoming - just got away from me in much needed research and live in general.

Be safe, Be prepared, Be Blessed!

~ Kelly