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Housekeeping

Find cleaning advice from other Mumsnetters on our Housekeeping forum.

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609 replies

JKSLtd · 16/03/2013 13:49

Welcome one and all, especially if you love writing a great list, then sitting back and MNing crossing everything off.

And extra welcomes to those of us who write something we've already done on the list just for the satisfaction of getting to cross it off Grin

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FreakoidOrganisoid · 04/05/2013 17:30

Are you on the mini pill again jks? I didn't get on with that at all. Tried cerazette, micronor and another but they all made me v depressed and I bled continually :-(

When I first went on the normal pill again I was a bit snappy I think. Have been on it about a year now and still get my pmt before my 'natural' period (around full moon) rather than before the period I get on the pill Hmm

FreakoidOrganisoid · 04/05/2013 17:31

Oh and thanks for the reminder I need to get dd's invites out on tue

JKSLtd · 04/05/2013 17:44

Not the minipill, i can't remember it's name, starts with an L.
I could really not cope with 2 lots of pmt! My pmt was getting worse & worse and the cramps were getting v painful too. I'm hoping the pill helps reduce both!

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SlatternismyMiddlename · 04/05/2013 22:09

JKS - you are probably out on the lash by now, but I hope you are feeling better. I too have days when I just can't get out of my grump. It might be a one off but it's worth keeping an eye out to see if there is a pattern too it.

Today I didn't get to continue my clear out but I did get ironing done and DH got started in the garden for the first time this year.

FreakoidOrganisoid · 05/05/2013 17:35

Aargh lost my post. Never mind

JKSLtd · 05/05/2013 19:54

Thanks Slattern, today was much better, phew!

Hi Freak.

Today has mostly been hungover Blush actually I've not been too bad just vvv tired. DH had a 3 hour nap! It's fine though as the kids were all brilliant today, all the sunshine & garden helped. And now i've got brownie points for another lie in tomorrow Grin

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JKSLtd · 07/05/2013 07:31

Morning Smile

Feels like Monday ...

To do:
Finish breakfast
Everybody dressed
Sch runs
Strip beds
...

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JKSLtd · 07/05/2013 11:01

Done that lot, with added excitement of taking ds2 in the car as his bus had a puncture. He thought it was hilarious and totally ran off and ignored me when we got there!

Next :
Town for few craft bits for party
Home and lunch & dd nap
More party prep

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JKSLtd · 07/05/2013 13:33

And I'm talking to myself....la la la la Grin

DONE:
Finish breakfast
Everybody dressed
Sch runs
Strip beds
Town for few craft bits for party
Home and lunch & dd nap
Check what I have to do for trip away this weekend (wait until 30hours pre-dep)
hang out wet washing

Next:
More party prep
Cup of tea
wake DD

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JKSLtd · 07/05/2013 17:53

Done loads of party bits.

Next:
Shower & get ready for dh work do
Dc to bed
Go out

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SlatternismyMiddlename · 07/05/2013 18:26

Have a good time tonight JKS.

My birthday tomorrow - so what am I doing tonight - PTA! Rock and roll!

FreakoidOrganisoid · 07/05/2013 19:05

Haha jks.Hope you have more fun tonight than you have had talking to youself today!

Had 5 tests this morning. One of them was really hard and I had to guess most of the answers. Tutor text later on to say I had passed them all though

Not done much else... sorted some washing, been to b&q, cup of tea with friend, watched dds drama show, sat on doorstep watching kids go up and down road on their bikes, cooked dinner, washed and tidied up

JKSLtd · 08/05/2013 07:35

Happy birthday Slattern Smile

Too much wine last night oops.

Next:
Finish cuppa
All dressed
Sch runs in the rain

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JKSLtd · 08/05/2013 09:26

Next:
Change dd's wet trousers
Tidy kitchen
Try making choc lego men...

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JKSLtd · 08/05/2013 10:42

Next:
Wait for choc lego men to set then take out of mould
Finish lego bunting
Check asda receipt
Update birthday present/costs excel sheet

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JKSLtd · 08/05/2013 12:21

Half done bunting
Next:
Lunch
Dd nap
Finish bunting
Orch
Ds1 swimming
Dc tea

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num3onway · 08/05/2013 12:58

What a busy bee!

Today I have -
Done one wash load
Everyone fed n dressed
Ds1 off to school
Washed half of dish mountain

Need to -
Finish pots
Put away washing
Put wash on
Strip my bed n wash
Hoover up
Sweep stairs

FreakoidOrganisoid · 08/05/2013 17:17

Happy birthday slattern!

JKSLtd · 08/05/2013 18:29

Next:
Dc out of bath and into bed
My dinner
Tv
Any more party bits?

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SlatternismyMiddlename · 09/05/2013 22:48

Good evening.

I had a fab birthday yesterday, of course the house has gone to pot. I have also been super busy at work. This weekend I am having people over for a birthday party so I need to get my ass into gear with tidying and food prep.

My list

Put ironing away
Washing machine on
Dishwasher on
Clear side board
Dust downstairs
Clear dining room
Vacuum down stairs
Menu plan for party
Shop for party
Food prep
Cuddle cats
Watch huge amounts of TV to free up sky plus
Not shout at DCs for getting in way
Work work
Clear kitchen table

JKSLtd · 10/05/2013 09:10

Very pleased with a t-shirt I've printed a lego man on, hope ds1 likes it.
All the versions I could order online with ££ but this cost me about £2.50 :)

Slattern - good luck with that long list!

DONE:
morning routine/sch runs
remembering extras for school x 2
one set of lego chocs setting in fridge
wm & dw on

TO DO:
playgroup with DD
home, lunch, tidy kitchen & DD's nap
birthday cards
emails
more lego chocs
lots of laundry
finish one bunting lot
label more straws
label some pencils
photocopy & staple colouring pages
wake DD
decide on packing for my night away (going to Dublin for a school reunion on Sat!), which bag (as little as poss really)
sch runs
NEED EUROS FROM PO!!! (should've done before now)
DC tea, bath & bed
our dinner, tv & bed

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JKSLtd · 10/05/2013 13:49

Looks like another day "All By Myself"....Grin

DONE:
morning routine/sch runs
remembering extras for school x 2
one set of lego chocs setting in fridge
wm & dw on
playgroup with DD
home, lunch, tidy kitchen & DD's nap
more lego chocs
some laundry
NEED EUROS FROM PO

TO DO:
printing boarding pass/online checkin
birthday cards
emails
more laundry
finish one bunting lot
label more straws
label some pencils
photocopy & staple colouring pages
wake DD
decide on packing for my night away (going to Dublin for a school reunion on Sat!), which bag (as little as poss really)
sch runs
DC tea, bath & bed
our dinner, tv & bed

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FreakoidOrganisoid · 10/05/2013 17:09

Lol jks
Lego tshirt sounds cool! I never think of stuff like that.

Went to town this pm and got most of the stuff for dds party as I needed to go in to go to bank and boots anyway. I just reallyreally hope It is sunny as it will be a bit shit having the beach theme indoors!

SlatternismyMiddlename · 12/05/2013 14:15

Tis the day after the night before. I had a great party yesterday although what was supposed to be an outdoor BBQ had to be adapted somewhat.

Lots of housework was done in advance but now needs done again. Oh well. When I feel more inclined to care I will list.

Hope you are all having a good weekend.

JKS - when you were in Dublin and you looked north (about 120 miles) that was me waving at you.

JKSLtd · 13/05/2013 08:51

Waves back at Slattern Smile

Great time, still knackered. House not too bad (shock!) but tonnes to do pre pil coming & party weekend.

12 still not replied grr

To do:
Me & dd dressed
Supermarket
Photocopy colouring pages (at supermarket?)
Start on tidying spare room/junk storage area!
Laundry; load 1 on

That'll do for starters

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