Being sick does not help us keep our houses organized and clean. Does anyone know of a website which helps with this? I have tried FlyLady but was looking for other sites.
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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
dorothy,
oprah's site has something on there about it; i got something in my email just in last 1-2 weeks; perhaps they were having a show; can't remember.
if no one else replies; google; there are some good sites as friends have mentioned them over the years but it goes in one ear and OUT the other..
Posted by mazou (Member # 15319) on :
Flylady is a genius, but her site is WAY too confusing and overwhelming.
I had really good luck with Speed Cleaning (the book). Seems like a lot to digest, but once you get the fundamentals down it's much easier.
I also threw out all of my stuff. That helps.
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
sick, do as MOST of us here do,,,let it accumulate,,,its another form of life savings!!!like--just don--
Posted by blackcat (Member # 9881) on :
i have a method where i only dump stuff in one room. if i am too tired to put things away i at least carry them into this one room.
this room of course is a disaster but at least the rest of the house is clutter-free. one day when i dont feel overwhelmed i will try to tackle that room.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
when growing up, mom always taught me this one lesson:
spend 10 minutes before going to bed picking up things, and you are able to stay on top of things much better.
and you know it works quite well!! now my mending pile is starting to pile up again, but i won't let it get like before .... 6 hrs. of mending; 2 hrs. day/MAX...wiped out my eyes.
Posted by jt345 (Member # 19638) on :
Hi
After We moved into town ,I had visions of me doing dishes everyday,pickin up the house. Now that I look back on it ,it was like I had a father know's best kind of dream.
You know always a very organized house,being at the frount door with a big smile and supper on the table when My wife came home from work.(nice dream?)
But,I have made some financial changes,We now have one checking account in my Wifes name,I use a cash card. Nan needs too reistablish Her own credit rating. I have Her handle the money,that is good for Her. I don't mean too sound like I have given up. I havn't ,just being realistic.
But I do need too do a better job as a house husband. Iam kind of the Earnst T Bass,when it comes too keeping up with the house cleaning. But I wash a mean load of laundry. LOL
appleseed
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
appleseed, my dear hubby used to do the bookwork, etc. here since my job for 14 yrs. was paying bills DAILY and exhaustive paperwork for the state. so it was a pleasant relief.
now due to his extreme rolling hand tremors, his writing is completely illegible since he can't stay still long enough like michael j. fox. so i do the paperwork,
now doing it daily or i've so far behind and something may NOT get added that is a tax deduction.
my reading piles and 2 books plus new owner's manual of our 1st van; replaced my 17 yr. old car on my 60th bd, and i need to read that quick! i can't figure out these new-fangled things!! can't make cruise work yet.
Posted by jt345 (Member # 19638) on :
Betty
I have an idea!!! How would You like too have someone help You with that cruise control?
I just happen too know someone who lives very close too You,and Maybe He needs too see what lyme looks like.
I think You know who I am talking about.It sure would be away too get some lyme info in His hands,and maybe open His eyes. PM me if You think it could work. appleseed
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
May I suggest?
THINK Lyme-like when your are organizing.
For example.
I forget to take stuff with me when I go out. So by the door is a box or little table, whatever, that holds the stuff that needs to go with me when I do.
I keep shoes, a set of clothes, coat, etc in my vehicle because I forget.
I put my most used things in the home up at eye level where they are easier to reach and see.
I keep all meds out of site so I am not reminded I need to live on them every time I am in a room where they are. Less depressing that way.
I ditched all kitchen stuff not needed.... including a stove.... and use from a small supply so I never get too many dishes to wash at one time. (no dishwasher)
A LARGE kitchen pantry is very nice. I have two, so I am thrilled.
Keep in mind I am in a camper some of the time and in a home at other times... so this might sound contradictory.
I don't know if any of that will spark a thought for you... but maybe think Lyme-Like as you are following a good plan.
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