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  1. My latest cleaning project View Thread - Lisa C. on May 25, 6:18 PM
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  2. Getting newly-inspired View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 26, 11:32 PM
    1. Good for you, I went yesterday and bought some cleaning products *m - Marielle on Apr 27, 8:33 AM
      1. You can do it!! I have managed to get .....m - Kellycs on Apr 27, 12:34 PM
        1. I don't even want to *think* about the kids' room right now. - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 11:11 PM
      2. Ooh, yeah. I bought a Swiffer Wet Jet last year and - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 11:07 PM
        1. I got a Swiffer VAC for Christmas this past year adn I LOVE IT! more - Andi on May 4, 8:30 AM
          1. I had been thinking of getting one of those - Lisa C. on May 8, 9:37 AM
            1. No, not for carpet at all....................m - Andi on May 8, 10:16 AM
              1. That does sound handy, if... - Lisa C. on May 11, 10:14 AM
     
  3. Want to see how my kitchen looks today? View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 28, 11:25 PM
    1. looks good lisa, i just found my kitchen again as well *nt - Marielle on Apr 29, 4:42 PM
      1. It's nice when you can use the sink again, isn't it? FlyLady is right about that! nt. - Lisa C. on May 1, 9:22 PM
    2. Beautiful!!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself!! *nt - Kellycs on Apr 30, 9:11 AM
      1. Thanks! I'm enjoying it being this way. Now to conquer some more rooms! nt. - Lisa C. on May 1, 9:23 PM
     
  4. The Laundry Game View Thread - Lisa C. on Mar 6, 8:02 PM
    1. Soon you won't have to do it all yourself... - Tracey on Mar 7, 3:46 PM
      1. Do you have a front-load washer? - Lisa C. on Mar 21, 9:36 AM
        1. A stool and a very old washer/dryer - Tracey on Mar 23, 10:25 AM
          1. Our washer/dryer are second-hand, too. - Lisa C. on Mar 28, 7:15 PM
    2. The laundry chute was the best thing we ever put in this house! mroe - Andi on Mar 12, 12:12 PM
      1. Oh, I hear you about the folding! - Lisa C. on Mar 21, 9:39 AM
     
  5. Hi, introducing myself and I have a Flylady based chat & forum View Thread - Ruth on Dec 5, 5:52 PM
    1. Welcome, Ruth! - Lisa C. on Dec 7, 10:04 AM
      1. Oh please do drop in! - Ruth on Dec 8, 1:55 AM
        1. Progress! - Ruth on Feb 15, 5:09 AM
          1. Hi, Ruth, thanks again for the invitation - Lisa C. on Feb 26, 7:52 PM
            1. Congrats Lisa! - Monica on Feb 27, 6:48 PM
              1. Thanks! Come to think of it... - Lisa C. on Feb 27, 7:18 PM
     
  6. Any ideas for getting a stink out of furniture? View Thread - Lisa C. on Feb 2, 9:43 PM
    1. Maybe try sprinkling baking soda over the area... m - Phyllis on Feb 5, 7:57 AM
      1. Would that work after it's already dry? - Lisa C. on Feb 5, 9:51 AM
        1. I've used baking soda & Odoban, too.....m - Kellycs on Feb 9, 8:35 PM
    2. Do you have steam cleaner?...m - Kellycs on Feb 9, 8:29 PM
      1. No, I don't, but I'm starting to think that a house with boys is - Lisa C. on Feb 10, 4:15 PM
    3. How about white vinegar? - Monica on Feb 10, 8:34 AM
      1. LOL! What a memorable way to phrase it! nt. - Lisa C. on Feb 10, 4:16 PM
      2. roflmao!!!! Let us know if it works, Lisa!....m - Kellycs on Feb 10, 4:44 PM
     
  7. Having trouble getting moving this morning? View Thread - Lisa C. on Jan 22, 9:15 AM
    1. Good for you!!!....m - Kellycs on Jan 27, 7:51 PM
      1. It did, actually. - Lisa C. on Jan 30, 9:47 AM
     
  8. Martha Stewart this morning View Thread - Lisa C. on Nov 1, 10:26 AM
    1. Do a load of laundry - Lisa C. on Nov 1, 10:34 AM
      1. I do two loads a day, - Monica on Nov 2, 6:52 PM
        1. Yeah, it's dangerous around here for me to get sick... - Lisa C. on Nov 3, 10:55 PM
      2. That is one of the Flylady ideas that I loved....m - Kellycs on Nov 17, 7:07 PM
        1. I hear ya! - Lisa C. on Nov 18, 1:35 PM
     
  9. I think a fire has been lit under me - FINALLY View Thread - Lisa C. on Oct 21, 12:10 AM
    1. So, I took most of the day off from cleaning today, but... - Lisa C. on Oct 22, 1:00 AM
     
  10. I need a kick in the pants. View Thread - Lisa C. on Sep 8, 2:35 PM
    1. Did you do the 15 minutes in the kitchen today?...m - Kellycs on Sep 8, 6:14 PM
      1. Yes, I did! In fact... - Lisa C. on Sep 11, 1:36 PM
    2. I know exactly how you feel - Christine on Sep 10, 12:50 PM
      1. Oh, I hear you about dinner! - Lisa C. on Sep 11, 1:44 PM
     
  11. Mission for August 16th........why isn't anyone else posting these?!??! more View Thread - Andi on Aug 15, 12:13 PM
    1. Sorry - I started work Tuesday and am out of the swing of things, lol....m - Kellycs on Aug 17, 2:37 PM
      1. I didn't get it done....m - Kellycs on Aug 18, 10:09 AM
    2. Thanks for posting these, Andi! - Lisa C. on Aug 22, 8:53 AM
      1. The testamonials annoy me too. That should be a choice.....m - Andi on Aug 22, 11:12 AM
        1. I don't really mind them when I actually have time to read them. - Lisa C. on Aug 22, 2:47 PM
          1. Try setting your account on Daily Digest....m - Kellycs on Aug 22, 3:46 PM
            1. That's a good idea... - Lisa C. on Aug 23, 8:57 AM
     
  12. Today's Mission..........................m View Thread - Andi on Aug 8, 7:50 AM
    1. Done! Thanks for the reminder..........m - Kellycs on Aug 8, 3:15 PM
    2. I did this a few months ago, and so far it's still good. - Lisa C. on Aug 9, 9:47 AM
     
  13. Wallpaper removal View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 19, 10:50 AM
    1. DIF and a round cutter thing took mine off.....m - Kellycs on Aug 2, 3:45 PM
      1. I used that when I took paper down in the kids' room - Lisa C. on Aug 9, 9:46 AM
     
  14. Anybody up for a challenge? View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 10, 9:59 AM
    1. I actually did that this morning!! My challenge is..................m - Andi on Apr 10, 10:55 AM
      1. Ewww, do I have to?? - Lisa C. on Apr 10, 9:14 PM
    2. I love this thread! Anyone want to start it daily again? *nt - Kellycs on Aug 2, 5:49 PM
      1. Laundry room, w/d, cleaned! Today, the chairs - ewww! *nt - Kellycs on Aug 3, 9:01 AM
      2. It's hard to think of things thet Kelly doesn't already suggest, kwim? .................m - Andi on Aug 6, 6:46 PM
        1. I don't read my emails usually, guess I need to start back.....m - Kellycs on Aug 7, 9:06 AM
          1. I"m all for starting it again! I need ot get on track too! nt - Andi on Aug 7, 11:17 AM
        2. I actually put my FlayLady emails on "special notice" only last week - Lisa C. on Aug 9, 9:43 AM
     
  15. Cleaning windows and having no streaks??! (m) View Thread - Lori on Jun 20, 8:28 AM
    1. You clean windows? - Lisa C. on Jun 20, 1:24 PM
    2. They say not to use newspaper anymore because the ink is different..........m - Andi on Jun 20, 1:36 PM
      1. Do you spray the Windex on the towel or the window? - Lisa C. on Jun 20, 1:44 PM
        1. I spray right on the iwndow, just a fine mist, not so it's running down too much. nt - Andi on Jun 23, 8:35 AM
    3. Thank you for your answers, ladies! nt - Lori on Jul 4, 9:32 AM
    4. I wonder if you would have better luck with the unbleached filters...(m) - Heather S on Jul 13, 8:01 PM
    5. To clean windows & mirrors, I use coffee filters & rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle *m - Molly on Jul 31, 7:11 PM
     
  16. Ugh - I need motivation! View Thread - Lisa C. on Jul 31, 9:58 AM
    1. Well, I think I managed to scare up a bit of it... - Lisa C. on Jul 31, 2:03 PM
    2. It's just too frickin HOT for me to be motivated to do anything........m - Andi on Jul 31, 7:01 PM
     
  17. Swiffer products - recommendations? View Thread - Lisa C. on Jun 22, 1:23 PM
    1. I'd be interested in kowing that too. With my hardwoods.........m - Andi on Jun 23, 8:34 AM
      1. I got the carpet one. - Lisa C. on Jul 1, 10:02 PM
     
  18. So, I went to Home Goods on a whim today to buy a pillowcase for Eamonn... View Thread - Lisa C. on May 31, 3:03 PM
    1. Sounds like you got lots of cool stuff... - Donna on Jun 1, 2:13 PM
      1. That's an idea... - Lisa C. on Jun 2, 9:24 AM
     
  19. So have you been keeping up with your FlyLady missions from Kelly??? more View Thread - Andi on May 23, 11:26 AM
    1. Uh, in a word? No. - Lisa C. on May 24, 12:11 AM
      1. Well, I have a 4 inch TV in the kitchen and one inthe laundry room...........m - Andi on May 24, 8:34 AM
     
  20. you please advise if I am correct ? - declutter question View Thread - chrissy1965 on May 7, 5:33 PM
    1. You know, I *think* boots like that are back in style... - Lisa C. on May 7, 8:02 PM
    2. I know I wouldn't buy used shoes. The whole idea kinda grosses me out!! LOL!! nt - Andi on May 10, 4:48 PM
      1. And yet... the thrift shops are full of used shoes! - Lisa C. on May 10, 9:21 PM
     
  21. Help! View Thread - Annie on May 9, 11:47 AM
    1. a hot iron and newspaper - Angela on May 9, 12:43 PM
    2. What Angela said, plus... - Lisa C. on May 9, 1:34 PM
     
  22. I discovered a really good cat litter! *m View Thread - Lisa V on May 3, 9:40 PM
    1. Now this is some info I can use! LOL - Angela on May 4, 12:05 PM
     
  23. I think I'm back on track today... View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 28, 10:10 AM
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  24. OMG, I seriously need a fire lit under me! View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 2:15 PM
    1. I've been lazy myself. - Monica on Apr 27, 3:50 PM
      1. I wonder if that has anything to do with it? - Lisa C. on Apr 27, 10:07 PM
     
  25. Oh, SHOOT! View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 24, 12:39 PM
    1. How quickly we fall off the bandwagon - angeladee on Apr 24, 1:36 PM
      1. Being sick is a decent excuse... - Lisa C. on Apr 24, 1:46 PM
        1. LMAO - angeladee on Apr 24, 1:54 PM
        2. Don't you just love...... - Monica on Apr 24, 3:31 PM
          1. Nope, actually, I don't know about that one... - Lisa C. on Apr 24, 3:44 PM
            1. Ok.... - Monica on Apr 24, 11:58 PM
              1. There are actually a lot of us from that group here now. - Lisa C. on Apr 25, 12:37 AM
     
  26. I'm losing my steam... View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 21, 8:10 PM
    1. I get lazy at times too adn I do hate it.....................m - Andi on Apr 22, 9:09 PM
      1. Well, today, I stayed in my pajamas until 2pm... - Lisa C. on Apr 22, 9:50 PM
     
  27. Let's talk tools. View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 6, 10:13 AM
    1. I have some questions about your "tools" - angeladee on Apr 6, 3:07 PM
      1. And I have some answers! - Lisa C. on Apr 6, 4:59 PM
      2. Ang, I've used hte Swiffer duster dealies................m - Andi on Apr 6, 5:45 PM
    2. I use the Swiffer duster - Christine on Apr 6, 6:42 PM
      1. I feel so 1950's with a feather duster, LOL! - Lisa C. on Apr 6, 7:36 PM
        1. Thanks everyone! - angeladee on Apr 6, 11:02 PM
          1. There's always the possibility... - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 10:26 AM
        2. I only use the Clorox wipes in the bathrooms too...........m - Andi on Apr 7, 8:52 AM
          1. I find it easiest to use a few squirts of windex on the counters. - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 10:31 AM
            1. Windex? Really? more - Andi on Apr 7, 1:18 PM
              1. I'm not sure if it's *supposed* to be multi-purpose... - Lisa C. on Apr 7, 3:56 PM
              2. I happened to notice today that two of my windex bottles... - Lisa Clarke on Apr 8, 9:35 PM
    3. Ok..m - Lee on Apr 17, 9:41 AM
      1. I have always wondered if those work well*m - Tammy (rain98) on Apr 18, 9:19 AM
        1. I love my wetjet. - Lisa C. on Apr 18, 11:55 AM
        2. They have one big drawback...m - Lee on Apr 18, 2:46 PM
      2. Ooh, how lucky! - Lisa C. on Apr 18, 12:00 PM
        1. I agree-it is sexy! m - Lee on Apr 18, 2:48 PM
          1. Ah, yes. Naptime. - Lisa C. on Apr 19, 10:47 AM
     
  28. Getting crayon out of clothes that have been thru the dryer? *m View Thread - susan on Apr 15, 6:46 PM
    1. Have you tried an iron? - Lisa Clarke on Apr 15, 11:41 PM
      1. It is everywhere, on everything! *m - susan on Apr 17, 9:35 AM
    2. The Queen of Clean says to spritz some WD-40 on the crayon..............m - Andi on Apr 17, 9:20 AM
      1. Thanks, Andi, I'll try this *m - susan on Apr 17, 9:34 AM
     
  29. I did some cleaning today! I moved around hubby's clothes *m View Thread - Marielle on Apr 14, 10:13 AM
    1. Good for you! (m) - Tori on Apr 14, 12:08 PM
    2. Doesn't it feel good to get the laundry under control? - Lisa C. on Apr 14, 3:38 PM
     
  30. So, you like the title bar? Those are Neil's shirts. View Thread - Lisa C. on Apr 5, 1:44 PM
    1. You're so creative, Lisa! I like it! nt - Andi on Apr 5, 2:44 PM
     
     
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