I'm already behind......

[judy]

What is the 27 boogie toss? That sounds like fun, just from the name of it. I'm very organized, and cleaning up seems to come naturally, (pure luck!!!) but looking at her ideas, it sounds like she really has it so well figured out.

I also only start something if I can clean it all up afterward. If it's too big a job, and I'm too tired, I leave it for another time, or mentally break it down to smaller jobs. That cleaning up after you do something is key. If not, you have little messes all over and then it gets overwhelming.

Not cleaning, but straightening up, every morning also helps me. I think the less laying around, the less overwhelming it is. I am very unhappy in a mess, so being neat is important to my stress levels. You should see me after a paint job! Like I'm about to have a nervous breakdown!

Jessie is completely different. She'll start things all over the house, and then have to take care of something else. Of course, she has 3 children and 988 dogs. Her trick is that she can get Steve to clean up after a while, and he is fierce about it! He cleans the under part of the salt shakers once he gets started!

Then, there are people who enjoy cleaning. I have had friends who really like
polishing and dusting, because once they are finished, the feel really good about it. And, of course, the house looks great! I used to enjoy cleaning bathrooms, because everything is washable, and shines up so nicely without too much fuss.

Everybody is different, but it sounds to me like this woman has broken down the jobs really well. I think she is onto something!

[DianaB]

The 27 boogie fling is where you pick an area (closet, drawer, desk, or whatever) and pick out 27 items to get rid of. I've used it in my closet and need to go back and do it again. It's a jump start to cleaning an area. Flylady has very simple ideas for getting things cleaned. Like setting a timer for 5 minutes or sometimes 15. Her ideas are for people who are really having a hard time keeping things cleaned or even are hoarders. She really helps some people who are seriously needing help but her ideas are also good for those, like me, who keep things somewhat clean but never get the deep cleaning done.

[judy]

I met a friend today who was telling me that she needs to do a big cleaning, and get rid of clutter. She had a cleaning person before she retired, and now doesn't know where to start. I told her about this site, but couldn't remember the name. I'm going to email the site to her.

I think most people are like you Diana. There are so many more fun things to do!
The only reason my house stays clean is because I have someone come in to do the big cleaning. I'm just very neat. Who wants to clean?

[Shada]

I signed up when you first told us about the 'Flylady', get my daily emails and you know what I have done so far? Delete delete.. I am bad!! But have been working 10 hour days for the past two weeks, and Sat and Sun too. The OT is great, but to tired to come home and clean!!

[judy]

Poor thing! 10 hour work days are rough! Nobody can come home and clean house after that!

[DianaB]

Shada.....she does send a LOT of e-mails. I don't read the testimonials anymore just because of the time it takes. I really recommend that you check out her website really good because she does have some good ideas on getting started and keeping things up. Even if you just do the little challenges for the day along with regular cleaning you'll find yourself feeling better about how your house looks.

I haven't done anymore with her program for a couple of weeks because we've been gone so much. I've GOT to find my book so I can get started the right way!!! I HATE CLEANING!!!!!