FlyLady and Friends

The Oklahoma Princess Conference.

Replay from WED. Michelle and Pam and Marla are heading to Moore, OK this weekend. Monika. Calls to wish Marla a safe trip also wanted to say thank you for the Time Management Chart. They talk about the difference of planning. Mission: Stand Up and Wiggle Song: So long Dust Samba Amanda from NY. The PMS clock. Marla and Nikki talks about smile therapy Mission Vacuum the Living Room Song FLY Kids Katie from Germany is having problems keeping to routine when husband leaves on military duty. Mission Rubbascrubba something. Song Up Kinda Day Jody from Cincinnati. Tried before but perfectionism kicked in. Has MS and is teaching voice lessons out of her apartment. Mission Don’t hold back compliments Song Rocking Routines Pam Young called in to talk to Marla. They discuss how laughing is important and also The Get Out Of Debt Book. Leanne The Dinner Diva called in also. The girls talk Crockpots for a little bit. Rachel from WI. Told a beautiful story about her daughter loving family dinner time. Leanne’s says that shows how important family dinner time can be. Her question is how to share schedule with husband when he’s away at work. Mission: 2 minute couch rescue Song Dream Big Jessica from OK. Has be Flying for 1 ½ years. Has moved from Germany to OK with the Army she is trying to forgive out how to convince her son to let things go. Mission: Clean a window Song Veggie Blues Barb. Feels like she’s still learning to FLY. Marla says she’s got to release the negativity. Mission Do something Today to make tomorrow better. Song The Feather Duster Shake Jenn from CA. Having trouble keeping the routines together for the week and then for when he’s home. Mission Take some time for yourself Song Why Not Today

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FLY SHOW NOTES 2-26-09 I'm Flying. Kicked off The Body Clutter challenge off this week. Loves the new book Made to Stick. Jackie in IL. Talks about how loving yourself impacts helping loose Body Clutter. Mission: Dust the TVs and computer screens. Song: Last Real Cowboy Pam from WA. The name of her new show is Welcome to Gramma’s Garden Party where nobody is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! Will be on Thursday AM right before Marla’s. Mission Flirt with your husband this evening or do something loving for yourself. Song Dream Big Annie from AR. Was always taught that she was fat and she was normal sized. Mission Clean up the lunch dishes or get lunch ready Song All I Need Yumi from MN. Ask’s about meditations because she’s discouraged as they’ve been budgeting but they’re on their 3rd rental car this week because the car broke down. Mission Reboot Laundry Song Everybody Wants to Be Loved Anna from Austria. Has been stash & dashing for lawyer’s visit & she has some important things she can’t find for next week. Mission: Clean off a hotspot. Song 2 minute Clean Up Shannon from UT. Is new to the website. Wasn’t taught how to organize or prioritize Mission: Unload or load the dishwasher Song Fly Kids Sandi from FL. Wants to say thanks for everything because Marla has enabled her to help her brother in law through a hard time. Mission Clean out the lint filter in the dryer Song Go ME! Anna from CA. Is updating on her stash & dash boxes she’s working through the last one. Mission Take out the trash or recycling. Song Up Kinda Day Kim from AZ. The Up Kinda Day CD has helped her daughter want to be a lil helper. Mission Get rid of old shampoo bottles. Song Room Patrol Penny from FL. Asks what Marla’s favorite fruits & vegetables Marla say carrots & an apple & an orange. Mission Clean out our refrigerators & put some fresh stuff on the Grocery List. Song Why Not Today

FLY SHOW NOTES 2-19-09 I'm Flying. Subject today is ANYTHING goes! Pam aka Gramma6 in chat is having a show about ADHD & ADD Jackie in IL. Suggests a name for Pam’s show, Gramma’s play room. Mission: To vacuum or dust mop all the corners of the Ceiling Song: So long Dust Samba Arleed from CT. Marla helped her get through bedrest and loosing a baby 2 weeks ago. Mission Clean out a drawer. Song Clean up Song Martha from VA. Is having issues with children and morning routine. Song: Too Much to Believe Mission Reboot Laundry Paulette from NC. Asking about establishing habits to get routines set. Song: Swish and Swipe Song Mission: Swish and Swipe Amanda from NY. Is trying to quit smoking. Jackie from IL got on with some quit smoking tips. Song: Dream Big Mission: Take a break and cuddle time. Sharon from CA. Talked about growing up with her BO mother. And calendar sycning. Ask about a show for living with adult children. Song: All I Need Mission: Schedule a self care appointment. Alison from CA. Is asking for suggestions for affordable organization/storing for her classroom. Also talked about teaching in a large city. Mission Check and see what’s for dinner and throw out something Song Corndog Song Vickie from MI. Beach Essays helped a lot. Mission Hot Spot Fire Drill. Song FLY Kid Kelly from CO. f you need help with your Inner Princess go download http://www.thegetoutofdebtbook.org/ it will help you understand the lil kid in you wanting to play. Mission Check your Grocery List Song Go Deed Doer Melanie from Chicago. . Mission 5 Minute Room Rescue Song Room Patrol Kelly from MI. You have to take breaks. Mission Get rid of 2 or 3 items out of your closet. Song Why Not Today!!

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FLY SHOW NOTES 2-12-09 I'm Flying. Subject today is ANYTHING goes! Jackie in IL. Is decluttering using Disabled American Veterans and they do pick up! Talk about how Marla does things in 3s. Also how some flybabies dont get it because they are over-thinking it. Windex helps degrease things. Song: Dream Big Mission Clean off the top of your refrigerator Questions from Chat How to start a budget? Marla says first off dont use word budget, chart it. Listen to Pams Book the GOOD Book. Keep up with all of the money you spend. Plan where youre spending is going. The best way to save money is plan menus. Challenge everyone with family calendar take a picture of it and send to Marla or Facebook Fan Family Page. Shes working on a new book also with Tips. Janet from MO. Is taking care of her father in another state and wants to put together a control journal for him so that the information is available at his house so that people that come to help with him can have the information and so can he. Song: Its a Womans World Mission Drink your Water!! Michele from MO. Calling back from last week with progress report. Got thru 3 baskets but everyone has been sick. Marla reminds her were never behind, just jump in where we are. When you get so overwhelmed put blinders or a blind fold on and ignore the rest of it. Inventory your shelves and freezers well help as well. Song: Everybody Wants to be Loved Mission Sweep kitchen floor Rachel from WI. Shes been flying for about a year and Kellys essay today really reminded her where she was a year ago. Marla says we have to pace ourselves, and make it fun. If you havent decluttered today go do some decluttering!! She suggests plugging your laptop in your stereo so you can listen all over the house. S

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I'm Flying. Subject today is how FLYing can save you money. Martha from VA. She wanted to thank Marla for giving her some tough love last month. Been flying for 8 yrs but hadn't shined her sink and Marla said DO IT NOW! Marla says you don't realize but it gives you hope. They talk about grocery shopping and how to work on restocking the pantry/freezer. Song: Clean up Song Mission Clean off a hotspot (example entertainment center) Shannon from TX. 4-month old flybaby hung up on slow progress. Having decluttering problem and feels like she's always picking up the same things everyday. Marla says do a few minutes, like 3 items at a time. At the end of the call Marla discovers she's had a lot going on in her life, and she's been piling on. Song: It's a Good Thing Mission Drink a glass of Water Alicia from WI. Called a while ago about living between 2 houses as a nanny and it has saved her a lot of money. Just called to say thank you! Having bags packed in babysteps makes the trip easier. Has shared with her employer the Sink Reflections she put on CD and it was a different house when she came back from a trip to Mexico. Song: Dream Big Mission Unload Dishwasher/shine sink Jackie from IL. She called to say thank you for helping her, she learned that if she can clean the bathroom sick, she can clean it anytime. Jackie learned that she has to force herself to sit until the timer is gone off so she won't over do. Song: Up Kinda Day Mission Get yourself a fresh fruit snack and then clean out the refrigerator Kristen from IL. A year ago she was in church praying for help with her house. That week she heard on the Christian station about FlyLady.net. She is opening her own restaurant this Saturday which is her dream. She says thank you Marla for teaching me to FLY and knowing I can take babysteps to find my house and my dreams, you taught me to dream big. Marla's Hushpuppies ~ 1 part self rising flour, 2 parts corn meal, onion, 1

I'm Flying Yumi from MN w/ Questions about Fung Shui. Fibro and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Marla recommends Dr. Neal Song: Up Kind of Day - Mission what's for dinner? Bethany in CO Has 4 month old twins Military packs for them and she feels out of control. Marla says when they are in her home, she can direct them. Take charge and take care! Song: Room Patrol - Mission Get Rid of 1 Piece of Clothing You Don't Love Anna from Maryland blended family of 4 kids. 200 boxes of misc random clutter. Marla walked her through one box and told her go you! Song: Clean up Song - Mission Declutter One box of Stash and Dash Amanda from New York. Has a 7 year old who doesn't like to help. Marla says make it fun and turn things around. Music makes it great! Song: Feather Duster Shake - Mission Vacuum Susan from WA Moved quickly and ended up with 3 moving vans full of stuff. Marla says she didn't get it overnight and won't get it gone over night. Song: Toybox Tango - Mission Get Stuff Out of the Car Loretta from NC wants to get ahold of Dr. Neal Song: Wings to FLY - Mission go into the kid's room and declutter a few things. Meghan from Canada has Been FLYing about 18 months. Went from a 2000 square foot house to a 500 square foot house. Mice have gotten into the. Marla said You need to trash all that because of Hanta Virus. Song: Veggie Blues - Mission Start thinking about supper or clean out a shelf in the refrigerator. Sister Paddi calls in to help Stephanie from TX. Husband is stationed out of town clutters living room floor with his diving gear. Marla said tell him this stuff is stressing you out. Be honest with your husband Song: It's a Woman's World - Mission Talk to your husband if something is bothering you about the house. Natalie from MI with question about student control journal Why Not Today?

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FLY Show 1-08-2008 I’m Flying Welcome from Flylady with Pam and Nikki. Pam explains how the inner rascal interferes and if you don’t make it fun you won’t get it done. The key to happiness is knowing how to have fun. 1st call 1:15 Allissa from NJ. Wants some tips for moving. Mission Write out January birthday/anniversary cards Dream Big by Ryan Shupe 2nd call Amy from OK. Apologizes upfront cuz shes excited to talk to Marla this is her first time calling. Amy has been listening to crisis cleaning when clean the kitchen after dinner cuz it takes her more than 30 minutes. Marla asks if it looks like a bomb went off in the kitchen? She says yes, and she is moderately in a hurry. Mission Clean up from Lunch and then snuggle with the babies. Song Clean Up Song Marla says she’s been trying to listen more when people talk. She doesn’t always keep her mouth shut because she’s listening to respond. Robert is thinking about doing a BTR show. Talks about the Good Book more and Marla says she’s listened to it 6 times so far and every time she learns something new. The Good stands for Get out of debt. 3rd call Jennifer from OK. Her house is in order for the most part. She has 3 kids, but has forgotten how to have fun. She does fine by herself, but, when the kids get home she is constantly telling them to hush cuz momma needs some quiet time. Marla says she’s not listening to them, she says you have got to have fun, you’ve kept Judy-Ann locked in her room not allowing her to play. When we open up to the fun things, that’s when our whole lives open up. We embrace our ability to be ourselves. You are inhibiting the creativity in yourself and in your kids, go to the bathroom if you have to and channel the 9 year old inside. Missions Dust the keyboard of your computer. The So Long Dust Samba Marla talks about her rule to find joy in everything she does, if you find the joy you will be able to energize yourself with what you do.

Happy New Year! If you're tired from all of the Holiday activities please make sure to join FlyLady and Nikki Starr for this evening of pampering and fun! If you missed the first virtual slumber party you certainly won't want to miss this one! We will have pamper missions, take calls, discuss our favorite books, music, holiday activities, recipes, etc. This is sure to be a night to remember! So, put the kids to bed, send the DH out with his buddies and join us for the 2nd Virtual Slumber Party with FlyLady and Friends!

2:05 Jacki from IL called in and shared her Sour cream Brownie recipe Marla shared her coco recipe! Mission: Clean one Fridge shelf thoroughly