Back to Basics Day 1

[@RandeeFerry]

Do a load a day to keep, ‘Mt. Washmore away’ is a perfect plan. Some days I search for something to wash! We are never searching for something to wear. Turning the dishwasher on before bed and unloading it fist thing in the am keeps my kitchen sink empty. All of Marla’s tasks take such a small amount of time. Still working on it but my life is so much more manageable-don’t be in a hurry just do it; it works!

[@susansauls8902]

That’s how you have such beautiful skin! It is amazing! You have used Mary Kay products. When I was a girl my mother always said the MK ladies had the most beautiful skin.❤️

[@pippysmama7639]

I’m so glad you mentioned “don’t climb on furniture”. My mother, in her early 60’s, stood on a dining chair to reach a key on a high hook. As she was stepping off she fell backwards onto a concrete floor, put her hands out to brake the fall, but broke BOTH of her wrists!!!! That is one of the worst things to happen to a person. For 6-8 weeks she couldn’t turn on a tap, lift a kettle, dress herself, prepare food, open the refrigerator, operate a broom, drive, open a car door, tuck herself into bed or go to the bathroom unassisted, just to name a few. It was like being a baby all over again. Use a sturdy step ladder with a handrail and hold onto it until you are safely on the ground.

[@mariacelestebustillobarraz3583]

Once we reach a certain age, standng on chairs, stairs, whatever, it's a NO NO. Get someone to help you! Sorry about what happened to your mother. Not being able to use your hands is a nightmare!

[@samanthalinstrom9619]

I’m from South Africa! And you have changed my life! I love you! No perfectionism, while I’m cleaning I tell myself, not perfect and I use a timer, I get sooo much done! Thank you 🙏 for helping so many people!

[@elizabethmccullough4708]

I just shined my sink! Newby here! I'm dressed in my Jean skirt because it makes me happy and I'm wearing lace up shoes which feels odd with the skirt but I'm rocking it anyway. My house is a wreck, dishes piled on the counter, but my sink is shiny and I'm ready for the next step. What's next? Maybe a 27 fling boogie.

[@IMChrysalis]

I was just browsing through older videos, since I just joined...Whoa. laughed at this! My dining room I can declutter... I have a jacket and that's all in my entrance, and the only coat I own is in my closet... but I can't throw away a flower pot from the front porch, because I don't HAVE any flower pots! There's nothing out there except the post that holds up the roof! LOL

[@sherylwilliams342]

Watching 3 yr ago videos,as refreshers, like the short hair

[@susansauls8902]

She looks amazing in short hair. Not many women can pull it off and look as pretty as she does ❤️

[@dee4174]

Such wise words. My mum broke her wrist simply reaching too far with a duster! As a chronic migraine sufferer with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia I am having to learn to pace myself. I was beginning to worry I would never get through all the clutter in this house, but you have reassured me!

[@maureentreadaway2926]

I fell off the wagon. I’m so glad we are doing the steps again because I’m overwhelmed

[@lysatwardosz7239]

Truer words have never been spoken, "Throw away that cracked dish, you're never going to make the mosaic, you're not.

[@lisaann6267]

I decluttered my magazines while listening to this. 🙂

[@reneeriley2145]

I just came by your channel. You hit home and I backed up and shined my sink!! I used a hanging for years mine is in my sewing room today! 🌺

[@rebeccaleif874]

I just started watching your videos tonight. I'm glad I found you! I'll be binge watching! Thank you! Time is my problem. I work all day & have a small farm. I do chores before and after work so my cleaning is on my day off. The Summer I usually only get one day off to do everything. I need to reschedule my time!

[@drpaddi]

Rebecca, our routines will teach you to do a little every day so that your day off will give you some free time to enjoy more of your life. (FlyCrew Member Paddi)

[@joycloud9440]

Thank you for reminding me not to kill myself trying to it all in one day! I have been watching and working on your system for a couple weeks I'm seeing such a difference. My husband has as well and he likes it! I was sick with migraines this week but my house that I have been keeping up on our all clean! I ordered your control journal can't to get it! I appreciate you and grateful this system is here to help get out of unhealthy habits with helpful ones! Love and light

[@Carnivorecatherine]

I have a give away pile in my closet. I’m putting that in my trunk to get rid of. Btw, my daughter is the Declutter Queen thanks to you! She’s 21 yo & has already moved a few times. Her home is tidy even w/ a new baby on the way. So proud of her.

[@vkarengarson9337]

Yayyyyy. I have found you again. I am so overwhelmed I am going insane with the state of my surroundings. I AM BACK! So happy to have found you again.

[@IMChrysalis]

About pampering... I can make an ordinary dinner something special just by dressing up my eating space with a fresh table cloth or place mats, a few fresh wild flowers and a candle or two. Even when I am totally alone, it feels good!

[@galememeeof6688]

Shine the sink! I'm glad you are starting fresh as this is my first video. I'm going to love you, You're my kind of person and this seems very doable to me. I'm going to go to your website and check it out.

[@sharoncass5671]

I took trash out today out of 3 different trash cans this morning also made up 2 pies to bake for company we are expecting this month .in a couple of weeks. plan to read a book later today . Thank you for your videos enjoy hearing you speak

[@sheilaquigley5981]

Love the calendar! Couldn’t agree more with not wanting to step on a squeaky toy in the middle of the night! In my house- it could also be legos/puzzles/etc.., so I can not go to bed unless my pathways are cleared!

[@nagaempress]

I tried to get started Monday and realized I put too much on myself flying. Whoops time to start again

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Mara's Musings so true

[@Carnivorecatherine]

I can’t use face cleansers so the silver cloth idea! I’ll get some. I only use water & sometime diluted vinegar.

[@Carnivorecatherine]

I’m so glad my laundry is caught up b/c the cat dumped his bag of food where the laundry was. Now I don’t have to pick cat food out of my dirty laundry! Now to get a bucket for his food & stop cat madness. Yesterday he got ahold of the only 2 plastic bags I had on my pantry shelf & tore into them, leaving flour all over the kitchen.

[@IMChrysalis]

Curious, is he Siamese or Sphinx? they are VERY active and nosy... like working dogs, they constantly need something to do... LOL

[@laineygann7713]

Hey, you got your purple chair cover! I know you love that.

[@monamorgan8614]

The one rule I break is I never wear shoes indoors since I don’t feel comfortable . I’m a country bumpkin I guess lol But I have been following Fly Lady what seems forever lol

[@fishingpinky3165]

LOL...I know...I live in Fl and we wear flip flops...nothing to lace up..but today I wore buckle sandles.

[@drpaddi]

You could get some indoor only shoes and just see if you can prove her wrong. She says you can get more done with your shoes on. Give it a try for a week and then let us know if you have found we are wrong. (FlyCrew member, Paddi)

[@southerngrandma4353]

I agree, before I knew about Flylady I didn’t think anyone wore shoes inside their home. I Never wear shoes unless I’m going out. Born in Alabama, now live in south Florida...

[@janeymitchell4675]

When I go barefoot I always stub me toe, step on a pebble or something else painful!

[@ronnalambeth6226]

@@drpaddi yes I have to have shoes on in my house I cut my toe when I didnt have my shoes on it was bad and hurt Alot

[@monamorgan8614]

Girl you’ve got to take that chair in and get some pretty purple Upholstery fabric, you deserve it lol☂️🧚‍♂️🙋‍♀️💜

[@nettiebarbies]

An injury can derail you and just isn't worth cutting corners to try and save time and effort. Stairs are everywhere here, in Northern VA/DC area. We have these 3-story homes. I am ready to move into a mid-century ranch home just because I am a klutz on stairs if I'm not focused. I am in great shape, too, because I work at a gym, but I know how an injury or illness can really set you back. So SAFETY always. Use a very well-made step ladder, protect your back by using good cleaning tools (like the multiwand with the mop handle) and clean as you go, rather than all at once.

[@paulnagel5846]

Thank You for doing these videos,I always need it more.Shine your sink first.

[@jc10907Sealy]

Thanks for breaking things down to simple steps

[@DaysFlyBy007]

I love this so much but I need an emergency version because I move in a week and my house is CHAOS and not much is packed and I'm paralyzed by overwhelm and panic 💔

[@janetcairns6111]

Declutter something everyday.

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Amen I fell over the vacuum cleaner cord in the floor and fell pretty bad so now I learned my lesson I've already got 2 bad knees due to 2 torn miincnis

[@dee4174]

Shame we sometimes have to learn the hard way. Hope you are feeling better. X

[@itsmejae78]

Are you going to have a calendar available for next year? I love your videos! I share with everyone I know that can use the help. God bless, and thank you for being amazing and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@foxp3769]

Love ❤️ this: Back to basics!

[@purple_leaf5770]

Shine the sink!!

[@foxp3769]

Shine your sink Get dressed to lace up shoes🙃

[@motomotoabdul7982]

Hello flylady you are brilliant. My biggest problem is opening mail and getting rid of mail I don't need. I suffer from fibromyalgia Chronic fatigue and pain. I lack motivation I get overwhelmed I try to pace myself.

[@pamelabaker6776]

Marla.....just so you know.....we ALL love you very much....let the haters hate....

[@ronnalambeth4695]

So true it's so awful how some people are trying to ruin this system if they don't like it then get off of it and leave all of us alone

[@ronnalambeth4695]

I heard you can report someone for saying mean and hurting people's feelings and using bad language

[@melissarinas4329]

What if you do laundry all together in cold water...and it piles up..

[@IMChrysalis]

shine the sink!!

[@donnaperkins9545]

Clean sink

[@01racegirl]

Thank you for starting over again, day 1. I've got behind due to injuries. I'm in CHAOS. However, there are facial cleansers out there that do not cause sensitivity. Now is the time to not be washing your face with just water. Holler out to me if you need some help finding a cleanser. I have found some that work that are organic. Not sponsored. Vaseline contains petroleum. You DO NOT want that on your face. Xo to all!

[@pamelabaker6776]

Rindy Harrison only use for lips

[@01racegirl]

Pamela Baker Put what on your lips? If you're talking about petroleum jelly, that's THE WORST! Just go drink Roundup as well. This woman is so bossy and gives advice and "educates" us on cleaning products that are dangerous. Educate yourselves, guys.

[@pamelabaker6776]

Don't use blistex...it strips the top layer of your lips off nothing with phenol..."silicones, mineral oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, dimethicone, petroleum, and paraffin are occlusives they increase the water content of the skin by bolstering the barrier and regard the evaporation of water from the surface. Best used to treat superdry spots or chapped lips...most effective when applied to damp skin.." per Dr weschler. Dermatologist...P.S. when you make comments about flylady...remember this. "What you say is a reflection of yourself."..love and light to you

[@01racegirl]

Pamela Baker Can't relate. I'm holistic. I use a Naturopath, a Homeopathic practioner, and an Aromatherapist. End of. And what Fly Lady says goes for her too. It reflects on her, so DO NOT lecture me when she had the balls to act like a pissed off ole lady the other day and talk to us like little kids and say " I swear to God I'll shut this down over negativity..." Really? She didn't use to be that bitchy so I've followed her for ten years. Just got the new calendar. Should have sent it back. I'm done. Go sit on your high horse.

[@pamelabaker6776]

Good riddance.....yeah

[@rosalynnecole23]

This information is still relevant 💚

[@jeannettegrondin7190]

While moisturizing for 15 meditate is awesome

[@beckytritten8569]

15 min declutter everyday

[@sherrylietzke5156]

Your hair cut makes you look younger ..so cute

[@karenroche2483]

I hope this works for me! New month, new day :)

[@drpaddi]

Karen, never never never give up. Set a timer and just do a few minutes. It will give you hope and show you that you can do this.

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Karen Roche so true I'm excited to see if I can keep these routines I love it

[@sherrymazza2133]

Shine our sink

[@Married1980]

Shine sink

[@pequenabutterfly1668]

I am disabled from a cervical spine injury. Sometimes when I try to do even the top 3 basics I can get a huge flare up and have so much pain I’m bed ridden for a few days to a week... I’m getting really depressed because I can’t keep up with my husbands and toddler’s mess. My husband is bipolar .. and recently discovered he might be a narcissist too - so he feels no real empathy for me And doesn’t help at all.. when I have no flare ups I can stay on track and it feels wonderful- then I get bedridden and I have a huge mess again.. 😳🤯

[@sarasuperid]

Sending you love. When you do have energy, try not to wear yourself out. And your 27 fling boogie is very important. The less stuff you have to clean the better.

[@IMChrysalis]

Pequena Butterfly, I don't have a spine injury but I have a multiple medical disability that includes fibromyalgia, gout and undifferentiated connective tissue disease. I know exactly how the flare-up situation can send me to the sidelines, and I feel for you. But... the nicest thing about FlyLady's system is its adaptability. I forgive myself for what I can't do, and start wherever I am, and DON'T try to do extra or "Play catchup" because I am NOT behind, I'm just here. I also have set my timer for 10 minutes instead of 15, because it seems to work better for me in smaller doses. I call them my 10 by 10s, or my mini-routines. 10 minutes on active stuff, and 10 minutes off or on sitting-down stuff. And an hour for preparing each simple meal. On really bad days I can even incorporate a nap for a few hours, as needed. I wonder if a similar idea would be a good "prescription" for you... set your own times, even if its just 2 minutes. You may surprise yourself at how much gets done in 2 minutes. And by the way, don't do it for your hubby or family. Just like Marla says, we Do it for OURSELVES, because WE deserve a lovely, tidy, easy to clean and peaceful home! Anything we can do will also bless our family, especially when they see how we can learn to manage, and maybe learn by example themselves. No bitterness, no coercion, just a whole lot of love... :-)

[@susansauls8902]

@Pequena Butterfly I used to have SEVERE chronic fatigue. I had it for 8-1/2 years before I found a cure. It wasn’t overnight. I found it was due to my adrenals. They were severely stressed for years and a multi car pileup accident was the onset of the chronic fatigue. My body hit the last straw with that and shut down. Though I am well and have been for years, I still am careful to not fall back into that trap of bad health again! Anyway, when I was at my worst, and it was REALLY bad, like living in a prison, I would tell myself ONE THING on my worst days. That could be loading the dishwasher, or unloading the dishwasher, but NOT both! It could be putting in ONE LOAD to wash, and that’s it! The next day I can dry it then sit in the bed and fold, then have the children take their clothes to their rooms and put away when they came home from school. But yes, on my worst days, just ONE THING. It worked. And my husband would remind me NOT TO OVER DO IT ON MY GOOD DAYS! I would be sooo happy on those days because it was a reminder to me that I did not choose my condition and I was not lazy! I got all kinds of things done on good days and I was so happy! But he was right, and it would knock me back and I wouldn’t be able to get out of the bed for the next 3 days. And I had 4 small children to take care of then. So you have to do what your health can handle. Some days, on your worst days, that is only ONE THING. And that’s okay. You can go to sleep at the end of the day with the satisfaction that you DID DO SOMETHING that day! 😊

[@joyrose6209]

Clean the kitchen sink!!!

[@mbushey1163]

Shine the sink

[@ronnalambeth6226]

Watching again in 2021💕💕❤❤💯💯💋💋

[@jackiedavis9716]

shine sink

[@angelawhite9196]

shine your sink!!!! :)

[@quzee5779]

Link to the silver cloth video?

[@appletv022]

dress to lace up shoes

[@gingertankersley2997]

Shine your sink!

[@fayecox8565]

Decluttering

[@monya5291]

Thank you

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Mine is dinning room

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Office in a bad love it

[@nikkil764]

There is a hurricane coming our way, so great day to de clutter the back porch. Otherwise we may be picking the stuff out of our neighbor’s tree tomorrow.

[@drpaddi]

Monique, the Flylady, ​and crew are sending prayers your way. (put picking stuff out of the tree tomorrow told me you will still have a smile on your face.)

[@nikkil764]

Dr. Newlin we survived Katrina in New Orleans so by comparison this is nothing much.

[@tdmartindale]

shine your sink

[@grandmajudyvv3141]

Clean our SINK

[@reneeriley2145]

Make your bed

[@sandymurray3997]

Shine your sink

[@janetcairns6111]

Get dressed to laced up shoes.

[@PrincessDiana1256]

Ispričavam

[@katherinejeane7810]

Sink Clean ---1st Goldie

[@peggytaylor1600]

Shone sink

[@margaretrebello6636]

Lace up shoes

[@brendahollandsworth7565]

Clean your sink

[@fayecox8565]

Dress to shoes

[@ronnalambeth4695]

Dress up to shoes

[@gailluker3113]

Clean sink

[@fayecox8565]

Shine sink

[@lvefkicker3928]

Shine the sink

[@ebonylowe8083]

shine your sink

[@mirandarobinson3622]

Make your bed

[@bethjasso9061]

Shine sink

[@hindu9352]

Shine sink