Happy Tuesday from Copenhagen where it was a little misty this morning! A quick sea dip with my Besties always gives me a boost…just like doing a few minutes of decluttering and cleaning at home!
This week we’re in Flylady Zone 1 – the entryway, hall, and dining room for detailed cleaning and decluttering. These are the first areas we see when we walk in the door, so even the tiniest bit of attention here makes a big difference to how our homes feel! What small task can you cross off your list today, do you need a little inspiration?
Here are 3 small tasks you can try in Flylady Zone 1 this week:
- Clear off and wipe down the hall table or sideboard (are there piles of post, keys, or random bits n’ bobs lying around?).
- Shake out the entryway rug or give it a quick vacuum – makes a huge difference in just a minute!
- Declutter FIVE things from your dining room or hall cupboard – less visual clutter, more cozy calm.
And if you’d like a bit of company while you tackle Flylady Zone 1, come “body double” with me in my declutter and clean YouTube video series.
Set your timer for 5 or 10 minutes, pick one task, and know that I will be cheering you on! We are making things better in a few minutes!
Oh, and on the subject of decluttering, my hubby has been decluttering his books. A miracle, ha ha! (If you have followed me for a while, you will know that he LOVES books!)
Did you catch yesterday’s declutter video? We were chatting about decluttering for a clearer mind and I gave you 5 areas to work on this week. Books and crafts being one of them!
I asked hubby if he had any books he could part with since I’m heading to a Swap Party later this week. Lo and behold, just five minutes later, he’d filled an entire box with donations! Woo hoo – my friends are going to be thrilled! Any books you recognise or want to read?
And if you want to know more about our Swap Parties, that’s the subject of my session at Get Organized this year! “Declutter without Guilt: Host a Swap Party”.
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Back back to this week… Just like our misty morning dip gave me a fresh start today, even a few minutes in Zone 1 can make your home feel refreshed and cozy. Don’t forget to tell me in the comments which small task you’re doing today (bonus points if it’s in Zone 1!) or what you are doing for self-care. Meanwhile, take a few moments to relax and just breathe…
Hugs
Diane in Denmark
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Add Yours →Already shook out the entryway rug this morning. Go me!
Yay a swap party , really miss seeing those. Lovely, fun !
Washed the entryway mats over the weekend (washed the floor, too), decluttered one cabinet, and dropped off donations (that had been waiting in the dining room) this morning. Already the house and its owner are breathing more easily. Thank you, Diane! ☺️
Loads of boxes of costumes in my hall all going to my studio for my next show – and returns going back – so that will make the entrance look so much better
Thank you for the inspiration as always x
Good morning from PNW😊.
Basking in my backyard with cup of cherry coffee…part of your helpful ideas of self care. Thank you!
Ooh, what is cherry coffee?
I’m going to declutter a draw (or maybe two draws if time permits) from the dining room cupboard today after vacuuming the enterance hall. I’m also going to refresh my nail polish whilst waiting for a face mask i’ll apply as part of self care! It’s been so long since I’ve done a face mask!
Took a brisk walk just before sunset after working indoors all day, beautiful evening!
I worked in my entryways this week for zone work, dusting/cleaning with a damp cloth, touch up paint. Made a nice difference:)
Thanks for sharing the zone since Flylady isn’t able to keep up with updates anymore!
Yes that is so frustrating! Where do we get the updates now of the missions? I’ve looked all over !
Good morning Diane 😊 I’ll be wiping down and clearing the launch pad in our hall today, ready for back to school tomorrow 🎒 Thanks for the inspiration as always ✨ Have a brilliant day 🩷
Loads of boxes of costumes in my hall all going to my studio for my next show – and returns going back – so that will make the entrance look so much better
Thank you for the inspiration as always x
Dusted the high cupboard tops in the hall and polished the dining room wooden table and chairs. Go me! 😀
Cool weather has finally arrived, and my little birds have flown from their nest above my front entry door. Today I WILL give my front entryway a good clean outside!
I am declutterring my entrance table and my china cabinet! Did the coat closet yesterday which was in desperate need with the changing of the seasons and the kids going back to school. Thanks for the blog and ideas!