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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

New is Not Always Better She Said

New is Not Always Better She Said

Dear FlyLady,

The new website and app are terrible.

New is not always better!

I miss the old format. Nothing is updated in a timely manner.

I haven’t received emails since late March.

I used to recommend your system to everyone I knew. With this new format, I can’t send anyone to your page. It’s an absolute mess.

Heather

Dear Heather,

My Granny always taught me that if you can't say anything nice; don't say anything at all. Well repeating your negative comment goes against my Granny. I apologize to my Granny may she Rest in Peace and repent to the Good Lord!

There comes a time in our lives when circumstances require a major change in how things are done. None of us like change! As a result we have had to downsize. Our old website was cluttered so we decided to get back to basics.

We have written 4 books! Only one is out of print, but it is available as a download.

Sink Reflections

Body Clutter

CHAOS to Clean in 31 Easy BabySteps Download

The CHAOS Cure

Every weekday I do a live video that is on 5 platforms. From that video I send out short videos to help you. On Saturday we play a 5 hour Marathon.

Each day I send out a Flight Plan for Tomorrow. Sign up to get our Flight Plan. Please immediately check your email to confirm your email and you will be added to the current list.

For the month of March and April; we have been going through the BabyStep Book each day. We are going to go through this book again in May.

We are committed to help you get your wings!

I Thank my Son Justin and his Wife Emily for helping us to downsize. Also to Thank my Sister Paddi for always being there to help me. And to her son Alex for all the time he has spent to help us teach a new generation to get their home in order. My Sweet Darling Robert has been with us every step of the way!

We are trusting in the Lord for His guidance; thank you Lord for always loving us. To God be the Glory!

I love you all!

FlyLady

Here are the Bullet Points for the BabySteps!

DAY 1

Shine your sink! Keep it clean and shiny. Before bed make sure it is empty.

DAY 2

When you first get up; get dressed to lace up shoes! Fix your hair and face too.

DAY 3

Keep your sink shiny & continue to get dressed when you get up each morning. I was out in the yard because Robert is still asleep. This is my favorite plant, a Sweet Scrub! It smells wonderful in the afternoon!

DAY 4

Place Post-It Note above kitchen sink: Get Dressed and Shine Your Sink!

DAY 5

Recognize the negative things you say, now turn it around to something good!

DAY 6

Let's find HotSpots in the home. It's any flat surface that collects stuff. Clean it off!

DAY 7

Your Before Bed Routine. Pick out your clothes for tomorrow before you go to bed!

DAY 8

Celebrate! I am so proud of you! You have a simple Before Bed & Morning Routine!

DAY 9

Let's add decluttering to your Morning Routine. Try a 5 Minute Room Rescue and 27 Fling Boogie!

DAY 10

Set a timer for 15 minutes and gather all the trash in your home and dispose of it!

DAY 11

List your favorite quotes! You can't organize clutter; you have to get rid of it!

DAY 12

Don't crash & burn! By allowing perfectionism to take over! Get our daily emails.

DAY 13

Have you seen our daily missions? You never have to spring clean again.

DAY 14

Checking your calendar keeps you organized. Is yours big enough for your family?

DAY 15

Add making your bed to your morning routine. Each room has a shiny sink. Make It.

DAY 16

Read a Morning Musings. Our messages simply change your thinking!

DAY 17

Establish a bedtime! Put it on your Before Bed Routine! You need 8 hours each night

DAY 18

Check out my 11 Commandments! Simple rules to live by. Finally Loving Yourself

DAY 19

Are you ready for your home to feel like a Bed and Breakfast? Read this testimonial!

DAY 20

Laundry stand in the way of FLYing. A load a day keeps Mount Washmore Away!

DAY 21

Every DAY I answer a question. Ask your question! Email [email protected]

DAY 22

Has perfectionism stopped you from making a control journal?

DAY 23

Add an Afternoon Routine. Start dinner, & help with homework, empty lunch box.

DAY 24

Add Swish and Swipe to your Morning Routine This keeps your bathroom company ready!

DAY 25

It takes a month to establish habits. Be kind to you! Give Yourself a #Gold Star

DAY 26

Don't allow perfectionism to beat you up if you miss a day! You're not behind!

DAY 27

What's for dinner? If you think about this at 10:00 am; you will know the answer!

DAY 28

If you don't take care of you who will? Eat healthy food & drink your water!

DAY 29

With BabySteps; you've learned the basics of FLYing. Progress not Perfection!

DAY 30

To stay organized is check your calendar twice a DAY. Any upcoming Birthdays?

DAY 31

I'm so proud of you! Keep decluttering and get signed up for the Flight Plan. Keep FLYing!

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