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Suggestions for Christmas without Stuff

Dear FlyLady, When I set my goals for the new year, I signed up January 1st and began receiving FlyLady emails. I have felt overcome and defeated by the CHAOS in my home.

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Yesterday

My Head is Spinning! Help Me

Dear FlyLady, I am new to FLYing, but have been working through the babysteps and am up to Day 14. At some point will all this make better sense in terms of when to do what...?

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Do You Have Too Many Projects

Dear Friends, The Christmas is fast approaching. We have lots of things to do to get ready! I feel that the most important job we can do right this minute is get rid of the clutter to make room for the new items that are coming into your home.

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Friday, October 16, 2026

A Day at the Beach

Dear Friends, Are you prepared for those nasty stomach viruses that can sometimes invade your home? You know the ones where you are up all night holding your baby's head.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Tip for a Great Holiday Season

Dear Friends, Today I was asked by a magazine editor if I could give one tip for having a good holiday season what would that be? The answer came so quick that I even surprised myself.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Decluttering for Christmas

Dear FlyLady, You are always telling us to Declutter! I don't know how! Where do I start? I am so overwhelmed! Please tell me what to do! Christmas is just around the corner!

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Is This Strange?

Dear FlyLady, I have been an on-and-off Fybaby for at least 15 years and I truly love your

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Make It All Just Go Away

Dear FlyLady, I have been working on my paper piles and I am a new FlyBaby and it seems as if even though I am throwing papers away, it seems like I am moving one pile to another area of the room and then move again. What can I do to make it all just go away???

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Let's Give Your Bathroom a Makeover

Dear Friends, This week we are in our main bathrooms! Do you have a bathroom that does not make you smile?

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Papers are Mounting

Dear FlyLady, I have been checking your website for years and trying to adapt your system to my life. I am a stay at home mother of six--age 14 to 3. This year, I finally decided to sign up for the e-mails and start wearing my shoes!

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