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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Just Tell Me What To Do

Dear FlyLady, Every week you talk about Wednesday being Anti-Procrastination Day. Why don't you tell us exactly what to do! It is too hard to think of what needs to be done. I had rather have a direct order. FlyBaby M. Ready to get things done.

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Great Tip for a Clean Car

Dear Friends, Over the next few weeks we are going to be using our cars to get the clutter out of our homes. Let's get them cleaned out, so we have a place to put those boxes and bags to donate them at Good Will or your favorite charity thrift store.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Do They Work on Ceramic Tile?

Dear FlyLady, Do the Rubba Scrubba and Rags in a Bag work on a ceramic tile shower too? I have been swishing and swiping my toilet and sink but I have to admit my shower has gotten nasty!! I have soap scum and mold all over. (I can't believe I just admitted that to everyone!) But I have never found products that help me keep it clean or that can clean it very well. I'm always afraid of the toxicity of it since we don't have a bathroom window. Any ideas would be appreciated so I can add my shower to my daily Swish and Swipe routine!

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

I Can't Afford Pampering Potions

Dear FlyLady, There is a few of us FlyBabies here that are low income and can't afford much wanting to pamper ourselves. The bathgels, lotion, foot spas, and so forth can get expensive. Are there any suggestions you can provide for some cost free or home remedy type pampering sessions? Tanya

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Home Remedy Pamper Sessions

Dear FlyLady, There are a few of us FlyBabies here that are low income and can't afford much wanting to pamper ourselves. The bath gels, lotion, foot spas, and so forth can get expensive. Are there any suggestions you can provide for some cost free or home remedy type pampering sessions? Tanya

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

I Can't Find the Cafe Mocha Recipe

Dear FlyLady, I am looking for the cafe mocha recipe you have posted (the one to save money on the expensive coffee shop). I was going to make it up for my son's teacher's gift and I delete it somehow. Can you help me out? Thanks,

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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Help Me with My Craft Room

Hello FlyLady, I have a craft room. As most craft rooms, it is cluttered. How do I tackle the clutter? I know you would say, I should throw away the things I do not make anymore, but I DO make the things, I have. I just do not know how to organize the things. Yes I know I cannot organize clutter, but the thing is it is not clutter!

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Friday, November 28, 2025

The Gift is Your; Just Open It

Dear Friends, We all love receiving gifts: The thrill of the surprise of what is in the package; opening it up. Wouldn't you like to receive a special gift every single day? This is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Celebrating on a Tight Budget Repost by Request

Dear FlyLady, Our finances are tight this year and I seem to remember you posting an essay about making a Thanksgiving Dinner on a shoestring budget. Will you please re-send it. Struggling in Tennessee

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Help I Need Last Minute Dinner Shortcuts

Dear FlyLady, I feel like I am running out of time to put a Thanksgiving Dinner on our table. I could use some shortcuts! Procrastination has got me again! FlyBaby K.

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