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Study in a Flash

by Katie 02.09.2010

There’s really no perfect way to organize flashcards; either you get a big stack of them tied with a rubber band or you buy little notebooks of them and invariably run out at midnight the night before a test. Now there’s a digital solution to that dilemma.

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Book to Read: The Checklist Manifesto

by Katie 02.08.2010

I love making lists, and it seems like I’m not the only one who thinks they can make a big difference. The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande sounds like a great read for people in any industry to learn to use checklists to organize people, teams and tasks.

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Make Your Home A No Take Out Zone

by Katie 02.03.2010

Trying to break out of a after-work dinner rut that includes too many trips through the drive-through or too many visits from the delivery guy? Meet my secret weapon: NoTakeOut.com

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Make Your Own Pre-flight Checklist

by Katie 01.28.2010

Pilots use detailed checklists to ensure they don’t forget anything – from pre-flight to landing. That same concept can apply to the rest of us as well, whether that’s formalizing a daily routine or mapping out a busy day. Checklists minimize slip-ups.

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Freeze Your Assets

by Katie 01.27.2010

Ice isn’t just for water anymore. Freezing liquids into ice trays is a great way to store it, preserve it, and keep it handy. Here are a few ideas:

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Call for Contributors

by Katie 01.22.2010

The {un}chaotic is hosting an open call for contributors. We’re looking for regular authors as well as guest posts.

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Waste Not, Want Not

by Katie 01.21.2010

At one point you’ve probably stood in your kitchen, surveying all the food you had, and thought there’s got to be a way to use it and save a trip to the grocery store for at least another day. Now there is, I’ve found two cool websites that will find recipes to match what you already have at hand.

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Weekly Menus

by Katie 01.18.2010

My mom was always a big proponent of the weekly menu. I learned that habit from her and I have to say that the weeks when I take the time to do it are far less stressful. If you’re not currently in the habit of making a weekly menu and shopping list here are some great resources to help you.

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Introducing the Resource Page

by Katie 01.15.2010

If you find yourself craving more chaos fighting goodness in between posts check out the brand new More Resources page. If you want to be updated whenever there’s a new link you can follow @theunchaotic or get an RSS feed of the links.

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Controlling Remote Controls

by Katie 01.12.2010

What good is a remote control if you have to get up to go find it? You can use a large glass cup to collect your remote controls and keep them close at hand. I modified this tip by substituting a utensil caddy that matched my decor better.

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