Life is messy. The {un}chaotic is a resource for tools and tips, from people like you, to organize and control that mess. Bring some order to your world, whether that’s your space, your thoughts, your to-do list or whatever; one simple step at a time.

Feel free to pick and choose from the tips below, not every idea is going to click with every person, but I hope you’ll find a few things that help you live your life a little better. If you do - subscribe for more!

Sentimental Clutter Is Still Clutter

by Katie 02.15.2010
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If you create a cute way to display and, or store mementos and other sentimental items you can put them away guilt free.

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The Joys of Packing

by Katie 02.13.2010
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Using packing cubes makes it so much easier to keep your clothes in order when you’re living out of your suitcase for a few days.

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Unchaotic Resources and Links for February 9th through February 11th

by The {un}chaotic 02.11.2010

Here are the {un}chaotic resources and links for 12:02 to 10:39:

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A Place For Every(small)thing

by Katie 02.11.2010
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You can use an old glasses case to store small bathroom items so they don’t get lost in your toiletry bag.

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Study in a Flash

by Katie 02.09.2010
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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
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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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Blast From the Past: Caboodles

by Lacey 02.04.2010
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I have a drawer at home that was so packed full that items got jammed in the back or fell through into the cabinet going missing for weeks. Now I use clear caboodle boxes to store special occasion makeup under the sink and out of sight. It keeps my everyday makeup drawer clutter free!

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Make Your Home A No Take Out Zone

by Katie 02.03.2010
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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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Your Guide to the Safest Produce

by Cassandra 01.29.2010
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Picking out produce has gotten much more complicated over the past couple of years. It has also gotten a lot more expensive. So what do you do? Here’s a guide to making the best choice.

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Make Your Own Pre-flight Checklist

by Katie 01.28.2010
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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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