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!

Freeze Your Assets

by Katie 01.27.2010
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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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End Desktop Disorder

by Shannon 01.26.2010
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Say no to messy desktop nonsense. Create a “Desktop Files & Folders” folder on your desktop and throw your files in there for cleanup at a later date or to simply make it easier to sort and find the files you need.

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Keep that New Year’s Resolution to Eat Healthier

by Cassandra 01.25.2010
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Grabbing a prepackaged lunch or getting take-out is much faster and less stressful than say, preparing a salad to take to work, but it doesn’t have to be! Take some time out on Sunday to not only write down meals and shop for the ingredients but to partially prepare most of them too.

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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
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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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Declutter Your DVDs

by Dustin 01.20.2010
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There are many ways to organize a DVD collection. For large collections, organizing alphabetically is an easy and efficient way to keep all your favorite movies accessible and organized. “But what happens when I buy a new movie?” you may ask…

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Reduce Junk Mail

by Christy 01.19.2010
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I recommend visiting DMAChoice.org to set your mail preferences. After you are done, you’ll receive less of the mail you don’t want.

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Weekly Menus

by Katie 01.18.2010
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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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My Wardrobe Is On Notice

by Ruth 01.14.2010
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Last night I tied a piece of yarn around every hanger in my closet. For the next twelve months, when I wear a garment, I will remove the string. At the end of the year, anything that still has the yarn on it, will be removed from my wardrobe.

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