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An Amazon registry (I would skip the Kohls cutlery offerings) will limit you somewhat, but there are certainly decent options available. I think your selection of two chef knives, a bread knife, and a paring knife is a good choice. For the most part I'm going to suggest fairly costly knives because, frankly, this isn't /r/culinary.

Chef knives first. Everything I have to say about 8"/210mm knives I would apply to 10"/240mm knives unless I make note.

If you want a hefty Western chef knife, I find Messermeister to be best in show. They take an edge better than other stainless German knives I've owned and they keep it longer. I find the grind and profile to be slightly more modern and workable in the Elite models opposed to the highly popular Wusthof Classic and sundry Henckels lines. The fit and finish on them is on par with Wusthof, which is to say impeccable. Messermeister makes three different handles for its Elite lines and offers the blades in a thinner Stealth version, which I like. Since Messermeister's Amazon offerings are a bit wonky I would highly suggest you look around the site for the style you like. You might even find some other kitchen gadgets you like. If you are interested in a French profile, look at K-Sabatier. A carbon K-Sab is a lot of fun. And though the stainless knives they produce aren't really as magical as their carbons, they're still fine knives.

• Messermeister Oliva Elite Stealth: Olive wood handled. My favorite. Extra classy.
  
• Messermeister San Moritz Elite Stealth: Poly handle option. I don't like it as much as the wood handles, but it's much cheaper as offered here.
  
• Messermeister Meridian Elite: Classic black pakka wood handle. It's classic and black.
  
• K-Sabatier carbon: This knife is king of the hill. Yes, it's a hill out in the middle of nowhere, but it's still a nice knife. This style is timeless, but it's also out of stock.
  
• K-Sabatier stainless: I believe this knife uses the same steel as Wusthof and Henckels with a similar heat treatment. The biggest difference is the profile.
  
  There are many good Japanese companies and makers to consider. These knives will all be lighter and somewhat thinner than almost any Western knife. If you want something functional and somewhat reasonably priced, Suisin, Mac, and Tojiro have some good options. In the next price bracket up, a Kikuichi, a Yoshihiro, a Takayuki, or a Misono fits the bill, though Misono knives have become incredibly inflated in price. If you have a rich Uncle Ed, slip a Takeda into your list. I would definitely consider other knives at these general price ranges, but they're not available on Amazon.
  
  A few budget suggestions:
  
  
• Tojiro DP gyuto: A great knife line. Tojiro's VG-10 heat treatment is on par with if not better than Shun's. If you're used to a heavy 10" knife, a Tojiro DP 270mm wouldn't be out of the question.
  
• 7.25" Mac Chef "chef" knife: This is definitely a gyuto, regardless what it's labeled. I've used it on a restaurant line during service and it is quite durable. It's reasonably priced, which makes it a popular choice in the food industry.
  
• 10" Mac Chef chef knife: Though they're from the same line, this knife has a wholly more substantial feel on the board than the above. It's still light. It's not priced as well as its shorter cousin. This is the knife that opened my eyes to what Japanese knives could be. The knife is available in the 12" length which, like the Tojiro, coming from a full weight Western knife would still be light.
  
• Suisin HC gyuto: A carbon steel knife selection. These knives have good production values and take a great edge. These knives have decent asymmetrical grinds, which is a definite plus for me. Suisin also makes a comparable Inox stainless line that is quite nice.
  
  To find out who really loves you:
  
  
• Takayuki Grand Chef gyuto: To be fair, I have not used this knife. Those who have like it, though they usually consider it a bit overpriced. It's made from AEB-L, which in kitchen knives is my favorite stainless. I would prefer the Suisin HC.
  
• Misono UX10 gyuto: This knife has been around for a few years and it's pretty popular at high end restaurants. It's nice, but it's a bit overpriced for what you get; the steel and grind on it are unremarkable. The fit and finish on it is probably the best you can buy, though.
  
• Yoshihiro gyuto: This knife is again a bit pricey for what you get, but it does at least include a saya. It offers you a crack at a wa handle, which is a slightly different experience. The steel is somewhat softer than I would like.
  
  Rich Uncle Ed special:
  
  
• Takeda 210mm Aogami Super gyuto: It's thin. It's light. It's made by a wizened old master craftsman. It's got a weird grind that does a whole lot of work while cutting something. It's made out of one of the finest carbon steels being produced today. It's... really expensive. Takeda lovers swear by them, but they're much too tall on the board for me.
  
  Unfortunately I didn't spot many knives on Amazon that I have confidence in and feature a Japanese handle. That's a shame because they're a treat.
  
  Unlike my essay on chef knives, I have only one bread knife suggestion, the Mac Superior 270mm bread knife. It's the best Amazon has to offer and one of the best bread knives you can buy. Tojiro makes a clone that sells for less elsewhere if no one gives you one.
  
  Paring knives are a little different. Edge retention and grind are much less important than geometry. I have this Henckels Pro 3" and I like it; the height of the blade is very comfortable. It has no flex, though, so don't expect to use it optimally for boning tasks. I am almost as happy with any Victorinox paring knife. I would suggest you try as many as possible in brick and mortar outlets to figure out what you like.
  
  And finally, storage. A wall mounted magnetic strip is popular. Those made of wood have less chance of scratching or damaging a knife, so they're somewhat preferable, but as long as you pop the knife off tip first you won't damage it. I've used this strip from Winco for the past year at work with no ill effect. A knife block actually is a good storage option if you can find one to fit your collection. The biggest risk is catching the tip when the knife is inserted into the block, but that's not much of a concern if the user is careful. I use a Victorinox block that was a gift at home for most of my house knives. This block is great, I've been told. A drawer insert is another good low space option. I like my Knife Dock for the stuff I want to keep safe. It lets me slip in as many knives as I have space for the handles. This insert from Wusthof is also popular.

OOH, finally a question I've been waiting to answer:

1. A makeup remover pump -- I use the Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water with the push-down pump. Makes it super easy for quickly removing makeup errors or taking it all off. While I also love the formula, once it's empty I can refill it with any other preferred makeup remover or micellar water. You might be able to find a similar dispensing bottle elsewhere.
   
   
2. Q-tip/remover wipe holder -- I use one from the container store, but plenty of places have divided organizers.
   
   
3. Steel Mixing palette -- Used for foundation, concealer, mixing, etc. I don't like putting these things on my hand because I always forget to wash them off and walk around with splotches.
   
   
4. Lots of drawer organizers -- Acrylic or these handy/cheap ones work well for organizing all your goodies.
   
   
5. A few beauty books -- Never know when you'll need inspiration! Alternatively, you could position your laptop/desktop/tablet nearby to watch tutorials as you're glamming yourself up. I recently picked up Dita VonTeese's Your Beauty Mark and it's gorgeous.
   
   
6. Little essentials -- Alcohol for sanitation (70%), washcloths to wipe your brushes on between shades of color, etc.
   
   
7. Moisturizer and sunscreen -- Because so many of us forget these items but they're really crucial for good skin and better application. Remember to allow these to set into the skin long enough!
   
   
8. Natural lighting -- If at all possible, position your vanity directly across from a window with good natural lighting. Many people are limited to just artificial lighting, but the difference is outstanding.

I'd recommend something like this to store your brushes and cotton pads/q-tips since it has a cover to protect your brushes from dust/dirt.

Using letter holders such as this one is good for storing your eye shadow palettes.

You can either get individual inserts for your drawer that you can customize to however you want or you can just get sectioned ones if you're feeling lazy. You can also use these on top of your desk for skin care stuff since you use them everyday (I assume). With these, you can prevent your desk from staining and you can quickly wash them if they get gross.

I personally don't like the mini-drawers as I find them inconvenient since they're small and sometimes you just want to grab something quickly instead of having to squeeze your hand in them. Unless you use them for q-tips and cotton pads, since those need to stay covered.

I don't have those spinning ones, but I think they would work well if you have a bigger desk, since it gives you easy access to all your stuff.

If you don't have a lot of storage space, you can use a pegboard like this from Ikea. Or just straight up use small wall shelves.

Hope this helps.


Edit: I recommend storing your blenders in this to keep them clean, but I would make sure they dry first or you can stick something small to keep the lid slightly open.

I'm not sure what your style is, but the IKEA Alex draws are 15% off now. You could buy an Alex draw, too, and two legs for around a $100. This might be a good options if you can't have anything on the desk top due to cats. Also if you have access to transportation I've seen desks at goodwill that could be refinished.

For something cheaper amazon and TJ Max have cheaper acrylic organizers. This lipstick holder is only $5. For palettes, I have this organizer. It's $20 and more expensive but if you look at the picture reviews you can see how big it is and that bulky palettes fit. I used to just have a letter organizer I got at TJ Max for $6, and that worked really well, but I couldn't fit all of my palettes.

Before I got my vanity I used Rubbermaid drawers, to help organize them I used a cheap cutlery organizer, something like this. I've also used old birchbox boxes to keep it organized. If your willing to put in a bit of work there are diy drawer organizers that you can make that look pretty cute like this.

My honest opinion: If you can read, you can cook. Literally. Basic cooking is simply reading instructions and following them. Once your comfortable with how things taste together, timing, and what spices taste like, then you can move on to more advanced dishes.

I think a fun part of learning to cook is gearing up. Since most people here will give you a grocery list, I'll give you a list of helpful items that I use daily.

• 1 large, sharp kitchen knife and basic sharpener
  
  The knife if a bit on the pricey side, but trust me when I tell you it's worth it. You only need 1 and as long as you hand wash and dry regularly, it can last forever. Sharp knives won't cut you as often as a dull knife that sometimes slips.
  
  
• crock pot. This is good because it doesn't require any sort of culinary skills. Mostly just mix and wait.
  
  
• Liquid Measuring cup
  
  
• Dry measuring cups
  
  
• Flat spatula
  
  
• Other spatula (for stirring and wiping out sauces/batter/etc.)
  
  
• Tongs
  
  
• Very basic non-stick pots and pans I have a cheap set I bought from Costco that has lasted me 8 years and counting. Be sure to ALWAYS use wood or plastic utensils with non-stick or you risk scratching the non-stick surface and fucking it all up.
  
  
• Wooden Utensils These are nice because you can leave them in a pot of sauce and not worry about them expelling chemicals or melting.
  
  
• Also a holder for your kitchen items
  
  I assume you have basic dishware and silverware, so I've only included common cooking items.
  
  Hope this helps! I'll update if I can think of anything else you'll need.

Why not meet at the halfway point. Get a normal organizer that keeps stuff seperate but not so tight that you need to carefully place them in each box.

I would recommend on of the generic $8 organizers. It makes it so you dont need to dig through so much crap to find the last clean fork.Also it makes it so it does not sound like someone is throwing pans down the stairs when they open the drawer.

They make nice looking bamboo ones for like $20 too if you care about looks.

1. I hate my job, traffic here has been a nightmare this week, sucking over 10 hours of my life just getting to and from work :(
   
2. Today, my bank gave me a $125 overdraft credit?! Not sure what that was all about, but on the week I have been the brokest this year, MONEY ACCEPTED!!
   
3. Life is fantastic, and hands you lemons all the time
   
4. and my stupid gift because i just got brand new silverware
   
   Thanks for the contest, and I hope your week gets better too!!

This post made me want to post my collection on /r/makeuporganization so I did let me know if you want a link to that.

I tried to be basic and cheap. Nothing was over $22 when I bought it. When I first started buying makeup senior year of high school I just used a Caboodle, by sophomore year of college I needed more room and I got a plastic set of drawers from Wal-Mart and expanded from there.

I have a set of plastic drawers I got from Wal-Mart for like maybe $10. I found some drawer organizers at Dollar General that were like $5 that look like this but they're white and not as expensive. Each of the three drawers has a different item like lip products, eye products, and then cheek products. There isn't a lot happening in the eye drawer other than random mini mascaras and colourpop SS shadows, and my brow pomade because most of it was WNW 8 pan palettes that I cluttered.

Then I have an acrylic organizer that I got at At Home that holds my everyday concealers, mascaras, eyeliners, and some lip products. It looks like the top of this. I coudn't find the exact one though.

Then I have another acrylic organizer that holds all of my palettes and it's my favorite makeup organization purchase I've made. You can find it here

Lastly I have a container with five sections that holds my foundations, brushes, and liquid lipsticks. It can be found here

Right now, my silverware draw is just kinda, well, um, a mess. This would greatly be appreciated and help neaten it up. And this is just needed because of reasons. Yay, stock my house! Good luck moving into your new place :D

I keep mine in a silerware drawer organizer; this isn't the exact one, but it's similar (I found mine for something like $7-8 at TJM)

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-KCH-02154-5-Compartment-Cutlery-Organizer/dp/B007B8RKIE

The dividers are just tall enough to keep them upright without blocking too much of my view, and the whole thing slides across my cabinet nicely (I store it up under a shelf, so it almost functions as a drawer for me). I have a couple of acrylic pieces for smaller stuff (it seems like a requirement nowadays lol) but that has never been something I want for everything...figuring out alternate storage ideas has been a fun journey.

awesome sauce

There is a whole set of this stuff, but this one is pretty practical if you don't hang up your cooking tools! The sponge and napkin holders are great too! This!

Under a dollar!

I think this would be very helpful since it only takes up a corner!


This would come in hand since the desk wouldn't take up much ground.


This would definitely be useful if you don't have much closet space


Thiswould come in handy in general

I Love organization and love the organization posts :D I posted my ikea-made vanity set in a thread once but I wanted to share the whole setup.

Also /u/Thatsbasic suggested a 'shelfie saturday' in another comment so I thought I'd give it a try :3

• I have this desk http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30213076/
  
• and hutch http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60306494/ from Ikea
  
• and something like these (can't remember exact brands) for some organization https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Level-Premium-Quality-Organizer-Collection/dp/B00FPOOJL2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492284744&sr=8-5&keywords=acrylic+nail+polish+organizer
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6-Section-Clear-Drawer-Organizer/dp/B00AN8CTX0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492284812&sr=8-3&keywords=acrylic+makeup+organizer+for+drawer
  
  
  Top of the hutch: makeup brushes, larger bottles, and a little basket for all my AB samples, pore strips, etc.
  
  Top row: perfume (no AB), and some Face Shop cotton pads
  
  Middle row: all my AB products, plus some sunscreen, hair products, and deodorant hiding behind them
  
  Bottom row:
  
  
• (back left row): nail polish
  
• (front left row): travel and sample sizes
  
• (back right row): essential oils/aromatherapy
  
• (front right row): mostly medicinal tinctures
  
• right side: misc., jar of spatulas, products that are almost empty
  
  empty space: sheet masks and makeup wipes
  
  Drawer: Makeup--a couple AB things in there :)

I'm finally really happy with my makeup organization. Almost everything is in the top drawer of my 4-drawer Ikea Malm dresser. In the drawer, things are separated by item type (eyeliner, single shadows, brows, etc.) into these, except for palettes, which are in a mail organizer in the drawer. On top of my dresser, everything else fits into one of these except for my brushes which sit in a cup. Then I hung a mirror and a light over the dresser and have a great standing vanity that still has three drawers for clothes and other stuff!

This is the utensil holder I was trying to make a better version of. It's a unique design, but their take on it seems sloppy, especially for $50.

Video of the build if you are interested in the satisfying sounds of flatware being stacked in a tray.

Not really, it depends on you drawer width and what's going in it. It's one of those things you don't really need to order online for the best one, just go look at a couple in the store and grab which makes the most sense. A lot of the ladles, spatulas and wooden spoons like in the linked picture would actually be more organized and accessible if just placed on the counter in something like this

Amazon! I saw it on a Buzzfeed list a few weeks back and have been thinking about it ever since. It came today and I am in love! Such a smart, simple design.

Joseph Joseph 85119 DrawerStore Kitchen Drawer Organizer Tray for Cutlery Silverware, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072R6CLRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qvHxCbC35H53W

Desk organizers are usually the best way to go. Things like this or this.

I'd just get a plain carbon steel pan. In fact I've been meaning to make a video of mine and was reminded of this the other day when I made my video of the 3 egg frittata. In that you can see it in action.

That particular model was bought from a restaurant supply for something like 10 bucks. Cheap as heck. Really, really good nonstick when seasoned properly. It takes a season similar to cast iron but it is way easier to do and it holds it way better even with abuse.

Paderno sells a higher end carbon steel pan that you can see here. I'm happy with my cheapo one even with its shortcomings of a very odd handle angle and a bit of a warp to it. Hey for the price it can't be beat.

I find specific makeup organizers to be pretty overpriced. It's also a little hard to tell what you're looking for, but you can repurpose a lot of kitchen organizers as makeup organizers. For example, I use a pot lid organizer for my palettes. And I have some interlocking drawer organizers that I got from Target. There are also a lot of drawer organizers (and stuff you can put on top of a desk) in office supply stores/departments.

If you look around this sub (and YouTube), a lot of people have done cool DIY makeup organizers. Specifically, some people use a magnetic board and stick magnets to their makeup so they can display them on the board. It all depends on how you want to do it.

Use a drawerorganizer, like this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Made-Smart-Madesmart-Interlocking-Organizer/dp/B004GSQLQE/ref=sr_1_4?crid=134BT29UL8QXJ&keywords=drawer+organizer&qid=1569204010&sprefix=drawer+org%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-4

Just search "drawer organizers" on Amazon, there's tons of options,and even ones meant for silverware can be useful for other things.

http://www.amazon.com/Madesmart-15-875-1-875-Inch-Silverware-Granite/dp/B003U5UYQM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1X2VKQHLODCNW&coliid=I30LRLHT9MHQ0B

Boomerang!!

Thank your for the contest! :)

Other folks have good suggestions for storing multiple lists worth of ships (or your whole fleet). But for bringing just one list, something like this works well:

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Section-Drawer-Organizer-Clear/dp/B00AN8CTX0?

This:

KMN Home DD00370 DrawerDecor Customizable Organizer, Drawer and Shelf Cabinet Liners, Non-Slip and Easy Clean, Deluxe Starter Kit, 16 Piece - Sky Blue
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BBSU67M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_utZ6BbJRMDM28

It comes in different colors, you can cut it to fit, and buy additional little bits for it.

you don't necessarily need a brewing specific mill. There is a decent chance someone around you has a grain mill, and if you can open it up enough so that you don't make flour you should be ok.
Also, you could go ahead and buy a cheap corona mill. Here's one on amazon, but I would shop around for sure.

conviviality

I would love this organizer for college. No cluttered desk for me, nuh uh!

I'm autistic. Here's the key. Work on one area at a time.

I have a monthly calendar on the wall to remind me of things and I use it.

This thing is a life saver. I have a lot of my files separated in that thing. It is very helpful.

I have a couple of these to keep my important files in. If I need to keep an important paper, I put it in a file in there.

Don't use a file cabinet. Out of sight, out of mind. Totally bad. Get a file cart. This is the one I have and its great.

I have these in my desk drawers

I have this thing on my desk to organize supplies on my desk

I have this thing on my desk to organize files



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Basically I've spent a shit ton of money to keep me organized. I don't put a lot of things in cabinets because out of site, out of mind. I forget where they are if I can't see them. If they are in a drawer, I keep it organized. I straighten off my desk every other day so I don't get buried. I live by post it notes. They are my life. They are my everything. If I need to remember something, it goes on a sticky note and the sticky note goes on my computer.



As for stress and anxiety. Practice self-care. Get into therapy. You may want to consider meds. Know your limits. Yeah its good to be social but you will need your lunch to recharge. That becomes really important. Yeah you can try to go with staff two times a week but you need the recharge time.



You also need a letter from your doctor and submit it to personnel and talk to your principal. I have a good relationship with my principal right now and haven't talked to the district yet. I just told my principal that it effects my communication with others. Sometimes I have a hard time communicating what I really want to say or people may misinterpret what I say because of tone or I don't say it right. I have a hard time with eye contact. I also have slow processing so it takes a second and people take that as ignoring. I don't need any accommodations, I just need her to understand my communication difficulties and my social awkwardness. Fortunately for me, I am a SPED teacher who teaches the self-contained autism class and she thinks that will be a good connection with parents. I have asked for a 10 minute break off campus break (to smoke, she know I do) after a bad IEP and she gives it to me. But its rare that I do. If it starts to become a problem, I'll inform my union and then inform the district.



If you come up with systems and learn to be more organized, it will help with the stress. If you learn self-care it will help.

What about this?

https://www.amazon.de/Relaxdays-Besteckkasten-Bambus-Küchenorganizer-Schubladeneinsatz/dp/B005LVFOFY/

It's not 3D printed. It's not even made from plastic. But it will fit your drawer 100%.

Hmmm...

Drawers

Lipstick Organizer

Nail Polish Organizer

White tower and apothecary jars from Walmart, garbage can and napkin/palette holder at Dollar Tree, green brush cup is from Pier 1, pitcher is from ceramics class, smallest brush container is actually a hair spray top. The narrow acrylic tray is actually a dip dish from Walgreens a few years back, and the big one with the bottles is this.

$15 Solution:


Oggi 7211 Jumbo Stainless Steel Utensil Holder

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J30T252/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kEkZCbPANQ0P3

I haven't confirmed this, but I've heard some bad things about the kapoosh style holders because of your knife basically cutting into the plastic sticks, but maybe if you use bamboo skewers it'll be better.


Also you can check out drawer style holders like this or this

Oggi 7211 Jumbo Stainless Steel Utensil Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J30T252/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XPMtybJWM1YC3

Aaaaannnnd it's real...

I've been looking at cheap bamboo silverware drawer organizers, thinking, "Knives are kinda silverware, right?"

I use this in-drawer block.

Do you mean a knife block that will sit on your counter at home? Or do you mean a wooden/plastic sheath (I.e. a saya) to protect it during transport?

Because I don't understand why you'd want a knife block at your house for a work knife.

For a saya, check out chefknivestogo.com.

For a home knife block, I'd say get a drawer organizer instead, like: https://smile.amazon.com/Wusthof-Wide-Drawer-Storage-Slots/dp/B0009NMVV4?sa-no-redirect=1. I hate stuff cluttering up my counters though.