[IN]PLACE™ System by Peter Walsh *GIVEAWAY*
This contest is closed. The winning number is 23, and that’s Heather! Congratulations, Heather. I hope this will get your desk all lovely and organized. And thanks to Peter Walsh and Office Max for sponsoring this giveaway!
I was invited to participate in a Webinar with Peter Walsh last week where he shares his latest organizational system available exclusively at Office Max. In case you’re not an avid Oprah watcher, here’s a little bit about Peter Walsh.
Peter Walsh is a nationally renowned organization expert and best-selling author known for his regular appearances on TLC’s Clean Sweep and The Oprah Winfrey Show, who is bringing his expertise to boost workplace organization with OfficeMax.
And here is what I received in the mail in preparation for the Webinar:
The [IN]PLACE™ System focuses mostly on paper organization “because it’s the tiger that gets out of control,” as Peter explains. I gladly accepted the invitation and the sample products that came along with it because I CLEARLY need help bringing order to my work space.
First Peter shows us to a sample of “office hell”. It looks much like mine. Hmmm…
The moment you let flat surfaces become cluttered in stuff, you lose the battle.
He mentions the post-it note frenzy. Hmmm, like this, perhaps?
He suggests a journal to keep notes and to do lists rather than allowing post-it notes to clutter the workspace. What a concept! And of course, he provides one.
Next, he addresses the importance of labeling.
If your file folders aren’t labeled, you’ve lost the battle straight away.
Hunh. File folders. What a concept.
Now he takes us to a sample of “office heaven” where everything is in perfect order. Ahhhh… Peace and tranquility abound! It’s exactly how I WANT my work space to be.
His key points are – visibility and accessibility.
VISIBILITY: He shows how his files are transparent so you can see what’s inside. His system gives you the ability to tag them with color-coded post it notes. Then there is a desktop sorter so you can see all your files and know what’s in them. I’m loving this! I can’t wait to set mine up.
ACCESSIBILITY: How do you find the files that you need? For the ones you don’t need as often, he shows a rolling file cart that can be put away when not in use. This is also great for people who may not have desk drawers. His hanging files lock together so nothing falls down between and you can lock together files for similar projects.
His advice for getting started:
Don’t go running out to buy a ton of stuff. You really need to first clear the clutter and sit and think about what you need to organize your life. Analyze your own problem and think of great solutions before you go out and buy stuff.
He suggests keeping work and home stuff separate.
Either color code it, or keep in separate systems.
Another great feature of the [IN]PLACE system is portability. Either from home to work, or within the home — perhaps from the kitchen table to a shelf for those who may not have a separate office.
He gives some tips for helping kids develop good organizational habits. According to Peter:
Kids need two things: limits and routine. Kids need to understand that they can’t own everything.
Amen to that! He suggests giving them a folder in which to store their stuff and teaching them filter through it occasionally. (This is how you set limits; they can’t keep everything.) When they come in with paper, show them how to file stuff immediately. (This teaches them a routine.) Teach them that paper has a home. I can’t wait to start this system with my own kids. My middle child, in particular, is queen pack rat.
He continues with his advice:
There’s no such thing as later (I’ll get to it later.) You have to maintain every day what you do. Bring in the mail, file it, put it in the file tray, deal with it, shred the junk straight away. The moment you start establishing a later file, it’s a slippery slope. Do it immediately. Model the behavior that you want for your kids.
Here’s another great piece of his advice that I’m trying to make part of my routine: Take 10 min at the end of the day to organize. He calls it the “best investment you can make in the following day.” He advises every six months to go through files and purge.
When you start organizing, ask yourself:
“What do you want from this space?”
“What is going to take place in this space? What are the zones?”
Create zones. Set limits. Cut down on stuff to fit in zones. Then look at things you need. “It doesn’t start with the product. It’s starts with the vision, the function, and the zones for the space.” I was typing as fast as I could, so forgive me if some of this sounds disjointed. But for the organizationally challenged like myself, I’m delighted with all of this practical advice!!
See? Look what it did for me.
Pretty SUH-WEET, isn’t it!? Here, take a closer look.
I have a few folders that I wanted more accessible sitting there. I plan to purchase the [IN]PLACE Desktop Sorter that will house those file folders on my desk top. Unfortunately that didn’t come in my box o’ goodies. In front of my files and books, you see my journal that is where I now keep all of my to-do lists and record keeping that used to sit on post-it notes all over my desk top.
And beneath that is my Mom Agenda — I can’t live without it!!
And finally, my file drawer:
I hope to purchase some hanging files so that’s even nicer looking but for now I’m pleased with the Document Wallet and the File Tote for housing all of my cumbersome paperwork!
You can find more organizational tips at Office Max and Peter Walsh’s website.
WIN IT! Oh yes!!! YOU TOO can receive a box o’ goodies in the mail. One lucky winner will receive all of this:
1. Organization Kit from [IN]PLACE System by Peter Walsh. This is essentially Peter Walsh’s starter kit for workspace organization that includes the essentials for managing files, reducing clutter and increasing productivity. The kit is available exclusively at OfficeMax and includes:
- 1 document wallet
- 3 durable file folders
- 3 document sleeves
- 1 document envelope
- 1 set of colored clip tabs
- 1 erasable marker
- 1 Post-It Cube
2. Two OfficeMax rubberband balls
3. DiVoga product package. DiVoga is one of OfficeMax’s new private label lines featuring affordable, high-style office products that add some personality to a workspace. This set includes:
- a colorful notebook
- document envelopes
- file folders
- jumbo binder clips featuring a modern XOXO pattern
To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post telling me about your organizational challenges. You can earn a second (optional) entry by tweeting or blogging the contest. And give yourself a third (optional) entry if you’re a subscriber. I’ll randomly select a winner on Saturday, April 18th.
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Stacy on April 10th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Things I want to keep “handy” end up covering my entire desk. Paper is a virus…it keeps multiplying and attacking my productivity…help!!
Beth on April 10th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Wow! What a transformation. You’ve been working hard, and Peter Walsh would be so proud. I enjoyed reading your post about your experiences with these new products and how you were able to apply them to your own workspace. Your desk looks beautiful now, and you must feel incredibly satisfied. Great job!
Seth Goldstein on April 10th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Jo-Lynne, huge fan! Hopefully will get to meet you at the next tweetup at Chickie and Petes in NE Philly at 6:30pm on April 16th.
I’m really eyeing your clean desk. My desk gets cleaned once a week but by the end of the next week it’s covered. I need help organizing big time. Here’s a pic of my desk right now http://twitpic.com/34e82.
I hope this influences your decision to choose me! Love your tweets and blog!
We should definitely network sometime.
-Seth Goldstein
@sethgoldstein
Terra on April 10th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Now that is a serious find. Since my desk is truly mobile I end up with the same messes in three different places in my house – maybe something like this would help me at least keep my stuff together! I am going to check it out tonight!
Peter Walsh on April 10th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Jo-Lynne
I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the webinar and have found the [in]Place products to be useful. I’m overwhelmed by the positive response and hope that this ‘new you’ inspires others also.
Peter
PS – I also love the glass of wine on the organized desk – definitely time to celebrate!
pam at beyondjustmom on April 10th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
My desk looks like your “before” picture, and worse. I even bought a file cabinet a few weeks ago, and it sits empty because I haven’t found time to organize my stuff. I’m inspired by Peter’s handy system!
Heather @ Not a DIY Life on April 10th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I am so organizationally challenged, I don’t even know where to begin. For starters, I have items for my at-home business in two different rooms. That’s a huge problem! I want all of my stuff in one place. HELP!
Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates on April 10th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
What organizational challenges do I have? YES – ha,ha. Sheesh – I have a problem with stacks. There are stacks everywhere. I know it’s a problem ’cause I just spent a LOT of time digging for receipts/statements I needed to finish my taxes. If I had just put them in a folder labeled “Stuff I Need For Taxes” all year, I would have saved so much time. Time I could have spent eating chocolate.
You did an excellent job – your work area looks fabulous!! Did the glass of wine come in the kit too??
Oh, and cool that you are so famous now.
Dee on April 10th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
My biggest challenge is definitely paper…it just keeps coming and I have a hard time keeping up with it!
I am a subscriber too!
Blessed on April 10th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Filing is definitely my biggest battle – I can find the stuff I need as long as no one moves my stacks
Sara on April 10th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I LOVE a good organizing paper goods product. This is from a girl who used to play “office” as a child, well that and library!
Sara on April 10th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I am a subscriber.
Sara on April 10th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I tweeted it http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/1493552725
Kim on April 10th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I’m guilty of the “later” piles or projects. Currently, I’m packing to move and am ruthlessly going through stuff. I want to start off in our new house with a clean slate and just having to keep up with the maintenance.
Kim on April 10th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I was a fan of Peter Walsh’s when he had the show on TLC’s Clean Sweep.
And I have his organization book sitting next to my bed – I just need to put it to use.
My office is a nightmare. I’ve tried a number of times to organize it and it just keeps going back to where it was.
Great giveaway!
Ellen C. on April 10th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
I’m a paper hoarder and I need help. My office is just piles and piles of paper. I could use a lot of organization. Thanks for the chance.
Jeni on April 10th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
My biggest problem is definitely the paper. The bills, statements, receipts, records, etc. that are hard to categorize & file in an appropriate way…they take over the office!
Megan on April 10th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
My desk is a serious mess! Nothing is organized and it is need of help!
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Heather on April 10th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I am a subscriber.
Heather on April 10th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I need to keep up on the pile of papers, things I print off the internet I want to look at later, recipes, school notes, etc. I need to find a hoem for those.
courtney on April 10th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
First of all – WOW on the makeover & I love the glass of wine. Plus covet the imac. We have, what I call, an unique imac (the big ball).
Anyway – my organizational challenge is simply, I have papers, bills, cards, notes, etc… everywhere! My husband constantly tries to throw my stuff out of the office
Heather on April 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I am so disorganized that your ‘before’ picture would make me very very happy! I need serious help with all of the misc papers that constantly clutter my desk (and kitchen counters, and dining room table, and…) Nice that this system is functional AND pretty!
Carolyn G on April 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
My biggest challenge in terms of organization is that I don’t have a good filing system. So I have recipts and papers in drawers, in file folders, file holders and all over. I need to start a system that allows me ot file as I go.
cher on April 10th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
well that’s it! PAPER! For sure I could use the help to neaten up my spaces…I’m so bad I have 3 desks cluttered! And I hate when I go to find something and can’t, knowing full well I HAVE IT HERE SOMEWHERE! GRRRRRR…I love the look of what he has masterminded and what you did with your goodies. Sign me up please! I could use a little organization in me widdle life! I love the colors too! So…I surely would do the makeover! Ty for the chance, Cher
lindsey on April 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
o, this would be so helpful for me! i have such a hard time keeping all of our papers organized. i would do much better if i had cute folders i think!
lindsey on April 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
i subscribe
valerie mitchell on April 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
i’ve got wayyyy to many papers and need help organizing
valerie mitchell on April 10th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
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Sandi on April 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
We run a home business which means WAY TOO MUCH paper with no place to put it.
Sandi on April 10th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I’m a subscriber. Thanks!
Katrina on April 10th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I just have papers everywhere! I need a desk/workstation that I can organize stuff at. =)
lee on April 10th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
my biggest challenge is trying to organize the contents of a 2500 sqft. house down to 1300 sqft. right now, i’ve got about 1200 sqft. still tucked in the garage. sometimes i get ruthlessly inspired and fill a green trash monster. usually if someone goes behind me to find something, the things i have sorted get fluffed up or something, the end result being i feel like i am back to square one.
i could totally use this type of system, at least in my dreams.
i have taken several carloads of books to the library and my friends know if they need something, they can casually mention it to me and i will have a load for them to take home, kind of like “garbage santa”.
i have discovered craigslist, but it’s still so slow and we are out in the boonies, so a garage sale is out of the question.
your pot has motivated me to go out the gaping maw known as my garage and try to find my office supplies and cobble something together. i have a slippery handle on the paper in the house but i could do a better job.
my blog looks better, but if i can get enough cash from craigslist, you will have to pimp me up!
i have another giveaway (another way to clean out my garaage!) i am about to post. come by and check me out!
great giveaway from a great host!
Debbie on April 10th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
My dsk at home is a nightmare.
Megan @ Mama Bub on April 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Where am I NOT organizationally challenged. My biggest challenge seems to be finding a system that WORKS. I’ll spend a lot of time reorganizing only to find that a week later it’s a mess because I can’t find anything or remember where to put something.
Kellyn on April 10th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Organizational challenge…does the entire house count? We seem to be in a constant step of mass chaos!
Kathy on April 11th, 2009 at 12:43 am
My desk turns out to be the table in front of my sofa.(it was actually a two seater desk form an elementary school form the 50’s. Cute but… My laptop sits on a children’s chair to the left and I drag it to the table when I need it. My pencils are strung out everywhere and when I need to print something, I have to send it to my husband’s computer in his office. Check his inbox and print.Return to my school table desk and search through the folders shoved in the cubby holes meant for Dick and Jane books. Can you help? Thanks, Living in the 50’s with modern technology isn’t always the best fit. Kathy
Serena on April 11th, 2009 at 2:26 am
(Whimper.) Paperwork is the bane of my existence. I can’t seem to get a hold on it. I can’t even seem to find a good place to put it! It is the most frustrating thing.
The Green Yak on Etsy on April 11th, 2009 at 2:32 am
I work from home, and I do several different jobs on top of that. So, my challenge is not only to keep home/work things separate, but to keep the stuff for each of my jobs organized.
Nicki at Domestic Cents on April 11th, 2009 at 6:12 am
My organizational challenge is definitely my desk because my husband and I share it. I can never keep it cleaned up. So frustrating.
Nikki on April 11th, 2009 at 8:28 am
I LOVE Peter Walsh – he amazes me every time I see him on Oprah helping someone get out from under all of their clutter. My problem area is definitely my desk – papers are everywhere, the printer sits on my desk so papers are piled on top of it. Now that our house is on the market, I’ve had to put it all away. I had no system in place so now there are just folders and boxes stuffed with papers. I’d love Peter’s system to get off to the right start in our new house where I will have my own ‘office!’
faith on April 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Cool giveaway…my challenge is most definitely paper clutter and lack of filing important papers. YIKES. Makes my hair stand on end thinking about it. UGH. Would love to have some new organizational tools to help with that problem. Thanks for the review!
Jackie on April 11th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I used to watch Peter Walsh all the time on Clean Sweep, he’s fabulous! My biggest issue is with papers, bills, etc. That looks like the perfect solution to me.
Jen@OurDailyBigTop on April 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I’m impressed. My office/desk looks like your before picture and that’s even after “cleaning up.” Looks like I have more work ahead of me. My challenge is starting then getting bogged down with how do I organize that the piles just start up again.
PS: Love the glass of wine in the after pic.
Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect on April 11th, 2009 at 11:13 am
My biggest challenge is taking the time (or finding it?) to put stuff away. Oh, and not having enough room. Our house is really small, and no matter how many times I de-clutter, it just seems like I have too much stuff!
Dawn Gartin on April 11th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
My organizational challenge is that I am the get to it later girl. Like the advice of dealing with it NOW. Love your article!
Dawn Gartin on April 11th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I’m a subscriber. Hope I win! =)
Erin on April 11th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I could really use this! My desk is a mess with medical records, sponsors for my blog, recipes, and to do list! I could use the help!
Erin on April 11th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I’m a subscriber.
Danielle E. on April 11th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
My biggest challenge is paperwork. Between home, work and multiple projects I end up with a mess. I start out with good intentions but can’t seem to maintain it.
Kianna on April 11th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I need to start keeping my documents more organized. I keep all of my paperwork in drawers. I don’t have anywhere else to put them.
kikisp2008@yahoo.com
beachmom on April 11th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I am constantly working on “new and improved” methods of taming the paper-tiger including getting rid of paper all together to not often enough marathon filing and trashing sessions. The last few years, while running 3 businesses from home have become the worst … and while I have not had any major mishaps because of confusion, there are certainly days that I regret not having a better system. Thanks for the info … and will be working on your new system.
Alison on April 11th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
My desk has all kinds of paper on it right now. I HATE filing–but if I had a great system like that, I think I could keep up with it!
Alison on April 11th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
I tweeted it!
http://twitter.com/hlinefracture
karen on April 11th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I love to organize! My problem area is papers that pile up and just need to be filed! I would love to try some of those products! Thanks
Alicia on April 11th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I love organization as long as I can start from the beginning. If things get cluttered, that’s when I run into issues.
I could definitely use this!
Alicia on April 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I tweeted the giveaway…
@HeroesAlicia
Rachel on April 11th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
This would be an AWESOME solution to my mess of an apartment! My big problem is that I don’t really have a desk. Ok, thats not entirely true – I have a desk, but it is so tiny, that I never keep my computer on it and just use it as a storage place for some school books and office supplies (but not all of them, because, obviously they don’t all fit there). I have a small one-bedroom apartment, and could really use some help figuring out an organizational system for all my important papers, bills, files, school work, etc that end up on my couch, on my dining room table, on my bookshelf or floor. This sounds like it could most definitely help….although building on an extra room might be more useful!
Jennifer on April 12th, 2009 at 12:57 am
My biggest challenge is paper as well. My husband is self-employed and we have some rental property, add it all together and we have TONS of paperwork. I never know how to organize it all. I like some of the solutions you have presented! This organizational line seems really well thought out!
Judy Hudgins on April 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I said an ad in the May issue of Oprah (I was looking through it at work…filling in for someone so they could be with their kids on Easter) and saw the “stuff”. Went to OfficeMax site and they don’t have them on there yet, just that they are coming. So googled it and came to your site. And a delight it was. Really liked how you showed it in use.
Judy Hudgins on April 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Check it out, I did blog about it too! I don’t Tweet however.
JanMary on April 12th, 2009 at 11:11 am
I love that your “after” photo has a glass of wine!
With my made over kitchen I SO WANT to keep paper work and clutter under control – this has given me a little glimpse of hope that it MAY be possible.
Jes on April 12th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I love it! I am pretty organized except when it come to paper. I just can’t get a handle on it. Maybe this will help!
Emily O. on April 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
My biggest organizational challenge is school- I’m a nursing student, which means paperwork on top of paperwork on top of paperwork. Right now it’s all sitting, completely disorganized, in a set of milk crates. When I need something from the pile, it’s total chaos to find it.
eeohlin at gmail dot com
Emily O. on April 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I subscribe in google reader.
eeohlin at gmail dot com
Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry on April 12th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Organizational Challenge #1 – The big honkin’ pile of papers on my desk that contains coupons, bills, lists, and I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT!
Organizational Challenge #2 – I may be a bit of a packrat. Just a teeny tiny bit.
Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry on April 12th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I’m a Google Reader subscriber!
Pamela C. on April 12th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I seem to do my filing fine for awhile and then the “box” that I put everything in until it is filed starts to pile up. I am not sure why that happens. I also had to keep records for my dad (he died Oct.31). I also have to keep records for my son that has epilepsy and lives with us for now. There are papers everywhere!
pscole3467 at gmail dot com
Staci A on April 12th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
My biggest challenge is keeping my desk and office areas clean. I can’t keep things where they belong at all!
Staci A on April 12th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I subscribe too, thanks!
Deirdre on April 12th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I love Peter Walsh – everything he says is so true.. I am such a mess I bought a years worth of contacts and already had a years worth in my clutter
Deirdre on April 12th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
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Didi on April 13th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Hahaha!
Oh my. I can’t help but laugh out loud about this one:
“There’s no such thing as later (I’ll get to it later.)”
It sounds just like ME!
No surprises why my office station isn’t heavenly~~~
Becky on April 13th, 2009 at 9:46 am
My biggest mess is the bills and papers I need to file. They sit on a very full paper organizer not so organized. I love the ideas!
katy on April 13th, 2009 at 10:46 am
My challenge is any horizontal surface – things just start stacking on table tops, dresser tops, counter tops….
andrea v on April 13th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I don’t take the time to file. I just keep stacking my receipts/bills until it takes over.
andrea v on April 13th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
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Danielle E. on April 13th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I subscribe.
LeaneG on April 13th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I am organizationally challenged when it comes to paperwork. I feel like the rest of my house is neat and tidy (most of the time) but the paperwork is my proverbial ’skeleton in the closet’ literally, it’s in the closet, on my desk, stuffed in drawers and baskets. I need professional help, or a large bonfire!! This would be an amazing win for our household! I love the pics you took. Great review! I have watched Peter work his ‘magic’ on TV and I am so glad that it may be possible to have this magic in my own house! Great tips on this post too….
LeaneG on April 13th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I blogged about this giveaway here:
http://my-bloggy-mind.blogspot.com/2009/04/winwhatwhere-musings-of-housewife.html
I updated my post to include this giveaway…
I am so very impressed with this system. Congrats on Peter sending you the other desktop sorter. Like Peter, I appreciate your glass of wine on the finished, organized desk! Now it looks very inviting instead of overwhelming. Just what I want for my desk! (I need one of those MomAgenda organizers too)
LeaneG on April 13th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I am a bloggy subscriber, and I LUV it!!
I thoroughly enjoy your posts and reviews!!
Thanks for the extra entry. I am excited at the chance to win.
http://www.my-bloggy-mind.blogspot.com/
LeaneG on April 13th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I am a loyal subscriber!
LUV it….
Misti on April 13th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
My organizational challenge is procrastination. Once the bills are paid, I wind up just sitting them off to the side to file, but rarely get around to it. I love this set!
Misti on April 13th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Doesn’t hurt to increase my odds! http://twitter.com/mistimann
Malinda on April 13th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I love Clean Sweep & Peter!! I would love for him to come visit my house for a Clean Sweep but since that will probably never happen I would LOVE to win this very stylish and awesome organizational set!!
Malinda on April 13th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I just added this to my Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home&nctrct=1239669715414#/profile.php?id=638255002&ref=profile
Susan T. on April 13th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
My biggest organizational challenge is too many systems all over the house. I need to combine all my paperwork to one area – I think this line of products might really help!
Lori on April 14th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Oh my, where do I start with my organizational challenges! My first instinct is to go out and buy lots of org stuff, and I though that Peter’s reminder to sort thru your own stuff was very helpful. Also, teaching your kids to NOT be pack rats is a great idea. Thanks for this info!
Lori on April 14th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Subscriber!
Lori on April 14th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Blogged it too! Can you tell I REALLY want this one?
Elena on April 14th, 2009 at 1:02 am
My organizational challenge is my “later file”…and keeping the flat surfaces free of clutter! Thanks for a great review and real life examples of the system. And thumbs up to a great reorg of your desk!
Elena on April 14th, 2009 at 1:04 am
I’m a subscriber!
Kim on April 14th, 2009 at 4:32 am
if i could post a photo here, i think i would win hands down based on need
Mandy on April 14th, 2009 at 5:19 am
I would love something to control the PILES of paper everywhere in my house!
debbie on April 14th, 2009 at 8:14 am
You know that mail and the papers that come home with the kids that you don’t want to toss but it doesn’t seem to have a specific “home”? That is my biggest challenge. Oh, I would love to win this.
Kim on April 14th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Oh have mercy, could I use this. I suffer from a self proclaimed disease called “flatsurfacitis”! My desk is always cluttered with papers. Homeschooling adds a bunch to that. I need help!! Pick me! Pick me! LOL.
Can I facebook this and get another entry? LOL. I’ll do it regardless just to spread the word!
Hugs.
Kim
Heidi @ ggip on April 14th, 2009 at 11:09 am
My son has 7 doctors he sees regularly and 4 therapists we see several times a month each. You really have no idea how much paperwork that creates until you see it. I really need a system!
Paige on April 14th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I love the idea of organizing, just have a hard time sticking with it, and with all the “little” jobs I have, I am in need or organizational help. HELP!
Rhonda on April 14th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
i am an executive assistant for an ambassador to the united nations and my office has been out of control for YEARS.
i have been able to skate by, but now with a new ambassador arriving in may and with the economy, i really want to step up and make this office into what it needs to be.
i am fearful of losing my job for being so unorganized, when it is MY job to BE ORGANIZED.
i am a 2nd generation paper clutter-bug, and i feel i need to lasso this in PRONTO, especially with a 40th birthday looming in the near future.
my home also has a huge paper-clutter situation.
i tried to order the in place system on office max just now (got the ad out of may’s real simple magazine, but it’s not available yet.
I NEEEEEEEED THIS SYSTEM TO HELP CHANGE MY LIFE!
i don’t want my daughter to be a 3rd generational c.b.
thanks for your attention.
Cindy Hill on April 14th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
My biggest challenge these days is my laundry room. It is families ‘dumping’ ground. They come in and all their stuff goes in that room. All over the place. Drives me nuts.
I could always use some help in the office. I would love to win the package to give it a try. It would sure beat my old hanging file folders. You know, the ugly green one’s.
Fiona on April 15th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Wow what an awesome system – I’m inspired by your before and after shots of your desk and wishing I could do something great with my very sad, cluttered looking desk.
I’m in Australia, so I’m not sure whether I’m eligible for your contest(?), but I’ll enter anyway. I’ll throw out a tweet too on http://twitter.com/fionad_sos
Cheers,
Fiona
Rebecca Boyer on April 15th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
My biggest organizational issue…follow through. But then again, I don’t really have a great system to follow through on
Renee on April 15th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
My organizational challenge is that I can’t keep up with myself. I’m fairly organized but when I get a good system going, it overtakes me and I have to come up with a new system to manage the old system. HELP!!
Corrie on April 16th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I don’t know where to start! Clutter has a tendency to creep in and control my life. I hate it!! Like previous people have said, it’s nice to have things “handy” but then you need to have so MANY things handy that it just leads to…. clutter!!! I seriously need help keeping all my lists in one place. Shopping, menus, to-dos, etc.
Corrie on April 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am
I blogged about the giveaway!
http://maxmakesthree.blogspot.com/2009/04/ive-gotten-addicted.html
Corrie
mrandmrsryankolbe @ gmail.com
Kristen on April 16th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I could totally use some more organization. I have a desk with my pc and a bar thing where the laptop sits…both need a total makeover. I love neat, clean and organized. Unfortunately I usually just get the effect of a tornado…
Mary B on April 16th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
The desk just keeps more papers added to “the pile”. I’d like to be able to organize them better…kids stuff, insurance stuff, etc.
Mary@Everyday Baby Steps on April 16th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I need this help bad. I’m such a piler. It’s incredibly difficult to find anything when it’s buried underneath 25 other things!
marydavis(at)gmail(dot)com
Mary@Everyday Baby Steps on April 16th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I’m a subscriber now!
Jen on April 17th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Organization skills? What are those? lol I run my print business from home. We have a 2nd bedroom that acts as my office/guest room. Being that I sell printed Items I have tons and tons of paper all over! I have little shelves that I plan to keep myself organized but I stink at it. I have stacks of papers all over my desk. My organization is that if I can see it then I won’t forget to do it…this leaves a huge mess. I wish I could keep things more organized. The posted system looks amazing! I’d love to give it a try!
Jen
http://www.afterthealter.com
Renee on April 17th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Blogged about it http://reneesrecommendations.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-product-line-from-peter-walsh.html
Sarah on April 18th, 2009 at 1:07 am
I am space challenged. While I have my things zoned, I still need another level of organizing it, to control the clutter.
Mary Hughes on April 19th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Right now my desktop looks amazing because I just had new computer installed yesterday. All accompanying ’stuff’ is lurking in bedroom waiting to make a comeback on my desk. I don’t want to go back there! I will be purging stuff before I restock the desk. I’ll need to purchase some of the things recommended in the article. I want order in my life. Your ‘before’ photo looks like my old desktop on a good day… ay yi yi. Thanks for the helpful hints. I know I’m a day late but what the heck.. just got this info from bro today. I think he wants to win this and not me…sibling rivalry goes on forever!
Mary in Milwaukee
Lynn S. on April 19th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I work out of a home office and travel…my problem is I find what I need is in the location where I’m not. I saw this in MS Living and it looks pretty wonderful. I could create a grab-n-go portable file!
Katie on April 19th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
My desk is pretty tiny, crowded with my laptop and printer. My papers just end up stacked on my printer and on the floor till I can find the time or organize them into subjects, then the stacks of subjects just end up stacked again because I have nowhere to put them. Agh!
Katie on April 19th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I subscribe!
Julie on April 19th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Yikes, i think i’m a day late- see i really , really need these products! I almost overfile everything then i have a ton of files everywhere.
Thanks for reviewing though.