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Review: Office Max’s InPlace System by Peter Walsh

Posted by on Apr 5, 2009 in Past Giveaways, Product Reviews, Products | 177 comments

I was recently given the opportunity to preview some products from Office Max‘s new InPlace System by Peter Walsh, available in stores beginning this week. Peter Walsh is an organization expert, a well-known author, frequent guest on Oprah, and host of the TLC show Clean Sweep. He has long preached the link between the state of our surroundings, and the state of our minds. He says: “The word ‘organize and the word ‘organic’ come from the same place. Organic is to be whole; to be complete. That’s what organization does. Organization actually helps you live a richer, fuller, less stressed life.”

With 7 members in our family, keeping things organized is a *huge* task, and one I often fail at miserably. We have school papers from 4 kids at three different schools, too many magazine subscriptions, books I review, products I review, ever-dreaded bills to pay…it all needs to be put somewhere. When that somewhere is usually a huge pile in the middle of my desk, it’s true – the state of my mind does mirror the unkempt, frustrating state of my surroundings.

The InPlace System is meant to give you a focused, controlled start to meeting your organization needs. All of the products are clear, which plays off Peter’s advice of keeping what you need VISBILE. The products also fit together nicely, and when put in the proper “dashboard”(everything should be within your reach, just like the main controls of your car’s dashboard) of your home office, makes things ACCESSIBLE. Finally, everything is travel-ready, making the products PORTABLE. These three features – visibilty, accessibility, and portability – make the the InPlace System *sooo* fabulous!

The items pictured on the right comprise most of the collection:

  • sticky note wallet
  • desktop sorter
  • document wallet
  • file tote
  • magazine file

as well as

  • durable file folders
  • clip tabs
  • document sleeves

All of the folders and sleeves can be written on with the erasable marker, adding longevity to the products, as they can be used again and again.

My favorite piece in the collection is by far the portable file tote (pictured in the back, with handles). It’s incredibly handy for when you need to take files to the doctor’s office, the library, anywhere! Peter has already said that the collection will grow, but again, this is a strong start to meeting your personal needs for getting organized.

*original post included a giveaway of Office Max products/gift card

 

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  • Naddez

    The most unorganized room in your house is the Laundry room.

    sam94son05@sbcglobal.net

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  • auntrene

    The most unorganized room in my house is my Bedroom. I have my Computer Desk in there, as well as a large book collection. My room is definitely a Wreck.. The Computer Setup is the worst looking mess in the house.
    Thanks,

  • ljsfunone

    That is an easy question — my office. I have a bad habit of throwing everything on the desk. So, I could really use this. Thanks for the giveaway. :)

  • erica mueller

    Oh, my office/master bedroom could really use some help and I have desperately wanted to try this system! Our OM is entirely sold out!!!

  • erica mueller

    Twittered too!

    http://twitter.com/EricaMueller/statuses/1494491660

    urka84 [at] gmail [dot] com

  • Reva Skie

    My office by far is the most disorganized room in the house. It doubles as the junk room where you stuff all the stuff when company comes, that doesn’t help things.

  • gkstratos

    That would be my kids room for sure.
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

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  • Kirchner Family

    The most disorganized room in my house isnt really a room its the piano – My husband and my kids come home and place EVERYTHING on it – from bills, mail, school notes and reports to keys, orange peels :( , and just general stuff! Drives me crazy!

    michelle.kirchner@yahoo.com

  • lace

    The office is the most unorganized room.

  • Stefanie Hartman

    Hi, My most unorganized room would be our kitchen. Stacks of mail, school papers, and stuff with no where to go. I would love to figure out a system for this space. What a mess. Thanks and blessings, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net

  • Dina

    The dining room.

  • ~Michelle @ Women Who Win

    My most organized room is… my desk! HAHA. Everything else is ok- meaning frequently organized. But my desk… no. Thanks for the giveaway! –Michelle, blogattoday (~!at] gmaildotcom

  • ~Michelle @ Women Who Win

    I tweeted about the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/sweepstakesgirl/status/1512780464. –Michelle, blogattoday (~!at] gmaildotcom

  • ~Michelle @ Women Who Win

    I blogged about the giveaway here: http://entersweepstakes.today.com/2009/04/13/monday-round-of-great-giveaways/. Thanks!! –Michelle, blogattoday (~!at] gmaildotcom

  • Barterbabe

    The most unorganized place in my home is the Kitchen, I have pots and pans and paper all in the same cabinet.

  • tattwo

    My office is the most unorganized place in my house. I don’t use the desk since there is so much piled up on it. I have the best intentions to organize but it seems to get the better of me.

  • Mommy Daisy

    The most unorganized room in my house is our office.

  • ilovemax

    I know its pretty difficult managing home,husbands office records and childrens records… But its not impossible…

    My House goes crazy how much ever I organise by E.O.D It comes back to place….

    Good luck everybody.

    -maxstilllovesyou@gmail.com

  • The Knutson Klan

    Unorganized? Hmmm….I would say my kids’ rooms.

    angelina.knutson@gmail.com

  • Jessi

    I would love to buy his whole system. I looked at it yesterday at OfficeMax and think it would work great in the corner counter of our kitchen where mail and bills land and never seem to get organized! The counter drives me crazy…
    Most unorganized room of our house: kitchen/office

    jhsearby@gmail.com

  • rlgrady

    My basement is the most unorganized area in my house. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

    rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com

  • New Jersey girl

    My bedroom is the most unorganized room. Honestly, clothes everywhere, papers everywhere-I don’t know where to put everything.
    flyergal82 at yahoo dot com

  • Lisa

    The most unorganized room in our house is the office. I recently found an uncashed check from 2007! Peter Walsh is very motivating to watch on Oprah. If his system could help in the office, I’m all for it. :)
    woolywonder2[at]yahoo[dot]com

  • tatertot374

    Thank you for a great giveaway. I would love to win. My office would have to be it for sure. THank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  • Pat

    The most unorganized room is the office.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

  • Carol

    The most unorganized room in this house is my “studio”.

    wolfcarol451 at gmail dot com

  • socialwork4kids

    Ugh…right now every room is mess because we are in the midst of moving! Usually, the worst is our kitchen as our counters are the catch all for “stuff”! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • Teresa S.

    Would have to be the spare bedroom. We put a sleeper sofa in the room for guest. Then decide to put exercise equipment in there. Then my husband decided to store his fishing rods and tackle in there. Then he added his gun cabinet. Then I put my sewing machine in there. Then my son put his riding toys in there. Hope we don’t have sleep over guest too soon. tasardina@yahoo.com

  • Anonymous

    my den/office is a mess. papers everywhere. I need help. LOL.

    patricjames@hotmail.com

  • EDRing

    Our bedroom is an orginizational nightmare. It’s become a dumping room for everything we can’t find a place for.

    Ellen
    eering99@hotmail.com

  • queenoftheclick

    The most disorganized room in my house is the office and it is entirely my fault. I have too much paper and not enough organizers.

  • Anonymous

    gosh. where do I start? LOL. My dining room is also my office/computer area/junk room. Arg. What a mess.

    mjgroesbeck@yahoo.com

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  • Anonymous

    The bedroom is a mess. I have my computer and printer in there. Much too crowded.

    jimmyrug (at) hotmail (dot) com

  • bayside99

    The most unorganized room is my kitchen. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  • Tamara B.

    The most unorganized room of the whole house is where my desk and computer are. I desperately need some file holders or storage containers.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  • mom2gabnnat

    My desk is pretty cluttered but the most unorganized place in my home is the top of my microwave. It is the collection for all things mail that need to be filed and have yet to make it to the office filing drawers.

  • Brian aka RRV

    The most unorganized room in my house is…my house. LOL! I can’t just pick one room because they all need some organizing. However, the most cluttered room is the office, which has basically become a sort of “catch all” for all the things do not currently has a “place”. Help me! :)

    ridyrosevintage(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  • coriwestphal

    I’d have to go with my kids toy room. I’d love some organizational bins or something to clean up their toys!

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