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[01/02/12]   Thanks so much for joining this page Monalisa, Dan, Andrea, Mandy, Helena & Jafnath! This page has actually moved to Alejandra Costello. I hope you'll join me on my new page!!

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[10/31/11]   So nice to connect with new friends Ale, Kerrie, Lisa and Debbie L! In case you didn't see, this page has moved to Alejandra Costello. I hope you will join me on my new page! ;)

[10/29/11]   A BIG welcome to all of my new friends Kimmie, Rachael, Marya, Rosario and Debbie. Just as an FYI, this page has moved to Alejandra Costello. I hope you will join me there! :)

Since I'm switching to a new page (Alejandra Costello), I want to giveaway a few gifts that will help you manage your time a little better. Here's the gift: The link to enter the giveaway is on my new FB page :)

Woohoo! 6 More Timers to Giveaway!

If you watch this video; I'm so sorry I didn't shower and I'm in my pajamas. I just thought I'd do a quick update about what's going on on my new FB page Alejandra Costello

Time Timer has given me 6 more Timers to giveaway! Enter the giveaway on my FB page - www.Facebook.com/AlejandraCPO "See" you on Facebook!

I'm Giving You My Favorite Organizing Tool!

In case you didn't know... I'm switching to my new FB page Alejandra Costello. I just posted a new giveaway (one of my favorite organizing tools + a surprise Halloween gift) to 'celebrate' a new page and new friends ;) The link to enter the contest is posted there. See you on my new page?

I'm giving away my favorite timer plus a surprise gift ;) The link to enter the contest is on my NEW page - www.facebook.com/AlejandraCPO

Time Timer | Products

My gracious friends at Time Timer - Make Every Moment Count just sent me a 12" timer. If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with this timer! Tomorrow I'm starting a giveaway so one other person can enjoy using this jumbo timer as much as I enjoy using mine. I'll post the giveaway tomorrow on my new FB page: Alejandra Costello :)

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[10/17/11]   Lots to do today! What's on your task list for the day? Share it on my new FB page Alejandra Costello. I'm slowly switching over to the new page....

[10/16/11]   Almost at 700 fans! Who will be 700? If you are enjoying my posts, I invite you to follow me on my new profile - Alejandra Costello to see more pictures, videos and exciting stuff to make your life more ORGANIZED & PRODUCTIVE :)

Up early to start a productive Friday in my home office! I love working in a space that is super organized - I feel more efficient and creative. In fact, sometimes I can't focus until my desk is organized. I know I'm not the only one here that thinks that....

So sad to hear the news of Steve Jobs. Even though I just became an Apple user this past year, I am already hooked on my MacBook and iPad. Thank you for everything you did!

IKEA furniture is tough to assemble! Would you pass or fail this interview?? I'm pretty good with an Allen wrench so I think I'd pass... :)

[10/03/11]   So excited to connect with all of my YouTube friends on Facebook! Together we can organize our homes and lives with each others support. What kind of video should I do this week? Ideas, ideas, ideas!!

Going on a date with Ed tonight - we're eating sushi! Every time I think of sushi, I think of the 'sushi' rolls I made a few months ago. Can you guess what it really is? It's not real sushi, but it's edible....

Friday: Productive day ahead or early start to the weekend? I'm feeling productive after my cup of coffee in my peeps mug!

[09/29/11]   What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldn't fail?

21 Projects Using Recycled Sweaters at The New Home Ec

Just came across 21 creative ways to reuse old sweaters. After seeing this article, I kind of wish I had 'sweater clutter' in my closet so I could make those cute flower pillows ;) Which project is your favorite?

blogs.babble.com I love sweaters (fall weather loves them too), and I definitely had a favorite one in high school. It got so many holes (I kept stitching them) so I named

Although I LOVE being productive and getting stuff done, sometimes you have to find the time to do nothing! Whose with me on this one?!

Looking like another cloudy day in DC. Where is the sun?! If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? Tag yourself on the map! I'd be in Hawaii with Ed ;)

[09/21/11]   Sitting in Starbucks working while drinking a pumpkin spice latte (my reward for being productive)! Does anyone else reward themselves with yummy treats?

How do you organize your batteries? I've tried so many different ways to organize mine and here's my favorite way to do it: Simple to set-up and easy to maintain :)

Anything colorful (and color-coded!) I LOVE. I just came across this motivational picture and had to share. I'm feeling green, red and yellow after this weekend. What 3 colors are you?

[09/18/11]   Ed & I spent the day in Annapolis walking, eating seafood and sitting by the bay watching the boats. I love calm carefree days. Relaxing for the rest of the evening before Monday starts. Who's planning for a productive week ahead?

I’ve Exercised 9 Times In The Past 3 Months | Professional Organizer DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland

Can I be really honest with you? I've only exercised 9 times in the past 3 months...

color-coded.net I just wanted to share a quick story before we all start our weekends. Is that okay? Well, as some of you might know exercising isn't my favorite activity.

Up early to workout and take care of a few errands before a relaxing Saturday with Ed. Whose working on a DIY project this weekend? Do tell! P.S - This picture made me smile (and laugh) so I wanted to share with you ;)

[09/16/11]   Starting this Friday with a brisk walk outside! It's definitely starting to feel like Fall in DC! Whose excited for pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING?!

[09/10/11]   Woohoo! Finally some sunshine in DC! Who has fun plans for the weekend? I woke up early, did my 30 minutes of 'clean-up' and now I'm relaxing with a cup of coffee waiting for Ed to get home from his bike ride. Feels great to have the house straightened up already :)

FINALLY getting around to posting more pictures from recent organizing projects! Here's a photo of my friend Maria and I with Sabrina Soto from HGTV. We filmed a closet makeover at Maria's house!

Cover story: Everybody ready for school? - Washington Times

Super excited to have worked with The Washington Times on back-to-school organization! Here's the article with my favorite tips for mommies and the kiddos :)

washingtontimes.com Raise your hand if you remember the morning scramble on school days. Between missing homework and mismatched outfits, permission slips gone AWOL and the realization that no one managed to walk the dog, too many days can turn out to be, well, challenging.

[08/31/11]   Working with my client today to setup a system for the school & craft supplies. Any other mommies feel like the school papers and artwork are never-ending?!

[08/30/11]   One of my client's lost power due to Hurricane Irene but she insisted we keep our organizing appointment today. So we're busting out the headlamps and lanterns and getting straight to work! I love her - she is totally committed to getting organized for life and changing her ways :)

[08/29/11]   It's Monday! Who's planning for a productive week ahead? No better day to start than Monday :)

[08/28/11]   How do you fill rainy days? How about tackling an organizing project?

[08/26/11]   What is your biggest craft room challenge?

[08/25/11]   A hurricane is moving up the east coast - what's in your emergency kit?