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6 Steps to Organizing Your Chaotic Household

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  So, you think you're going to take on the world? You're middle-aged and have a family that still requires most of your attention. You decide, somewhat impetuously, to take on a new venture. You've got the tiger by the tail. Or do you? It doesn't take long, while prepping your household for the new chapter, to see the tiger has you. The chaos that is your lifestyle is a bit more overwhelming than you first expected. It's quite clear something must change, but what? Before you have the mental breakdown you so aptly deserve, grab yourself a cup of coffee and a legal pad. Let's have a seat at the kitchen table and hash this out. It's time to get that tiger's tail. First things first in any style of organization...you must prioritize. Don't worry, that word freaks a lot of people out. After all, the home is chaotic enough as it is. Years of self-help videos have taught us that the chaos we feel mentally will manifest itself in our environment. So, pri
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Week 3 -- Social Listening (Literally)

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UE Fits Of all the earbuds I own, my favorite pair are my UE Fits.  With a price point just under $200, I have found that I have gotten what I paid for.  Through a partnership with Logitech, the UE Fits molds to your ear, giving you an unique, customized fit.  I found that it even molded around my inner conch piercing which is normally the most uncomfortable part of wearing earbuds for me.   But don't just take my word for it -- read some reviews for yourself:   Not all reviews are positive: Overall, UE Fits received 3.9 out of 5 stars.  Not the greatest rating ever, but a decent showing. With the value proposition of "a fit that's lit," the UE Fits are not far off the mark.  Once molded to your ear, they are super comfortable and can be worn for hours.  Their sound canceling technology is second to none that I've experienced, which is a huge benefit when doing schoolwork with a screaming toddler in the house.   The most common complaint of the earbuds are the lac
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Week 2 - Marketing In The News

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No matter who you are or where you're located, the surge in gas prices has affected your life in one way or another.  Whether it's been in your gas tank or extra shipping costs on items ordered, no one's pocketbook has gone unscathed.  The causes, we're told, stem from the pandemic, Russia invading the Ukraine, and a post-pandemic inflation.  Regardless of the reason, the price of gas has been steadily on the rise settling at an incredible $5 average per gallon nationwide. And that was just coming into summer.   Historically, many of us know that gas prices rise during Memorial Day weekend and don't rescind until after Labor Day weekend.  Camping, seeing grandpa and grandma, or venturing to Disneyland are just some of the reasons that most Americans hit the roadways.  But not this year.  According to an article on www.bloomberg.com written by Chunzi Xu entitled " A Dip In Gasoline Use Stokes Debate Over Demand Destruction," the data from the first few shor
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ABOUT ME

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Hi!  My name is Katie Reynolds and I am co-owner of Two Swans Multimedia Publishing, LLC. along with my beautiful wife, Jessica.  It would be fair, then, that you would assume that this blog would be about our business.  However, it's not.  I am also a full-time college student at Linn-Benton Community College and this is an assignment for the Principles in Marketing class I am currently taking.  After the class ends, however, our multimedia company will take over.  So....on with the class!! This coming October I will be completing my 50th trip around the sun.  I've done and seen a great many things and have opinions about ALL of it!  I'm a mom of 3, ages 21 years, 18 years and 17 months.  (Yes, I need a nap!!)  I have a beautiful wife who said yes 6 years ago and made me the happiest woman on the planet.  These 4 gorgeous human beings not only have my heart, they are my heart.  They are my daily why!!  Why I get up, why I work so hard, why I am filled with joy!  They are w
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