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  image by Ulkar — purchased by the author My family was homeless for over a year. I quickly discovered that homeless life was all about trying to survive one day at a time. Many people want to help homeless folks but aren’t sure where to begin. Below, I listed the things that helped us get through the days and nights. If you can provide any of these to an unhoused person, you will increase their chances of surviving the ordeal. A Working Vehicle My family lived in an old van. It gave us a way to get around and a place to sleep. If at all feasible, providing a working vehicle to a homeless person could help them in various ways. Outside of transportation, it would also give them a place to rest and increase their chances of finding resources and medical help. A Place to Park Overnight Walmart parking lots allowed overnight parking, so my family could always find a place to sleep. If you own your home and allow a homeless person to spend the night in your driveway on occas...

Toni Tails created all of the graphics in this article with elements purchased from Ulkar. Why Branding? Every day I help companies build their brand, and today I want to help you. Your brand will make you stand out from the crowd. It will also form an emotional relationship that will bring your audience back for more. The best way to start is by choosing your brand colors . “Color can improve readership by 40 percent, learning by more than 20 percent, and comprehension by 73%.” —  Satyendra Singh  , Department of Administrative Studies, University of Winnipeg Graphic by Toni Tails Best Intentions It’s time to think about colors. Don’t get hung up on your favorites. Instead, consider which emotions you’d like to pass on to your readers . For example, I want to convey friendly optimism. It’s an authentic reflection of who I am as a writer and a human being. Because of that, I choose the colors yellow and orange for many of my image headers. Ready, Set, Go! Ask yourse...