How to Prepare for Your First 5K Race How to train, how to deal with nerves, and what’s a good time to aim for, anyway?

How can I prepare for my dream of traveling the world? Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had this deep urge to travel…see different places, experience new cultures. Now, in my early 20s, living in a third-world country, I know it’s not going to be easy but I will make it happen. The thing is, my parents won’t allow me to travel alone and honestly, As a girl I don’t feel completely safe doing it solo ei…

Mavs prepare for ‘weird’ scene in return home The Mavericks are preparing for an emotional scene at American Airlines Center for Saturday afternoon’s game against the Rockets, their first at home since trading Luka Doncic.

Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope. The post Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee appeared first on RNS.

How to Prepare Your Yard for the First Frost The first frost is right around the corner. Is your garden ready?

Seven Things You Should Do Now to Prepare Your Car for Winter Don’t get caught out in the cold (literally).

How to prepare and where to go from here Stats: 27 years old ~$130,000 total comp Assets: Roth IRA (maxed 2024 contributions): $7,800 Roth 401k (5% match, contribute $600/month): $43,000 HYSA (@4.25% interest): $45,000 Individual investment account (contribute $500/month): $37,000 Debts: – No more college loans due to low principle ROTC scholarships, aggressively paid down 2020-20…

How do you prepare your photos for printing with a specific border? Hi all, I use Photoshop and have the full Adobe suite at my disposal, and I would like to begin printing photos again, but this time with a specific border size. I print at my local Cewe printers on 10×15 paper, and I would like the border to be about 50mm on each side. Since I use a lot of different aspect ratios, the 50mm would likely only be …

How can I prepare for extreme cold? Hi there! I know it’s probably the wrong time of year for this question and it’s not directly related to camping, but I’ve planned a trip to various places in the arctic and I’m expecting temperatures down to -40 and maybe even -50 Celsius in some rare cases. I’m looking for help with clothing if at all possible – I’ve experienced down to -20, b…

Nadal to skip Wimbledon to prepare for Olympics Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon in July to prepare for the Olympic Games in Paris, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros.

How to prepare for when laid off ? Thought I’d get some financial perspective here . My company recently announced that it would be doing Layoffs. As a precursor, it’s offering the option to volunteer with an immediate payment of the severance package. I make 160k (base) per year and from my calculation, severance would be around 90k (before taxes). In order to volunteer, I need …

How to Prepare for Feet Season The temperature is climbing, the flowers are poking their little heads out of the dirt, and soon the sidewalk will be riddled with nothing but exposed feet. Yes, feet season is coming. It’s time to prepare. It’s likely been a while since you’ve seen any feet up close, including your own, so it’s best to begin your preparations gradually. You can…

How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven’t Been in Forever Despite the time-honored wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just … don’t. According to the CDC, around 35% of Americans have not visited the dentist in the last year. If it’s been a long while for you, and you’re planning to get back in the dentist chair,… Read more…

What do you do to prepare for your return from travel? I am going on a trip in the next month. I haven’t been on one since pre-pandemic so I feel a tad rusty. What does everyone do to prepare for a smooth return from their trip? On the day of my flight, I am planning to make sure all my laundry is done, house is cleaned and freezer-friendly food is stocked in the freezer. This way when I come home,…

You Need to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Winter Your drip or sprinkler system is a workhorse all spring and summer, but as the first frost approaches, it’s important to think about the steps you need to take to send your system into hibernation for the winter. Read more…

What are your best tips to prepare for an upcoming trip? I have a week long international trip coming up in 1 month and I’m so anxious. I’m not scared of flying- take off is my relief. My problem is preparing and packing for a trip. The minute a flight is booked I worry about forgetting something, not being prepared, or not knowing what to bring. I promised myself that my next trip, I would be prepare…

I’m still in high-school and trying to prepare for my future Im really new to personal finance because they don’t teach you anything regarding finance in school. I’ve been told that there’s stuff I can do now to help prepare for the future but I have no idea what it is. I have a payed off car and around $1000 and i’m still working during school. Does anyone have any tips or pointers on stuff I should star…

Traveling for a year (with a year to prepare)but NOT backpacking. How would you pack and how would you prepare? My youngest child will start college next summer, and I will be getting half the value of my home and leaving for a trip around the world. My plan is to go somewhere and stay until I want to move on. Two weeks? Ninety days? I have one year to prepare and supply myself. This also means I will be facing pretty extreme weather changes. As a 5’8” mi…

How to prepare for marriage financially Me and my boyfriend have been dating for two years . I am 34f he is 42m. I have some hesitations pursuing marriage with him before working out some kinks, and really need to think about it. However I do want marriage as the ultimate goal in any relationship. He has a job with a pension but talks frequently about trying to find another career as …

Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add color—it also acts as a barrier for moisture and to guard against damage from freezing and rot. Planning ahead now, while the weather is warm and dry–the ideal… Read more…