by Julie Andersen, Outreach Librarian, Vista Grande Library, City of Casa Grande
The holidays creep up on us every year, at least they seem to for me! I always think I am going to be a little more prepared than the previous year. Sometimes I am, sometimes I am not. If you feel the same or simply want to improve your holiday experience, maybe the library can help.
With your Casa Grande Public Library card, you have complete access to Universal Class, a free online resource that offers more than 600 online classes. As I was browsing, I noticed how many can help us prepare for the upcoming holidays.
Let us start with pre-holiday preparation. Maybe this year you are hosting at your home for the first time or for the 10th time. You look around your house and notice it needs a little refresh. Universal Class has How to Decorate your Home, a class that embarks on a captivating journey of home aesthetics and creativity.
Are you needing a little help in the kitchen? Cooking and Baking 101 helps you master the art of culinary creations. Just baking this year? Universal Class offers: How to Bake Cookies, Pie Baking 101 and Bread Baking 101.
Gift giving is another area that can add some stress to your holiday planning. I like to give gifts that are meaningful and that my receivers will use and not just throw in a closet. Soap Making 101 can help you craft, create and conquer the art of soap making. Homemade soap can make great gifts to give away yourself or sell to others looking for a unique gift to give.
Candles are another common gift and make them special by making them yourself; join Candle Making 101. Other classes that may help you to find that perfect gift could be the Beginners Guide to Wine and Floral Arrangement 101.
After the holidays, you might find the class Weight Loss Management helpful. This class will provide you with all the information you need to balance your weight over the long term. Pair that class with Weight Training 101 and you will be well on your way to a healthy 2025!
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