Cook, create, travel, and de-stress - spend the holidays with GetSetUp

No matter what holidays you choose to celebrate, you're sure to find something you like in our many classes leading up to the end of the year. For all your planning, celebrating, and more, we've got you covered. 

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Bonus: Stay connected with GetSetUp Learners around the globe and find out how other parts of the world celebrate holidays!

Travel tips for the festive season

Traveling for the holidays? Guide Russ, our travel guru, has several classes to help you navigate the skyways and byways:

In Top Ten Travel Tips experienced traveler, Guide Russ, will share his top ten tips to make your trips easier, less stressful, and more fun.

Russ also teaches Using Google Flights to Find Air Fares where he helps you find the best days to travel and save money by choosing the most economical airfares.

Discover the secrets to finding the best travel rates and how to make reservations online with Tips and Tricks for Booking Flights Online and How to Use Airbnb.

Learn about the traditions, foods, artisans, and locations of some of the top destinations for the old-world tradition of Christmas Markets in Top Christmas Markets of Europe.

De-stress for the holidays

While the holidays should be a fun, relaxing time, they can also be stressful. Learn how to reach your happy place with GetSetUp.

In Prepare for the Holidays and Avoid Stress  Kevin shows us how simple planning strategies and easy-to-use organization tools can make this year's holiday season more enjoyable and stress-free.

The practice of mindful journaling benefits your health, wellness, and productivity. Join Guide Kristine for Journaling for Mindfulness this December with the theme: remembering holiday traditions and lifetime memories.

Interest Group: Holiday Stress - Heading It Off will examine some of the causes of stress and suggest ways to cope with holiday stress. Members will discuss their anxieties as well as solutions that have helped them.

Interest Group: Beating the Holiday Blues will show some ways that you can beat the holiday blues and have a joyful holiday season.

Get creative this season

There are so many ways to get creative this year. Join one of these classes to make beautiful music, digital designs, and take amazing photos.

Join the Holiday Bell Choir and experience the joy of making music together with Guide Donna. No musical ability is needed, just the desire to have fun!

Ready to plan the holiday event of the season? You can create fabulous invitations, send them to your guest list, and even manage responses - all online. Guide Vicki will show you how in Using Evite to Create & Send Online Invitations.

Creating Cards and Invitations with Canva - Holiday Edition You'll have so much fun learning how to use this free online tool to design your very own greeting cards and party invitations. Choose a card template or create your own from scratch. Change the images, fonts, and colors. Add your message, print, or share. Express yourself and bring holiday cheer for others.

Take Beautiful Portraits of Your Family and Friends Join this session to learn the basics of good portrait photography when taking pictures with your digital camera or smartphone.

Refresh your technology skills

Stay connected this season and update your online knowledge base.

Holiday Sharing and Collaboration with Google Tools Learn how to collaborate on holiday projects and events using Google apps and tools. Whether sharing calendars or working together to create holiday shopping lists, Google apps allow multiple people to edit the same file and collaborate in real-time on projects.

How to Schedule & Host Zoom Meetings Maybe you can't travel this season but still want to stay connected to loved ones. You've heard of Zoom but aren't exactly sure how to use it. Join Guide Vicki, who will demystify this online platform and have you Zooming like a pro.

Holiday cooking inspiration

DIY Spice Blends Discover the benefits of homemade spice blends in this session designed especially for spices you'll use during the holidays.

Holiday Baking Series Learn to make quick bread, cakes, and cookies with a holiday theme.

Holiday Foods of Spain with Yosmar Martinez  Renowned cook and author of Tastes of the Camino, Yosmar Martinez will talk about holiday baking traditions in Spain and demonstrate some of her favorite recipes.

DIY Holiday Food Gifts Wow your friends and family with home baked goods this season. In these sessions, explore creative ideas for a variety of thoughtful food gifts you'll have fun making, and they'll have fun opening.

Shop til you drop - or from your sofa

If you're shopping from the comfort of your own home or braving the shopping centers, we've got tips to save you money.

Whether you like to shop in person or online, Black Friday/Cyber Monday: How to Save Money will help you prepare for the shopping holiday and score the best deals.

Guide Wade breaks down the benefits you get with a Prime membership in Amazon Prime - Navigation, Benefits, and Tips.

We here at GetSetUp hope you have a very merry season as you explore these fun classes and spend the holidays with the GetSetUp community.