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I have been out of school for almost six years now. And I think I am finally starting to miss it. (Wait, did I just say that out loud???)<\/p>\n

No, I don’t miss the homework, the studying, the late nights cramming, or the long, cold winter walks to campus.<\/p>\n

But, I do miss the learning. Taking home a new idea each day. Am I alone in this?<\/p>\n

Lately, it’s become more apparent as I keep adding to my list of classes that I want to take. First, it started with the photography classes. (Which is something that I had always wanted to study while in school, but was too intimidated by.) Then a friend called and asked if I wanted to take wine tasting classes. Then another friend called about cake decorating classes. And I realized I had a problem.<\/p>\n

Too many classes. Too little Kylie.<\/p>\n

Here’s a list of local classes that are available and I am hoping to get to take part in at some point:<\/p>\n

<\/a> 1. Knitting\/crocheting<\/strong> \u2013 These are available at a local yarn store, Twist<\/a>. But you can probably ask your grandma or you aunt for a basic lesson. My sister-in-law taught me to knit several years ago (thanks, Casi!), but I’ve never made it past the simple scarf. I found it to be incredibly rewarding and a perfect pastime for the car. Also, helps justify sitting down to watch The Bachelor. I really want to learn to take it further, follow patterns for hats and more. Plus, I really want to learn to crochet.<\/p>\n

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\n2. Cooking<\/strong> \u2013 Wichita has a few places to do this. But ever since my good friend, Adriene, started teaching cooking classes<\/a> out of her home, I have been dying to take some. I always feel like I continually cook the same meals over and over and need introduced to some new techniques\/recipes. I am totally eyeing that Superbowl party-themed class.<\/p>\n

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\n3. Cake\/cookie decorating<\/strong> \u2013 Have you ever been to the Cake Stuff<\/a> store?!?! You should definitely go. Very, very cool. With both my kids birthdays around the corner, I have really been wishing I had some of these skills.<\/p>\n

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\n4. Scrapbooking<\/strong> \u2013 Oven 10 years ago, I worked at Scrapbook Garden<\/a>. Since then, that industry has evolved and changed in many ways. It has become a very artful hobby, one that I wish I hadn’t abandoned. I have been eyeing some of the mini-book classes (probably because that is something I could actually finish). And as a bonus, they offer FREE scrapbooking 101 and rubber stamping classes. A couple other resources for classes are Bradley Paper<\/a> and Mrs. O’Leary’s<\/a> in Old Town. All of these are very cool stores just to visit and get inspired, even if you can’t do the classes.<\/p>\n

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\n5. Wine tasting<\/strong> \u2013 Who doesn’t need this as a skill? The WSU continuing education department offers this class<\/a> in a 4-week session for $100. I have had this class on my radar for several years, but have been pregnant much of that! I’m thinking this is a must! Also, the wine store by my house, Auburn Spirits<\/a>, hosts wine tasting events a couple times a month.<\/p>\n

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\n6. Quilting<\/strong> \u2013 Now, this is definitely a more involved hobby, but I also find quilting to be incredibly rewarding. Nothing better than wrapping your baby in a quilt you made. Again, there are many places to learn the art of quilting, but I’m eying classes at my favorite store, The Picket Fence<\/a> or an class at the upcoming quilt show.<\/a><\/p>\n

So, as you can see – lots to learn. I think it’s a good thing!<\/p>\n

Photo sources: 1.bellababyboutique<\/a>, 2. grlpwr777<\/a>, 3. jdesmeules<\/a>, 4. Ali Edwards<\/a>. 5.dimmalimmhome<\/a>, 6. stitchindye<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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