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Peace Love Christmas

Because its never too early for Christmas

About Me

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My name is Sara, and I’m so glad you are here.

I am a major fan of Christmas and get as excited as a little girl every year when the season rolls around.

Most of all, I love Christmas because it’s the time when we honor the birth of Jesus, our Savior.

Table Of Contents
  1. WHY PEACE ~ LOVE ~ CHRISTMAS?
  2. My Family Today
  3. Behind the Scenes
  4. How I Can Help You
  5. Sara's Training, Education and Experience

WHY PEACE ~ LOVE ~ CHRISTMAS?

Christmas has been a magical time since my first memories of the holiday. I grew up in a family that adored this time of year and made it extra special. 

Sara and Daniel, Christmas growing up
I have found memories of happy family times at the holidays. This is a picture of me and my brother, Daniel, in the early 1980s celebrating Christmas during our growing up years.

My parents worked hard all year to provide us with what we needed, and they carefully budgeted so that they could splurge in holiday food and gifts. At that time, our whole extended family lived in the same town in central Illinois, so we got together for family parties with a lots of great food and a huge gift exchange. One of my uncles usually made an appearance as Santa, too.

Now as a mom, I try to make the season meaningful for my children, too.

I’m sure you are someone who loves Christmas and wants the season to be meaningful for you and your family.

My goal is to provide you with resources that make your holiday time more meaningful, less stressful, and especially fun this year.

Feel free to email me at [email protected] anytime.

My Family Today

My husband, Mike, is a pastor in the Lutheran church so our holiday season is busy with Christmas worship and music.

We have 5 children and were were foster parents to over 35 foster children over the years.

Borgstede family at church for the holidays
Our family at holiday worship at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, New York.

Behind the Scenes

In addition to this Christmas site, I run another website called The Holy Mess where I write about faith and weight loss.

I’ve lost over 100 pounds and have been maintaining that for two decades.

Sara Borgstede - Before and After 100 pound weight loss
Before and After my 100 pound weight loss.

How I Can Help You

Check out the resources we have for your Christmas season:

Email me at [email protected] anytime.

Sara’s Training, Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education, Concordia University Wisconsin, 1994
  • Teaching certification, Grades 1-9, Elementary and Middle School, State of Wisconsin, State of Kansas, 1994, 1995
  • Rostered teacher of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 1994
  • Licensed foster parent, state of Colorado, 2003-2008
  • Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA), state of Colorado, 2010-2012
  • Certified Family Advocate, state of New York, 2018-2022
  • Parenting with Love and Logic – attended
  • Empowered to Connect – attended
  • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) – attended
  • Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI) – current

I look forward to getting to know you.

Happy Holidays!