IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Kids Central, helps ensure foster children receive much-needed doses of love, guidance and security. This is accomplished by placing them with foster parents who provide emotional support and stability so the children can become happy, productive adults.

WRITER: MARYANN DESANTIS

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WHAT’S YOUR PURPOSE?

In our souls is a deep, burning desire to have a place and purpose in life. But what is that purpose? We interviewed numerous Lake County residents and asked how they derive joy from fulfilling their life’s purpose on a daily basis.

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GRATITUDE

54 HOW TO BE HAPPIER

There are certain things you can do to achieve a happier, more fulfilling life.

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WRITER: SCOTT

WRITER: RUTH STERN

MENCOURAGEMENT

55 MARRIED WITH RESPECT

Don’t be unhappily married with children like Al Bundy.

60 TEACH HER TO BE RESPONSIBLE FIRST Renowned financial expert Dave Ramsey provides readers with common cents advice.

WRITER: DAVE RAMSEY

WRITER: RICHARD

JOY

56 LIFE IS LIKE A RAINBOW Learn how rainbows are apt metaphors for life.

WRITER: JEN AND LEAH, CREATING YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE

The average American family’s savings account balance is $3,800, It could be more if you use “PYGG.” Never heard of “PYGG”? check out page 60. Until then, check out this little gem. This “Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe” penny bank was one of the most sought-after banks sold at public auction in 1998 for $426,000. Now that’s a pretty penny.