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Susan Peterson has been a resident of Eau Claire since 2008. She is a focused mother, business professional, advocate for children, and the Director of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc., Northwest District and Coulee Region. From working diligently in her professional role to raising her daughters, Peterson knows continues to discover various ways to implement the five Fs of faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance. Click the magazine below to read what Susan has to say about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance on PAGE 10:

Meet Kim Senn, a Chippewa Valley mother, wife, and life coach business owner. Despite a packed schedule full of many obligations, Kim still finds time to appreciate the most important things in life—including faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance. Click the magazine below to read what Kim has to say about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance on PAGE 10:

For the love of it all! I am convinced I’m the queen of procrastination. Ladies, it’s been a rough one. I was certain, after the holidays, we would slow down. Well, that was a nice thought. I am, however, so excited about this For the Love: Renew and Redo issue (despite the tardy letter from the editor). As February rolls in, so does the light at the end of Old Man Winter’s tunnel. Although this February we observe a leap year, it’s still a short winter month. I do love February, and it’s not because of its mushy-gushy holiday. Warmer …

Many readers may recognize Katie Kuenkel from her work on the Moms Everyday show. As the host of the program, Katie connects with amazing women throughout the Chippewa Valley. However, Katie her own unique story and is well grounded in the five Fs . . . Click the magazine below to read what Katie has to say about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance on PAGE 10:

I am a 51-year-old, unmarried woman without any children. Thankfully, this doesn’t make me quite the anomaly that it used to. In fact, last year’s U.S. Census Bureau showed more women are childless (47.6 percent) than at any other time since they began tracking in 1976. Yet the expectation remains; others assume a woman of my age has children. Click the magazine below to read the rest of Mary Ellen Bliss’s insights (for all of us) on being a child-free woman. The article is on PAGE 16:

Situated on the corner of Washington and Main Streets in downtown Thorp, Aroma Café, Aroma Florist, and The Tuxedo Loft share more than just a floor plan. From a local flower shop to a downtown destination, Lana and John Ciolkosz have cultivated three businesses beyond expectation. I caught Lana for a short conversation recently to learn how she manages to maintain a balance of the 5ive essential elements during the recent expansion in downtown Thorp. Click the magazine below to read what Lana has to say about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance on PAGE 10:

Vicki Hoehn wears many hats. From a career that has spanned several decades at Royal Credit Union (RCU) to a busy family life and a new grandson, Vicki knows the importance of time management, prioritization, and goal setting. Even though some people may view faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance as demanding, Vicki sees the 5ive as reasons life remains interesting. Click the magazine below to read what Vicki has to say about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance on PAGE 10:

WRITTEN BY HEATHER ROTHBAUER-WANISH Sometimes life turns out differently than we planned. Megan MacLaughlin-Barck’s current reality bears little resemblance to her original plans. After graduating from Chippewa Falls Senior High School, Megan vowed never to come back to the area. She earned her undergraduate degree from UW-Madison, followed by a law degree from Pace Law School. Today, Megan is the sole owner of Larson Construction Co., Inc. (a Chippewa Falls company her grandparents founded). She admits she never envisioned herself in this role—but she has eaten a lot of “nevers” along the way. Nevertheless, while balancing motherhood, a thriving business, …

As I sit at my kitchen counter collecting my thoughts, I try to focus on positive things to distract myself from worries. But the heaviness in my chest and the hollowness in my gut overwhelm me. I want my son home—in Milwaukee with his wife and dog. This is his last deployment (at least this is what we are led to believe). I tire of self-challenges, immersing myself in new exercise routines or keeping busy to prevent myself from getting too anxious about my son’s deployments. Most days I do really well, but today is different; today I feel like …

WRITTEN BY HEATHER ROTHBAUER-WANISH Edie McDonald is a busy woman. As co-owner of McDonald Company, she manages Goldsmith Coffee Bar and Five Star Catering, using both to give students hands-on business experience. She is also a wife and a mother. In all of her endeavors, Edie understands the importance of a strong value system. And she juggles her multiple responsibilities maintaining focus on her family and her faith. Faith Edie’s grandparents played formative roles in making faith an important part of her life from a young age. “When I was young, I looked forward to going to church in the …