Ok, so my game is up and running. Just waiting on a new install disc I ordered for $5 from eBay to replace my scratched Island Paradise EP disc. I could have made one from the Mac if I'd been thinking more quickly, but might as well wait for the real thing now that it's paid for.
The best news is that I found yet another save game folder and my family is intact. I only lost game time played since I focused on World Adventures. Nothing else. *whew* All adult children are intact and playable. I've tested and the save game file is NOT infected with the Arezza counter!!!
@Springfairy556, I don't know what made me look at your Wishlist, since I don't currently have points to gift with, but I did. I will warn you that the lots I've posted so far use a TON of store content!! But if you like any of them and would like a stripped down version, let me know and I'll see what I can do. Some would be relatively easy. A base game version of the Bachini Brothers Bakery already exists, although it got lost in my recent effort to clean out a bug in my shared lots. I'm in the process of finding a copy so that I can put it back up.
To be honest, I would only build with limitations at someone's request. I own everything EA issued and enjoy having that variety when I build. But, I also enjoy building something that someone has asked for and knowing that they will be using it in their game. I was thrilled to see how much @funkeeferret used the bakery almost as soon as I'd posted it for her.