Got a Ticket to my Destination
I love it when a simple quote that I’ve heard many times before, suddenly hits me on a completely new level and ignites the spark of a new blog post. That’s what just happened. I read (for the hundredth time) …
Author: Lisa Bayne Walker
I am a work-from-home mom with 3 children. The title of my blog comes from the initial of each of their first names. The eldest is 11 years old, her name is Tomato, the second is 9 years and her name starts with a B so she is Bacon and the baby boy is 6 and he is Lettuce. Join me in the adventures of me and my family and any other issues that I feel that I need to get off my chest! Hopefully my blog will give you "food for thought" and a bit of a giggle :)
Lessons Learned in 2016
In 2016 I have learned that:the power of social media and technology should not be under-estimated; that Facebook can change lives; that one person, no matter how small, can make a huge difference in someone else’s life; that helping others …
Attitude of Gratitude for 2016
It’s been a looong time since my last blog post and a lot has happened in this time – some good, some really bad. This year has brought a lot of changes, challenges and new experiences. I have been on …
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Tomato’s photograph Last Monday I woke up and decided I wanted needed to go to Clarens in the Free State for the approaching 4 day weekend. The last time hubby and I went to Clarens was BC (before children) so …
She’s a Perfect 10
I told her to find a safe place for her glassesĀ each night Today my little Tomato has entered the world of double digits, she is “two hands,” 10 years old. She’s not so little anymore…… She, of course is over …
18 Months Later – The Crazy Eczema Mom
Before Dr Aron I can’t believe it’s been 18 months already! I really did mean to write this blog post earlier, it was supposed to be an “Aronversary” post (Dr Aron Anniversary) but life happens. Funny how much time I …
Epic Parenting Fail
School has just gone back to begin the second term and Tomato has decided to start a new extra mural. Because the extra mural ends later than usual, I collect her on my way back from work, so it’s just …
Divorce is Not The End, it is the Beginning of a New Chapter
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine’s ex-husband passed away after a long illness. It was incredibly sad. He was in his 40’s and his children are still of school-going age.I’m not sure of the exact details, but my …
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Meeting Dr Aron – A Dream Come True
For over a year we have used a medication on our young child, from a Dermatologist whom we had never met. Crazy huh? To be honest, when we started this treatment on our daughter, my husband and I told very …
Moulding the Young Minds of the Future Generations
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, one of THE most boring parts of my job as a marketing and business lecturer, is having to invigilate exams. Yes I get a lot of steps on my pedometer, but …
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