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I'm Hayley and welcome to my blog. Take a look around. You'll find lots of parenting chats which makes me a Mommy Blogger, but you'll also find some other things that inspire me and hopefully inspire you too!

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Can we talk about HOMEWORK? 😭 This year has bee Can we talk about HOMEWORK? 😭 This year has been a huge shift for our household, with both Alyssa and Aidan now being in the intermediary phase of their school career. It essentially means double the homework, double the tests, EXAMS and assignments. Life has gotten real 😂 I literally feel like I’m redoing my school learning all over again, because the way they do things are SO different to the way I was taught back in the day! Can you relate?? Anyway, all I can do is support them with their studies, feed them healthy meals and make sure they are boosting their immune systems. This is also where @neovitaofficial Daily Kids Multivit comes in! Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these delicious gummies are a daily dose of health that the kids actually enjoy!  I also need to be at my best so the Multivitamin and Hair vitamins are my go-to!  Some good news - for the month of Feb, they have a Buy 1, get 1 free promotion on the kids multivitamin on their website which you should take advantage of >> https://neovita.co.za/ #healthylifestyle #healthykids #multivitamins
VALENTINES GIVEAWAY ALERT 💖 Win an @intex.sa Sw VALENTINES GIVEAWAY ALERT 💖 Win an @intex.sa Sweetheart Float 💖 What a perfect way to celebrate the Heart of Summer this month of Love with these awesome Valentines Floats 💖 The Intex Sweetheat float is just too cute and the Splash lounge is perfect for lounging in or out of the pool! Both easily inflated with the Quick fill pump! These Intex inflatables and games can be purchased from www.intexsa.co.za and from Takealot.com To win an Intex Sweetheart Float of your own (valued at R499) 1. Make sure you’re following @intex.sa and me @hayleymalan 2. Like and save this post 3. In the comments, let me know what shape the Sweetheart float is (hint hint 💖) and tag 2 friends who’d also love to stand a chance of winning. 4. Share this post to your story and remember to tag me (optional) 5. Bonus entries given to those who engage with a few other posts on my feed (optional) #IntexSA #Inflatables #AnIntexValentine #FunByThePool #FastFill #PumpUpYourInflatables #IntexSummer Competition closes Wednesday 19 February and is open to SA residents only. Competition is not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram. T&C’s apply. Decision is final and we reserve the right to disqualify winners should entry mechanisms not be followed. Products are not redeemable for cash. Winners will be required to share their personal details via DM for courier purposes. By entering this competition, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the POPI ACT as your personal information will need to be passed onto third parties who are partnered with us, for purposes relating to the competition only. Winners of any @Intex.SA competitions in the last 6 months will not be eligible to win.
My Girl is TWELVE 🎉🥳🎂🎁🎈😘🎊 Ho My Girl is TWELVE 🎉🥳🎂🎁🎈😘🎊 How time flies 🥹 What an honour and blessing it is being Alyssa’s Mom. The most cool, calm and collected young lady is growing up way too fast. #birthday #birthdayblessings
In our Mills and Boon era 🤣❤️ Could not lea In our Mills and Boon era 🤣❤️ Could not leave our love nest @old_mac_daddy without reading a few pages and taking a few pics 💖 🤭 #milllsandboon #oldmacdaddy #lovemonth #bookish #booklover
Save for your next getaway 🔥 Klein Paradys - T Save for your next getaway 🔥 Klein Paradys - Tiny Homes is the newest gem in the @old_mac_daddy collection. It offers 6 gorgeous luxury Tiny Homes, each with a private hot tub to unwind and soak in the tranquil surroundings! And of course @old_mac_daddy has even more to offer 🤩🏔️ I loved watching the reality TV show on kykNET, where contestants were challenged to design and build these beautiful tiny homes in just 25 days! (I think you can still find the series on Catch up) So it was so fun seeing it all up close. # This is such a unique experience, offering the perfect balance of style and tranquility! We can’t wait to come back #hosted #oldmacdaddy #travel #tinyhomes #elgin
January wins 🏆 1. Survived the hottest day in January wins 🏆 1. Survived the hottest day in CT ever 🥵 2. 12k steps average 🚶‍♀️ 3. Reached 20k followers on that other app 👀 4. Finally got that @discovery_sa 1400 miles tile 5. We are officially watermelon farmers 😅 6. Best read of the month. This series just gets better and better! Thank you @penguinbookssouthafrica 7. On track with my 2025 reading goal 📚 8. @robbiewilliams @calabashsouthafrica was a blast! 9. Food Art 🌼 Have been eating loads of veg lately! 10. Finished the beast @parkrunsa in Swellendam 11. Reunited with our holiday pet 🐶 12. Tennis with my girl 🎾 13. First hike of the year ✔️ 14. Found my sneaker of the year 🐆 🤩 What were some of your wins this month? #januarydump #january #capetown
CANNOT resist a Leopard print anything 🥹 🐆 CANNOT resist a Leopard print anything 🥹 🐆 #sambaog #leopardsamba #adidassamba #sneakergirl #leopardprint
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Can we talk about HOMEWORK? 😭 This year has bee Can we talk about HOMEWORK? 😭 This year has been a huge shift for our household, with both Alyssa and Aidan now being in the intermediary phase of their school career. It essentially means double the homework, double the tests, EXAMS and assignments. Life has gotten real 😂 I literally feel like I’m redoing my school learning all over again, because the way they do things are SO different to the way I was taught back in the day! Can you relate?? Anyway, all I can do is support them with their studies, feed them healthy meals and make sure they are boosting their immune systems. This is also where @neovitaofficial Daily Kids Multivit comes in! Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these delicious gummies are a daily dose of health that the kids actually enjoy!  I also need to be at my best so the Multivitamin and Hair vitamins are my go-to!  Some good news - for the month of Feb, they have a Buy 1, get 1 free promotion on the kids multivitamin on their website which you should take advantage of >> https://neovita.co.za/ #healthylifestyle #healthykids #multivitamins
VALENTINES GIVEAWAY ALERT 💖 Win an @intex.sa Sw VALENTINES GIVEAWAY ALERT 💖 Win an @intex.sa Sweetheart Float 💖 What a perfect way to celebrate the Heart of Summer this month of Love with these awesome Valentines Floats 💖 The Intex Sweetheat float is just too cute and the Splash lounge is perfect for lounging in or out of the pool! Both easily inflated with the Quick fill pump! These Intex inflatables and games can be purchased from www.intexsa.co.za and from Takealot.com To win an Intex Sweetheart Float of your own (valued at R499) 1. Make sure you’re following @intex.sa and me @hayleymalan 2. Like and save this post 3. In the comments, let me know what shape the Sweetheart float is (hint hint 💖) and tag 2 friends who’d also love to stand a chance of winning. 4. Share this post to your story and remember to tag me (optional) 5. Bonus entries given to those who engage with a few other posts on my feed (optional) #IntexSA #Inflatables #AnIntexValentine #FunByThePool #FastFill #PumpUpYourInflatables #IntexSummer Competition closes Wednesday 19 February and is open to SA residents only. Competition is not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram. T&C’s apply. Decision is final and we reserve the right to disqualify winners should entry mechanisms not be followed. Products are not redeemable for cash. Winners will be required to share their personal details via DM for courier purposes. By entering this competition, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the POPI ACT as your personal information will need to be passed onto third parties who are partnered with us, for purposes relating to the competition only. Winners of any @Intex.SA competitions in the last 6 months will not be eligible to win.
My Girl is TWELVE 🎉🥳🎂🎁🎈😘🎊 Ho My Girl is TWELVE 🎉🥳🎂🎁🎈😘🎊 How time flies 🥹 What an honour and blessing it is being Alyssa’s Mom. The most cool, calm and collected young lady is growing up way too fast. #birthday #birthdayblessings
In our Mills and Boon era 🤣❤️ Could not lea In our Mills and Boon era 🤣❤️ Could not leave our love nest @old_mac_daddy without reading a few pages and taking a few pics 💖 🤭 #milllsandboon #oldmacdaddy #lovemonth #bookish #booklover
Save for your next getaway 🔥 Klein Paradys - T Save for your next getaway 🔥 Klein Paradys - Tiny Homes is the newest gem in the @old_mac_daddy collection. It offers 6 gorgeous luxury Tiny Homes, each with a private hot tub to unwind and soak in the tranquil surroundings! And of course @old_mac_daddy has even more to offer 🤩🏔️ I loved watching the reality TV show on kykNET, where contestants were challenged to design and build these beautiful tiny homes in just 25 days! (I think you can still find the series on Catch up) So it was so fun seeing it all up close. # This is such a unique experience, offering the perfect balance of style and tranquility! We can’t wait to come back #hosted #oldmacdaddy #travel #tinyhomes #elgin
January wins 🏆 1. Survived the hottest day in January wins 🏆 1. Survived the hottest day in CT ever 🥵 2. 12k steps average 🚶‍♀️ 3. Reached 20k followers on that other app 👀 4. Finally got that @discovery_sa 1400 miles tile 5. We are officially watermelon farmers 😅 6. Best read of the month. This series just gets better and better! Thank you @penguinbookssouthafrica 7. On track with my 2025 reading goal 📚 8. @robbiewilliams @calabashsouthafrica was a blast! 9. Food Art 🌼 Have been eating loads of veg lately! 10. Finished the beast @parkrunsa in Swellendam 11. Reunited with our holiday pet 🐶 12. Tennis with my girl 🎾 13. First hike of the year ✔️ 14. Found my sneaker of the year 🐆 🤩 What were some of your wins this month? #januarydump #january #capetown
CANNOT resist a Leopard print anything 🥹 🐆 CANNOT resist a Leopard print anything 🥹 🐆 #sambaog #leopardsamba #adidassamba #sneakergirl #leopardprint
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