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Played hair model again with my personal stylist,

Played hair model again with my personal stylist, trying out new products 🤭 Elah didn’t recognise me 😅

#curly #curls

Ladies Night @the_harvest_market 💖🌸 👯‍♀️

A night of great company, connection, delicious treats and celebrating the launch of the new Multi-Radiance Pearl Plus+. So excited to enjoy it at Home 💖

GIVEAWAY ALERT: WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE BLISS F

GIVEAWAY ALERT: WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE BLISS FESTIVAL WORTH R1950 💃 🍷 🕺🏻 🍕 🍱 🎉

We’re heading to the Bliss Family Festival this year and I think this is one the whole family is going to love! 🥂🎶

Taking place on Saturday, 31 October at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, it’s a full day of music, food and family fun: with a line-up including Jeremy Loops, Arno Carstens, RAAF, Saxby Twins and more.

There’s a curated food market, creative activities and play for younger kids, plus a Silent Disco, Karaoke and Thrifting for the teens. And for the adults? Live music, wine, great food, premium bars and beautiful covered seating. Basically, something for everyone. 🤍

AND I’m giving away a Family Ticket worth R1,950 for 2 adults + 2 children! 🎉

To enter:

1. Follow @hayleymalan and @blissfamilyfestival
2. Like and save (or repost) this reel
3. Comment below, tag 2 friends who’d love to attend and tell me why you’d love to go!

4. Engage with a few other posts on my feed — optional, but always appreciated 🤍
5. Share this post to your stories — also optional

Good luck! 🥰

Tickets are also available via Howler if you don’t want to leave it to chance! https://www.howler.co.za/events/bliss-family-festival-a6b9

@blissfamilyfestival @standardbanksa @standardbankgrp

Giveaway closes Friday 2 October 2026. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM. South Africa only. Prize can not be exchanged for cash. This giveaway is not sponsored by IG or FB.

#BlissFamilyFestival #BlissFestival #FamilyFestival #Franschhoek #LaParisEstate

Emotionally bribing Elah to stay? 😭 The last fe

Emotionally bribing Elah to stay? 😭 The last few days with Elah before she heads back to her owners 🥹 so obviously, we had to spoil her (and my own dogs for being such good hosts!) with a little VetsMart shopping.

And the timing is perfect because VetsMart’s promotions are running 24 September – 4 October at stores nationwide. There’s 10% OFF all dog treats, Montego dog treats are any 5 for R100, and there are loads of cat treats and wet food promotions too... because the cats deserve some spoiling as well! 🐱

Elah even did a little happy dance around the store for her treats… so I think she approves 😂💃🐾

@pets_love_vetsmart
@storybook_pr #FoodLoversFinds
#morebangforyourbuck

Imagine shopping for something you actually need… and then having the chance to WIN something back. 👀🎉

Tafelberg Furnishers is celebrating 63 years with their annual Birthday Carnival and EVERYONE is a winner! 🥳

From 9 September – 4 October, enjoy special offers across the store and, when you purchase any product to the value of R500 or more, you qualify for the lucky draw.

You could win Tafelberg discount vouchers or spin the big wheel for a chance to win cashback of up to R7 500!

With everything from furniture and homeware to appliances, TVs, bedding and outdoor living, there’s plenty to shop from some of the biggest brands.

📍 Valid at all 10 Tafelberg Furnishers branches
🛍️ Shop in-store or online

#TafelbergFurnishers #TafelbergBirthdayCarnival #BirthdayCarnival

@grootphesantekraalview Ladies Club event is alway

@grootphesantekraalview Ladies Club event is always a morning to remember ✨

Inner Wellness was the theme of the day with a reflective session with @espritholistic , a few surprises along the way and ending off with a creative activity!

Hope to see you at the next one 💖

GIVEAWAY: Win a SIGNED copy of Jamie Oliver’s ne

GIVEAWAY: Win a SIGNED copy of Jamie Oliver’s new 20-Minute Meals!

Need inspiration for the daily dinner dilemma 😂 ?!
Jamie Oliver’s new 20-Minute Meals book might just have saved us from another round of “I don’t know, what do YOU want?” because every recipe takes 20 minutes or less.

I put the Air Fryer Arancini to the test and… Jamie, you’ve done it again 👏🏼 Delicious, easy AND on the table in 20 minutes.

I have a copy of 20-Minute Meals to GIVE AWAY to one of you! 📚❤️

To enter:
1. Make sure you’re following me @hayleymalan @penguinbookssouthafrica and @thehungrypenguin_sa 2. Like and save (or repost) this reel 3. Comment below, tag 2 friends who’d love to win too, and tell me why you’d love to win this book!
 4. Engage with a few other posts on my feed - optional, but always appreciated 🤍 5. Share this post to your stories - also optional

Good luck! And may your future “What’s for dinner?” questions be answered in 20 minutes or less. 😂🍝

Giveaway closes Tuesday 29 September. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM. South Africa only. Prize can not be exchanged for cash. This giveaway is not sponsored by IG or FB.

#20minutemeals #jamieoliverrecipe

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Played hair model again with my personal stylist,

Played hair model again with my personal stylist, trying out new products 🤭 Elah didn’t recognise me 😅

#curly #curls

Ladies Night @the_harvest_market 💖🌸 👯‍♀️

A night of great company, connection, delicious treats and celebrating the launch of the new Multi-Radiance Pearl Plus+. So excited to enjoy it at Home 💖

GIVEAWAY ALERT: WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE BLISS F

GIVEAWAY ALERT: WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE BLISS FESTIVAL WORTH R1950 💃 🍷 🕺🏻 🍕 🍱 🎉

We’re heading to the Bliss Family Festival this year and I think this is one the whole family is going to love! 🥂🎶

Taking place on Saturday, 31 October at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, it’s a full day of music, food and family fun: with a line-up including Jeremy Loops, Arno Carstens, RAAF, Saxby Twins and more.

There’s a curated food market, creative activities and play for younger kids, plus a Silent Disco, Karaoke and Thrifting for the teens. And for the adults? Live music, wine, great food, premium bars and beautiful covered seating. Basically, something for everyone. 🤍

AND I’m giving away a Family Ticket worth R1,950 for 2 adults + 2 children! 🎉

To enter:

1. Follow @hayleymalan and @blissfamilyfestival
2. Like and save (or repost) this reel
3. Comment below, tag 2 friends who’d love to attend and tell me why you’d love to go!

4. Engage with a few other posts on my feed — optional, but always appreciated 🤍
5. Share this post to your stories — also optional

Good luck! 🥰

Tickets are also available via Howler if you don’t want to leave it to chance! https://www.howler.co.za/events/bliss-family-festival-a6b9

@blissfamilyfestival @standardbanksa @standardbankgrp

Giveaway closes Friday 2 October 2026. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM. South Africa only. Prize can not be exchanged for cash. This giveaway is not sponsored by IG or FB.

#BlissFamilyFestival #BlissFestival #FamilyFestival #Franschhoek #LaParisEstate

Emotionally bribing Elah to stay? 😭 The last fe

Emotionally bribing Elah to stay? 😭 The last few days with Elah before she heads back to her owners 🥹 so obviously, we had to spoil her (and my own dogs for being such good hosts!) with a little VetsMart shopping.

And the timing is perfect because VetsMart’s promotions are running 24 September – 4 October at stores nationwide. There’s 10% OFF all dog treats, Montego dog treats are any 5 for R100, and there are loads of cat treats and wet food promotions too... because the cats deserve some spoiling as well! 🐱

Elah even did a little happy dance around the store for her treats… so I think she approves 😂💃🐾

@pets_love_vetsmart
@storybook_pr #FoodLoversFinds
#morebangforyourbuck

Imagine shopping for something you actually need… and then having the chance to WIN something back. 👀🎉

Tafelberg Furnishers is celebrating 63 years with their annual Birthday Carnival and EVERYONE is a winner! 🥳

From 9 September – 4 October, enjoy special offers across the store and, when you purchase any product to the value of R500 or more, you qualify for the lucky draw.

You could win Tafelberg discount vouchers or spin the big wheel for a chance to win cashback of up to R7 500!

With everything from furniture and homeware to appliances, TVs, bedding and outdoor living, there’s plenty to shop from some of the biggest brands.

📍 Valid at all 10 Tafelberg Furnishers branches
🛍️ Shop in-store or online

#TafelbergFurnishers #TafelbergBirthdayCarnival #BirthdayCarnival

@grootphesantekraalview Ladies Club event is alway

@grootphesantekraalview Ladies Club event is always a morning to remember ✨

Inner Wellness was the theme of the day with a reflective session with @espritholistic , a few surprises along the way and ending off with a creative activity!

Hope to see you at the next one 💖

GIVEAWAY: Win a SIGNED copy of Jamie Oliver’s ne

GIVEAWAY: Win a SIGNED copy of Jamie Oliver’s new 20-Minute Meals!

Need inspiration for the daily dinner dilemma 😂 ?!
Jamie Oliver’s new 20-Minute Meals book might just have saved us from another round of “I don’t know, what do YOU want?” because every recipe takes 20 minutes or less.

I put the Air Fryer Arancini to the test and… Jamie, you’ve done it again 👏🏼 Delicious, easy AND on the table in 20 minutes.

I have a copy of 20-Minute Meals to GIVE AWAY to one of you! 📚❤️

To enter:
1. Make sure you’re following me @hayleymalan @penguinbookssouthafrica and @thehungrypenguin_sa 2. Like and save (or repost) this reel 3. Comment below, tag 2 friends who’d love to win too, and tell me why you’d love to win this book!
 4. Engage with a few other posts on my feed - optional, but always appreciated 🤍 5. Share this post to your stories - also optional

Good luck! And may your future “What’s for dinner?” questions be answered in 20 minutes or less. 😂🍝

Giveaway closes Tuesday 29 September. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM. South Africa only. Prize can not be exchanged for cash. This giveaway is not sponsored by IG or FB.

#20minutemeals #jamieoliverrecipe

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