The Slower Days
Snapshots of life, motherhood, and the little things.
Author: Ran Noh
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In Korean culture, food is everything. We say “Did you eat?” instead of “Hello.” My mom was the same — she cooked the most amazing meals for our family, three times a day, every single day. And one of her very best recipes was Galbi (갈비, Korean short ribs). Now here I am, living in…
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Welcome! I’m Ran, your favorite K-Mom friend. Blending my Korean roots with everyday mom life, I love sharing practical tips, self-care routines, and family moments that inspire joy and balance. 💛 안녕하세요, K-Mom 란입니다. 한국적인 뿌리와 일상 속 엄마의 삶을 함께 녹여내며, 실용적인 팁과 셀프케어 루틴, 그리고 가족과의 소소한 행복을 나누고 있어요. 💛 The first…
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Last Sunday, our family spent the day at Remlinger Farm in Carnation—a nostalgic trip for my husband, whose parents used to take him there for the pumpkin patch when he was little. For my in-laws, this was their first visit back in over twenty years, making the day feel extra special. 지난 일요일, 저희 가족은…
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Leo, my almost 2-year-old, goes to daycare during the day, and one of my favorite little routines is taking him to the park after I pick him up. I just love watching him run around and enjoy himself—it feels like pure joy. I also try to explore different parks so he can have new little…
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It was our 3rd anniversary on August 6th, so we decided to treat ourselves to a fancy dinner—something we hadn’t done in a while. With a toddler at home, date nights are rare since finding a babysitter isn’t easy. That’s why this night out felt extra special. We chose The Butcher’s Table, one of the…
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I went to my beautiful friend Cassie’s birthday party in Kirkland, and it was such a perfect day. The party was at her sister’s gorgeous beach-front house, and the weather was sunny and warm — just right for enjoying the view and soaking up the sun. 이번 주말, 아름다운 친구 캐시(Cassie)의 생일파티에 다녀왔어요. 파티는 커클랜드에…
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보통 나의 하루는 똑같이 흘러가요.아침 8시 30분, 아이를 등원시키고 출근.오후 4시 퇴근 후 아이 픽업 → 공원에서 놀기 → 저녁 식사 → 목욕 → 재우기.그러다 보면, 어느새 나 먼저 잠들어 있는 패턴의 반복인데요. 이렇게 하루가 온전히 ‘아이 중심’으로 돌아가다 보니, 내가 좋아하는 것, 내가 좋아하는 공간 같은 건 종종 잊고 살게 되더라구요. 그런데 얼마 전,…
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📸🏖️와이키키, 호놀룰루, 노스쇼어에서 꼭 가야할 곳들, 내가 좋아하는 곳들 추천 – 여행 계획 짜는 팁 📸 Places to Visit 🏖️ Beaches 해변가 Waikiki Beach (Kid-Friendly) 와이키키 해변 If you’re staying in Waikiki, this beach is right at your doorstep. I loved the beach in front of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa — it’s protected…
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We escaped to Hawaii with Leo, my parents and my brother and soaked in every warm, slow moment. It was chaotic, beautiful, and everything in between. Traveling with toddler is not easy, but definitely worth it. I loved watching Leo having so much fun at the beaches and get so excited with all the activities…
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Summer Playdates & Sweet Moments at Bellevue Downtown Park This morning started bright and early — I was up before Leo, packing a little snack bag for his playdate with his friend, Sena. I kept it simple and fun: homemade inarizushi, fresh fruits, Go-Gurt, overnight oats with berries (a.k.a. our “mush”), and a handful of…
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