The Slower Days
Snapshots of life, motherhood, and the little things.
Category: Mom Journal
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I didn’t post on Instagram for a year.It wasn’t a dramatic decision. I didn’t announce a break or plan it carefully.At some point, I simply stopped. Life felt full enough without documenting it.I wanted to spend my energy living, not showing. Looking back, that year wasn’t an absence.It was a return — back to myself.…
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Back to Blogging, After a While. It’s been a while since I last wrote here.More than a month, actually. I want to share our trip to Hawaii in December! Escaping the cold, gray days of Seattle, we flew—almost impulsively—to sunny Hawaii.This end-of-year family trip came with no strict plans, no packed itinerary.Just one simple intention:…
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Somehow 2025 is already coming to a close.Time moved so fast this year that I honestly don’t know where it all went.But as I look back, I wanted to take a moment to deeply thank myself for everything I’ve carried, survived, and created. 2025년도 어느덧 끝자락이에요.정말… 시간이 이렇게 빨리 지나가도 되나 싶을 만큼 훅 지나가버린…
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It’s finally my favorite season of the year — Christmas!This year, I’ve been attending so many Christmas parties that I haven’t been able to blog as much as I wanted. Today, I’m excited to share a little story from our pink-themed Christmas party, which we hosted for Leo’s daycare friends a couple of weekends ago.…
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Last weekend, we went and visited Seattle Aquarium. We were all excited for the new renovated aquarium. It was a such a fun family outing. 지난 주말, 가족 모두가 기대하던 시애틀 아쿠아리움(Seattle Aquarium)에 다녀왔어요.리노베이션된 새로운 아쿠아리움이 오픈했다고 해서 정말 설레는 마음으로 출발했습니다.오랜만에 가족끼리 즐거운 주말 나들이였어요. Seattle Aquarium https://share.google/xvkx6Fvjzj10CyEJ7 Tickets:Adult ticket is $50, and kids…
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A few days ago, I shared a little story on Threads about living with my in-laws.I honestly didn’t expect such a warm response… but so many of you left the kindest comments, and it truly meant a lot to me. 🥹 며칠 전에 스레드에 시부모님과 같이 사는 이야기를 올렸는데생각보다 너무 많은 분들이 따뜻한 댓글을 남겨주셔서…
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As parents, the space we think about the most—and the space our kids spend the most time in—is definitely the playzone. Today I’m sharing the IKEA kids’ items we’ve been loving,plus a few extra pieces that make our play area feel warm, cozy, and functional.(All product details are listed below 👇) 아이가 집에서 가장 오래…
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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, K-mom recipes, self-care routines, and family moments that inspire joy and balance. 💛 안녕하세요! 여러분의 K-맘 프렌드, 란입니다.한국적인 뿌리와 매일의 엄마 라이프를 섞어가며 실용적인 팁, K-맘 레시피, 셀프케어 루틴, 그리고 가족과의 순간들을 공유하고 있어요. 💛…
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Starbucks just dropped the cutest new merch —I couldn’t resist, so I got a few pieces myself. 🤎The Hello Kitty items were already gone (of course 🥲),but these little bear cups are adorable. 요즘 스타벅스 신상 굿즈들이 너무 귀엽게 나왔더라구요 🤎나도 결국 몇 개 Get!유명한 헬로키티 시리즈는 이미 품절이었지만 🥲곰돌이 컵들이 너무 귀여워서 친구 생일…
