Before I begin sharing my thoughts on this topic, I’d like to preface it by saying this is only my suggestion and one thing I can do as a POC raising children in today’s world is to raise awareness. I am in no way telling you how to parent but I feel compelled to shareRead More
Microagression.
Theodore’s First Birthday Party/돌 (Dol)
We didn’t get to celebrate Theo’s 100 day (one of big festivities in Korean culture) with family and friends due to COVID, but we made up for it for his first birthday party. While still being COVID cautious, we invited our family and close friends to celebrate the first year of Theo’s life with usRead More
[GIVEAWAY] Formulate Customized Shampoo and Conditioner
If you are like me, you may also have a hard time finding the perfect shampoo and conditioner that will meet all of your hair needs. You see, I have thin, flat, painstakingly straight Asian hair which is also color-treated. This means I have to sacrifice a lot of my hair needs for one orRead More
Emma’s Baptism
Unlike the Catholic norm, we didn’t baptize Em when she was an infant. We had various reasons as to why her baptism was “delayed”; however, I am so glad that she was a bit older because she got to experience the day herself. This is so special because she’ll have memories of this day andRead More
Peel-A-Bliss at Blue Water Spa
HAPPY NEW YEAR, LOVES! <3 I am kicking off the New Year with writing down my goals for 2019, and one of them is ‘consistent stream of new blog posts’. So here’s one to start it off! Cheer! Do y’all remember my Lash Lift experience at the Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC? I hadRead More
Wishing You Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays everyone, and for those of you celebrating Christmas, Merry Christmas Eve! We are currently in Chicago, braving its frigid weather to spend Christmas with our loved ones. We had a big family dinner yesterday with aunts, uncles and cousins. So not only is my stomach exploding with all the good food I ate,Read More
[GIVEAWAY] Smile Brilliant’s cariPRO Electric Toothbrush
“Did you brush your teeth?” We are all very familiar with this question. We grew up hearing it every single day, at least I did! And I have to be honest with you, I still hear that question from time to time… from my husband! ;D Don’t judge, but brushing my teeth is my leastRead More
Family Vacation at Virginia Beach
Is it just me or is it super hard to squeeze in a family vacation? When I think about vacations, extravagant, international, tropical are a few of the first things that come to my mind. But those things require a lot of time away from home and tons of planning, not to mention $$. AndRead More
Mom Tribes Roll Deep
Once you become a mom, you are initiated into a secret group of women connected by one thing and one thing only, motherhood. It doesn’t matter if you were pregnant and gave birth or if you had a surrogate or if you adopted. Once you become a mother, you find an instant connection with a motherRead More
To Emma (Letter #3)
My dearest Emma, This morning you said something that burst my heart with so much love and joy. You said, “mom, you are my best friend.” You have never said that to me before but you uttered those words with clarity and sincerity. You are my best friend too, Emma. I will always be yourRead More