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Happy Halloween!! 🎃🍂
Sometimes the sweetest family moments come from discovering a new little place close to home. 🤍
We spent our chilly Halloween afternoon at KidTopia in Dublin, and it was such a lovely space for the whole family to enjoy.
One of the things we loved most while traveling through Asia was discovering beautiful indoor play spaces thoughtfully designed with both children and parents in mind. KidTopia reminded us of those experiences, with its welcoming interiors, plenty of room for little ones to run, climb, and explore, and even massage chairs for parents to enjoy a moment of relaxation. ✨
Our son had the best time moving, exploring, and simply being a kid. And we loved being able to slow down and enjoy those little moments with him.
It’s a beautiful reminder that family adventures don’t always have to take us far from home. Sometimes, it’s about finding joy in the little moments and making memories together. 🌿
📍 KidTopia | Dublin, California
Save this little family find for your next Bay Area adventure!
💕 Do you have a favorite indoor play space where both kids and parents can enjoy themselves?
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30/10/2026
🇵🇭 Filipino American History Month ❤️
Growing up Filipino American, I sometimes felt like I was between two cultures, not really knowing how to bring them together.
As I’ve gotten older, I love seeing Filipino culture being celebrated more. And since becoming a mom, I’ve felt this growing desire to reconnect with my roots and share them with my son.
For my mom’s 73rd birthday, she chose a Filipiniana theme, and it was actually my first time wearing a traditional Filipiniana dress! It made me realize how special these little moments of celebrating our culture can be. ❤️
I think about my parents, who left the Philippines hoping to build a better life for our family. Now that I’m a parent myself, I appreciate their sacrifices so much more. I wish my dad were still here to share these moments with us, but I’m grateful for everything he passed down.
My son has Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese roots, and I hope he grows up feeling proud of all of them. I want him to know our stories, experience our traditions, and understand where he comes from.
It’s funny how having a child can teach you so much about yourself and make you appreciate your own parents even more.
Feeling extra grateful for my family, our roots, and the traditions we get to pass on. ❤️🇵🇭
Mabuhay!
One of our favorite experiences in Hokkaido. ♨️🤍
We found a private family onsen where we could have the entire space to ourselves—and it ended up being exactly the kind of afternoon we needed.
Warm water, quiet surroundings, no rushing and nowhere else we needed to be.
Traveling as a family can sometimes feel like moving from one adventure to the next, so I’ve really come to appreciate these slower moments in between.
Just being together. Being present. And letting the day unfold a little more slowly.
Sometimes wellness really is that simple. 🤍
📍 Yumoto Koganeyu Onsen
湯元 小金湯
Sapporo, Hokkaido 🇯🇵
Save this one for your next family trip to Hokkaido. 📌
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We found Lahan Wonderland inside Lahan Select Gyeongju, and it ended up being such an easy family travel day.
It’s a kids lounge + café with so much for little ones to explore — slides, a ball pit, building areas, a pretend kitchen and market, ride-on cars, and even an iceless skating rink. ⛸️
And for parents, there are places to sit, relax, grab a drink, and even lounge on bean bags while the kids play. 🤍
Sometimes the best travel days are the slower ones where everyone gets to enjoy themselves.
✨ Good to know: admission is separate from your hotel stay.
Would you add this to your Korea itinerary with kids?
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A little discovery from last year in Korea that I still carry with me 🤎
I visited 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 •𝑲𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚• 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒖𝒑 컬러시그널 퍼스널컬러진단 in Gangnam for a personal color analysis, hoping to find the shades that complemented me best and feel more confident putting outfits together.
My result? Autumn Strong. 🍂 As someone who already loves autumn colors, it felt so fitting.
I came home with a personal style guide I still turn to for clothing, makeup, hair color, and jewelry. It’s helped me shop more intentionally and build a wardrobe that feels more like me—with less guessing about what works together.
Sometimes, getting to know yourself happens in the smallest, most colorful ways.
Have you had your colors analyzed? I’d love to know your season. 🤎
A little Tokyo find we absolutely loved 🤍
The Eric Carle Play Park felt like stepping inside a storybook — colorful, thoughtful, and full of little spaces for kids to explore, play, and use their imagination.
Our son had so much fun discovering everything, and I loved that there were also quieter moments tucked in between all the play. Even better, there’s an unlimited drink area for adults for ¥300 ☕️
One of those simple family experiences that ends up becoming such a sweet travel memory.
Saving this one for our next trip to Japan. 🐛🍎
Would you visit the Eric Carle Play Park?
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Happy Chuseok 🌕🤍
A little throwback to our very first trip to South Korea last year. 🇰🇷
It was also our son’s first international trip, which made it even more special. We took this trip with our moms as a way to thank them for all the love, help, and support they’ve given us, especially since becoming parents.
Looking back, this trip was about so much more than seeing a new place. It was about family, gratitude, and making memories together across generations.
It feels especially meaningful to share this today, when Chuseok is a time for family, gratitude, and honoring the people who came before us. 🌾
Wishing everyone celebrating a beautiful and peaceful Chuseok.
행복한 추석 보내세요 🤍
One of my favorite parts of traveling with our son is seeing how childhood can look in different places. 🤍
We spent the morning at Tamagawa International Preschool, where Teacher Monica created such a lovely balance of learning, play, creativity, and connection.
Yuki, who has led TIPS for 20 years, has thoughtfully shaped a curriculum that blends different educational approaches with one goal in mind: nurturing the whole child.
A beautiful little glimpse into learning in Japan. 🇯🇵
What do you value most in a learning environment?
A morning of painting, stories, and feeling right at home in Japan. 🤍🎨
Izumi International Preschool in Setagaya kindly welcomed us for a one-day drop-in and invited us to join their mommy-and-me class. They were so accommodating, and our son felt comfortable right away.
Teacher Alice was wonderful, and the warm, intimate setting felt like spending time with friends. We read a book, painted together, and learned a technique we’re excited to try at home. Our son even got to play with magnets—one of his favorite things.
A special experience we’ll remember, with a piece of artwork to bring home from Japan. We’d highly recommend reaching out if you’re hoping for a similar experience with your little one. 🤍
One of the best things we did this summer was ISR swim lessons. ☀️
His teacher was amazing, and it was so special watching his confidence grow class by class. Some days the progress felt small, but he kept showing up, trying again, and getting a little stronger each time.
I’m so proud of him for doing something challenging and sticking with it. 🤍
As summer starts to fade into fall, this is one of those little seasons I know I’ll always remember.
What’s one little way you’ve grown this summer?
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