Carmina planned to visit the newly opened Ikea at Trinoma on All Souls' Day , a Philippine holiday , thinking the mall would be less crowded. She didn’t invite Mom Violy, knowing she doesn’t enjoy going to Trinoma . While talking to Mom Violy on the phone, Carmina mentioned she was heading to Trinoma on Saturday, November 1, and invited her to come along, though she reminded her that she doesn’t like walking around that area. Mom Violy said she couldn’t recall ever visiting Trinoma, mentioning how aging parents tend to forget places they've been to. She expressed a craving for steak for lunch, so Carmina began searching for restaurants in Trinoma and sent her links to choose from. Mom Violy decided on Astons Specialties , which seemed to have the steak she wanted. Upon arriving at Trinoma, unfamiliar with the layout, they discovered two Garden areas where restaurants were located. At Astons Specialties, they were the first customers and were seated at a table, with compliment...

Carmina went grocery shopping with Mom Violy at Robinsons Magnolia last week. I bought the Oreo just because it looked interesting, having no idea who Baby Monster was at the time.  After getting home, I took some videos and pictures, edited my video, and later discovered on social media that it’s a popular band in South Korea that collaborated with Oreo. Sometimes we learn new things without realizing what we’ve purchased is trending—people often buy the cookies just for the card inside. Carmina only discovered it by posting on her YouTube channel. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank you for the support.

After renovating your home, you may notice a stuffy smell, and it seems like allergies are triggered by the changes in your environment. Carmina saw many trending videos about dehumidifiers that don’t require electricity. With so many brands available, the best way to find out what works is to test them yourself. You can even choose a scent for your home if desired. Personally, I wasn’t looking for any scent; I just wanted to clear the air I breathe daily. I also preferred buying a set since it seemed like an easier and more cost-effective option for adding one to each room. Carmina ordered a set from ClearAire Philippines , finding a pack of four pieces of Activated Charcoal for 318.00 pesos ($5.39), excluding shipping and handling.  Instructions: First, remove the black cover and peel off the aluminum foil, then place the black cover back on top. This prevents anything from coming out of the container and stops anyone, especially children and pets, from consuming what’s inside. I...

Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Carmina discovered that she is halfway to being monetized, having completed 2,000 public watch hours . YouTube takes time to review and calculate the watch hours, but it turns out she managed to achieve this within her 365-day period. Carmina’s strategy to get friends to watch your videos is simple—join their live streams.  Last Saturday, I joined a stream of someone already subscribed to Lyn but didn’t know me. Lyn checked out my channel to see who I was and mentioned that if I stayed during her live stream, one of her members would play my playlist to help me with my watch hours.  I agreed without hesitation since I’ve been doing this for my friends. It’s interesting how people don’t always realize how supportive you are until they meet you. I stayed for the entire three-hour stream from start to finish.  The next day, I noticed my public watch hours had increased. These are the videos many of my viewers have been watching.  By reviewing the list, you can identify...

The truth will be revealed when Carmina Lifestyle reaches the deadline of her 365 days on YouTube on October 23, 2025 . A month ago, it was a hot topic among my subscribers who were in a similar situation, with their anniversaries approaching. I also know friends who have had their YouTube channels for many years, and while they didn’t get monetized before their anniversary, they managed to achieve it afterward. Carmina is curious to see how things will unfold for her since she doesn’t do live streaming , unlike my friends who are already monetized. I’ve also noticed other channels with many subscribers that aren’t monetized, even though they do live streaming. Ultimately, it’s really up to you how you want to approach achieving the monetization timeline. Today is Friday, October 24, 2025. Looking at my YouTube Studio data as of October 18, 2025 , my public watch hours are at 1,506 out of 3,000.  It takes time for watch hours to update and reflect accurately. Carmina is not in ...

Flu season comes around every year in every country, and most people want to avoid catching it from others.  The best way to protect yourself outside is by wearing a face mask, although it’s your choice whether to wear one or not.  Many find that buying a face mask is far less expensive compared to dealing with the flu.  Carmina had a favorite N95 face mask she used during the pandemic , but unfortunately, it’s no longer available.  She had to search for one that would actually fit her face.  I decided to check online for a mask in the color purple , which I prefer to wear. Aoyou033.ph  had it available from Shopee online for thirty pieces of 150.00 pesos ($2.59) not including shipping and handling. NOT SPONSORED. Check out my videos at  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on subscribe button for free. Thank you for the support.

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...