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Want to restore a 40-year-old decoration to its former glory? Try these simple, safe cleaning tricks that won’t damage the finish.

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...
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Craving for Gelato and a Spice of Italy

Sometimes in life you feel inspired to go to other places than what others have never seen before and being able to share this feeling with others. Here in the Balanga City, Bataan is a place you can eat and feel like you are in Italy still be close to home. The drive is 2 hours from Manila. Close by there is a shopping mall across the street called, Galleria Victoria it is a nice place to take pictures. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.
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Feels Like Rome in the Philippines

Now, the fun begins, and you get to read, view and see places I have traveled within the Philippines. When you feel like going to Rome and you are on a tight budget. No fear I have a place for you. The place is called, Goshen Resort and Hotel located in Bamban, Tarlac. From Manila it is 2 hours' drive depending on the traffic. Entrance fee of PHP 150.00 ($7.00) per person. Senior Citizen need to present their ID in order to get a discount. You will be given a stub worth PHP 50.00 to redeem from Cafe Roma Note: The entire place only has lights starting November 15, 2019. Walk in available if you have plans to go swimming at the resort. There is no corkage fee to bring food from the outside. There is no swimming attire requirement. I was able to bring my Tita and Tito to Goshen while they are in town. This is how it looks if it has only little bit of lights: The best time to visit this place is during...
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