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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...

Tim Tam Craving Made in Australia


My close friend recommended to try eating Tim Tam Mint Choco Mint. I took her advise and bought a lot to take home to my family.

I took a bite and it taste like those Girl's Scout Mint Cookies we love to buy in California when it is in season for them to sell to their family and friends for a fundraiser.

It gave back my old childhood as I took a bite from the Tim Tam Mint Choco Mint. I can only eat one piece since it is too sweet for me. 

My mom decided to buy Original and Dark Chocolate and when she went home she had tried it. She liked the taste and wanted to know if I have brought the same flavors to trade for something else she had bought.



Too bad I didn't buy the flavor she had bought because they didn't seem the kind my family would eat.




I was able to find them online and I was able to order her more to stock up in her home.


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