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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

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...
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Big Al's Cookie Jar

  Reason something comes right in front of your face unexpected when you notice a cake that may look something familiar in what kind of cake your mom would want to eat for her birthday. It may not be the exact cake maker there are so many cakes we tend to buy for ourselves and there are new people who also bake cake but not many people recognize who they are since they are not discovered by other people. Just like those who are well known for their cakes they have also started from the basics until they have reach the level of being recognized by other people in every life it is the same pattern for everyone else in what they love to do. We honor and support those we learn and take not for granted but let them be recognized who they are is a greatest advantage that end up trying it for the first time. I am that person who had purchase a cake from Big Al’s Cookie Jar in Burgos Building through Grab Food online application in the Philippines. Too bad there was no dedication o...
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Red Ribbon Bakery

  My sister had requested me to order my mom a birthday cake and have it dedicated to her children due being far from us even though they cannot be a part of our celebration the though counts when they have thought about their Nana on her special day. I had asked my mom where she wanted her cake and she had request a Red Ribbon mocha cake. I was able to order online and have it delivered to our home this way everything would all come on time there would no need to pick it up. This is my greatest advantage living in the Philippines just click and orders to have everything arrive in your home all you need to do is pay for it. Only thing I can do is have my mom enjoy her special day even if it is only the two of us the thought of my mom having an enjoyable time is what really counts from anyone is to spend time with your parents and family member during our time on our pandemic months. Why Nana? My mom doesn't want to be call Grandmother or Lola she said those names make h...
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Pancit Canton at David's Tea House

In birthday celebrations, noodles are often a must for long life, as some believe. My mom's favorite pancit canton is from David's Tea House. I ordered it online through Food Panda for home delivery. She has other noodle places she likes, but she never gets tired of eating there. You can also check out my previous posts about David's Tea House with photos by following this link: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/03/davids-tea-house-in-philippines.html NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you for your support.  
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Unexpected Virtual Call

  During my visit with my mom at her home after we had eaten our lunch and was able to rest we had spent some time calling up her friends for virtual calls without letting them know ahead of time. Our first caller was our relative and wanted to call her up since I was with my mom to let her see us together funny thing I asked why I only see the ceiling with a light that looked like from the bathroom. Our cousin told us hey I am not prepared for this I am in the bathroom. 🤣 The second caller I didn’t realize the time difference was calling someone from California it was mid-night there.  It was a mistake and I had informed the second caller she said we can talk for a few minutes. I was already on another virtual call during that time. Third caller we had called my mom’s friend who is also like my adopted mom she was lying on her bed and she was not expecting a call from us. I asked to take a picture the third caller said wait I am not ready I have no makeup and I jus...
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Crabpot Seaside Macapagal

  Last week I was preparing my mom's birthday I had asked what food she had missed eating in order to be able to look for her food for her celebration to bring it over. My mom said she was craving for seafood. I went and found Crabpot Seaside Macapagal the great part they have a newly opened branch in Quezon City to give it a try I had messenger over onto their Facebook Page and had inquired to decide what to order. Crabpot Seaside Macapagal accept advance payments via online process with a menu given when you ask for it and will allow you to place your order to give you the full details before you make your payment. The great part your food will be delivered through Lalamove from your own expenses not bad for how much I paid for my location and giving a tip to the rider. 1 Kilo Butter Garlic Crab is PHP 1,100.00 ($22.00) 1 Kilo Butter Garlic Shrimp is PHP 960.00 ($19.20) You can mix and match your order which they have a promo right now if you prefer to order it you may refer to t...
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