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...
Out of curiosity I asked my mom if she had a shovel while she has been gardening in her terrace. My mom said no she thought a shovel only had one size. I had explained to her that they have small ones just planting in your home not the typical ones you use to have when we're living in California with a long handle. I asked my mom what she has been using for her garden in her terrace. My mom said I am using a kitchen knife. To me I felt it was too dangerous to use a knife to scoop off the soil and planting in her terrace. For me to make sure my mom is doing her hobby I wanted her to be safe planting in her terrace. I went ahead and started looking for gardening tool set. I sent the link with the picture and price for my mom to see whether that is what type she wanted to use. I know my mom is not young anymore having to carry something heavy may hurt her more. I showed her several types of gardening tool sets that came along together she had a choice from plastic or wooden handle. My...