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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...

Southern Valley Whole Kernel Corn made in the USA

I have been craving to eat corn and since I can't find it being in a cob why not eat it the frozen way. Corn is my favorite vegetable it can be cooked up in alternative ways. My favorite way to eat corn is just too warm it in the microwave and adds some butter the simple way. My other favorite is the  Filipino Corn Soup  the way Manang V cooks it. My mom had cooked it when I was young  Gulliver's Creamed Corn . Anyone's favorite adding all leftover in your meal  fried rice . Add in your  salad  the healthy way. We can be creative with our corn and add it along our food in the way you want to eat it for that day. I had purchase Southern Valley Whole Kernel Corn from Metro Mart through S&R for PHP 110.00 ($2.20) 1 kg. Not bad for the price not including handling and fee to the delivery person. Yes you got that right it is product from the USA which is cool for me living in the Philippines. During my visit in California, I would eat corn during Memori...

Aice Ice Cream

From the weather being humid during our summer season we cannot hesiette to eat some ice-cream. I decided to try something new to try with a variety of different flavors that Aice ice cream has to offer. I had purchase Aice Ice Cream through Grab application at Kabayan's Gotohan & Kainan in Kamuning Market. Aice Ice Cream Mango Slush PHP 25.00 Aice Ice Cream Choco Cookies PHP 32.00 Aice Ice Cream Strawberry Cream PHP 25.00 ($0.50) Aice Ice Cream Milk Stick PHP 15.00 ($0.30) Aice Ice Cream Coffee Crispy PHP 20.00 ($0.40) Aice Ice Cream Choco Stick PHP 26.00 ($052) Aice Ice Cream Milk Melon PHP 17.00 ($0.34) Aice Ice Cream Mochi Chocolate PHP 17.00 ($0.34) Aice Ice Cream Mochi Vanilla PHP 20.00 ($0.40) Aice Ice Cream Strawberry Cone PHP 25.00 ($0.50) Aice Avocado Ice Cream Sundae PHP 32.00 ($0.64) Aice Strawberry Cup PHP 32.50 ($0.65) Aice Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae PHP 32.00 ($0.64) Aice Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae PHP 32.00 ($0.64) To find the story about Aice Ice Cream click t...

New Package Golden Chopstick Somai

For two months I have been calling where I use to purchase my Golden Chopstick Somai the phone keeps ringing at Smart & Fresh Grocery Store. While I was ordering from Metro Mart through S&R I was able to find the Golden Chopstick Somai with a new package. The price has increase due to everything being expensive during pandemic and everyone needing an income the only thing that sell is food. No matter how much it is the Golden Chopstick Somai is worth its price being PHP 349.00 ($6.98) for twenty pieces 600 grams. You can find my recipes I have written in the past about Golden Chopstick to click at my link given: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2019/11/golden-chopstix-siomai-and-wanton.html NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you.