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Carmina's review on Summit Hotel in Tacloban

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at  Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference.  As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
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Finding Alternative Shrimp Carbonara

Someone in the house is craving for salad and your mom wants to find shrimp carbonara you tend to look for a restaurant that caters for everyone's food preference. Carmina was able to find The Porch by Casa Verde located in Sikatuna Village from Grab Food application. Carly's Country Salad PHP 263.00 ($5.26) with Honey Salad Dressing, Dinner Roll and Melted Butter all separated in a plastic container. Seafood Carbonara PHP 274.00 ($5.48) with Dinner Roll and Melted Butter in plastic container. Carmina wanted to eat something lite for some Baked Potato Soup for her lunch PHP 159.00 ($3.18) with Dinner Roll. The best part at The Porch by Casa Verde the serving is big enough to fill up a person which is an A+ for us. To try  The Porch by Casa Verde  and check out their menu click on the name to direct you there. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for The Porch by Casa Verde was looking for a one stop restaurant to get cravings for two person to have our lunch. ...
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Easy Self Adhesive Power Strip Wall Mount

Carmina wanted to organize her table and didn't want to have her power strip to take space on her table. Carmina was able to find a way to place it on the side of her table so the cords won't be in the way. Anyone can assemble the Self Adhesive Power Strip Wall Mount together just takes patience. I will show you how to do it and where to purchase yours. Step 1: Open the package and separate the three pieces Step 2: Remove one side of the sticker on the self adhesive shown in the picture and stick it on both sides Step 3: On the power strip stick one on the back of your power strip and mount it on Step 4: Mount the other side to the wall or where you would like to place your power strip Carmina had purchase this neat Self Adhesive Power Strip Wall Mount at  Hong Kong Value Shop  Online Lazada Philippines for PHP 60.54 ($1.21) per piece not including shipping and handling. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Self Adhesive Power Strip Wall Mount and Hong Kon...
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Nomiya Izakaya

We are celebrating one week for a birthday celebrates to eat any choice of meal per day to see what they feel like eating during our pandemic. To top it off we will try a new restaurant until we reach the end of the week to see what other places we can order besides the ones we have tried in the past. Japanese it is going too  Nomiya Izakaya  to get some of the following from their menu. Appetizers Spicy Salmon Nori Fries ingredients Spicy Salmon Wrapped Nori and Deep Fried PHP 155.00 ($3.10) Dragon Maki ingredients Ebi Tempura, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Unagi and Mango PHP 375.00 ($7.50) Main Course Oyako Don served with Miso Soup, Chicken, Onion, Egg and Rice PHP 315.00 ($6.30) Miso soup provided in the meals Chicken Teriyaki Don served with Miso Soup, Chicken Teriyaki Rice PHP 300.00 ($6.00) Tendon served with Miso Soup, Ebi Tempura (3 pcs) and rice PHP 335.00 ($6.70) Chicken Chahan (chicken fried rice) PHP 165.00 ($3.3.) Shrimp Tempura (5 Pieces) PHP 410.00 ($8.20) Review fr...
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Traveling made it Easier Folding Steam Iron and Ironing Heat Blanket

Carmina has been traveling for a long time with her mom sometimes our clothes gets wrinkle when we have place it in our luggage for a very long time. Sometimes you've come across an iron in the hotel room that are too heavy and need to remove the ironing board from the closet. We no longer need to do that by bringing our own folding steam iron with us. The best part it doesn't take a lot of space in your luggage.  It can also be used in your home not only for traveling purpose.  The reason why Carmina decided to buy a folding steam iron on her own so she doesn't have to use the heavy ones that normally sees in our household. In the same store Carmina has able to buy a ironing mat heat insulated blanket to place on the bed to iron your clothing a way to make life easier. The ironing mat heat blanket is foldable to bring along with you wherever you plan to use your purpose to iron your own clothing. The best part it is washable and can be place in the washing machine. Hong Ko...
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On the Go to Organize Your Work Table with You

Carmina wanted to organize her computer desk that she would be able to see her stuff along with her laptop and other gadgets she uses every day. Carmina was able to find a Large Office Writing Gaming Desk Computer Mat Mouse pad Waterproof Microfiber Leather Mouse Pad to place on her table underneath her laptop, external hard drive and what she uses everyday for work. The best part it is portable and can bring it with you when you travel not having a problem packing it with you all you need to do is roll it up and having a band to wrap it up in place. Where did Carmina find this handy tool? Carmina found it from  Hong Kong Value Shop  Online Shopping Lazada Philippines for PHP 209.00 ($4.18) being on sale regular price sold for PHP 1,000.00 ($20.00) not including shipping and handling. Hong Kong Value Shop Online Shopping Lazada Philippines also carry in variety of colors other than the navy blue that I had picked out for myself you may refer to the link provided by clicking th...
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Tabo (water dipper) on the Go

So many years I have been traveling with my mom she always bring a tabo with her to use for the bathroom. It becomes a hassle due to the size and taking up too much space in her luggage to make sure it doesn't break during our travel I decided to find something easy for my mom to bring with her. I was able to find a Collapsible Foldable Plastic Water Dipper at  Manmico - Home and Living  Online Shopping in Lazada for 1 piece is PHP 185.00 ($3.70) not including shipping and handling. Top of the Collapsible Foldable Plastic Water Dipper   Bottom of the Collapsible Foldable Plastic Water Dipper  Side of the Collapsible Foldable Plastic Water Dipper  Collapsible Foldable Plastic Water Dipper  It is easy to use and very practical to have it with you wherever you go doesn't necessary need to use it when you're traveling can be use for any other reasons for your purpose in life.  Collapsible Foldable Plastic Water Dipper comes three types of two tone colors s...
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