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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...

Lotte Pepero Almond Ice Cream & Lotte Pepero Crunky Ice Cream

  For the past days it has been very humid in the Philippines and wanting something to cool you off. Carmina was able to find Lotte Pepero Almond Ice Cream & Lotte Pepero Crunky Ice Cream that has been available since last April 2021.  We come across in the Philippines it is a gamble to find new items that are available when we decide to purchase our Korean Groceries. Carmina was able to find it using Grab application on her phone clicking Grab Mart to find Wangmart in Holy Spirit. Wangmart Korean Grocery Store sells it by five pieces for the price of PHP 225.00 ($4.50) not including delivery fee from Grab Mart and tip to the rider. Lotte Pepero Almond Ice Cream (5 Pieces) 80ml Lotte Pepero Crunky Ice Cream (5 Pieces) 80ml For those who love the cookie version of Lotte Pepero will surely enjoy the ice cream version both has vanilla ice cream with chocolate. To place your order you can do it through Grab Mart of go to their  Official Website . NOT SPONSORED. Subsc...

Grilled Chicken Open Face Recipe

Mom Violy always request her daughter to order her Chooks to Go Chicken the only part she would eat is the dark meat. Mom Violy would ask Carmina to keep the white meat for herself. Carmina always find a way to make use to the white meat from Chooks To Go. Carmina will share what she has off hand in her room. Grilled Chicken Open Face Recipe Ingredients: Left Over Grilled Chicken (shredded) Papa Pita Greek Pita Bread (any brand) Emborg Swiss Slice Cheese (any cheese of your choice) Ripe Avocado  Where to purchase the ingredients in the Philippines? Chooks To Go:  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/07/oven-harissa-roasted-chicken-from.html https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/11/what-part-of-chicken-do-you-prefer-to.html Papa Pita Greek Pita Bread is available in S&R Philippines Emborg Swiss Slice Cheese available any grocery store Ripe Avocado I had purchased it online here is the link given:  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/07/fresh-avocado-and-dragon-fruit...