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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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NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines

  Carmina has been drinking juice that has chia seeds for a very long time. Carmina was looking for a different drink. Carmina went to search online to see what she can find. Carmina came across NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines. She was able to ask  Theo Products  Lazada Philippines details about the drink. Carmina had ordered eight pieces sold for PHP 60.00 ($1.20) each 250 ml not including shipping and handling. Nutrition Facts of NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines: NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines information: NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines Ingredients: NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines is not that sweet to consume each day. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for NutriMania Chia Seeds Apple Mango Drink made in the Philippines and Theo Products Lazada Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Facebo...
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Mom Violy's Recipe of Gulay Corn with Dahon Sili Recipe

Mom Violy would like to share you what she is cooking for herself at her home. Carmina loves eating Mom Violy's cooking but since we're not allowed to go outside during our ECQ in the Philippines. Carmina asked the recipe from Mom Violy to ask Manang V to cook it at our house. Mom Violy's Recipe of Gulay Corn with Dahon Sili Recipe Ingredients: 4 - Fresh Corn (grate) 1 - Onion (chopped) 4 - Pieces cloves of Garlic (minced) 1 - Bundle of Dahon Sili 1/2 Cup - Shrimp Soup  1/2 - Pork Cube 1/2 Cup - Sliced Pork Prepare Ingredients: You will remove husk from corn and grate it and set aside in a bowl. You will use head of shrimp and use a mortar and pestle to pound with half cup water. Cooking Instructions: In a pot you will add small amount of cooking oil when hot add garlic, onion to sauté adding grated corn, sliced pork, water, pork cubes and let it boil once it is being cooked add the dahon sili. It is ready to be served with rice.  NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyl...
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Korean Elastic Hair Bands for Less

People with long hair need to put it up in a ponytail on our every day needs. We need a quality amount most rubber bands tend to get loose after a long use. The tighter you tie your hair in a rubber band the feeling on your head begins to hurt. Carmina went ahead to purchase some Korean Elastic Hair Bands  with an option to choose what colors you want. I felt it can be used not only for women that are indicated at  Fancy Bazaar . It can be unisex there are men who also have long hair. Carmina was able to purchase one hundred pieces Korean Elastic Hair Bands  that comes in a small bag that you can zip it up for PHP 35.00 ($0.70) which is such a great deal. In whatever outfit you have can match with the Korean Elastic Hair Bands  for your hair or it can be a great gift to give away. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.
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No More Excuses Not to Wear a Mask

Manang V has been complaining to Carmina she is having a difficult wearing her face mask daily while she is cooking and working. Manang V showed Carmina her painful ears being red. Carmina gave Manang V mask that are made of fabric from the size of her face she doesn't like fabric she said she feels hot when cooking in the kitchen. Manang V prefer to wear disposable mask to throw away every time it gets dirty. Carmina wanted to find a solution for Manang V not to affect her work as well to be safe around the people she works. Carmina had purchase two items for Manang V to figure out what was best for her to make sure she won't be in pain wearing her face mask. First one was to wear behind her head called the Face Mask Lanyard Adjustable Mask Strap Ear Hanging Rope to link both ends of the mask for PHP 6.00 ($0.12) for one piece. Second one is Non-Slip Silicone Mask Ear Hook to protect and not being painful when you wear mask for a very long time. You have a choice to wear blue ...
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Homework's by Hanakotoba

  Carmina had turn in her Homework's by Hanakotoba. Carmina's lesson was the following is to answer some questions given by Hanakotoba. Can you list food that a toddler/kid can easily use their hands without any supervision. Answers: Fish Fingers PHP 175.00 ($3.50) Fish Fingers are not only for toddler and kids it can also be eaten by adults. From the photo can you determine which one are the fish and French fries? The fish is soft and has a lot of flavored doesn't need any tartar sauce. Cheezy Bacon Croquettes PHP 110.00 ($2.20) What is the popular pizza that most people eat the ingredients is pineapple? Answer:   Hawaiian PHP 195.00 ($3.90) Only difference it is not a crust but using a tortilla to make into a Hawaiian pizza with the same ingredients. Can you name a pasta that has shrimp served at Homework's by Hanakotoba? Answer: Shrimp Ala Diablo PHP 200.00 ($4.00) Shrimp Ala Diablo wasn't spicy anyone can eat this dish. What is the salad mostly served in a resta...
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