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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...

Carmina's Experience on the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuters use San Francisco Bay Ferry to ride based on the schedules given. Rather drive your car you can go to San Francisco just 25 minutes one way. All you need to do is purchase tickets online giving you to swipe before upon boarding the ferry to San Francisco Bay Ferry allow you to bring your bikes. In front of the San Francisco Bay Ferry there is a bike rack those who want to bring along with you. The area to reach the port is in Alameda. California where the parking is free to the public. Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry make sure you have your face mask on. Anyone who need to work on the laptop there are tables provided and plugs to charge any electronic gadgets located on the wall near the windows. The best part there are public restrooms provided for both men and women. The restrooms are big, clean for you to use provided with hand soap and toilet paper. The ferry is air-conditioned.  There is no assigned seat you may pick where you want to seat down. Upon leaving after...

Father's Day Dinner from Holly's Mandarin

Everyone wants to a good meal in celebration of Father's Day even though the family is not complete we can still celebrate without them. Carmina placed an order from Holly's Mandarin asking Papa Ping what he wanted to eat. Papa Ping requested for Salt & Pepper Pork Chop. Mom Violy wanted to eat Honey Walnut Prawns and Barbecue Pork Chow Mein. Carmina just ordered from Door Dash having it delivered to our home. We got free Buchi for dessert. Holly's Mandarin  has always been a favorite restaurant for the family living in California. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Holly's Mandarin. Subscribe & Follow @  Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!