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Butterflied Pla Pla with Buto and Mustasa from Manam Comfort Filipino

  When you have family friends who have informed you that they will be visiting the Philippines.  The common is that they will inform you when they would be in town. Upon their arrival after having many activities they will inform you when they are free to see you. Carmina had message Tita Edita that we would like to treat them for lunch along with Mom Violy. Tita Edita had informed me that her son and husband Tito Rozel would also be coming. It wasn't a problem for us it would great to see them again. The day was approaching for our bonding moment. Tita Edita asked if we would like to have lunch or dinner. Mom Violy said lunch works better for her.  Tita Edita said sounds good lunch on October 4, 2024. Mom Violy saw a recent post of Edita saying they wanted to eat at Manam, but they were number 15 before they could be served. Mom Violy decided to make the lunch be at  Manam Comfort Filipino  inside Robinsons Magnolia. Mom Violy made sure she would arrive early to make the reservat

Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion made in Indonesia

  While I was shopping with Mom Violy she was complaining that she got bitten by a mosquito asking Carmina if she had any with her. Carmina said she didn't bring her mosquito repellent with her. Carmina went to Mercury Drugs to see if they had any in stock. I came across something new I haven't seen before called, "Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion made in Indonesia" for PHP 120.00 ($2.07). I decided to purchase it seemed like a good deal especially Mom Violy needing it. It has a smell of peppermint and good for your skin not being dry with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. The good part it is not sticky on your hands. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion made in Indonesia from Mercury Drugs. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mary Ann's Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe

Carmina was asking Mary Ann what she was having for dinner. She had mentioned that her daughter Weng is cooking their shrimp dinner. Carmina had informed Mary Ann to enjoy her meal. Mary Ann asked, if Carmina has ever tried shrimp with salted egg. Carmina said no. Mary Ann said, I'll share you our recipe so you can ask Manang V to cook it for you. Mary Ann's Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe Ingredients: 1 Kilo - Fresh Shrimp 1 Can of Sprite Margarine/Butter Knorr Shrimp Cubes Garlic (minced) Onion (chopped) 2 - Salted Egg (sliced) Black Pepper (to taste) Cooking: First marinate the shrimp in sprite for 30 minutes.  Sautee garlic, onion, salted eggs add half of sprite from marinated shrimp. Add black pepper and shrimp cubes than bring to a boil. It is boiling add the marinated shrimp and cook only for 2 to 3 minutes then ready to serve with rice. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy's Request for Nature Made D3 1000IU made in USA

Mom Violy message Carmina letting her know she was running out on her Nature Made D3 1000IU only wanting that brand. Carmina went online at Shopee Philippines to look for what Mom Violy had requested. Carmina sent a screenshot to Mom Violy with the prices of different sellers. Mom Violy said to order from  Bekka's Ukay-Ukay  for PHP 450.00 ($7.76) not including shipping and handling. Mom Violy is happy with her Nature Made D3 1000 IU of 2.5 mcg. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Nature Made D3 1000IU made in USA from Bekka's Ukay-Ukay Online Shopee Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy Shopping at Vina's inside Farmers Market, Cubao

After shopping Mom Violy was craving for some dried fish coming from Bataan. If you don't want to travel you can still purchase within your area of Cubao, Quezon City inside Farmers Market looking for Vina's that sells different types of dried fish. Mom Violy had purchased some tuyo that are not salty most common used to eat it for breakfast or  Champorado the Filipino way. The price of the dried tuyo is PHP 450.00 ($7.56) a kilo. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy Shopping at Leo & Angie Dried Fish inside Farmers Market, Cubao

Mom Violy was craving for some dried tinapa. She was shopping around inside Farmers Market located in Cubao, Quezon City Philippines. Leo who was selling said we had purchase from him before, yet we couldn't remember. Carmina decided to take a picture with Leo so Mom Violy would remember where she went when she feels like purchasing dried fish. Leo sells it for 1/4 kilo for PHP 120.00 ($2.07) or one kilo for PHP 400.00 ($6.90) coming from Bataan. Leo had informed Mom Violy she can call up when she wanted some more dried fish by giving his business card. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina's Experience of Aqua Peel by Neria

The last time Carmina had her diamond peel and facial was on the month of  March 2022  before I went to travel in California. Carmina made an appointment with Neria at 10:00 AM when the Ali Mall Shopping Center would open located in Hairliners Beauty Salon. I was the first customer and Neria asked if I wanted to try their new Aqua Peel for PHP 1,000.00 explaining what benefits it would do to my face. Neria placed a cloth on my hair to make sure it doesn't go to my face. I made sure I came in with no makeup. Aqua Peel is a vacuum the sucks up all your white heads on your face with distil water. Hairliners has a package deal includes the facial and removing Milias from your face. Neria did the same procedure on my face. The aqua peel doesn't hurt one bit it makes your face feel soft. Neria had removed my Milias on my face that look like these small white tiny balls. Some people have this kind of problem which are fats growing inside our face. I place the Milas on my finger so you