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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...

What age number are you?

People begin to think your about to turn one year older. They look back in what you've accomplished. Friends of mine say age is just a number. Any of us have a number where we fall into, yet we can hide our age by how well we take care of ourselves. If I ask you to guess how old, I am would you believe my answer. Many people think of me being eighteen years younger by my look with no hard work that defines someone's workload on the field of labor using their hands. What is my secret? No stress, eat healthy, exercise, joking around, no alcohol, no smoking, and get enough of eight hours of sleep or more. Have a weekly massage if you cannot afford it, you can learn online. Let someone around you do on you and vice versa it is possible. My family and friends have told me how lucky I am. No hardship financially and don't take out our stress by keeping it with us. Helping others has been my part of having a big heart. It doesn't mean I'll continue to help my friends all t...