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While the convenience of online shopping is undeniable, the hidden pitfalls of ordering a bookshelf online can turn your dream of an organized space into a frustrating reality.

Carmina is in the mood to organize her newly renovated bedroom finding that she needs more space for her personal belongings. There are so many items to consider yet we are on a budget since coming back on a vacation are cashflow is limited. Yet any possible way we can find items online that works within our budget.  First, we need to measure where we'll be placing the bookshelf cabinet display before making our purchases this way it won't be a waste of money. I always read the reviews from other customers who has made purchase from  Wakawaka Homestore  Shopee Philippines. They have great reviews decided upon ordering a 6-Layer Bookshelf in color white for 901.00 pesos ($14.77) regular price of 1,599.00 pesos ($26.21) not including shipping and handling.  The disadvantages when upon ordering online the outcome doesn't always come the way you would like to be either your concern if the parts are complete or the texture of the material is actually good to hold up. Af...

Carmina's Travel Stories at Sikatuna's Mirror of the World in Bohol, Philippines

Not many people can afford to travel or capable to visit different countries required a passport and visa. Did you know you can visit a place in Bohol, Philippines that provide you a place to visit different countries? The only thing you can do is fly and pay a plane fare if you live outside of Bohol.  There is an entrance fee is 150.00 pesos ($2.63) to enter inside and the counter. If you're a senior citizen and PWD holder there is a discounted price. They also have restrooms inside to those who need to use it. Which direction do you want to walk around giving you areas to take a picture? Walking around heading to Paris the Eiffel Tower reminded me the last time I went year 2016 with Mom Violy and family. Mom Violy and Carmina has been to Pisa on our Europe Tour year 2016. I've never been to New York in real life. I was able to see a Statue of Liberty. The last time I've been to Singapore was year 2020 with Mom Violy for her birthday month of November. Seeing the windmill ...

Filipino Food from Mayang Maye

  Hunger strikes when seniors would like to have their meal.  Arnel had informed us there are only restaurants that is not airconditioned. Arnel had recommended us to eat at  Mayang Maye  located at Bilar, Bohol, Philippines. Mom Violy requested a table that had electric fan facing her. Mom Violy cannot tolerate a place that is too hot. The employees we're helpful getting the right table for us to have our Filipino meal. Here is the menu for you to look and see what Mayang Maye offers. Mom Violy was craving for bihon pancit.  Tita Edna decided to get from Grill Ihaw (grilled) menu for pusit. (squid) Carmina ordered pork barbeque with rice.  Mom Violy decided to try their watermelon shake, but she didn't know there is milk in it. It was Mom Violy's first time to try watermelon shake with milk. She said it was good. Funny incident with Mom Violy and Tita Edna when eating the pusit. 🤣  Carmina said, Mom Violy and Tita Edna look like a vampire because the...

Can you find the tarsier at Bohol Enchanted?

The last time Mom Violy went to see the tarsier was eight years ago. Before entering inside Bohol Enchanted there is a fee of 120.00 pesos ($2.11) for adults. There are discounted rates for those who are a senior citizen and PWD holder. There is a person who will look at your ticket stub. Those who want someone to take your pictures there are staff that can assist you. It is up to your how much tip you would like to give them. These people are professionals they know the best angle.  Someone will accompany you to search and look at the tarsier. If you cannot spot the tarsier they will point where it is.  Mom Violy can remember she can go up close near your face although right now there are new regulations. It is no longer allowed there are wires that marks where you can stand to take a picture or video. Anyone feeling hungry can eat at a buffet outside price of 395.00 pesos ($6.93) per person or snacks available near the entrance at Bohol Enchanted. No need to worry they also ...

Explore with Carmina to View Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines

Mom Violy and Tita Edna has been to Bohol before in the past. It is Carmina's first time to travel to Bohol. Mom Violy and Tita Edna decided to bring me to Chocolate Hills. Before entering inside you will need to pay entrance fee where in the parking lot someone will approach your window in the car. If you have any senior citizens or PWD they have a discount based on the regular price. There were a lot of tourists in the area best to wear comfortable shoes wearing a hat since it is very hot depending on the month you plan to visit. Mom Violy decided not to walk to the top due to her health conditions. Mom Violy sat in a shaded area along with other seniors. Carmina left Mom Violy walked up to the top taking pictures using her selfie monopod of the chocolate hills. Tita Edna later had approached and reached to the top. There was a person who had approached us asked if he would like to take our pictures. We had given him a tip on how much you would like to contribute to the person is...