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Small space, big problem: Mom Violy’s search for a compact shoe rack stool cabinet led to a clever find that saves room and time.

Mom Violy forwards a picture she saw online to Carmina a shoe rack stool cabinet . Carmina sent to Mom Violy found they have the one she was looking for at  INSLIFE  Online Shopee Philippines for 878.00 pesos ($14.88) not including shipping and handling. Carmina asked Mom Violy what color she would like for the cushion choice was white, grey and brown. There was also a choice of measurements sending it to Mom Violy decided to see which one she prefers for her home. Carmina had ordered it the next day it had arrived asking for cash on delivery the service is very fast. Only problem is that there were no instructions in the box Carmina had message the seller how will she assemble all the pieces on the shoe rack. I just looked at the photo that was from the seller going based how to assemble everything together counting all the pieces to make sure it was complete. The seller sent me the video when almost completely done when check there was no holes on the cushion since the scre...

Missing quality time? Lunch with Dad at East Ocean Seafood is the answer.

Carmina's dad had informed her that he would like to have a meal. Carmina's dad decided to treat her for lunch at  East Ocean Seafood Restaurant . Upon entering in the back of the parking lot there is an entrance the server will ask how many we are. Seating at a table handling out the menu to look and decide upon what we'll order. Carmina had informed her dad that Papa Ping's favorite is Mongolian beef decided to make it as our meal. Carmina's favorite has always been honey with walnuts. We had ordered yang chow fried rice. Dad wanted me to have my favorite sesame seeds Lotus for dessert. We had leftovers Carmina brought it home for Papa Ping to eat for his dinner. It was a happiness moment to be able have a meal with my dad. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  for free future updates. Thank you for your support.

Join us on a heartwarming journey as we visit Auntie Hermie's house, filled with stories of a lifetime.

Friendship draws family to connect with each other distance when you don't realize a lot has changed. Many friendships last for a long time yet we never know what someone is experiencing once you see them face to face. Yesterday after visiting Auntie Hermie at her home made me see the life, she lived alone in her home. It was sad for me to see a person who didn't quite recognized you when the moment she had opened her door. The memories in my head where Auntie was the joyful person who was very talkative. Seeing her after three years later she was the timid and opposite person who didn't seem herself. I know a lot of seniors live alone in their homes in California although never knew it would look this way. Being a daughter always there for Mom Violy made me realized how much an impact had encounter being sad how Auntie Hermie was living. Life from someone else home is a shock. I had hugged Auntie Hermie helped her out with phone so we can connect with each other. I remembe...

Auntie Lilian Recommends Satomi Sushi in Fremont, California

  Mom Violy had called her friend Lilian if she was free to have lunch while we're in town visiting California. Mom Violy informed her best friend she'll be within her area on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Mom Violy had arranged a time where to meet each other. Carmina droved Mom Violy to the meeting spot at eleven in the morning. Mom Violy wanted to eat at a restaurant found out later it no longer exists. Carmina asked Auntie Lilian if she can recommend a Japanese restaurant. Auntie Lilian said why don't you just ride with me and we can have lunch within my area where often eat with my family. Auntie Lilian had informed us about  Satomi Sushi . Upon entering the server had informed us we are the first customer let us decide where we would like to be seated handed us the menu. I asked Auntie Lilian what food she can suggest to us and said try the bento meals. Mom Violy ordered her chicken teriyaki includes salad, California maki sushi, tempura, Japanese rice and miso soup. Carmina ...