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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...

Did you know El Polo Loco offers fresh, flavorful meals for the whole family?

Tita Marissa has informed me that we'll be having lunch at  El Polo Loco  restaurant that is close by the venue we'll be sleeping overnight. Mom Violy and Carmina said yes, we can eat there since we haven't tried it during our vacation. Even though we have El Polo Loco in the Philippines there are different items that they don't serve there. Tita Marissa had placed our meal requested for leg and thigh part the sides were the Spanish rice, coleslaw, mac n cheese, beans, tortilla and salsa. Tita Marissa had informed us that the churros is really delicious when hot. It is true really soft and easy to bite in. NOT SPONSORED. If you would like to see our video can be found at  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and remember to click subscribe for more videos. Thank you for your support.

The perfect family lunch is just a visit to the Cheesecake Factory—here’s why.

Before heading home from Graton Hotel and Casino we had lunch with the family at  The Cheesecake Factory  in Pleasanton.  The server handed us sour dough and wheat bread with butter. Having relatives who are regulars at The Cheesecake Factory they have ordered fried Calamaris and stuffed mushrooms. Each family had placed their own individual meals which had suit their taste buds. Chicken Taquitos Hamburger Shrimp Scampi Grilled Salmon Pasta da Vinci Chicken Maderi Family had a wonderful time bonding with each other. Thank you, Uncle Teddy and Auntie Bessie for the lunch and takeout assorted cheesecake. NOT SPONSORED. Those who would like to watch the video can find it at  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  remember to click subscribe for more videos. Thank you for your support.