I would like to share a story that has happen to me last night from something you can be in shock from an incident that has occurred from a person who doesn't do any online transaction from their bank account can still lose money. I had received a text message from my bank notifying that amount of money was transferred to someone else's INSTAPAY something I don't even use letting me know it was a SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER.  The best thing to do is always check your money online and see if there anyone suspicious deducting money from your account. I had received an email message about transferred from someone claimed I have agreed upon to transfer the funds to someone else. It seemed odd before years ago when I have done online banking there would be a code number you would receive from your phone number and you would have to type it in to authorize the transaction. After checking online to see whether it was true or not I had notify my bank informing what has happened to me recei...

My favorite is watermelon when it is not in season we can find other ways to drink what we crave. I've never tried Sun Tropics Organic Watermelon 100% Juice it is my first time. It tastes exactly eating some sweet watermelon no sugar added in the beverage. I had purchase my Sun Tropics Organic Watermelon 100% Juice at  Shop at Diverso Store Lazada Philippines  for PHP 180.00 ($3.60) 330ml. What I didn't know Sun Tropics Organic Watermelon 100% Juice is made in San Ramon, California the home I grew up not where they manufacture it but the thought coming from the United States. It is neat to be able to have a taste of California when you live far away from your hometown. Note: I am not selling Sun Tropics Organic Watermelon 100% Juice Made in USA or advertising for Shop at Diverso Store Lazada Philippines. Clicks SUBSCRIBE @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Every time I see something new at much as possible I want to try it for myself and those who may also want to try it. I want to share it among everyone who also drinks Sprite or a fan of ginger in our drinks. Sprite Ginger has been discovered year 2020 on the month of February 12 it is available worldwide just hard to find it in certain area. It took me awhile to have it available in the Philippines or to find a seller who was selling it. Finally, I was able to try Sprite Ginger to see what it had taste like I am also a fan of Ginger Ale which reminds me drinking it. It is not too sweet or there is no over powering taste it is balance out from having a lemon from the Sprite and ginger that is added on Sprite Ginger. It is another soda I can keep in my food pantry in the future. I had made my purchase at  Shop at Diverso Store Lazada Philippines  for PHP 626.00 ($12.52) for twelve cans not including shipping and handling. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Cha...

What is Pato? Pato is duck in Engish. We get our pato from Antipolo, Philippines where we have a farm. Our family member eat pato but I have ever tried it. I will teach you how Manang V cooks the pato in our home before you will cook it you need to remove the smell from it. Pato Recipe: Ingredients: 1 - Whole Pato 1 - Tbsp. Garlic (miced) 3 Cups - Fresh Gata Ginger (cut 2 inches) 2 Pieces - Chili Labuyo 2 Cups - Water 1 - Knorr Chicken Cube Salt Vinegar Cleaning the Pato After It Has Been Cut Up: Rub salt and vinegar to the pato. Cooking Instructions: Boil two cups water for thirty minutes until pato meat is soft. Add gata, garlic, chicken cube and ginger cook for one hour in low heat. The pato takes longer to cook especially if the pato is an old duck. Ready to serve in a serving bowl. Click Subscribe at  Carmina Lifestyle Facebook Page  looking forward to hear from you a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

  The best part using Naturals Argan Shampoo and Naturals Argan Conditioner smells exactly when you had visit your hair salon to me it reminds me when I am using it. I've always use shampoo and conditioner that has argan oil while living in the Philippines we don't have softener in our water. The texture of our hair becomes dry especially when you also start coloring your hair. The best part using Naturals Argan Shampoo and Naturals Argan Conditioner it is an organic product made of Organic Argan Oil, Organic Wheat Germ Extract and Pro Vitamin B5 makes your hair soft. I was able to buy it a set at  Lucky Sunflower Shop  Online Shopee Philippines for PHP 458.00 ($9.16) not including shipping and handling. Note: I am not selling Naturals Argan Shampoo and Naturals Argan Conditioner. I am not advertising for Lucky Sunflower Shop Online Shopee Philippines. Just in case you would like to try their lotion it is also available by reading my story: https://www.carminalifesty...

  No one wants to have sagging skin when we reach a certain age we always want people to compliment us that we still look young. In order for us to look young both men and female we need to take care of our skin to make us look younger than what we really are. You may notice in the market there are people talking about serum always having that in your face when you reach the age of thirty years old or face start to aged. Why do we need serum? We need serum to help moisture and hydrate in order to have that you needs a moisturizer that can absorb on your face and body. I was able to find Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran 14 Body Serum it is made by Certified Organic Rice Bran Extracts & Rice Bran Oil from Japan. Before you try the product make sure you test it on your hand to make you don't have any allergy reaction this way you can check if you can handle it or not. You don't have any allergy reaction that is when you can start using it on your face and body. It doesn't hav...

  Herr's Crunchy Cheestix Jalapeno reminds me of the Cheetos Jalapeno version it has the same shape. The difference the cheese in the Herr's Crunchy Cheesstix Jalapeno is richer and not that spicy where you can eat more if you're not the person who cannot tolerate spicy food. I can enjoy snacking on Herr's Crunchy Cheestix Jalapeno. I was able to try other chips from Herr's you may want to read it what flavors you can try just in case you have the chance. 1.  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/12/herrs-jalapeno-poppers-flavored-cheese.html 2.  https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/12/herrs-potato-chips-mesquite-bbq-from-usa.html I made my purchase from  House of Bethany  Online Shop Shopee Philippines for PHP 190.00 ($3.80) not including shipping and handling. Note: I am not selling Herr's Crunchy Cheestix Jalapeno or advertising for House of Bethany Online Shop Shopee Philippines. Just in case you have a Facebook kindly follow me and subscribe at my Fac...

In every household we like to prepare our ingredients ahead of time before we cook for the whole week to make everything easier on Manang V.  One day I saw Manang V was chopping garlic she was having a difficult time. I asked Manang V why doesn't she use a food processor. Manang V said the food processor is already broken. I asked why she never said anything. Most people don't want to tell their employer that certain items are broken they fear a person will lecture them not taking care of items in the kitchen. Less hassle they prefer to do the old fashion way by peeling the garlic by hand and chopping with a knife. On the spare time Manang V and her assistance would do it on the time when they have enough to chop the garlic to place in a jar to put in the refrigerator. I decided to purchase a Multi-function Kitchen Household Food Processor Electric Chopper without anyone knowing it had arrived being purchase from  Amy Lin Shopping  Online Shop Shopee Philippines for PHP 2...

Take your pick which kind of gummy candies do you want to eat from sweet or sour all in one package. Isn't that cool you don't need to buy an extra bag when you crave something gummy all sorts of color, shapes, sizes and flavor. Cinema Mix Little Mix You don't need to be a kid to eat gummy candies all ages can enjoy the flavor in your mouth. Too bad we cannot go to the cinema but we can still eat it at home watching a movie in our own location. You may purchase your Fini Flip it! Little Mix and Cinema Mix Gummy Candies at Amazon based on your location. Those who live in the Philippines I have purchase mine at  House of Bethany  Online Shop Shopee Philippines for PHP 150.00 ($3.00) not including shipping and handling. Fini Flip it! Little Mix and Cinema Mix Gummy Candies is made in Spain. Note: I am not selling Fini Flip it! Little Mix and Cinema Mix Gummy Candies or advertising for House of Bethany. Click Subscribe Facebook Page at  Carmina Lifestyle  hope ...

You feel like going to the amusement park with your family and friends due to your condition you end up craving for cotton candy. I remember buying cotton candy when you're a kid even if it is very sweet as a kid you love the taste when you eat it slowly disappearing in your mouth. The color available is pink and blue. I was able to purchase my cotton candy from  House of Bethany  Online Shop Shopee Philippines for PHP 100.00 ($2.00) for a 57g. tub. Enjoying cotton candy in your home is another way to look back in your childhood memories. Those living outside of the Philippines you can purchase your Parade Cotton Candy in Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/ParadeTM-Cotton-Candy-tubs-pack/dp/B01I83ZXIY Note: I am not selling Parade Cotton Candy tub or advertising for House of Bethany. Click Subscribe at Facebook Page at  Carmina Lifestyle  hope to see you there.

The best part eating Dr. Q Lychee Konjac Fruit Jelly that there is no way you can choke while taking a bite.  Just open the top by cutting with your fingers to place in your mouth with little amount of 22% of Lychee juice that will come out to slip it away from the plastic pouch. They are individual packs in each package. Dr. Q Lychee Konjac Fruit Jelly are not sweet the product is made in Taiwan. You can also try flavor Mango, Grape, Lemon and Passion Fruit. It can be purchase anywhere sold in Amazon. I made my purchase at Land Mart Grocery store for PHP 128.00 ($2.56) in each packages has fifteen individual packs. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  for more videos.  Thank you for your support.

  For those who love to eat green pea here is a snack for you to try for yourself there are two flavors I was able to purchase from Original and Hot & Spicy. I prefer the Hot & Spicy Snapea Crispy Green Pea for my snack. I had purchase Snapea Crispy Green Pea Snack from  House of Bethany  Online Shop Shopee Philippines for the price of PHP 80.00 ($1.60) each bag 108g. not including shipping and handling. Note: I am not selling Baked not Fried Snapea Crispy Green Pea Snack. I am not advertising for House of Bethany Online Shop Shopee Philippines. Kindly subscribe at  Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  hope to see you there.

  My goal was to discover a new Mexican Restaurant in the Philippines that didn't have the Filipino taste. I was able to find Cafe Mexpresso from Grab application to order my snack for my Saturday afternoon. The picture on the top is a beef rice bowl if you choose not to get a burrito for PHP 135.00 ($2.70) I was craving for chicken and from their menu Cafe Mexpresso had Texas Chicken Burger that came with nacho and melted cheese in a separate plastic container for PHP 175.00 ($3.50). I love the taste from the Texas Chicken Burger you can taste the cumin from it. The chicken is tender and soft has a lot of flavor something I can go back in the next time around. I decided to try their homemade pumpkin soup for PHP 95.00 ($1.90). The pumpkin soup taste like how we make it at home very rich and tasty my favorite vegetable. Of course we never forget our overloaded fries 22 oz. for PHP 296.00 ($5.92) with barbecue pulled pork, cheddar cheese and garlic sour cream. Everyday wanting to tr...

  Weather changes from being humid and rainy season many people get allergies due to our climate.  My dad usually supplements my needs coming from the United States. He would purchase it at Costco. For a long time I have been taking any products from Kirkland being a generic brand it still works the same from the original products. I often take Allergy Aller-Tec in the Philippines when my body needs it. It has been a long time that I have been searching for my allergy medicine online. Just happen I was able to find  Bags_R_Us  Online Shop in Shopee Philippines the amount of PHP 1,099.00 ($21.98) 365 tablets not including shipping and handling. Note: I am not selling Kirkland Allergy Aller-Tec or advertising for Bags_R_Us just a place I found for my personal needs. Click subscribe  Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share.

The only possible way to help Manang V at the house is to purchase your groceries online. You don't need to bother anyone else in the household to do it for you. At night I would place my purchase online through Metro Mart Application by picking which groceries I would shop at by based on your needs you end up going to each possible grocery store that may have items you need. Sometimes there are stores that have limited stock and you end up checking another grocery store that may have your items available until you finalize your list. I would always ask Manang V what she needs in her kitchen in order to work together this way you can just pay in advance by what you have shop for and inform the head person in charge once your groceries have arrived at your home what expenses you have made. Everyone share a responsibility to work together in ways you find to resolve every solution with something new on your own. Next morning you wake up when you're items are not available in the ...

  In the Philippines we use all sorts of vegetables to make into a salad pako in English is Fiddlehead Fern. You often see pako mixed with salted egg, tomato and onion with a homemade dressing. The best match with this salad is any fried fish of your choice. Pako Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 Kilo Fresh Pako leaves 1 - Red Onion (slice) 2 - Ripe Tomato (slice) 2 - Salted Egg (slice) Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 Cup - White Vinegar 1 Tsp - Black Pepper There are two ways to make your pako salad some people prefer it raw others want it cooked all depends on how you want to eat it. For us we prefer ours to be cooked before we eat our pako by doing this you just need to boil water add the pako leaves cook for a short time and strain the pako. Preparing the Pako Salad: Transfer the pako on a serving plate add onion, tomato and salted egg  Mix the dressing ingredient together Option you can pour the dressing or set aside until you plan to eat your pako salad I prefer to eat pako salad ...

I was craving for corn on the cob when my friend had mentioned that they brought some from California. I wanted it to be different having it cooked with black pepper. I found mine at Serenitea for PHP 80.00 ($1.60) for three pieces. Of course I wanted to try other snacks that was provided in Serenitea was their Potato Rounds for PHP 80.00 ($1.60). I decided to try their Fries N' Dip for PHP 135.00 ($2.70). It was a big serving lots of seasoning with matching dip. I use the dip on my corn it tasted really delicious.  I was solved with my cravings and what we call it merienda (snack) time in the Philippines. I had ordered my food through Grab having it delivered by my home. Kindly click subscribe  Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share.

We are use to going to the shopping mall in the Philippines, but due to the covid-19 there are certain age that are prohibit to go outside. Food you often eat outside in the food court or any food cart you see gives you a chance to order from Master Siomai. The family members usually order the pork and shrimp siomai or Japanese siomai.  In every situation we tend to find a way to eat the Master Siomai this time I was able to find it online from Lazada Online Shopping in the Philippines being delivered to your home. Master Siomai Frozen Pork and Shrimp Siomai forty pieces in one package PHP 350.00 ($7.00) including soy sauce and hot chili individual packs. Master Siomai Frozen Japanese Siomai forty pieces PHP 420.00 ($8.40) including individual packs of soy sauce and chili sauce. Free individual soy sauce and chili sauce I had no clue there would be an individual packs of chili sauce in each frozen siomai the price for the bottle is PHP 99.00 ($1.98) not including shipping and handl...

In every house hold we end up cleaning up our clutter and making space in a certain part of our room when you don't have that much space on your counter table. You end up finding a solution to place it higher than anywhere else for you to still be able to reach to it. The best part you don't need any tools to hang your iron storage rack comes with two pieces hook with one iron storage rack to hold all your items. All you need to do is peel the back and stick to the wall where you would like to hang your iron storage rack. Whatever beauty products you have you can be organize in your home by using three pieces iron storage rack that I had purchase at  Top One MKTG  Online Shop in Shopee Philippines for PHP 95.00 ($1.90) per piece. You have a choice of what color you want for your iron storage rack from white or black. I decided upon color black this way I can recognize it. Note: I am not selling iron storage rack or advertising for Top One MKTG Online Shop in Shopee Philippines...

Every plastic straw is no longer available in the Philippines even if you have ordered food being delivered from your home the restaurants will no longer provide it for you to use. In order to help save the environment is to purchase your own paper straw. So often we are use to drinking our beverages that comes in our meal when we order in fast food chain restaurant. We are not use to drinking without a straw and worried we may spill our drinks on the table when we remove the lid off our paper cups. To solve our problem is to purchase our own paper straw and have it provided in our home. I made a purchase from  Top One MKTG  Online Shop in Shopee Philippines for PHP 25.00 ($0.50) twenty-five pieces in one package. Not bad for the price for every straw in each beverage you drink there is less worry and stress thinking how you can spill your drink as well save the environment. Note: I am not selling any paper straw or advertising for Top One MKTG Online Shop in Shopee Philippine...