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As Carmina prepares for the upcoming changes on February 1, 2027

Carmina heard that YouTube has a new guideline for those who are considering to be fully monetized starting February 1, 2027 , lots of people will be affected. People are already having a difficult time accomplishing 4,000 public watched hour what happens when it is double task. Carmina is grateful she has passed the 3,000 public watched hours yet worried if don't reach being fully monetized. I know it explains that won't be affected however we want to make sure by February 1, 2027, that we are fully monetized giving me five months to work harder. As of August 9, 2026, Carmina has 383 public watched hours to accomplish to be fully monetized. My friends tell me better have extended public watched hours just to be safe. The only way to complete the public watched hours is either you have friends play your playlist, go live streaming and do premiere since counted as a live stream. Somehow, I am grateful had encounter YouTube friends helping me with my public watched hours. The...

Slowly Going toward Vegan

Going back to what you've accomplished last year is helping small restaurants, bakeries, online sellers and wellness into their life who have been for each other. Looking back on our progress not only eating healthy and helping those to change a new pattern how they see what can make new changes for others. To reach out to friends dealing with mental health and self care making them aware they are never alone. Carmina wanted to change Carmina Lifestyle to head down cooking vegan food at home by changing our ingredients what we common eat. For example to cook pancit we can use Healthy Rich Vegan Malunggay Veggie Canton Carmina hasn't been able to try it yet. Manang V cook our pancit she will let you know how it taste. Down this road of 2022 Carmina will share where she has purchased her vegan products for you to buy in the Philippines. Some people see Filipinos only eating oily food however what they don't know we can also be a healthy eater among other countries known for i...

How to Return Items from Shopee Philippines

Carmina has been shopping clothes for Mom Violy online at Shopee Philippines. There were was one item Mom Violy wanted to get but for some reason both stores we've message to check if the product was available all said yes. From the photos on the left side is what Mom Violy wanted and received the photo on the right side not being close to what she wanted. Mom Violy feel both seller have an eye problem should consider wearing eye glasses. 🤣😂 During the holidays your minds are unclear for reason both sellers had shipped the wrong product. Carmina was able to ask to refund/return back the item back to the seller. Carmina had clicked return/refund once it has delivered. Carmina message the seller sending a photo of the item that she had received giving us proof the item is wrong. You have an option to either bring it to the courier that had delivered your item example Carmina had decided upon GOGOEXPRESS to pick up her item at her home. You'll receive a text message informing th...

Waterproof Bib Adults Mealtime Cloth Protector Detachable Disability Aid Apron

When you see someone struggle eating their meals everyday you try to look for something they can use daily. Carmina has a family member who is aging from their own health reason. To the age when we're once a baby, toddler and reach a point of elderly eating is the same format when you reach an age. Carmina was able to find a Waterproof Bib Adults Mealtime Cloth Protector Detachable Disability Aid Apron you common see little ones use when they are eating their meals. Carmina was able to find somewhat an elderly can wear for their size which is washable kind of something that are practical to use. The best part it comes in three colors red, dark blue, green and they are either for a man or women to use. Measurements size is 78x44 cm/30.71x17.32 inches hopefully it will be able to cover someone who is American size. The person wearing the bib was excited to be able to wear something that was able to use while eating decided to purchase other colors. Carmina made her purchase at  ...

Erning Tour Guide toward Wellness in Lemery, Iloilo, Philippines

Carmina has booked a tour guide with Erning before our year will end. Erning will give us a tour guide to visit Lemery, Iloilo, Philippines. First we will drive by car for 2 1/2 hours and proceed too Lemery, Iloilo, Philippines. Next destination is to head too the Fishing Port, Carles, Iloilo, Philippines and if you are fond of eating seafood this is recommend by Erning where the prices are not expensive. Sorry he doesn't remember how much it is per kilo. Carmina was asking Erning what type of fishes are inside the pail sorry he doesn't know he just took a picture of it from the fishing port. Do you want to ride a boat from Carles, Iloilo, to Sicogon Island? It is two hours boat ride. Shown in the photo above is Isla de Higante Erning said they have white sand in the area. Our last destination is at Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines going back too Erning residence. Just in case you want to purchase some dried fish to take home after your two and a half hours drive Erning suggest yo...

Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is Served with Bibingka from Midnight Bakers

Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is serving during Christmas Eve where you would gather up at the table eating a midnight snack. Christmas gifts have been exchange among family members. This Christmas season Carmina decided not to give a gift for each family member where she wanted to share the chicken pot pie from Midnight Bakers for them to have something American for a change. Not to fully break the Filipino traditions she decided to order their new bibingka to drink with hot coffee or tea. You can watch a short video clip of how Traditional Christmas in the Philippines is Served with Bibingka: Bibingka from Midnight Bakers is included of six pieces for PHP 720.00 ($14.40) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Bibingka comes with grated coconut in small individual packs to sprinkle on top it is best to be eaten when hot. The difference is the bibingka may look small although it is thick with salted egg on top with cheese, moist and buttery taste inside not sweet w...

Goals and Achievements to Purchase Your Dream Home

Goals and achievements is when a whole family work together to establish their dream house. Carmina has a lot of friends whom has either recently have migrated from the United States or have gotten married all reached their goals and achievements by purchasing their dream house. Carmina is very proud for her extended families in the United States for what they have reached only within their own savings from themselves. Everyone who haven't yet cross the border to see how it is really difficult to save up a dream house on your own. Others they have arrived and entered the United States with open hands by giving them a place to stay until they can save enough money to purchase their dream house. Some of them had jobs offered by relatives to work with them or others decided to have double jobs to make sure as a family they would work together and someday say this is their own home to build a bigger family in the future. You can say Carmina and Mom Violy are very proud of our extended ...

Driving Rules in Route 27 Gourmet Subs

Driving Rules in Route 27 Gourmet Subs you can do the following enter the EXPRESSWAY, MERGING TRAFFIC, ROUNDABOUT and MAXMIUM SPEED.  Wait there is a penalty when you do all this because you will always come back more by loving what Route 27 Gourmet Subs have to serve you. Carmina had ordered from Route 27 Gourmet Subs for two days in a week. She is enjoying exploring without having a driver's license you can still remain in your seat and have someone else pick it for you. Carmina has tried the ones she has mentioned on her driving rules at Route 27 Gourmet Subs. You have an option to choose whether you prefer a 7-INCH or 14- INCH subs of your choice. 7- INCH EXPRESSWAY is grilled herbed chicken breast with pesto dressing for PHP 155.00 ($3.10). 7 - INCH MAXIMUM SPEED is crispy chicken with garlic mayo dressing for PHP 155.00 ($3.10) 14 - INCH MERGING TRAFFIC is 100% beef sirloin cheese steak for PHP 345.00 ($6.90) 14 - INCH ROUNDABOUT is meatball in marinara sauce for PHP 335.00 (...

Tips: Requirements in Order to Enter the Philippines During New Normal

Tips: Requirements in Order to Enter the Philippines During New Normal From the past two years staying at our home and practice being safe within our surroundings life has a new turning point where everyone is talking about going back to a new normal. Carmina has a best friend May who has asked how can someone coming from United States be able to enter the Philippines.  Having seniors who have been untouchable feeling their body wanting to touch the grounds of where they grew up, eating food they miss when growing up and most of remising the good old times with family and friends. Most people I've spoke too prefer to fly non-stop especially when you're  travelling with seniors. The airlines also have their own protocol to follow you may refer to the Philippines Airlines in the link given to direct you there. Philippines Airlines First of all every rules and regulations are always changing the one way to really find out is to be update from the governments in your area before y...

Dealing with Mental Health

You feel your world is falling apart when you sit in the dark unable to see what is there looking outside. You feel unsure of yourself wanting to do nothing but lie down on your bed. You feel lazy to get up and your mind is about to explode. When you turn the lights on all you see a blank wall trying to figure what to do with your emotional side being alone. What does one do when you feel emotional and going through anxiety attack? No one among your families and friends have no clue what deep thoughts is going in your head. Do you have friends who have had this type of experience in their life? Carmina has a lot of friends dealing with this type of mental health where it comes down their world is about to end. Carmina has friends who have shut out from family and friends who have limit themselves who they communicate. They feel that they will be judge and put down what is happening in their life when you feel someone has taken away something you were use too. Perhap...

New Job Opportunities Starting Off A New Year Ahead of Us

We come across where we think ahead of others what priorities we want to cross out of our list. Most of us have stayed inside our homes where our priorities were holding off adding on to our list after two years. Some of us were laid off from our jobs and others had to volunteer themselves to stop working at their employer. Due to covid-19 it had ruined plans of others leading us to find a new job opportunity. Working in the Philippines requires you to complete the requirements in order to start in your new job. You will think finding a job being interviewed was stressful enough however not when you are employed in the Philippines. You need to establish the following: Proof of Education giving transcripts and copy of diploma Previous Work Experience giving the following: Certificate of Employment, Employment Contract and Employment Clearance with employment start date. Photo Identification (Official Government Authority Issued Document Social Security  ID or SSS or Unified or Pri...

Tips Part 3: Create Automated Stickers from AR Emojis

  Carmina decided to use Mary Ann for her Automated Stickers from AR Emojis where in reality we love to have fun. Step 1: Click this Sticker On your phone you will Click Make Stickers and when you see this Click Get this Sticker. Step 2: Select Emojis You should know only allowed to pick 1 among the ones you've created Step 3: Add to Gallery Carmina found it easier to find in her Gallery by Clicking Add shown in the photo below this way you want to post it you can find it right away. You can also use the AR Emojis to whomever you would like to send in Facebook Messenger to express how you feel. They are a great way to Greet someone for their birthday just being creative is a great way for someone you've thought of may feel they are really special. Provided by AR Emojis are additional stickers you may download on your mobile phone the best part it is FREE. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.