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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...

Wellness Self Care - Home Service Massage

Anyone who has been out of tune needs to also consider how we take care of your body and soul. We come across to those who neglect what our body is telling us. Carmina had missed the most during our pandemic was getting her weekly massage where she use to get it twice a week. In the Philippines it is inexpensive to get a weekly massage being home service and the best part when it is referred by someone you know. Carmina has known Mary Ann for a long time we came to be friends through her service who did her massage as well friendship has linked us together. Carmina has been keeping in touch with Mary Ann through social media where else technology would bring us to the direction of communication. Mary Ann had informed Carmina is can now start massaging her clients. Carmina had scheduled herself this Sunday, March 6, 2022 considering herself a V.I.P (very important person) where Carmina would always be her first client when Mary Ann is out of town. The rate of having a massage depends up...

Did you know there is a Vegan Halo Halo Milk Tea?

  You all know who have been following Carmina for a long time she stopped drinking milk tea over a year.  Guess what? Did you know there is a vegan halo halo milk tea? You don't need to worry gaining weight from it if you drink it because it is plant based. Living in the Philippines where it is beginning to be humid we know our climate is changing soon it will be summer. Vegan Sultan Kundarat (WK) stand for Solo Order just for yourself is the same ingredients having a regular halo halo only difference it is made healthy for you for PHP 139.00 ($2.73). Carmina added sago recommended tasting better with additional charge from your expenses. However if you choose to share with someone you can order the Sultan Kudarat Kahatea Good for Two for PHP 219.00 ($4.29). Kahatea also cater to those who are not into plant based where Carmina had ordered Vinta Kalimbahin Solo Size for PHP 119.00 ($2.33). The ingredients are strawberry, lychee fruit tea. You can find it categor...

Carmina's Review on Red Velvet Cake Rolls from Crumberries Cafe Philippines

Taking another bite away to try another dessert from Crumberries Cafe Philippines where it has brought me to my childhood only difference it is not chocolate.  The best part it is not too sweet. Carmina had ordered Red Velvet Cake Rolls for three pieces along with her cinnamon rolls that she had order yesterday. To read about Carmina's experience on the Cinnamon Rolls is to click at the link given: Carmina's Review on Cinnamon Rolls from Crumberries Cafe You have a chance to share with three people when you order the Red Velvet Cake Rolls to serve with coffee or tea. Red Velvet Cake Rolls PHP 120.00 ($2.35) for three rolls  Just in case your wonder what Red Velvet Cake Rolls remind of Carmina's childhood is Chocolate Hostess Ho Ho's in the United States. When in doubt you want to try it for yourself at  Crumberries Cafe Philippines  you may check their menu. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Red Velvet Cake Rolls from Crumberries Cafe Philippines. ...

Wildfire Sushi Roll & Dragon Scales from Kokoro Japanese Grindz

If your life is already steaming hot with the location you live.  How would it feel when you bite into a Wildfire Sushi Roll? Carmina was able to try and order from Grab Food at Kokoro Japanese Grindz the third time. Carmina wanted to venture and try each sushi where she decided upon with the Wildfire Sushi Roll with ingredients of panko shrimp, salmon, scallop, ebikko, fried onions, green peppers, chili pepper, avocado, crab salad, avocado cilantro sauce, spicy mayo, and sweet sauce. It has been baked in a tin foil baked sushi giving something new to experience. Wildfire Sushi Roll for PHP 287.00 ($5.63) What will you use to put down the heat in your mouth? Carmina had ordered Dragon Scales that is made of tempura tuna with kangkong leaves with wasabi mayo, sweet sauce and togarashi. Dragon Scales for PHP 150.00 ($2.94) Carmina's Review: Carmina had requested to make it mild on Wildfire Sushi Roll.  Kokoro Japanese Grindz has a way to tuck the red chili pepper inside the crab...

Carmina's Review on Cinnamon Rolls at Crumberries Cafe

Those who love a lot cinnamon on their bread must try Cinnamon Rolls at Crumberries Cafe. You can bite into the Cinnamon Rolls and take every cinnamon in it where it fills up your mouth with the texture is soft feeling it has just be freshly baked from their oven. The best part you can get one box of six pieces cinnamon roll for PHP 275.00 ($5.39) or try an individual of PHP 46.20 ($0.91). To be practical it is best to purchase one box and getting one free based on buying individual. If you cannot afford the real Cinnabon you can just purchase one at Crumberries Cafe where the price is reasonable for six pieces. Actually they both taste the same just the difference  Crumberries Cafe are loaded with cinnamon and less on the cream cheese that is on top although I prefer it this way to make it less sweet. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Cinnamon Rolls at Crumberries Cafe. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank ...

Limited Time Bundle Deal The Lychee Cherry Blossom from Coco Fresh Tea & Juices

The month of March and April is the time when people usually travel to see the Cherry Blossoms within the area where you walk and see the trees. Carmina cannot not travel at the moment but to be able to drink something remind you how it was when you last saw Cherry Blossoms is drinking the Lychee Cherry Blossom from Coco Fresh Tea & Juices. Coco Fresh Tea & Juice provide a bundle deal that is a Limited Time Bundle Deal The Lychee Cherry Blossom  for PHP 180.00 ($3.53) not including fee from Grab Food to have it delivered to your location. The ingredient of Lychee Cherry Blossom is with fresh strawberries slush, fragrant notes of cherry blossom with cream, lychees the fruit and crystal pearls. If you want something cold and refreshing with fruits that are sweet and floral this is for you to try for yourself. The best time it is too humid in the Philippines you can have this with your friends of you both having a drink. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Lim...

Carmina Unlocked Her Old Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Carmina had her old Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus that she needed to unlock where it has been staying in your drawer during our pandemic. Carmina hasn't been inside Greenhill's Shopping Center for three years she last went there she wasn't sure if Henry was still unlocking mobile phones. Carmina was referred by a family friend to contact Jhay Largo mobile number 09283635599/09564273848 for those who need services not only by phone as well for computer and laptop. Carmina had called up Jhay to let him know she was in front of Ace Hardware since she didn't know where his stall was located. Jhay had  accompanied  Carmina and Mom Violy to his stall to finally have her Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus to be unlocked. Carmina was informed the way Samsung phones work the price are all different based on the unit you have for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus was PHP 1,800.00 ($35.29). Carmina waited for her Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus to be unlocked while talking to Jhay the whole time. We talked abou...

Part 2: Mom Violy's Shopping for Bracelets at Greenhills Shopping Center

Mom Violy couldn't decide which jewelries she wanted to purchase for herself and decided to go toward where they don't cost a whole lot. Mom Violy asked Carmina bracelets looks better. Carmina suggested to get both since the seller was giving a package deal for PHP 800.00 ($15.69). No one will not know they are not real just when how someone wears it with their fancy clothes you can fool other people. Watch the video to pick up the name of the store because Mom Violy cannot remember. NOTE: Carmina and Mom Violy are not selling bracelets just having fun purchasing it for personal use. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!  

Mom Violy's Shopping at Greenhills Shopping Center

We are level 1 where for example at Greenhills Shopping Center you no longer need to present your vaccination card when you enter inside passing through security guard. The only thing your ask to do is take your temperature through the palm of your hand. Going inside Greenhills Shopping Center after three years is a lot to adapt to the new changes. You need to navigate your mind to the surroundings where in the beginning it is over whelming and can give you a mind going in circles to retract where you have been too. Mom Violy felt it was difficult at first where later she ate her early lunch. Mom Violy felt at ease the place she loved to shop finally she came back shopping all over again. Mom Violy and Carmina was able to cross out from the list what to do. Mom Violy had repaired two pairs of eyeglasses. Mom Violy did her own errands by ordering her supply of medicines. Mom Violy eyes began wondering somewhere else she felt without shopping at the stores. Jewelries came in mind shoppin...

Mom Violy's Craving at Pho Hoa Vietnamese Noodle House in Greenhills Shopping Center

Mom Violy was deciding what to eat at Greenhill's Shopping Mall, a favorite shopping spot before the pandemic. She eventually chose Pho Hoa Vietnamese Noodle House, but Carmina had to ensure she avoided seafood due to her shrimp allergy, which causes facial reactions. Carmina helped her pick safe options from the menu, requesting no shrimp if necessary. They ordered Fried Rice with Rolls and Lettuce Wrap Pork Vermicelli for PHP 306.00 ($6.00). Flank, Tendon, Meatballs Pho Serving for 2 size Large for PHP 443.00 ($8.69) String Beans with Ground Pork and No Shrimps for PHP 342.00 ($6.71) The benefit bringing a senior you get a great deal by using their senior card and Mom Violy has leftovers to eat at her home. To read what Carmina has already tried at Pho Hoa Vietnamese Noodle house is to click at the links provided: Lemon Grass Chicken Banh Mi BBQ Pork Banh Mi NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank ...

Mom Violy Back on the Wheel

Two years ago seniors were restricted to go out of their home during the pandemic.  Today, March 2, 2022 Mom Violy will be going behind the wheel to go out. Carmina will accompany Mom Violy who will be able to see the roads where you use too drive. Without driving doesn't necessary remove out of you yet you are over whelmed the changes in the roads where it may have changed in your surroundings. Mom Violy only drives around her vicinity otherwise she would hire a driver to drive places she is not familiar. Mom Violy realize there is something she has a difficult time doing is parallel parking requesting Carmina to park for her car in Greenhills Shopping Center. For those who don't know Carmina knows how to drive ever since she was age 19 years old. Keep reading and there will be another chapter of Mom Violy's Life is something she loves to do coming up next. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your...

Tips: How to Register VaXCertPH

Earlier our topic with Manang V and Charlene was how strict area where we live. Recently Charlene had a vacation to spend time with her family. Charlene thought having a vaccination card was an access anywhere. What she didn't know she also needed a QR Code Vaccine Card registered in the Philippines. Those who plan to travel International will be needing a QR Code. Before you proceed make sure you have a photo copy of the following: Vaccination Card/ Booster Card Identification Used During Your Vaccination Anyone of us who are not registered in the Philippines will need to click to this link:  https://vaxcert.doh.gov.ph/ . Step 1:  Click I have read and agreed to the Privacy Statement and Continue Step 2:  Answer the question before to Proceed and Click NEXT Step 3:  Fill up Personal Information used on your Vaccination Card must have it with you to make it accurate right information to process and Click NEXT only Click Back if you need to make changes. Step 4: ...

Tender Loving Cakes Philippines is Not a Place to Just Eat Your Desserts

Tender Loving Cakes Philippines is not a place to just eat your desserts. They also cater to those who love to eat pasta. Carmina had ordered pasta for three giving us a selection of what Tender Loving Cakes have on their menu. Pesto with Grilled Chicken PHP 275.00 ($5.39) with two pieces garlic toast bread Carbonara PHP 285.00 ($5.59) with two pieces garlic toast bread Chicken Parmigiana Pasta PHP 290.00 ($5.69) with two pieces garlic toast bread Ube (Yam) Burnt Cheesecake Slice on their Today's Offer for PHP 116.00 ($2.74) Tender Loving Cakes  is a place that has desserts to eat with a fork or beverages while you plan to have a full meal. Carmina's Review on her Chicken Parmigiana Pasta was enough for two meals it is correct can feed up to two people if you're someone who is eating it for a snack. The Chicken Parmigiana is soft, crispy on the breaded chicken and tender when you chew it match well with the pasta not sweet although it balance well with the tomato sauce incl...

Carmina's Review on Getting Highlights from Becca

In the beginning Carmina was hesitant whether she would go forward in getting her highlights on her hair. Carmina was feeling nervous yet excited to have a new transformation on how you look. Carmina didn't want highlights that was bright that put a drastic on how you look. For someone like me I am not use to adding anything on my hair only when my gray roots would grow out every month. Carmina always had comments asking why my hair was color black looking you're a Japanese doll. Carmina went an overhaul by having highlights that wasn't too obvious can be seen when you're under the sun or a room the light is bright w hen you're in a room that isn't that bright your highlights are not visible for others to see shown in my pictures.    Just in case you've missed out you can read from  Carmina's Transformation  and  Carmina's New Hair Cut after 2 Years . Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your ...