Carmina went searching for pasta this time and discovered Maya's Trio Solo, which offers one serving each of Lasagna, Baked Mac, and Chicken Alfredo, along with six pieces of garlic bread, all for PHP 749.70 ($13.39). Carmina went to grab Maya's Meal, which includes a choice of pasta—I chose Baked Mac—along with two cookies (I opted for Oatmeal) and two pieces of garlic bread, all for PHP 339.15 ($6.56). I was worried the serving might be too small, but once I transferred it to a plate, it turned out to be just right. To explore what other food they offer, take a look at their menu.  Maya's Baked Pasta . NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on the subscribe button for free. Thank you for the support.

Carmina was walking around the park and saw a place to purchase groceries where The Village Pantry can supplement your needs. It is located inside The Gardens, Loyola Grand Villas known to be a convenience store. Carmina was able to purchase some beverages at the  The Village Pantry . NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for products sold inside The Village Pantry located inside The Gardens, Loyola Grand Villas. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina was curious to enter inside Persephone's Farm where she saw so many Korean items and fresh fruits. Carmina began looking inside and saw some canned juice located in back of the store where a man just appeared in front of her holding a basket offering to hold items in which I began finding other stuff that added on. Carmina asked how much the prepacked Sweet Red Lychees and was told it was PHP 150.00 and took two packages. Carmina also took one piece of Davao Lagkitan Avocado and some Lakatan Banana. I was missing eating fresh fruits after I had arrived from California. Of course there was some Korean Ice-Cream located inside the freezer and was told to check what else I wanted to purchase the person who was inside was very friendly. Just in case your in the neighborhood come and check out  Persephone's Farm . Yes, it is true the Sweet Red Lychees are very sweet and the juice comes out removing the outer layer skin. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Ch...

Every family member is talking about  The Broken Oven where meals are cooked at the comfort Filipino food about filling up food to what anyone wants to eat. Sometimes we don't have time to cook or we have a day when you want to explore outside by passing or someone has recommended to try their dishes. Living in a new neighborhood gives you an experience to enter a place to look into something new to try based on your own cravings. Take look at the menu of The Broken Oven 24 Hours Roast Beef Belly served with white rice for PHP  240.00 ($4.29) Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with rice and vegetables for PHP 260.00 ($4.64) Chicken Burger with honey mustard sauce for PHP 240.00 ($4.29) Cheesy Fries with French fries, cheese and bacon bits for PHP 140.00 ($2.50) NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on subscribe button for free. Thank you for your support.

Mom Violy has returned from her California vacation. She didn't realize that her Tresemme 24 Hour Shampoo was not enough until the boxes that was shipped from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines. Mom Violy's shampoo won't be arriving until the month of October taking two to three months the date she had it shipped out from San Francisco. Carmina is currently living with her she asked to find someone online selling the same brand. Carmina changed her address where Mom Violy is a residence to find what Mom Violy wanted for herself making sure she had funds to pay it in advance. Carmina searched at Shopee Philippines and found  Jaja's Corner  selling the exact Tresemme 24 Hour Shampoo for PHP 350.00 ($6.25). The Tresemme 24 Hour Shampoo had arrived when Carmina had already transferred to another home. Carmina had informed Mom Violy when it would arrive to make sure she gives a tip to the rider who will be deliver to her home. Story goes where ever you are there is always ...

Carmina just moved out from Mom Violy's condominium after being under quarantine for seven days required by the family you'll be moving into a home. Walking inside a subdivision that has been explained by the phone call just only you'll know how it feels. Carmina was riding in a van driven by Bobby who is the family driver who you'll be living with in the Philippines. As you step out the van seeing a lot of people asking you how your trip with a simple response was wearing a face mask and removing, you're shoes before entering the main door. At a glance you see too many people inside overwhelmed just wanting to just go straight to your room. All your belongings has been moved in even before you've walked in realizing you want to organize the room you'll be sleeping in. Carmina didn't stop until she felt it was good enough for her. It took four hours for Carmina to complete her room notice the time it was eight at night. Carmina realized in every home she...

Carmina found out she'll be moving back to another home after her seven days quaratine has ended. Carmina had scheduled her weekly massage from Mary Ann. Even though Carmina was out of town she still kept in touch with Mary Ann. Mary Ann has shared what has been going on with her life. Mary Ann doesn't completely follow Carmina in her blog. She is one of the friends who don't like reading articles, but prefer to just send you a link to see the pictures or video. Mary Ann took our photo together after dropping her off to her next destination. Carmina was able to give Mary Ann a bag that she always wanted from her California trip.

While on the last few days before Mom Violy and Carmina are set to leave the United States just out of curiousty I wanted to know how someone not being in the Philippines can make an appointment at the DFA located in your home town. Carmina went to  Passport appointment  to schedule Mom Violy while filling her application online having her Filipino Passport and birth certificate with me. I was able to schedule her the month of August. The only problem is the payment became an issue not having access to pay through credit card the one used in the Philippines. Since we're consider roaming the OTP couldn't be retrieve since we put our international phone on flight mode to prevent excess charges on our trip. Mom Violy didn't want to use the credit card in the United States there will be a foreign exchange rate charge. I decided to go on off the counter payment and paying it when returning back to the Philippines since it gave me enough time until my deadline was due on July 14 ...

Carmina is about to order her dinner when Joanie had mention she has order some pizza. Carmina decided to order the same thing but at Pizza Hut. Carmina notice Pizza Hut had a promo that free cheese crust was on sale. Carmina asked Mom Violy if she wanted to eat pizza for dinner explaining her cheese crust was free when you purchase a pizza. Mom Violy said yes making Carmina decide what pizza she wanted. Carmina had ordered the Hawaiian Supreme size large which is 12". Carmina had ordered her favorite solo lasagna now is in a different container. Mom Violy is just not use to ordering food through online just a click away. Carmina is doing it at her condo and actually seeing her carry the food coming from the lobby. Her face seem to be unsure how Carmina is able to do it. Life is easy when you want to eat food just order it online through Grab Food. The easiest way no handling cash is doing it through Grab pay the service is faster. Everyone is happy enjoy the food you eat with you...

Mom Violy was craving for her favorite Elar's Lechon this time rather asking Sonny to buy her food. We decided to go inside Fishermall to find it at the Lower Ground where the Food Court is located. Here is Mom Violy in the picture purchasing her lechon good a new batch came out. Mary Ann says they run out after three hours later best to go once they open to get a share of what you want to eat. To find the full price of their menu click here: Elar's Fishermall . There is also lechon sauce provided when you have made your purchase. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina's new favorite drink that she was able to find at Uni Mart located in Greenhills Shopping Center. Chin Chin Lychee Juice Drink with Nata de Coco taste better when chilled before consuming it. Each can is sold for PHP 89.00 ($1.59) made from Taiwan. Carmina love eating fresh lychees but since the fruit are not avaible fresh she has an option to drink it in a can. Ingredients: Check it out if you live in the Philippines or outside to see where it can be available for you to try it yourself. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chin Chin Lychee Juice Drink with Nata de Coco made in Taiwan.

Carmina never had a problem with exceeding her data on her postpaid plan. She usually has access using internet at her home being unlimited. After staying with Mom Violy at her home Carmina had received a notification she had exceeded 2 gigabytes after two days without watching any videos online. Carmina thought since she didn't use her data on her phone for two months. Globe cellular data will just be comsumable when you use it. It was strange for Carmina and asked around how can you add data to a postpaid plan. Or how can you escape having unlimited data on your phone without running out. Sonny and Becka had informed Carmina they have purchased a sim card adding data that doesn't expire. Carmina asked what the name was and was told it was "Gogo". I began searching online didn't quite see what they have mentioned to me. The following day Carmina typed data sim card and what popped out was " Gomo". Carmina clicked on it checking if it sounded the samethi...

One week later after your arrival to the Philippines staying at a home that you feel uneasy. Even though your living with any family member each one of them have their own house rules. The life they live in particular once you touch or move something they feel you’ve enter inside their comfort zone. The family member starts to feel uneasy not telling you directly to your face but to make a story out of it to someone else yet at your presence your there to hear it. Carmina and Mom Violy have been traveling together since May 4, 2022. Spending quite a time together and sleeping in same bedroom just like anyone we want our own space. During our stay at my sister’s home while family members were out of town. Carmina had transferred to another bedroom across from Mom Violy. Two weeks later Carmina moved back to the same room where we didn’t clash or hit each other nerves because we had time to ourselves. Even if Carmina was driving Mom Violy to her doctor’s appointment her stories were repe...

Carmina’s observation from able to travel and stay in the United States for two months. There are people who don’t wear a face mask when there are a lot of people in their homes. Not like living in the Philippines we wear a face mask going downstairs. We have families coming over from different homes we are all required to wear a face mask. Families from the outside don’t eat at our homes they prefer to have it take out cooked by Manang V. Shopping: Carmina notice even if there are sign on the doors no face mask no entry. I sometimes see people shop with no face mask they may have it inside their pocket and only wear it upon entering the store. Sometimes it is not only customers fault I’ve seen employees who are also not wearing one when it is required in some area. Not like in the Philippines we are required to wear one at all times and stores check our temperature through our palm of the hands or forehead. Restaurant: Customers prefer outdoor dining or restaurants that has doors wide...

Every time Carmina would travel to her hometown in California she prefer having some instant coffee to drink for her breakfast. Carmina decided to try something new for a change where she had made her purchase at the Uni Mart in Greenhills Shopping Mall. Our first breakfast in my sister's home Mom Violy and Carmina had a cup of Gold Choice White Coffee Durian flavor. At first Mom Violy was complaining about the smell of durian once she sipped her coffee she liked it a lot. Too bad Carmina only brought one pack only having 15 sticks inside.  Carmina also liked the taste and couldn't wait to return back to the Philippines and purchase some more. Gold Choice White Coffee Durian Flavor sells for PHP 236.25 ($4.22) made in Malaysia. Mom Violy and Carmina can reunite with our favorite durian coffee. 😋 NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Gold Choice White Coffee Durian Flavor made in Malaysia.

People we're notified to get a Real ID before year of 2023 since Mom Violy had no plans to visit next year. Carmina made sure that Mom Violy will get her's. The requirement is to make an online appointment by filling up Start Application  Real ID for California . Tip: Make sure you're enrolled under the DMV of California by giving your full information with email address. Those who decide to WALK IN must line up outside of DMV office in the line which falls for your bracket. Upon entering wear a face mask and have two idenification with you giving address listed down on your California driver's license. A paper will be handed to you by the employer with your full name and where to go to wait until someone calls your number. If you don't have an application there will be portals to use a computer to fill up same form that you see online. Only difference you won't able to print your application you'll be writing down your confirmation number in a piece of pape...