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Uncover the surprising results of Carmina's decision to invest in a wireless Lavalier microphone and how it revolutionized her approach to blogging.

Carmina realized she needs to invest on a microphone when does filming outside. Many of my friends who are digital creator have already made some purchases, yet they live in a different country. I remember Elizabeth said we should start investing since we are blogging outside and the sound of the surrounding overpowers when we are talking to each other. Carmina did some research and something that is practical going under our budget. This time I had message the seller if my android phone is compatible with the  Avidus  L20 HD Noise-cancelling Wireless Lapel Microphone with Charging Case. The person I had message said yes, it works for iPhone and C type . My favorite color was available in purple regular price was 2,199.00 pesos ($36.04) and since it is payday went down to 859.00 pesos ($14.08). The person I had chat said will give me a surprise gift since the item is getting low in stock must place my order now. My item had arrived the next day however couldn't quite figure...

Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion made in Indonesia

  While I was shopping with Mom Violy she was complaining that she got bitten by a mosquito asking Carmina if she had any with her. Carmina said she didn't bring her mosquito repellent with her. Carmina went to Mercury Drugs to see if they had any in stock. I came across something new I haven't seen before called, "Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion made in Indonesia" for PHP 120.00 ($2.07). I decided to purchase it seemed like a good deal especially Mom Violy needing it. It has a smell of peppermint and good for your skin not being dry with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. The good part it is not sticky on your hands. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mary Ann's Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe

Carmina was asking Mary Ann what she was having for dinner. She had mentioned that her daughter Weng is cooking their shrimp dinner. Carmina had informed Mary Ann to enjoy her meal. Mary Ann asked, if Carmina has ever tried shrimp with salted egg. Carmina said no. Mary Ann said, I'll share you our recipe so you can ask Manang V to cook it for you. Mary Ann's Salted Egg Shrimp Recipe Ingredients: 1 Kilo - Fresh Shrimp 1 Can of Sprite Margarine/Butter Knorr Shrimp Cubes Garlic (minced) Onion (chopped) 2 - Salted Egg (sliced) Black Pepper (to taste) Cooking: First marinate the shrimp in sprite for 30 minutes.  Sautee garlic, onion, salted eggs add half of sprite from marinated shrimp. Add black pepper and shrimp cubes than bring to a boil. It is boiling add the marinated shrimp and cook only for 2 to 3 minutes then ready to serve with rice. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy's Request for Nature Made D3 1000IU made in USA

Mom Violy message Carmina letting her know she was running out on her Nature Made D3 1000IU only wanting that brand. Carmina went online at Shopee Philippines to look for what Mom Violy had requested. Carmina sent a screenshot to Mom Violy with the prices of different sellers. Mom Violy said to order from  Bekka's Ukay-Ukay  for PHP 450.00 ($7.76) not including shipping and handling. Mom Violy is happy with her Nature Made D3 1000 IU of 2.5 mcg. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Nature Made D3 1000IU made in USA from Bekka's Ukay-Ukay Online Shopee Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy Shopping at Vina's inside Farmers Market, Cubao

After shopping Mom Violy was craving for some dried fish coming from Bataan. If you don't want to travel you can still purchase within your area of Cubao, Quezon City inside Farmers Market looking for Vina's that sells different types of dried fish. Mom Violy had purchased some tuyo that are not salty most common used to eat it for breakfast or  Champorado the Filipino way. The price of the dried tuyo is PHP 450.00 ($7.56) a kilo. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy Shopping at Leo & Angie Dried Fish inside Farmers Market, Cubao

Mom Violy was craving for some dried tinapa. She was shopping around inside Farmers Market located in Cubao, Quezon City Philippines. Leo who was selling said we had purchase from him before, yet we couldn't remember. Carmina decided to take a picture with Leo so Mom Violy would remember where she went when she feels like purchasing dried fish. Leo sells it for 1/4 kilo for PHP 120.00 ($2.07) or one kilo for PHP 400.00 ($6.90) coming from Bataan. Leo had informed Mom Violy she can call up when she wanted some more dried fish by giving his business card. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina's Experience of Aqua Peel by Neria

The last time Carmina had her diamond peel and facial was on the month of  March 2022  before I went to travel in California. Carmina made an appointment with Neria at 10:00 AM when the Ali Mall Shopping Center would open located in Hairliners Beauty Salon . I was the first customer and Neria asked if I wanted to try their new Aqua Peel for PHP 1,000.00 explaining what benefits it would do to my face. Neria placed a cloth on my hair to make sure it doesn't go to my face. I made sure I came in with no makeup. Aqua Peel is a vacuum the sucks up all your white heads on your face with distil water. Hairliners has a package deal includes the facial and removing Milias from your face. Neria did the same procedure on my face. The aqua peel doesn't hurt one bit it makes your face feel soft. Neria had removed my Milias on my face that look like these small white tiny balls. Some people have this kind of problem which are fats growing inside our face. I place the Milas on my finger ...

Carmina's Story How She Met Mary Ann Eleven Years Ago

Carmina was communicating with Mary Ann showing our old photos taken years ago when we began going outside going to the beach, restaurants and shopping mall. Our friendship began when a family member referred Carmina for Mary Ann to try her out to do home service massage. Eleven years ago, Mary Ann and Carmina have kept in touch through Facebook Messenger. First Top Photo and 3rd Bottom was taken at  Hundred Island in Alamino Pangasinan From the Left 1st and 2nd Photo at  Baguio City Last Photo was just in Quezon City after my home service massage Mary Ann no longer had her old photos due to having a new phone. She had no way to save it on her computer. Carmina had mentioned to Mary Ann that I have all our photos you've sent to me when we went out. Photos I took of you Mary Ann requested Carmina to send it through her Facebook Messenger. After taking a glance of the old photos when Mary Ann was skinny, she realized looking at it gave her motivation she can go back looking heal...

Carmina's Review on Norikura Japanese Restaurant

Carmina realize she doesn't want to deprive herself with a new wellness she has added to herself. Every day we talk to our best friends from a far and when they tell you what they ate for their meals. Somehow you begin to crave for sushi, yet it may not be the same of what your best friend has mention to you. Carmina went off checking restaurant close to her area in Marikina through Grab Food Delivery. Carmina discovered  Norikura Japanese Restaurant  having a selection of assorted sushi called, "Mixed Maki Rolls" includes the following for PHP 328.00 ($5.65). 4 Pieces Crunchy Roll (Crab Stick, Cucumber, Mango, Avocado, Tempura Flakes and Teriyaki Sauce 4 Pieces Cali Cheese Roll (Crab stick, cream cheese, avocado and mayo) 4 Pieces Spicy Salmon (Salmon, Tempura Flakes, Sriracha and Spicy Mayo) 3 Pieces Crabstick Carmina has someone who wants to tag along ordering their Chicken Katsudon and Chicken Teriyaki. Chicken Katsudon for PHP 218.00 ($3.76). We thought the Sizzling ...

Cinnamon Love with Apple Filling by Bread Talk Philippines

Those who love to eat apple pie must try the Cinnamon Love by  Bread Talk . There is a lot of cinnamon on top with frosting yet when you bite into it has apple filling inside you may think it is custard because it is creamy.  The Cinnamon Love is not too sweet and not that messy to eat just using your hands. Bread Talk sells per piece for PHP 41.00 ($0.71). It was my first time seeing it at Bread Talk without a sign. I had asked the employee at the cashier what was the name and the price. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click subscribe for free. Thank you for your support!

Requirements Going Back to School/Work After the Pandemic

Every student has to finish up their requirements in order to participate in their classroom inside the school. It may be stressful to those who are not used to going inside a clinic such as the one we went too was at  Hi Precision Diagnostics . Make sure you're wearing a face mask and have a pen with you. Every time you visit the branches of Hi Precision Diagnostics it is required to fill up the Patient Registration Slip before entering inside. Proceed to Window #3 the Releasing given instructions to go to Reception wait for the number to be called by seating down looking at the television screen. Proceed to what window number giving the form and present your identification card with payment of cash of PHP 950.00 and up. If you're a senior/PWD present it giving you a discount. For the drug test will be given a form to fill up and wait at the same place making sure the number appears at the television screen proceed to get your blood test, urine, stool and chest x-ray. For thos...

Self Service or With Assistance at New York Laundry

  Not many of us have a big washing machine to wash our comforters.  Carmina decided to bring it to a laundry place and found  New York Laundry . Entering inside wearing a face mask Carmina approaches the employee on duty asking whether she can leave her comforter to be washed with assistance. I was told there is an additional charge of PHP 100.00 ($1.72) to have it done. The employee from New York Laundry asked if I had any detergent with me and said yes. Letting them know I didn't want any softener because I am allergic to it. They will look at the size of the laundry to see which washing machine it will fit with different price range. Since my comforter was a king size it had it inside a bigger washing machine for PHP 220.00 ($3.79) and the dryer will cost additional PHP 168.00 ($2.90). Carmina was told it will be ready at 3:00 PM.  Upon picking it up is when you'll be asked to make a payment in cash best to pay full amount because they don't have change for large...

Vision Express BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) Sale

Vision Express has a BOGO sale for eye wear which is Buy One Get One Free by purchasing two pairs. Those who have no records inside Vision Express will be required to fill up an Optometry Consult Form by filling only the top portion. While waiting to be called to be seen by the doctor best to shop around what type of style, color and shape of eye wear will fit your face. There will be an employee to assist and suggest which ones are best for you all you need is try it on and separate the ones you like the most. It takes 30 minutes per person to be consulted by the eye doctor wearing face mask at all times. BOGO sale pays for the higher amount the lowest price is PHP 3,990 and up the catch is the frame is the promo price NOT the LENS. After you've been seen by the doctor, she'll explain how much your grade on your lens along with the cost of your frames you've decided to purchase. The BOGO sale can be for two different people doesn't necessarily have to be both for you t...

Carmina Explains Why She Prefer California Gold Nutrition Collagen Up Marine

Carmina has been taking California Gold Nutrition Collagen Up Marine Sourced Collagen Peptides + Hydrolyzed Acid + Vitamin C since year 2019 . I prefer to take powder over capsule . The capsule you need to consume at least 3 to 6 pieces per day. The powdered form just one scoop depending on which brand you prefer to purchase. It is easy for me to just add with my oatmeal or yogurt the first thing I would eat. I always make sure I don't forget, and it has already been a habit for me. We discipline ourselves naturally for us to maintain how we look.  Carmina was checking where she can purchase with a reasonable price through Shopee Philippines. She came up and found  Pill Thrift Ph  selling for PHP 795.00 ($13.71) per 7.05oz/200 grams. It may work for other people yet since I am used to taking California Gold Nutrition Collagen Up Marine Sourced Collagen Peptides +  Hydrolyzed  Acid + Vitamin C it has worked for me. Those who have medical conditions should check w...

Stories of Circle of Friends

Carmina admires the people who can cope being stronger for those dealing with health issues, family problems and financial without a job. We can get through it just need to be patient and pray to those dealing with hardship. Carmina was able to reach out to her circle of friends across the miles or within the Philippines. People may not know about the real story of what is going on with your life however Carmina was able to find what her friends are going through the years of their pandemic. A friend once said to Carmina "you can always find someone for a topic that you want some reason it comes by reaching out to you or you've found them on your own".  Or comments "You're unbelieve able you make things happen for real without hesitance what you say goes through action". For anyone who wants to bring and share their own life story and bring it out to the world come inside Carmina Lifestyle where you're completely a family. Carmina can even help you out f...

Carmina's Snackable H&Y Conjac Jelly from Lychee, Peach and Watermelon made in the Philippines

  Carmina was looking for some snacks that are not too sweet to eat. She came from Snackable Conjac Jelly that comes individual small containers with Nata de coco inside. In the back of the package has a warning to make sure kids' underage not to consume it may choke. Carmina found the H&Y Conjac Jelly at the grocery store selling for PHP 45.00 per package. Prices may vary which grocery store you plan to purchase it from. I've tried Lychee before never saw it in flavor in Peach and Watermelon why I decided to try it this time around. Some people prefer it cold or not place in the fridge it is all up to you. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for H&Y H&Y Conjac Jelly from Lychee, Peach and Watermelon made in the Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina's Review on Lucky 88 Bowls from Marikina Heights

Carmina has been craving for food similar to Panda Express since I am living further away it takes longer and the food is quite expensive having it delivered to my location. Carmina was able to find something within her budget from Lucky 88 Bowls in Marikina Heights. Carmina was craving for noodles went and ordered their Kung Pao Chicken with Garlic Noodles of PHP 238.00. Someone had tried their Best Seller Salted Egg Chicken with Egg Fried Rice for PHP 228.00 and Orange Chicken with Egg Fried Rice for PHP 208.00. Everyone was satisfied with their food coming in a paper Chinese box type of container with a label on it. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chinese food from Lucky 88 Bowls in Marikina Heights. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!