Carmina woke up in the morning finding out she has 2K followers. She was very happy and wanted to celebrate in a simple way. To give you confidence and treasure the moment Carmina decided to treat herself for donuts she has craved for a very long time. Something I have seen on social media are mochi donuts. I've tried these types of donuts before, yet it is my first time purchasing from  Chido  located in Marikina. It is known to be the Hawaiian inspired mochi donut. Carmina had placed an order from Grab Food for 1- Premium (Box of 6) Mochi Donuts in flavors Hazel Nut, Coco the Rabbit, Black Sesame, Oreo, Blueberry and Peanut. The price is PHP 398.00 ($7.11). 1- Classic (Box of 6) flavors of two each Churros, Half Glazed, and Poi (Taro Glazed) for PHP 298.00 ($5.32) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. The best part it is not too sweet. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chido Mochi Donuts from Marikina, Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmi...

The moment you step in someone's office seeing someone installing air conditioner. You've notice there is an open space where air from the outside can still enter inside your office. By a glance you're busy watching someone add Aerotape Self-Adhesive Foam Tape and decided to check online how much it would cost if you do it yourself. Carmina saw different brands selling online. She came across from  Infinity8 Online  Shopee Philippines for PHP 300.00 ($5.36) not including shipping and handling. Before Adding the Aerotape Self-Adhesive Foam Tape in my room. After Adding the Aerotape Self-Adhesive Foam Tape no more air or bugs to enter inside my room. Aerotape Self-Adhesive Foam Tape looks like this on the packaging. There are instructions on the back of the package. The only thing you need is scissors to cut and measure how much you will need. Carmina has a lot of Aerotape Self-Adhesive Foam Tape remaining and can be good use to those who need it. Observation the room is co...

Carmina needed a boost of energy since she was getting tired from walking around with Mom Violy. It is time for a snack. Carmina decided to try Cinnamon Twist from Taco Bell inside Gateway Mall. Mom Violy was busy getting her pedicure. Carmina had to do the remaining errands for Mom Violy. Carmina waited for her order to be ready. Cinnamon Twist is sold for PHP 65.00 ($1.61) snack size. Cinnamon Twist remind me of churros yummy to eat. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Cinnamon Twist from Taco Bell inside Gateway, Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!  

Mom Violy is craving for lapu lapu. She decided to purchase from Norma who works at Francis-Intsik inside Farmers Market. Carmina random took a video of Norma while she was cleaning two pieces lapu lapu by removing the scales on the otter part, trimming and cleaning. Norma had no clue who I was just smiled at me. Later Carmina had introduced herself who I was and both employees had explained what other type of fishes that they are selling. Some fishes I've never heard of it, yet it was cool and easy for them to let me know what they are giving you an idea for future purchases. Mom Violy had purchased two lapu lapu for 530.00 pesos ($9.47). There are two ways to cook your  Steam Lapu Lapu  and  Steamed Lapu Lapu with Mayonnaise . NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy wanted to eat Filet Mignon at  Cafe Adriatico located at Gateway Shopping Mall outside. The last time Mom Violy ate there was in  April 2022 . Carmina was able to try something new off their menu consider the Traditional Chicken  Arroz Caldo with Tokwa't Baboy. Gerald our host already knew who I was Carmina the blogger since he was the one who had served us in the past. There was a lot of customers eating at the restaurant. The service of the food is slow since they only have one chef. The food is always delicious.  Those who need to use the restroom will need to enter inside Gateway Mall on the lower level riding the escalator you may ask the security guide to ask where it is located. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

The month of July 2022 after my trip from California I've decided to make new choices in my own appearance. I realized one day we won't be wearing our face mask. When that time comes, I've already had my new look set aside. Carmina is like everyone else we have caps on our mouth, and no one knows us only our dentist who works on it. Fifteen years ago, when I had migrated to the Philippines my caps were already there. Four years ago, before the pandemic started, I've had plans to change it yet never came to the point actually getting it done. Carmina decided to really set foot and enter inside  Aking Dentista  and made an appointment online. Carmina notices one cap was already loosed it is in the front. We worried that people would tease us why we have no tooth in the front. Having worn a face mask no one will know not unless you really eat in front of them. Carmina has had a lot of family and friends during the pandemic they were also toothless and asked us to take a gr...

Being a blogger is how we build a friendship by having something in common. If I were to ask you, why do you become friends with someone. Most likely the same reason why you follow  Carmina Lifestyle . We have developed a trust with each other and having something in common. In each friendship sometimes we disconnect with people who we've known for a very long time. Other people have set priorities, working or lose the interest by unfollow you. Carmina Lifestyle doesn't stick to one topic. We float around giving a variety by capturing it through pictures, video and an article. Becky has seen how Carmina has done her work at our Binondo food trip. Becky was able to see how it works. Not notice Carmina was already taking a video while we're walking in the rain. We have our sense of moment what makes everything click to each other. Carmina has a lot going on coming up for the month of January soon you'll see it all posted. Carmina would also like to thank her new 1,500 Fol...

Every time we have visitors coming over to visit us the type of food, they usually crave for is pancit. After you've shopped for a long time builds a big appetite. Everyone loves eating pancit that includes by picking what type of seafood or meat you would like to eat at  Chopsticks and Spoon PH . Chopsticks and Spoon PH also serve a variety of food by ordering from the counter. Come across ordering from the male owner himself taking your order by assisting you. Warning the serving is big so you may need to adjust what other food you would like to add on top of it.  There are only three of us Mom Violy, Carmina and Becky we just ate one dish cooked by Chopsticks and Spoon PH located at the food court of 168 Shopping Mall. You can get filled up with all vegetables, fish balls and Kiliam in the pancit it is yummy and hot being served in a tray.  Let them know how plates you want to have it prepared for you and utensils are just close by that has been sterilized. NOT SPONSOR...

Seven days before informing Becky that Mom Violy will be giving her a challenge to purchase anything at divisoria. Becky had no clue what the price value would be just asking her to make a list what she would like to purchase for herself. Mom Violy gave Becky five hundred pesos for her to shop for herself.  It has been a long time since Becky last went to  168 Shopping Mall .  Mom Violy entered inside  Bestida PH 2013  looking for dresses.  Becky saw a turtleneck knit top she wanted. The one on display on the hanger was color yellow. It wasn't the color Becky wanted for herself. Becky asked if they had other colors in stock for example, she wanted white and brown.  The salesperson said to try one color in their fitting room to see it would fit her before she went to their other store if color brown was available. Sold to Becky for three hundred and fifty pesos soon her tummy will be gone to really fit into her brown turtleneck knit top. Carmina had inf...

Mom Violy has been craving for her fried siopao located around Binondo. The only problem Mom Violy couldn't quite remember what the name was called.  Carmina was watching a video about food located in Binondo and shared to Mom Violy to see whether that is where she had tried their fried siopao. Carmina had set a date and schedule Hermino to drive us to Binondo since he is familiar in that area. Mom Violy invited Becky to come since she said she has been to Binondo before, yet it was too long ago. Carmina had informed Becky to bring a jacket with a hood. No matter if it will be raining, we'll still proceed with Mom Violy's cravings. We found  Oishiekun Chinese Bites  walking around in the rain. Mom Violy and Becky tried different flavors available from Veggie, Bola Bola or Asado Fried Siopao. Oishiekun Chinese Bites sells a variety of food. Mom Violy had purchased a lot of Fried Siopao and found out they also provide frozen ones in case you want to cook at your home. NOT S...

  Happy New Year by starting off a healthy start snacking on some Prifood Super Crunch Special Chip-Charon only difference it is not made of Pork. It is made from Green Peas. Pick the popular flavors how the Pinoy love to eat their chicharron from Pinoy Bwang, Suka't Sili and Lechon Kawali Flavors comes through a bundle deal. Hey, you won't believe the price of six pieces of two each flavor Pinoy Bwang, Suka't Sili and Lechon Kawali 50.00 pesos ($0.82) 32g (1.13 oz) each pack not including shipping and handling from  Prifood  Online Shopee Philippines. No one will know it is made from Green Peas because the way it looks, and taste doesn't reveal it is healthy for you not unless you have arthritis and gout. Eating one pack will not trigger your arthritis and gout not unless you're eating something else bad for you. Carmina has no problem with those illness. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you fo...

There is no short cut in the life we live. Somehow, we need to find what works for us through our own knowledge and experiences. Building a Facebook Page is a challenge for any of us to let it grow and expand the way we would like other see our talents based on our creativity. Having a personal blog takes years for it to pick up your Followers not unless you've discovered the way everyone seems to be doing it.  Carmina figured how to let her Carmina Lifestyle run smoothly by joining groups inside Facebook that is related to what you're doing. The key to success is to support each other. Terms of what everyone say is never unfollow just keep following and everyone will do the same. We come across some people who choose to unfollow you well it comes across having relationship or friendship that no longer interested or have their own problems in life. It doesn't stop us from doing what we love to do. Why make them an issue in the first place? Let them be it is not your lost yo...

We don't want to waste fresh broccoli purchased two weeks ago at Farmers Market. Carmina is taking over in the kitchen cooking Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta. Manang V questioned Carmina are you sure you don't need meat to add to the carbonara. Yes, we can use vegetables. Manang V left Carmina in the kitchen while she was busy playing bingo with her co-worker. Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Ingredients: Any type of pasta 2 Pieces Nestle Cream 1 Big Can Evaporated Milk 1 Knorr Pork Cube 1 Cup Cheese (any kind)  1 - Head of Broccoli (slice florets) Food Processor Small Pot Medium Pot Strainer Preparing Process of Easy Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Recipe: Start off boiling water from stove top with water using two separate pots one for the pasta noodles and the other one for the broccoli. Slice up the florets off the main stem set aside on a plate. Cooking: Cook pasta by adding little amount of cooking oil and follow instructions on the package. Water begins to boil add broccoli cook it...

  Progress of Becky, Mary Ann and Carmina on their Swimsuit Challenge Summer of 2023. Carmina gave equal share of her hand me down clothes US size 8. She had given Becky her jeans that no longer fit her. Becky also lost weight but has no funds to buy new set of clothing.  Everyone knows clothes coming from the US the fabric is different from local made in the Philippines. Carmina had three pairs of shorts that was the same color beige US size 8. Carmina gave it to Mary Ann recently when I had my Brazilian Treatment.  Mary Ann calls it my uniform. 🤣 Mary Ann said she had washed it and was able to try it on and it had fit her. Based on weight both Becky and Mary Ann have the same waistline in size not having a weighing scale. Did you know you can determine your size not weighing on a scale?  Just trying on clothes that are zipper and button type of clothing. Anyone can weight more than what they expect on different body type and still fit into the same size. Carmina's...

Living the life of others learning new things how they do hair treatments. Those who don’t have enough money to go to a salon. There is a possibility having someone else do it for you. Carmina had a dream wanting someone to take care of her by helping things she doesn’t know how to do. Carmina never asked any of her friends. Mary Ann was doing my Brazilian Treatment . She said her specialty was doing hair color. Mary Ann asked Carmina when you will do your hair color. I said end of the month of December. Mary Ann decided to purchase cellophane to make your hair look shiny bringing out the hair color out. Mary Ann had instructed Carmina to bring the following items: 1. Blow dryer 2. Hair Strengthening  3. Hair clips 4. Bowl 5. Ear clips 6. Comb 7. Brush 8. Toothbrush 9. Shower Cap 10. Apron/cover shoulder 11. Plastic gloves 12. Conditioner The day before having hair color Mary Ann instructed me not to condition my hair only use shampoo. Carmina purc...

Our employees and family member love eating at  Mang Inasal  because they serve unlimited rice. Well, you can have unlimited rice at home as well if you choose to add carbohydrates.  Carmina was craving for grilled chicken. She saw the delivery fee is PHP 59.00 at our location. Carmina had ordered 8 Pieces Chicken Inasal Regular Family Size for PHP 654.00 ($11.68). Includes Chicken Oil just when you dine inside Mang Inasal no extra charge individual packs. I also wanted to try their 6 Pieces Empanada for PHP 336.00 ($6.00) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. Our meal is complete, and we are full the chicken empanada is hot when it arrives in separate paper bag. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

  After I had my  Brazilian Treatment  from Mary Ann she wanted to do something else to my hair. Mainly we are talking doing something without going to the salon. Those who have the same problem we can find an alternative to make our hair soft and healthy. Mary Ann had informed Carmina to look for a product online that had keratin.  Carmina searched from Lazada Philippines and came from Vitakeratin Salon Daily Treatment Deep Repair that is on sale for buy one get one free for PHP 188.00 ($3.66) 650ml not including shipping and handling. Mary Ann said she also wanted the same for herself being purchased from  Watsons Official Online Store . Vitakeratin Salon Daily Treatment Deep Repair  had arrived today. I had realized that I had used that product before only it was individual packs. Being 650ml it was a budget price to last longer for both Mary Ann and Carmina. Here are the instructions how to use Vitakeratin Salon Daily Treatment Deep Repair: I ...