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Want to restore a 40-year-old decoration to its former glory? Try these simple, safe cleaning tricks that won’t damage the finish.

Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Different Ways to Add More Flavors in Your Pasta Salad

When you feel like eating pasta in a light way and you are watching out what you are eating. This pasta salad is for you. 

The best thing on this salad you can add anything you want for example:

Tuna from the can (drain the water)
Salmon from the can (drain the water)
Chicken chopped
Tomato slice thinly
Onion slice thinly
Bell Pepper slice thinly

There are no limits and the best part you can use any type of pasta noodles you want.


Pasta Salad Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • Black pepper (depends on your taste)



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