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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...
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Day 5: Sydney, Australia

Mom Violy had enjoyed eating at Chat Thai and she wanted her last lunch meal to be eaten there again. We had ordered almost the same food we had eaten last night, but I had added something new to try. It was great experience exploring Sydney, Australia something added on to our memories to share to everyone. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank you for your support.
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Day 5: What we get out from curiosity is something bigger than what we have expected?

As I would glance from my window from our hotel room I was curious to know what is that building that looked like a castle. I had showed it to my best friend as we're talking using video call during my vacation.  As we become curious our mind doesn't stop until we find the answer that keeps wandering over and over again. I went outside alone without my mom as she stayed inside her hotel room. I had crossed the street from the hotel and was able to see it up close. I found out it was actually a convention where they hold musical performance as I saw students enter inside and their parents stayed in the car as they wait their child to finish their classes. Inside the convention I had entered a gate behind me. After I saw the sign, I found out later you can walk at the Royal Botanical Garden to reach to the Opera House and Darling Harbour you would be doing a lot of walking to enjoy the garden. ...
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