The Glam Budget Lifestyle
Welcome to my website The Glam Budget Lifestyle! My name is Sherri and I call Las Vegas, NV home! I started blogging in March 2016 because I wanted to create a community for us mature gals who love beauty, fashion, lifestyle, health, and fitness as much as I do. My content covers everything from the latest on everything beauty, the latest fashion trends, living a healthy lifestyle as well as DIY’s and tips and tricks too! I hope you enjoy your time here and I would love it if you became a part of the Glam Budget Beauty family by subscribing so you can receive updates on new blog posts, weekly newsletters, and the occasional update on upcoming and current sales right to your inbox! I appreciate you stopping by, and I hope you are having a happy, healthy, and beautiful day!
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Motivational Monday: Tips To Help You Manage Stress, Minor Anxiety & Mild Depression
I think it’s safe to say that we are definitely living in uncertain times. From the increasing cost of food to high gas prices and cost increases everywhere in-between and many of us are not only feeling the pinch (no matter how we try to make ends meet), but we are also feeling more stressed, anxious, or depressed as each day passes which can make you feel unproductive, unmotivated, or lost. Now with all of that being said, I think it is very important that we take care of our mental health (just like taking care of our physical health is very important too), so I have come up with…
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Weight Loss Wednesday: Things To Do At Lunch For Better Weight Loss Results
Lunch. It’s such a simple word, and yet it has so much potential to totally sabotage your healthy eating plan. That’s because at lunch time, it’s easy and oh-so-tempting to grab a quick bite at the local fast food or pizza joint or worse, eat at your desk from the vending machine. Don’t lose your momentum and resolve at mid-day. Here are some ways to make the most of your mid-day meal: Make Sure Lunch Isn’t Your First Meal Of The Day People on the National Weight Loss Registry (people who have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for more than a year) have a number of…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: Lipsticks
Well, this is the last installment of my “Makeup 101” series. In my last post I talked about mascara, which one is right for you and now we are down to the last part of makeup and that is the lips, and, in this post, I break it down so you can find the right formulations and shades that are best for you, so let’s get into it… Finding The Best Lipstick For Your Skin Tone Unfortunately not all shades complement every skin tone. Red lipstick alone has such a wide variety and complexions vary just as much as lipstick shades, so, if you can, my advice is to always…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: Mascara-Which One Is Right for You
Mascara darkens, thickens and lengthens your lashes and opens up the eyes whether worn with or without eyeshadow and eyeliner, but with so many mascaras on the market, how do you know what is right for you? Here is a quick guide to help you pick the formula that will make your lashes fantastic… Lengthening Mascara Lengthening mascara are for those who have lots of lashes but want to make them longer and flirtier. This type of mascara often has synthetic fibers to add “extensions” to your lashes, but they can be irritating to contact lens wearers. However, lengthening formulas are non-clumping and perfect for an everyday look. Look for…
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Summer Barbecues, Summer Cookouts, Summer Picnics, What's Up Wednesday
What’s Up Wednesday: Healthy Tips for Summer Barbecues
Summer is in full swing, and often at the center of warm-weather festivities are outdoor picnics, barbecues, and cook-outs. While these gatherings often feature menus with high-calorie foods, with a bit of mindfulness, you can still make healthy choices while enjoying all the fun with these tips: Make Minor Modifications Cheeseburgers are packed with hidden, and oftentimes unnecessary calories. Ranging from plain white to decedent brioche, hamburger buns add anywhere from 100-300 calories to your meal. A slice of American cheese is an additional 100 calories, which, after melting, doesn’t have a strong enough flavor profile to make it worth it’s while. And mayo is another 100 calories to boot.…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: All You Need To Know About Eyeliner
Whether you just want to define your eyes or create a dramatic look, eyeliner is the key. There are a variety of eyeliners and formulations, and each type creates a different effect. So, which type of eyeliner is right for you? Here’s everything you need to know so you can decide which is right for you: PENCIL Pencil liners are easy to apply. A standard pencil liner will create a very thin precise line. If you are looking for something more intense and wider, go with a gel liner pencil. Choose a kajal formula if you prefer a slightly smudged, sexy look. Look for long-wear formulas that will stay in…
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What’s Up Wednesday: Beauty Product Review: iMethod Beauty Eyebrow Stamp Kit
iMethod Beauty is an independent clean makeup brand that prides itself on creating the best makeup products that are vegan, cruelty-free and budget friendly and they were so kind to send me their eyebrow stamp kit to test out which I have done over the last week, so here is my review on the iMethod Beauty Eyebrow Stamp Kit, but first, here is a little information on the kit itself: What Comes in the Eyebrow Kit In this kit you receive 10 eyebrow stencils, eyebrow pomade (there are 8 shades), sponge applicator, dual ended angled eyebrow brush/spoolie, instructions and a pouch to store everything in. How to Use the Eyebrow…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: Everything You Need to Know About Eyebrows (Part 2)
Eyebrows are one of the most defining features on the face, and when shaped improperly can draw attention in all the wrong ways. While I covered the art of shaping your eyebrows in Wednesday’s blog post, I want to talk about eyebrow products so you can decide which one is right for you so you can get the results you want. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know about eyebrows products: Eyebrow Pencils These handy little tools allow for precise brow-filling. Most people who want the most control will use a pencil, because of its simplicity and ease of use. Try a pencil that has a cream…
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What You Need To Know Wednesday: Tired All the Time? 6 Energy Zappers That Could Be Making You Totally Exhausted
Tired of being tired? If it seems impossible to wake up feeling refreshed or energized throughout your day, it could be because you are (or are not) doing some very common things. If you want to feel refreshed again, these six reasons may be contributing to your constant tiredness: 1. You Skipped the Gym…Again It seems counter-intuitive: Exercising because you are tired will give you more energy. Yet, healthy adults who participated in a University of Georgia study reported feeling less fatigue after doing just 20 minutes of low-to-moderate aerobic exercise three days a week for six consecutive weeks. Further, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion says, that…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: Everything You Need To About Eyebrows (Part 1)
Tweezing perfect eyebrows to achieve that flawless, face-framing arch can be a tedious (and painful) process. But since fuller brows are in style, you can spend much less time with the tweezers. Follow the tips below to score perfect eyebrow arches at home: Choose the Right Tweezers Choose sharp, slanted style tweezers. Unlike pointy versions, these grab tiny strays quickly and won’t pinch your skin along with the hairs. I use these tweezers, they are good). Tweeze After Your Shower Warm water opens the follicles and softens hairs, helping them slip out more easily. Ease the Tweezing Pain If tweezing is too painful try dabbing on an oral numbing gel…