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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New Skin Care & Makeup Launches To Try In January
With a new year comes new beauty products and there are some innovative products that launched in January! From a lemon scrub that smooths your skin to a moisturizing foot balm, so here are some skin care and makeup launches to try this month: Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream $42 From the brand that gave us so many wonderful masks, we are now getting a traditional moisturizer formula, but in reality, there is not anything traditional about a product named Cloud Dew. Summer Fridays gel-cream moisturizer is oil-free and is infused with hyaluronic acid to help plump and hydrate your skin and this is also a clean beauty…
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Healthy Habits & Small Changes For Your Daily Routine
Are you looking to make some healthy changes this year, but whenever you make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy, you end up going strong with a whole new lifestyle plan for a couple of weeks, and then totally let it slide? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. Bad news first: Trying to overhaul your entire lifestyle at once is most likely going to fail every time. It is just not practical. The good news? Making small changes to your daily life can have a big impact, especially since you are more likely to keep them going long term, so here are some tips on…
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The Truth About Exercise and Weight Loss
There is a false belief, perpetuated by beverage companies and certain TV shows, that the key to weight loss is exercise. While exercise is important for health and will certainly aid in weight loss (and weight management), the food you eat is far more impactful when it comes to losing weight. To put things into perspective, you will need to run a full marathon (26 miles) without putting a thing in your mouth just to lose a single pound of body weight. Food is far more important for weight loss than exercise is. On average, people today are working out at the same level that they did 30 years ago.…
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Calming Teas To Soothe Your Anxiety
It goes without saying, 2020 has been a stressful year for all of us and with the holidays fast approaching, it has never been more important to prioritize our mental health and as we desperately search for stress relief, it can be easy to overlook our herbal allies. A hot cup of soothing tea can do wonders to take the edge off anxiety. Plus, certain tea blends are known to target the nervous system, which helps decrease stress hormones. Brew a cup or two a day as part of your self-care routine and sip your way to lower stress levels. Listed below are some teas that can do just that:…
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How Essential Oils Can Help Ease Flu Symptoms
With flu season among us, it’s time to start preparing to fight against any cold or flu symptom — especially this year as the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts to see “elevated influenza-like illness” related to COVID-19. As cold and flu season generally peaks from December to February, it is important to take preventative measures such as getting your vaccine and washing your hands. However, if you still end up developing mild symptoms of the cold or flu, pairing certain essential oils with necessary rest and hydration can help ease those symptoms. Thankfully, FragranceX has put together this list of the best essential oils for flu relief:…
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Fall Wardrobe Essentials You Can Find At Any Thrift Store
If you are looking to update your fall wardrobe without breaking the bank (and most of us are), then head to your nearest thrift store to find must have fall staple items without the hefty price tags! But there are four things you need to do before you head out the door. First you need to go through your closet to see what you have that can be kept and incorporated into your current fall wardrobe, what needs to be donated or tossed out and what you actually need to get through the season. Second you need to write out a list of what you need to buy and set…
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My Beauty & Personal Care Empties (Summer Edition)
It’s time to take another trip through my beauty and personal care trash (there is a lot as always since I try to do this every season) and see what I liked, what I didn’t like and what I would repurchase again: Skin Care CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser – This has been is my go-to nighttime cleanser for a long time and I love it! It cleanses, hydrates and does not leave my skin feeling dry after using. I have tried many other hydrating cleansers and I always go back to this one! CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion – This is my go-to moisturizer for about as long as the hydrating…
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Skin Smart Installment 5: Ingredients In Beauty Products That Can Cause Acne
As much as we love our skin care products and makeup, there are quite a few ingredients in your everyday makeup and skin care products that could be doing more harm than good, especially for sensitive and/or acne-prone skin. I have listed below some key ingredients to look for that may be the culprit of those annoying acne breakouts: Coconut Oil Although coconut oil has become a big hit in the beauty world, it is also considered to be highly comedogenic, which means it can easily block or clog your pores. Coconut oil is fine to use as a body moisturizer or as a deep conditioning treatment for hair but…
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Tips For Beginning Day Hikers
Whether you are a runner, walker, or a cyclist, getting into hiking can be a great way to mix things up and keep your workout routine from getting stale. It is also low-impact, great for building lower-body strength and can help lower overall stress levels. So, if you are thinking about trying an all-day hike for the first time, here are some tips to stay safe, comfortable and have as much fun as possible: Know Your Hiking Fitness Level Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, it is important to choose a trail within your current fitness level and ability. If you are not sure what you are…
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How To Apply Press-On Nails
I was one who went to the nail salon for an acrylic fill with gel polish every three weeks for years, and then we had to quarantine, and everything shut down for a few months. I, like many of you who had acrylic nails, have turned to press-on nails (these press-on nails are my favorites and I also use a protective nail guard strip on my nails before applying glue and press-on nails to provide a protective barrier between my nails and the glue and press-on nails). Press-on nails have come a long way and are a really good alternative to salon nails and there are many different styles, lengths,…