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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Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle
When it comes to getting meals on the table, are you tired of: scrambling to make something decent out of what’s in your fridge resorting to compromise or convenience foods because you’re short on time battling weight gain and feeling discouraged that the family isn’t eating better wasting money on restaurants, food that goes bad, and too many last-minute grocery runs and feeling like cooking is a burden instead of a joy? I totally get it, because I’ve struggled with those very same things. But 2018 can be the year you take control of what your family is eating once and for all. You’ll have a plan that makes it…
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Ways To Cope With The Holidays When You Are Sad
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for almost everyone. The holidays are supposed to be a time of love and holiday cheer, but for those dealing with difficult family dynamics, loss, or spending the holidays alone, this time of year can be a reminder of what’s missing in our lives and as isolating as it might feel, you are not alone. So, if you are struggling this season, there are ways to make your own memories and enjoy the holidays, even when things are less than ideal. Here are some ways to get through and enjoy the holidays even when you are feeling less than cheery: Do Something…
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7-Eleven Launched a Beauty Line
7-Eleven took convenience to the next level with their launch of Simple Me Beauty. The affordable fashion-forward makeup line offers the hottest trends in beauty including multitasking makeup, versatile products, and high-quality formulas for on-the-go consumers of all ages. The collection includes blush, lip gloss, lip crayon, contour stick, highlighter, mascara, brow powder, eye shadow, foundation, lashes and more — basically everything a beauty junkie needs. The 37 products in the budget-friendly line are exclusively available at 7-Eleven stores now and the best part? They’re all under $5! What do you think about 7-Eleven’s step into the beauty world? Let us know in the comments below and until next time,…
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5 Vitamins Every Woman Should Take
As much as we try, we can’t always munch on kale salads or eat the recommended servings of fruits to get all the nutrients we need. Thankfully, that’s where taking vitamins come in. Although it’s important to try to get vitamins from food, if you’re falling short, supplements can help make up for that deficiency, so here are five vitamins that every woman should take: Vitamin B12 – Your ability to absorb vitamin B12 from food decreases over time, which makes this one an essential vitamin. Not only does it help fight fatigue, but it also helps the body convert the food you eat into glucose, which gives you energy.…
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5 Beauty Ingredients That Can Cause Acne
As much as we love to use makeup to cover up blemishes, that dab or two of concealer might be the cause of your acne. Quite a few ingredients in your everyday makeup could be doing more harm than good, especially for sensitive and/or acne-prone skin. I have listed five ingredients that may be the culprit of those annoying acne breakouts: Coconut Oil – Although coconut oil has been such a hit in the beauty world, it’s also considered to be highly comedogenic, which means it can easily block or clog your pores. It’s fine to use on parts of your body that don’t normally breakout (like dry heels and…
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Tips To Help You Deal With Hypothyroidism
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (like me), you might feel relief to finally understand why you’ve been feeling down or have had trouble losing weight, yet still a bit frustrated with the symptoms. You are not alone. Almost 5 out of 100 people 12 years and older have hypothyroidism. The majority are middle-age women, but it can impact people of all ages. WHAT IS HYPOTHYROIDISM? Hypothyroidism is one of the main types of thyroid disorders. It occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone resulting in a slower metabolism. In the United States, Hashimoto’s disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. With Hashimoto’s, the thyroid gland…
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Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays
It’s that time of year when we wave the white flag of surrender and give up our healthy habits without a thought which ruins our weight loss achievements and crushes our willpower too, but it doesn’t have to be this way. By approaching the next few weeks with a can-do attitude, you can weather the calorie storm, enjoy the down time and feel great. Here are a few simple tips to get you through the holidays: Don’t Come Hungry to a Holiday Meal – During the next few weeks, you will be invited to many tasty meals. A classic mistake is not eating all day long to make room for…
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
This is the perfect cold weather drink for pumpkin lovers! The creamy white chocolate pairs perfectly with the pumpkin flavors that makes this super delicious and it will warm you up on those chilly nights! Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups heavy cream 6 cups milk 1 package white chocolate chips 1 can pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Whipped cream Directions: In your slow cooker, mix together all the ingredients except the whipping cream. Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours or high for 1.5 hours and stir frequently. Fill a mug with your hot chocolate and…
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Spiced Pumpkin Raisin Cookies
It’s that time of year where pumpkin everything rules and these cookies are no exception and are so good! Here’s how to make them: Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitution: whole wheat pastry flour or gluten free flour) 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 3/4 cup turbinado (raw) sugar, plus additional for sprinkling 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/3 cup vegetable oil (substitution: 1/3 cup apple sauce) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup raisins Instructions: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line 2…
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Target Redesigns Their Makeup and Beauty Sections
You tell yourself, I am going Target just to buy toilet paper and milk, but have you ever walked out of Target without dropping more money than you anticipated, I know I have! That toilet paper and milk run usually turns into buying some new clothes, accessories, makeup, skin or hair care, but you forgot the toilet paper and milk. Makeup and beauty is where Target really sucks me in. With so many different brands to choose from you can easily get lost in the brightly lit aisles and you can easily walk out of Target with your wallet definitely feeling lighter then when you walked in. Well, Target is…