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What Is The Story Behind Halloween?
Happy Halloween Everyone! I don’t know about you, but I always have wondered what the story is behind Halloween and how did Halloween become a celebrated holiday in America. So, I did some research and here is what I found… What Is The Story Behind Halloween? The origins of Halloween date all the way back to the Celts of ancient Ireland, who celebrated the new year on November 1st. That day marked the transition from the warm, fruitful summer months to the cold and dark winter, a period that was most often associated with death. So, on October 31st, the night before the new year, they celebrated what was known…
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Cauldron Of Bubbling Cheesy Bean Soup
Halloween is 5 days away, and this cheesy bean soup is easy to make and will satisfy everyone before heading out for a night of trick or treating or a Halloween party! I love making this on Halloween or anytime throughout fall and winter! Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Beef (substitution: ground turkey or ground chicken) 1 Can Cheese Soup 1 ½ Soup Cans of Water 1 16-ounce Package Mild Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or shredded cheese of your choice) 2 15-ounce Cans Black Beans (rinsed & well drained) 1 15-ounce Can Kidney Beans (rinsed & well drained) 1 Cup Salsa (heat preference of your choice) 1…
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Deluxe Halloween Mud Bars
Halloween is one week away, and I thought this week I will share my fave Halloween recipes starting with these Deluxe Halloween Mud Bars! They are a delicious chocolaty Halloween treat to hand out to trick or treaters or serve at your Halloween party! Here’s how to make them: Ingredients: 1 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda ½ Teaspoon Salt ¾ Cup Packed Brown Sugar 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened) 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Large Egg (or 2 egg whites) 1 12-ounce Package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (divided) ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts (or your choice of nuts or leave out the nuts) Halloween Candy Corn Directions:…
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5 National Park Alternatives in Southern Utah
The five national parks in Southern Utah are: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches and all are well-marketed and well-traveled. Looking for something different? Utah still has plenty of under-explored places tucked in and around the major parks. Here are five to check out on your next trip: Red Canyon If you have been to Bryce Canyon before, then you probably drove right through Red Canyon on your way. Highway 12 cuts right through the rock of Red Canyon, creating natural bridges that go up and over the road. It doesn’t have the dramatic flair of Bryce Canyon, but if you are looking for red rock trails without…
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Walmart Beauty Haul (Birthday Edition)
My birthday was about three weeks ago, and I received a gift card for Walmart, so I decided to treat myself to a few makeup products that I have been wanting to try. Now, I have been using these products every day for three weeks, so here is my haul and my thoughts on each of the products I purchased: For The Face: My original plan was to purchase e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, but this is completely sold out, so I decided to buy Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup (in the shade “Light” $9.98. This is another dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter). All…
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Workout Wednesday: 5 Ways To Workout On A Budget
Looking for ways to cut costs this time of year and keep your health and wellness goals on track? I have a solution for you! There are multiple free and low-cost options to keep your workouts in check, so take a look at these five ways to work out on a budget: Walk More It’s easy and it’s free. You can walk morning, noon, or night, even if it’s just a short stroll around the block. Walking just 30 minutes a day can significantly improve your physical and mental health. Better yet, walk around your neighborhood with your family, walk your dog or invite a friend to join you. Take…
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Motivational Monday: Calming Teas To Soothe Your Anxiety
It goes without saying, this year 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…
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Wanderlust Wednesday: California’s Spectacular 17-Mile Drive
Just the mention of California’s coastal 17-Mile Drive is guaranteed to bring gasps and huge smiles from anyone who’s experienced it (myself included since I am originally from the Bay Area). As one of America’s most scenic drives, the route meanders along the Monterey Peninsula passing through an area commonly known as Pebble Beach. Much of this idyllic wind-sculpted forested community hugs the stunning Pacific coastline with its rugged cliffs dotted with ocean-sprayed outcroppings. Though there are five entrance gates (Pacific Grove Gate, Country Club Gate, S.F.B Morse Gate, Highway 1 Gate & Carmel Gate), coming in from either the Pacific Grove or Carmel sides is highly recommended for the…
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A Change Is Coming To Glam Budget Beauty
When I decided to start a beauty blog in March 2016, I knew absolutely nothing about blogging, blogging platforms, webhosts, designing a website, choosing a name for the blog, obtaining a domain name, etc. After some research and learning some blogging basics, Glam Budget Beauty was born using Blogger, a free blogging platform from Google. As I continued blogging throughout 2016, I learned about the WordPress blogging platform and I switched to the free version until I learned that my blog posts were not mine and WordPress (as well as Blogger) could remove any of my blog posts at any time, so I researched webhosts and found Blue Host, moved…
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Wardrobe Wednesday: Fall Wardrobe Essentials 2022
One of my most popular blog posts each year is my Fall Wardrobe Essentials, so today I’m posting an updated list for 2022. I publish a post like this every year around this time, and while our fall wardrobe essentials don’t change a lot from year to year, sometimes you want to update it with fresh, new fall wardrobe essentials, and as always, you should consider your personal style as well as your lifestyle and your fall wardrobe needs when reading this list. My fall wardrobe essentials may not be the same as yours, but this should be a good starting point for most of you, so here is my…