This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Walgreens.
When Joe called me from work to tell me that he had won a cruise through his office, I almost collapsed on the floor! We were both SOOOO excited/nervous (we have never been on a cruise before)---and yet, there was SO much to do to prepare for this fun filled 5 day excursion.
First on my list- was trying to figure out how to get all of the supplies that we needed without breaking the bank! Sun products, motion sickness items, etc.---these things can get pricey. We are on a very tight budget in the Steece household (can I getta “AMEN” from all of you hard workers out there??!)- so I needed to find cheaper items without sacrificing the quality of the items.
That’s where Walgreens came into the picture. I was given a $50 gift card to try out some Walgreens Brand Health and Wellness products! It couldn’t have been better timing!
Walgreens Motion Sickness Relief: $5.99 (So we won’t be puking our guts out on the ship)
Its competitor: $7.99, You save $2.00!
Walgreens Continuous Spray Sunscreen: $7.99 (So we won’t be tending to 3rd degree sunburns all week)
Its competitor: $9.99, You save $2.00!
Walgreens WAL-BORN: $5.99 (So the lady in front of us who is coughing and sneezing- will not infect us)
Its competitor: $6.99, You save $1.00!
Walgreens One Daily Energy Vitamins: $5.99 (So I can keep up with my crazy husband who has endless energy)
Its competitor: $8.99, You save $3.00!
Walgreens Spin Toothbrush: $6.49 (to take care of that funky morning breath)
Its competitor: $8.49, You save $2.00!
In addition to being an exceptional value, Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products:
a. Are Walgreens pharmacist recommended.
b. Most contain the same active ingredients as other national brands.
c. Have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I’m sold on it the products! They are absolutely 100% just as effective as the name brands- and SO MUCH CHEAPER! I was able to save a total of $10.00 on my cruise supplies!
Which allowed me to use that money toward more *FUN* things! Yippieee!
(Cruise pictures will be up soon on my main blog: Steece’s Pieces! Be sure to check them out! We had a blast!)
Now its YOUR turn to get shoppin! How would you like to win a $100 Walgreens gift card???
Leave a comment and tell me:
“Which Walgreen Brand Health and Wellness Item Would YOU Like to Try???”
Giveaway dates are 2/18 – 3/13
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 453 Newer› Newest»Chapstick and allergy medicine (i.e. Zyrtec). We use the Walgreens brand of allergy medicine (that stuff is so expensive!) and it works just as well as the name brand.
As I sit here with painful sinus pressure, I would have to vote for their sinus meds!
I think those toothbrushes look pretty great!
Can't live without my chapstick..one in the purse, one in my pocket, one in the car...it can get expensive!
I shop at Walgreens every week. Their products are just as good as national brand. I love the toothbrushes the best.
sunscreen!
Ibuprofen--i must in our house with 3 children under 3 and a dog!
Suncreen. It so so expensive!!
tulips_19@yahoo.com
I would like the vitamins
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Love me some Walgreens! Got to have my Carmex at all times!!
Sounds like a bargain and what a fun trip! I would love to try the spin toothbrush! :) My kids love them!
We have a pool in our backyard that we are cleaning/getting ready and gearing up for the summer - so I'd love to try the sunscreen - we go through a lot of it in the summers!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
jaradowns@hotmail.com
Sunscreen for all of the endless tennis tournments this season!!
wizzet23@yahoo.com
pain reliever. WHen you need it you need it.
kathleenpoling (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
I have their pain relief tablets with me all the time! They come in a small-ish bottle so it fits in my purse and I can't tell the difference between their brand & Advil or Tylenol..except Walgreens is cheaper :)
itsjuststacey@yahoo.com
going on your same cruise in April... can't forget the hand sanitizer!
Girl, first super congrats on the cruise! W00t, for sunkissed skin <3
I didnt know Walgreen's made sunblock, and motion sickness medicine, I'd like to try out a Walgreen's Humidifier. My current one is moody and doesn't always want to work. I thought it was broken and didnt touch it for a year and then randomly decided to give it another try and viola it worked, how unreliable, so yes a Walgreen's brand humidifier for me please ;)
abitnerdygirl [at] gmail [dot] com
Ironically, I'd spend it the same way you did as I just won a 9 day vacation to Florida with a 3 day bahama cruise! We've never been anywhere so we are super excited! I'd buy LOTS of sunscreen as this white girl ONLY burns. And the travel necessities! And maybe something fun for the kids who are going to be left behind (I have four too but not quads).
melindatoad@gmail.com
Blessings,
Mel
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Definately Ibuprofen!
I would love to try their brand of pain products. Usually store brand work just as well & as you said, are much cheaper! Have fun on your cruise! kytah00@yahoo.com
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I would like try Walgreens Pain Relieving Patches
ktk403 at gmail dot com
i'd like to try their razors..i have tried alot of their cold/head ache products and have had no complaints
nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net
I already use Walgreens allergy medicine. I would like to try their brand of sunscreen.
marcia.goss@gmail.com
Tweet.
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marcia.goss@gmail.com
I would love to try them all out and I do. I love anything from Walgreens!
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
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I'd like to try their equivalent to Bandaids. My kids go through them so fast and the name brand is costly.
patrice@everydayruralty.com
I would have to go with pain killers...it's just that time of the month and I went there with my fiance last night to pick some up!
The spin brush!! I need a new toothbrush :)
Laura.kate14 at gmail.com
Their not-Advil stuff. I use Advil for everything from headaches to fever to "that time of the month."
Tweet!
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I'd like to try the vitamins!
tigers14@bellsouth.net
I would take chapstick and maybe some of those energy pills you had!
adrynjester@yahoo.com
I love try the walgreen hand lotion .
purple_lover_04 at msn dot com
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Sunscreen! I turn into a lobster without it!!!!!
I'd like to try the Walgreens Continuous Spray Sunscreen.
Thanks for the contest.
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Some fabulous hair product to give you that great 'beach wave' look after you spend some time in the ocean!
I'd like to try Wal-Tussin
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd try the pain relievers
bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com
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adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
Hook me up w/ the Sunscreen! I am all about the sunscreen and it's SO expensive!!!
amandastraw@gmail.com
Kids motrin, it never fails when we're traving someone will need some motrin.
I'd like to try Walgreens ibuprofen. my family uses a lot and I like to save money.
hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com
I'd like to try their sunblock. save money.
eugeniewu (at) gmail (dot) com
Right now, the Walborn since I have 3 little ones who love bringing germs home to mom!
Id try the extra energy pills as well! I am always tired and we are also going on a cruise in April!
jskoliver@gmail.com
I always take hand sanitizer and sunscreen! :)
Sunscreen. I love walgreens brand. I have used them for years.
sunscreen!
jbrodt at gmail dot com
one daily energy!
momma2mikaelanfrankie@yahoo.com
Chapstick! I can't live without it!
Our must have is sunscreen!!
I MUST have chapstick! ANY kind. If I don't, I am miserable!!! glad you had a great trip!
Motion sickness meds! We cruise about 4 times a year & I spend a small fortune to make sure I'm not green the entire week. I woudl love to win, but I will definitely try the Walgreen's brand of motion sickness meds!!
Hot water bottle
robinlscottlaw@gmail.com
I am definitely going to try the sun care products--the Florida sun is a killer in the summer on my skin.
http://twitter.com/#!/fostertam/status/44865228000858112
I will have to try the sunscreen - my kids don't like the lotion, so it's nice that the Walgreen's brand also comes in the spray.
Hello SUNSCREEN. I'm one pale girl and can use all the protection I can get!
laura_615(at)yahoo(dot)com
I think with spring coming, I will try Walgreens Continuous Spray Sunscreen.
Lots and lots of sunscreen. I have very fair skin and use sunscreen religiously.
sunscreen is always a must!
Sunblock! I burn when its cloudy out!!!
The motion sickness medicine...we have been on a few crusies and I love them but the first day or two it is a must :)
Wendi
wendelton@gmail.com
Chapstick! Don't leave home without it!
Sunscreen. We go through tons in the summer.
melissa_aowens@hotmail.com
I would def try the sunscreen. Reg brand sunscreen is so dang expensive!
I would like the try allergy medicine or wal-born.
-Ashton
abeaver@harding.edu
I would have to have some kind of asprin. I get headaches very easily. A vaction is no fun with headaches all the time.
Stephani
stephanichaffin@yahoo.com
Me and Walgreens... we're good friends! My favorite thing at Walgreens is Waldryl (like benedryl).
Tracie
andyzblankie (at) comcast (dot) net
I need those Daily Energy Vitamins. I've got three kids under 3!
I would try the Walgreens brand hand sanitizer...I hate germs!
I've tried a LOT of Walgreen's brand products, and haven't had any problems with them! I'll try any of them!
Thanks for the vitamin reminder! I am definately up for cheaper, equally effective alternatives!
Amcg326@hotmail.com
I love the continuous spray sunscreen!
I would like to try their baby wipes. I saw they contain absolutely no alcohol.
So glad you were able to enjoy time away on a cruise with these wonderful products from Walgreens!!! WHOO HOO!!!
I think the Walgreens brand of cough medicine is the best.
New makeup! And my husband uses more Q-Tips daily than any other human on Earth, so the big package of those!
I would have to take everything, lotion, sunscreen, hair products!
I love Walgreens health and wellness supplies. Right now, I am on there version of Robitussin and I am in love!
The motion sickness medicine! My hubby and I are going on the SAME 5 day cruise out of Galveston you just did! We leave May 9!
Cori.higgins@yahoo.com
I need to take extra contact solution!
I'd love to try the sunscreen!
I would get chapstick and lotion!!
Leaving on a cruise in 2 months... gonna need me some motion sickness meds!!!!
Lotion for sure!
I definitely need to try their brand of spin toothbrushes for me and my man.
I would like to take sunscreen! That stuff's expensive! :)
Those Walgreen's brand spin brushes look good. And the vitamins! Saving $3.00 on one item is awesome :) But the most important Walgreen's item I would get after vacation.... picture developing! Well, that or a pregnancy test... if the vacay got a little fun ;) LOL
minors04 @ bellsouth . net
I would love to try the Walgreens sunscreen. I love my local Walgreens...shop there every week.
I like their brands of baby medicines. The Walgreens infant Tylenol, Motrin, Gas drops, etc. I love that they save me money, AND I love that they were not affected by the recall!
sunscreen!
kmbrown1213@gmail.com
The sunblock for sure! Sunblock is so expensive but I'm always afraid to use non-name brand sunblock.
A tooth brush for sure!
I can't leave home without lotion and chapstick
I think I would try the, Walgreens Wal-Zyr All-Day Allergy Tablets. I have terrible allergies in the summer and early fall and the name brand allergy meds can get a little pricey.
Most def chapstick and sunscreen :)
ambull29 at gmail.com
Hand lotion!! Washing my hand 100 times a day after changing diapers and before feeding my quads is killing my hands!!
I love the fact I have a Walgreen's most everywhere I go and get my presciption drugs during an emergency. And most anything I'd need over the counter.
The sunscreen. So important to protect that skin!:)
shancat35@yahoo.com
I would want to try some face lotion with sunscreen in it of course :)
Love me some Walgreens...I would like to try their allergy meds. Spring is coming!
I would have to take extra contacts and chapstick!
havalynn@aol.com
I would have to try their allergy or sinus meds. I have a HUGE need for those every spring!!!
Randi
wpd_2(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would love to try the Energy Vitamin. I can always use an energy boost!
Diapers... two kiddos in them right now. :)
Michelle
support@flashseries.com
I would like to try seabands for my 4 year old son. Nothing else has helped his him from getting carsick when we take a weekend car drive or go on vacation. He's even asked to stay home from our spring break vacation for fear of throwing up. Poor baby.
Rachel
matt.rachel@cox.net
I always buy Walgreens products. I would stock up on allergy meds and other meds for the kids. Springtime allergies are coming on fast!
amyhubbarddawkins@yahoo.com
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sunscreen for sure
Def. chapstick WITH sunscreen! (ps...my "word verification" below is, ... ready?..."doche"!)
I would love to try the sunscreen. We go through so much- I'm fair as is my red-headed son and my twin infants. Thanks!
Um, I'd like to try anything they have. I don't generally brand out!
Hand sanitizer for my purse!
Beth
bamay00@yahoo.com
I totally dig Walgreens brand stuff! I'd get Wal-anything! Pain-relievers, lotions, mouthwash, not to mention their food products! I could do a LOT with $100 gift card! ;)
jonitapp at gmail dot com
The germ-o-phobe in me has to go with hand sanitizer! Glad you had a great trip! (Michelle at pannek dot com)
I would LLLLOOOOVVVVEEE to try the hand sanitizer!! I have 3 boys and I have been at the hospital with 1 of my boys round the clock for the past 2 weeks with a ruptured appendix and peritonitis. He comes home tomorrow!! Woo hoo! I never leave home without hand sanitizer!Vacay or no Vacay... MUST have it!! It is in my Yukon XL as we speak. I would also love to try travel candles. I love to light candles everyday so my house doesn't smell like "boy house". Great for the hotel rooms too! Just sayin...
CHAPSTICK!! I love your blog!!
m.gilley11@live.com
Definitely the sunscreen! I don't want skin cancer!
lhorton41@yahoo.com
Chapstick, lotion, and some good shampoo, conditioner and hair spray!!
juliandjackson@windstream.net
I would like to use their photo lab. I have tons of pictures to print!
Just about anything from Walgreens would be great, you can get some awesome deals there and save lots of money!
I would love to try the vitamins.
I would love to try the sunscreen and the wal-born. Airborne is expensive but I've always been curious to see if it worked!
hotwheelz04@hotmail.com
This time of year, unfortunately, it would have to be allergy medicine!
infant motrin
I would probably try their lotions or vitamins.
I would like to try their allergy med's for my kiddo.
Walgreen's ibuprofen - good idea to have to counter-act any side effects from too many margaritas!
Walgreen's ibuprofen - good idea to have to counter-act any side effects from too many margaritas!
I always use the Walgreens allergy medication but I would definately not leave without the sunscreen, a sunburn will ruin any vacation!
Gotta have the Walgreen's advil! Will aid in any situation!
Chapstick!!!
I love their products, it's just as good as the name brand. I'm very interested in the sunscreen, several brands stain my son's socks.
Definitely the vitamins! As I'm getting older I find that my energy level is declining and I'd hate to be tired all the time on vacation.
theknitlady (at) gmail (dot) com
My favorite Walgreens brand item is the lotion, we use it all the time, it is not very expensive but keeps my Hubby's hands all nice and soft after working at UPS all day!
riley.reese@live.com
I don't really use many medication products, but my father loves their brand of Tylenol PM. I ship him a large bottle every few months because there is no Walgreens where he lives.
Have to have my body lotion and sunscreen...especially on a cruise! Especially love the Walgreen's sunscreen, and such a good deal!
Since I have two little girls with long hair I would say shampoo and conditioner is must
Vohrakohinoor@hotmail.com
If it is cheaper than what I currently use (especially free), I would love to try any of the walgreens brands that I currently use.
I always have to have extra chapstick sunglasses. I am so glad that you tried an off brand of sunscreen, I am always hesitant to buy store brand!!!
Definitely the sunscreen. With two little kiddos, that stuff gets expensive really quick!
brittanytheriot@hotmail.com
I would LOVE a Walgreens gift card. For $100 I could get a TON of products. Walgreens baby wipes (for the baby, preschooler, and me...great to have in the car just in case), can always use more toothbrushes & toothpaste.
I would like to try the Energy vitamins...maybe then I could keep up w/my 4 year old!
I love their multi-vitamins. I take their version of the women's one-a-day. And with their sales of buy one get one free, I recently got a year's worth of multi-vitamins for about $10 :)
Allergy tablets . . . not that I'm sneezing my head off today or anything.
I'm thinkin the sunscreen. Namebrand sunscreen is insanely expensive!
Allergy medicine is a must!
I need my sunblock!
Robint89@gmail.com
Some good lotion!
i'd love to try the walgreens spray sunscreen!
cmarcus25 (at) gmail (dot) com
i would try new facial care products!
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I would buy snacks - I can't go without my go to snacks on a plane ride
walker(dot)tabitha(at)gmail.com
contact solution!
eunice
atwhite75(at)comcast(dot)net
ear plugs!!
I would like to try the toothbrushes
angelacc1983@yahoo.com
I am always on the hunt for a good store brand vitamin for me and the kiddos!
I can't get enough sun screen. I burn like crazy!
I have used the same toothpaste brand for centuries. I would like to try Walgreens and see how it compares.
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I'm a big fan of their Advil alternative, so I would buy more of that!
Sunscreen, lotion and chapstick. Can't leave home without them!!!!
Tampons! Seems like when i'm not expecting it is when I need some.
Sunscreen is a must!! Don't go on vacay without it. :)
I would definitely try the vitamins or regular pain relievers. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Sunscreen!
suzstreats at gmail
Stock up on the best cough med out there nighttime Walgreens brand. Makes you sleep like a baby!
Found your review via @agirlandaboy. I would love some SLEEPING drugs. Too many sleepless nights for me. Then I'd probably spend the rest of the giftcard on ice cream. Let's be honest.
Sunscreen for sure! We use it daily around here and it is $$$$$!!
greatmooze(at)gmail(dot)com
Ohhh that spin toothbrush looks like a must-try!
I would love to try the walgreens pullups. I dread buying pullups for the twins and we are in the very last stages of potty training. Mostly using them for outings and night time.
I LOVE Walgreens!! Pleeease pick me !! :)
I love the Walgreens lotions that compare with Vaseline.
Ooh, the Walgreens spin-brush looks spiffy! That's definitely on my list of things to try...
-Catherine (cathermk@usc.edu)
I would say Wal-born! With 4 little boys I cant afford to get sick!
shawnamarie_23@yahoo.com
I would definitely get WalBorn.
marcia3345@gmail.com
I would like to try the sunscreen. We spend so much money on sunscreen with 4 fair skinned kiddos!
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ashenfelters.blogspot.com
Love me some WAL-BORN! Glad you guys had fun! :)
jamie@thefrenchfamily.org
Mascara...I can't live without my mascara.
Walborn! I seem to pick up all kinds of germs from my daughter, especially now that I'm pregnant!
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amber hennigan (at) gmail (dot) com
gotta have motion sick pills on a cruise!
i would like to try their sunscreen. i use the walgreens brand whenever my kiddo is sick and it works great!
luckime15@yahoo.com
I would like to try their lotion, or the spinny toothbrushes Suz mentioned!
Sunscreen!
ewingd71@yahoo.com
I would say either the Walgreens brand of Carmex, which I cannot live without, or the Walgreens brand of ibuprofen!
salomax75@hotmail.com
I would love to spend the gift card to stock my travel trailer with camping necessities made by walgreens such as: Sunscreen, motion sickness tablets, shampoo, soap, first aid stuff, bandaids, ect... That would be fantastic!
Toothpaste for me! I'm almost out!
I would love to try the Walgreen's brand for Motion Sickness. I did not know that such a thing even existed. Next cruise.. I'm all over that. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Motion Sickness is a common occurance in this new mom!!
i'd like to try their sunscreen
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