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.
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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!
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Walgreens Motion Sickness Relief: $5.99 (So we won’t be puking our guts out on the ship)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Its competitor: $8.99, You save $3.00!
Walgreens Spin Toothbrush: $6.49 (to take care of that funky morning breath)
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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!
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(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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453 comments:
1 – 200 of 453 Newer› Newest»I MUST take extra contacts!
ashleykirnan@gmail.com
Cotton swabs. I am miserable if I don't have them.
I have to have a book! :)
aggiegal114@yahoo.com
I have to have chapstick with me at all times. :)
Not just a conditioner, detangler is a must.
Wendy
ebeandebe at gmail dot com
I couldn't just take one thing. I guess one thing would have to be hair ties! I can't handle my hair down!
Tara
TaraTheSpaz@aol.com
running shoes, always like to explore wherever we go!!
amelia7588@bellsouth.net
Mine would BY FAR be extra contacts!! I will never make this mistake again. I went on my first vacation when I was in 8th grade to Washington DC with my school. So No parents just me!!! And you guessed it...THE FIRST DAY I lost one of my contacts.....SO I went the rest of the trip with "one eye"!!!! I will NEVER make that mistake again. I even take an extra pair to the lake with us!!!!!!!
Alkvll@yahoo.com
Hand lotion! I can't live without it!
Conditioner. I'm willing to give in and use the Hotel shampoo for a few days but I must have my conditioner.
I have to take disinfecting wipes for the kids!
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
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I must have hand lotion!
With 2 little girls in our brood, we MUST have hair ties or we will totally lose control of the hair! :)
I need sunscreen!! I sure hope those motion sick pills helped you guys!!
I MUST take hand lotion! so necessary!
Advil, a heaadache always creeps up when you least expect it too...
Snacks, snacks, snacks!!
saw99a AT yahoo DOT com
I must take my sunglasses on any trip!!
lacyekalivoda@suddenlink.net
My camera. I would be lost without it.
My camera!
cathrynscloset@aol.com
Must I choose just one thing? I typically MUST HAVE these three things: snacks, my pillow and my small fan (for that "white noise" to sleep by). I suppose I could live with a different pillow and I guess I could buy snacks wherever I go, but I MUST have my fan! Yes, I've even taken it on a cruise (along with my pillow and snacks!)
oooh, so many things! but i'd say q-tips. ha!
I have a hard time sleeping if I am not in my own bed so tylenol pm or advil pm
bethlalli@msn.com
now that we have kids I always take a thermometer and first aid kit with us...it has come in handy!
If I had a gift card to Walgreens I'd definitely buy a lot of frames and use their photo lab to print out pictures of my family! I have nothing hanging up, I'm so ashamed. I need to get cracking!
VictoriaFL84 @ aol dot com
I would have to say...headbands. If I am having that bad hair day - I pull my hair back and add one of my MANY headbands. They are my lifesaver!
I would have to say...headbands. If I am having that bad hair day - I pull my hair back and add one of my MANY headbands. They are my lifesaver!
rachdemharter@yahoo.com
Sadly, I MUST take some sort of aspirin or tylenol b.c even on vacations I always get tension headaches! What I need is a vacation sans children one day! lol
I have to have a good book... the old fashioned kind with pages and all.
kevindormer at hotmail dot com
The one thing I need is my kids!! I tried going without them recently and missed them terribly. So from now on they are a must. :)
kefferfamily5@hotmail.com
I must have a good book (or two!)!!
Body Lotion. Hotel soap makes me itchy!
I have to say some sort of aspirin!
I would never go on a trip without a good book to read!
I must take my camera!
I have to take my camera! To capture all the memories!!
Krystal D
lucky7_ks@yahoo.com
Earplugs. I'm a very light sleeper!
Carrie
mollie_79@yahoo.com
Sleeping pills! You just never know what kind of bed/pillow you'll have to contend with.
It's hard to choose just one, but I guess I would say medication (allergy & pain) for kids and adults. Vacations are no fun when you are not feeling well!
I must have Chapstick!
corrinne_witt@yahoo.com
my own pillow. I mainly travel via car so not a problem packing.
Christy
cwayhudon@yahoo.com
Must have my TOOTHBRUSH!! D. Carson
My camera, so I can take a million pictures as always :-)
My pillow! No other pillow fits me right...and neck crinks are no fun on a vacation.
tjwallace04 at gmail dot com
I would need to have my glasses with me for backup in case my contact lenses got lost or damaged.
I always carry wipes in my purse.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
love browsing all the travel size products at Walgreens before a trip!
Facial cleanser and moisturizer
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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I must have sunblock!
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Antihistamines. We always end up needing them for allergies, bug bites, bee stings, SOMETHING.
For myself...I need some benadryl!!
BUT we have always gone with children (so far) and I need to take the entire medicine cabinet for them (otherwise I'm buying more motrin or tylenol or benydryl!!)
josephine (.) parsons (@) yahoo (.) com
lip balm for sure!
emilynwins at gmail dot com
A toothbrush must always accompany me on all trips!
I need a good pair of walking shoes. If I am going to be out sightseeing, my feet have to be comfortable.
I must take my Sedu flat iron!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
Tylenol!
tarafleener@hotmail.com
My hair gel otherwise my hair is unmanagable
s2s2 at comcast dot net
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I have to have hand lotion
karinaroselee at gmail dot com
Like you, I need to buy the Walgreens Motion-Sickness Relief tablets. When I travel in planes, boats, and long-distance automobiles, it takes a few weeks afterwards for me to quit "moving." Somehow the motion causes some weird inner-ear upset.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Tweeted you!
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My #1 travel item is my prescription medicine!
My #1 travel item is my prescription medicine!
A book or five. LOVE to read. :)
churchik918 [at] hotmail [dot] com
I have to have lip balm! Can't leave home without it!
bwiltrout at yahoo dot com
Walgreens-brand sunscreen, and band-aids. It's always those everyday items you don't realize you need until it's too late.
Lip balm and body lotion.
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/40650561883734017
I'd like to try out their Wal-Itin allergy tablets because I've been sneezing and snuffling since the heat first started coming on this winter.
chainmail (at) iwon(dot) com
I tweeted about this
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/40749988015390720
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I need to take sunscreen and some kind of pain reliever (for those nasty headaches that come out of no where)
Pain reliever or sunscreen!
I would take chapstick
a good book is amust!
bluegirl1423 at gmail dot com
my dog? is that allowed
artisticbaker (at) gmail (dot) com
Sunscreen, because it is SO expensive normally, and I don't know that I've ever tried a private label brand.
mdaugher@blueridgectc.edu
I would like to try the ibuprofen!
thanks!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
Definately chapstick:)
jillwood@live.com
I want to try Wal-born!
I usually pack my kit with Walgreens brands of pseudophenedrine, ibuprofin, vitamins, and fish oil capsules.
bikemom@gmail.com
The One Daily Energy.
Walgreens pharmacy is my absolute fav!
I'd like to try their ibuprofen! and i always have to take sunscreen. scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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I already use Walgreen brand items, from Medicines to beauty items. They work just as well to me.
sweokgrl@gmail.com
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http://twitter.com/bdiane34/status/41473301809332224
Gotta have a toothbrush & toothpaste and of course dental floss
ctymice@gmail.com
I'd like the Wal-Itin 24 Hour Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Tablets
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
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sherri
sunscreen... spray is even better
sherricrawford70/at/yahoo/dot/com
Hair ties for sure!
melduke26 at gmail dot com
I would like to try the Walgreens Continuous Spray Sunscreen (wishful thinking on my part--considering it's snowy & cold here still). Seriously, I do buy sunscreen for my kids, so will be buying this soon. Thanks for the giveaway.
aleq13@gmail.com
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I'd like to try the Walgreens-brand sunscreen. The commercial brands are just so darn expensive!
I would like to try the sunscreen
pestkaj(at)yahoo(dot)comcalent
I would like to try the sunscreen. I have been reading some good things about it.
bellbottoms809@gmail.com
I use a lot o Walgreen brand items. I think one of my favorites is their Aveeno type lotion for sensitive/dry skin.
I would like to try some walgreens allergy meds... it's almost THAT time of year!
thanks!
gail
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gail
I love store brands! I live right around the corner from Walgreens. It has been a huge lifesaver so many times. Store brands are not only cheaper, but often better than the more expensive name brands. A gift card from Walgreens would help me in my quest to save money.
I would love to try their band-aids! We can always use more of those in our home :)
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I'd love to try their allergy relief meds for my family. It seems one or more of us is always sniffling and stuffy, almost all year round. It would be great to find some relief without breaking the bank!
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I think the next Walgreens name product I try might be the cough drops or sore throat drops.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
I always have to have cotton rounds for my exfoliant to keep my face looking fresh!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
all78(at)aol(dot)com
I would love to try the walgreens sunscreen lotion.
I would try the body wash.
the wal-born! i'm sick of being sick! :)
the sunscreen! no skin cancer for me :)
the wellborn so that i don't get sick!!
I've been taking Walgreens Cold Meds (equivalent to Tylenol Cold) and has been working great! Highly recommend. :)
I MUST have face moisturizer and sunscreen!
sunscreen for sure!
The sun screen! I will have to check it out this year!
Definitely the sunscreen. I could always use that and I love trying new ones out!
I'd like to try out their allergy meds...every little bit of savings helps!
tbmroberts at yahoo dot com
I'd like to try Walgreen's generic ibuprofen - I'm training for a triathlon and could definitely use some pain meds after my long workouts :)
Lotion and chapstick get my vote!
Sunscreen... definitely! I'm done with suffering through nasty sunburns.
definitely sunscreen and multi-vitamins!!
Sunscreen! I love the spray on stuff, but it is expensive.
mmga_kc at yahoodotcom
I'd like to try the one-daily energy vitamins!
Definitely the energy vitamins. I could use some extra energy (and a housekeeper, but I didn't see that on the Walgreens brand list:) ) right about now.
I like the subtle glow - tanning stuff!
childrens ibuprofen!!
The sunscreen! We are on the beach all summer long and it adds up so quickly!
The Vitamins--gotta love the extra energy!
The vitamins sounds promising... I have 2 boys 2 and under!
I'd like the vitamins or the sunscreen. We go through both fast.
timkelly@tds.net
I'm up for any off-brand item that will save me money and not sacrifice quality! Our most recent purchase was the Walgreen's brand of sinus medicine, just a couple of days ago. Works great!
I need antibiotic cream and sunscreen.
I would have to take my prescription migraine meds. Walgreens is the ONLY pharmacy that ever gets our insurance right. Love them for that - those pills are EXPEN$IVE.
Energy vitamins! I need all the energy I can get!
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I use Walgreens a lot! I'm sure there are all kinds of things I could spend a $100 on!
I'd like to try the Wal-born :)
Bodywash is a must for me!
Definitely the sunscreen! My little fair skinned kiddos go through tons of it each summer!!
sunscreen! i'm regretting now what I did to my skin years ago! aclillpop@gmail.com
I will use the Walgreens brand of headache relief (Excedrin) for those headaches that come with a bit too much sun.
Well my husband and I are adopting a baby. She is due in the next few weeks so I would use the gift card to buy baby supplies.
Ridgley51405@aol.com
Thanks!
Melissa~
I was at Walgreens last night and I was so excited to see that they have MucinexD in walgreens brand! It was almost $10 cheaper!
jillk77 at aol dot com
I want to try the sunscreen. Getting married in Florida and I don't want a sunburn for the big day!
The Wal-Born is something I would love to try! We use Airborne currently throughout the winter season when we feel the beginnings of a cold and it gets pricey! Nice to know that someone has a product that is cheaper but still of useful quality. I guess I'll pick mine up there next time.
Ibuprofen!
It's a toss up between ibuprofen and body lotion!
Sunscreen...definitely the sunscreen.
reallyareyouserious at gmail dot com
Walgreens "advil" is the best!
Vitamins! Especially if they have adult gummy vitamins-love those!
jenius 47 (at) hotmail dot com
For me it would have to be sunscreen and chapstick.
The sunscreen! We're going on a beach vacay soon!
lindsayddd@yahoo.com
I am thinking we could use some new sunscreen for all that time we plan to spend in the sun when it finally comes out! I love Walgreens. They take great care of us for our pharmacy needs. Thanks for doing this!
tauvamomof2 at gmail dot com
I would love to try Walgreen's baby products. My baby breaks out so easy
Contact solution or pain reliever are must haves for me!
Vitamins. Maybe they would give me some extra energy to keep up with the kiddos.
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The walgreens energy pills -my husband and I are going on our first vacay to FL w/our 2 1/2 yr old (although not quads!) in a few weeks and I have a feeling we'll need some extra energy to keep up w/him!
baillies@surgery.wisc.edu
Oooh, I want to try the spin brush!
q-tips!
miteeq@aol.com
If I were going on vacation I would love to try Walgreens version of sunblock. It can truly be EXPENSIVE to buy enough name brand sunblock to care for my super pale skin on a vacation!!
Gotta have Ibuprofen/Advil...I always buy the Walgreens brand and it works just the same!
Becky
winnett@consolidated.net
If I were going on a cruise I would have to get the motion sickness pills. With Vertigo in my recent diagnoses, it would be a MUST!!
ashenfelters@hotmail.com
Sunscreen...i love my tan...but hate it when i burn...
Sunscreen! The winter months have made me ghostly white.
I like the Walgreens brand ibuprofen
Definitely sunscreen!
Anti-itch lotion for poison ivy/sun rash.
eownby@airmail.net
The toothbrush is a must
mresende@sbcglobal.net
Mendi Resendez
I use many Walgreen products, their migraine medicine is my favorite as it really works for me!
I'd like to try their allergy medicine, I'm sure it works just as well as name brand products!
I am interested in the energy pills.
I'm interested in trying the toothbrushes you bought!! I love walgreens but wasn't aware they had battery toothbrushes in their own brand!! Must have them now! ;)
ryanashnryley@yahoo.com
I will need my antihistimine and Walgreens brand is great.
Lip balm!!!
margseb@aol.com
It would definately have to be lotion or chapstick.
great products!!!
MUST take aloe vera! :)
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If they have their own brand of anti-wrinkle cream, I would like to try it!
Gotta have chapstick..lots of it!
froufroudecor@yahoo.com
I would like to try their shampoo and conditioner!
Thanks,
Mary_Reiss @ hotmail.com
I will be trying the continous sunscreen at the beach this summer!!!
Sunscreen. I always have to wear sunscreen, otherwise I'd need aloe vera!
I would like to try the sunscreen. We go through lots of it at our house!
Always take Qtips ~ hate that feeling like I am drowning via my ears.
i recently tried the walgreen's brand of sudafed. did just the trick!
I buy Walgreens pain relievers, band-aids and things like that. I'd like to try their sun block.
So many good products to choose from - I'd like to try the vitamins.
robin.pentland@gmail.com
i would love to try the walgreen's brand of travel size hand sanitizers so we would make sure to stay healthy our whole trip!
morgan
mderaad3507@hotmail.com
I try to buy the Walgreens brand of any OTC medicine. I love that their equivalent of Tylenol is about half the price.
If I don't take this on a trip, I surely regret it!
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thanks!
morgan
mderaad3507@hotmail.com
Pain reliever for headaches from not getting much sleep
I have to take sunscreen! I am so fair complected that I fry if I don't.
mag2020@hotmail.com
I would have to take the motion sickness medicine! My husband and I went on a cruise for our honeymoon, and I was extremely sick!
I would have to say contact solution since we both wear them, or motion sickness meds. Nothing worse than being sick on vacation!
Thanks for the chance.
Heather
melody806@yahoo(dot)com
Lipstick! Lots of lipstick! Love that stuff!
I would have to say lotion. It can be so expensive, but is a must!
babyj_99@hotmail.com
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