This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Walgreens.
Here on the California Coast, our winters are mild and spring arrives early. The hills are gorgeously green right now, the trees have been blossoming for well over a month. There's really no excuse for not putting on a pair of running shoes and exploring the city by foot. A couple of months ago, I started a 5k training program. I've been off the program for two weeks, due to a lingering cold and a little bit of rain, but I need to get back on the program pronto, especially if I want to run 11 miles on 11/11/11 (a goal I've set--we'll see how that turns out! No promises!).
When the great people at Walgreens sent me a gift card to buy some seasonally appropriate Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products, I decided to pick up a few things to help with my spring training.
First on my list: a package of shoe inserts. These babies keep feet fresher and dryer, help fight odor, and control moisture. On sale for just $3.99, I picked up two packages--enough for my running shoes and some for my husband's shoes as well.
I also picked up some Walgreens brand sunscreen lotion and after sun body lotion. I've long hated treadmill running and almost always prefer to hit the streets for my jogs. Of course, being outdoors, even when the weather is cool, means slathering on the SPF. The sun's rays mean serious business.
Some thick lip balm to protect against weather conditions and some Ibuprofen for the pain following the longer runs are two more must-haves. I bought a couple of each product, so that I can keep them readily available in my desk drawer and purse.
My Walgreens experience was superb. They had all of the items on my list in stock and the associates were helpful and friendly. No more excuses--I'm now fully prepared to jog my way to fitness with the help of Walgreens.
Here's the icing on the cake: every purchase of Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products supports bringing preventive wellness services to local communities through the Walgreens Way to Well Fund™. The fund will provide free preventive health tests as well as other health and wellness services and education to local communities. Some of those services will include preventive health tests through the National Urban League Health & Wellness Tour and vouchers redeemable in select stores.
I want you to be well, too, so try Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness products. Visit the site for more information!
I'm also giving away a $100 Walgreens gift card, courtesy of BlogHer, to help keep you healthy. In the comments, please tell me which Walgreens Health and Wellness product you need to pick up. Cough medicine? Mouthwash? Lip care? You name it and $100 could be yours!
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I'm a big walgreens fan. I would stock up on mouthwash
Posted by: Lori Hart | March 26, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Im all about sunscreen, being fair and with a family history of skin cancer
Posted by: Roxanne Ellis Raymond | March 26, 2011 at 04:21 PM
I was just checking my sunscreen and it's all expired so that is definitely on my shopping list!
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Posted by: Stacy | March 26, 2011 at 04:24 PM
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Posted by: Stacy | March 26, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Lots and lots of allergy medicine - it's that time of year!
Posted by: Pat B | March 26, 2011 at 04:51 PM
With Spring coming I need some allergy pills, sunscreen and moisturizer
Posted by: Nadine L | March 26, 2011 at 05:14 PM
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/51799430445277185
Posted by: Nadine L | March 26, 2011 at 05:15 PM
seems we never have enough cold meds around here - I like to stock up at Walgreens when there is a good sale with coupons!
Posted by: AB Smith | March 26, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Walgreens Eucalyptus Sugar Free Cough Drops Eucalyptus Flavored
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Posted by: Alicia | March 26, 2011 at 07:11 PM
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Posted by: Deb Anderson | March 26, 2011 at 07:32 PM
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Posted by: Deb Anderson | March 26, 2011 at 07:32 PM
I will be getting the sinus rinse products. A replacement bottle and the packets of salinw.
Posted by: Diane R. | March 26, 2011 at 07:40 PM
some cough drops and chapstick
Posted by: Janice | March 26, 2011 at 08:09 PM
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/cappytweet/status/51843324012806144
Posted by: Janice | March 26, 2011 at 08:10 PM
I need to pick up some vitamins and some toothpaste.
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Posted by: Atlmuzikfanzinc | March 27, 2011 at 02:02 AM
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Posted by: Atlmuzikfanzinc | March 27, 2011 at 02:05 AM
The Walgreens Mouthwash Original Mint product is what I need to pick up.
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Posted by: Mrcheapo | March 27, 2011 at 03:54 AM
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Posted by: Mrcheapo | March 27, 2011 at 03:54 AM
I need vitamins, calcium, and several other items.
Posted by: Ericka Todd | March 27, 2011 at 06:54 AM
tweeted giveaway as humanecats
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Posted by: Ericka Todd | March 27, 2011 at 06:55 AM
I need to pick up a bottle of aspirin.
Posted by: Cynthia C | March 27, 2011 at 06:58 AM
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/clc408/status/52006835531677697
Posted by: Cynthia C | March 27, 2011 at 07:00 AM
I have fair skin. I can not set foot on the beach without sun screen!
Posted by: Deb | March 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM
WE ACTUALLY JUST RAN OUT OF MOUTHWASH SO THANKS FOR THE REMINDER! kytah00@yahoo.com
Posted by: ANGEL JACKLYN | March 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM
2nd ENTRY TWEET @ http://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/52082334450724864 kytah00@yahoo.com
Posted by: ANGEL JACKLYN | March 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM
like Go Fresh Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash
Posted by: chris | March 27, 2011 at 06:27 PM
I always need assorted vitamins and lip balm!
Posted by: Cathy W | March 27, 2011 at 09:16 PM
http://twitter.com/cjwallace43/status/52222361583353856
Posted by: Cathy W | March 27, 2011 at 09:16 PM
I need to stock up on allergy (probably zyrtec) medicine for my brother and sunscreen for all of us as well.
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Posted by: Vicki S | March 27, 2011 at 09:56 PM
We need to pick up Walgreens Tylenol.
Posted by: April | March 28, 2011 at 05:00 AM
I'm almost out of ibuprofen!!
Posted by: kaholly | March 28, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Sunscreen - can't ever have enough on hand!
Posted by: Libby's Library | March 28, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Tweet Tweet:
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Posted by: Libby's Library | March 28, 2011 at 09:05 AM
I need to pick up Allegra now that it is over the counter.
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Posted by: Scott Martin | March 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM
I could definitely use some sunscreen.
Posted by: Cheryl Chancellor | March 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I like their Wal-Zyr.
Posted by: Adrienne gordon | March 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I need to pick up some sunscreen for kids and Need some lotion and soap for the house. Cough medicine too gosh this list could go on and on lol. Thanks for the chance
Posted by: Christina Z | March 28, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Sunscreen - God willing it will get sunny in Minnesota!
Posted by: Katie | March 28, 2011 at 06:13 PM
I want to try the sunscreen!
Posted by: Tina M | March 29, 2011 at 06:06 AM
http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/52718260877148160
Posted by: Tina M | March 29, 2011 at 06:06 AM
I use Walgreen's Brand Multivitamin Tablets and am almost out so could really use this gift card!!
Posted by: Patricia | March 29, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I need to pick up the allergy pills.
Posted by: Anna | March 29, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/femalebiker21/status/52881922996715520
Posted by: Anna | March 29, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Allergy season is beginning so it will be Wal-Zyr for sure! We use it every year!
Posted by: Mia @ 1MomJustSaying | March 29, 2011 at 04:59 PM
I'd like to try Walgreen's brand Ibuprofen.
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Posted by: Denise S | March 29, 2011 at 06:04 PM
I need to pick up some lip cares.
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Posted by: Jessie C. | March 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM
tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/52969202507718657
Posted by: Jessie C. | March 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM
I am a brand name buyer, would like to become more Frugal in 2011, would like to try Walgreens brand in Health and Beauty aides.
Posted by: CATHY | March 30, 2011 at 07:49 AM
We desperately need to stock up on sunscreen!
Posted by: Katrina | March 30, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Okay ladies, I'm going to go ahead and say it - tampons. Sheesh.
Can you hear me yelling, "PICK ME! PICK Me!" Let's Make a Deal style?!
Posted by: Nicole W. | March 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM
I need allergy meds - both with and without a decongestant
Posted by: LAMusing | March 30, 2011 at 04:01 PM
I'll be 80 soon, and my skin is dry year round. So I need some good body lotion and a face lotion with sunscreen
Posted by: Norma | March 30, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Definately sunscreen!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 30, 2011 at 04:35 PM
tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/LAMusing/status/53230906697203712
Posted by: LAMusing | March 30, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Definitely allergy medicine!
Posted by: Linh C | March 31, 2011 at 05:58 AM
The large bandaids do the trick to cover the tats.
Posted by: Wilda Wallace | March 31, 2011 at 06:55 AM
I have a 5 month old and a 6 year old who plays soccer, so most definitely we need to load up on sunscreen - would love to try their brand!! We're also daily Zyrtec takers, so I would love to try their brand of children's allergy medicine!!
Posted by: Jamie | March 31, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Tweet Tweet!
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Posted by: Jamie | March 31, 2011 at 07:51 AM
I need new sunscreen for the new season!
And I"m always trying out new lotions for my son's dry skin...that stuff is expensive!
Posted by: Connie Weiss | March 31, 2011 at 09:37 AM
I'm with whoever said they wanted tubes of Vaseline. I use it for my dry heels at night. It'll be great to stock up before sandal weather hits.
Posted by: hotpants™ | March 31, 2011 at 09:53 AM
I need to pick up some Walgreens Extra Strength Heartburn Antacid Chewable Tablets. I love Walgreens. Always find some great deals.
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Posted by: Jill L | March 31, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/chipdip2010/status/53624224857849856
Posted by: Jill L | March 31, 2011 at 06:07 PM
I need to pick up toothpaste and aspirin from Walgreens.
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Posted by: Susan C | March 31, 2011 at 08:26 PM
My skin is oily. Like "Texas Tea" oily. I need Biore Pore Strips...
Posted by: Courtney Owens | March 31, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Allergy and Sinus medicine
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Posted by: joni | March 31, 2011 at 10:40 PM
I would love to pick up some baby stuff (diapers, formula, etc.)
Posted by: Lisa | April 01, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I need thir Wall-atin now for allergy season!
Posted by: Courtney | April 01, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I need to get some of the liquid gelcaps of ibuprofen. I'm also out of face wash too...
Posted by: Megan | April 01, 2011 at 11:59 AM
I need plenty of Walgreen's makeup and skin care products!
Posted by: Denise Grier | April 01, 2011 at 04:18 PM
I need mouthwash and soap - love my new Walgreens
Posted by: Rebecca Poremba | April 01, 2011 at 05:53 PM
I shall try the sunscreen walgreens lotions this summer.
Posted by: Maria | April 01, 2011 at 08:07 PM
With 3 yo quadruplets...and summer coming I'm always looking to stock up on sunscreen among other things:)
Posted by: Jenny B | April 01, 2011 at 09:13 PM
I need some Lip Balm and some ibuprofen
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Posted by: shelly aka allysmama | April 02, 2011 at 01:30 AM
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Posted by: shelly aka allysmama | April 02, 2011 at 01:31 AM
I like the Walgreens brand baby wash.
Posted by: Kelly | April 02, 2011 at 07:16 PM
The one that stands out the most to me is their Walgreens 3 Position Chaise Style Lift/Recliner Chair :D
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Posted by: Timbo | April 03, 2011 at 05:33 AM
I just tweeted this giveaway here :D
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Posted by: Timbo | April 03, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Throat lozenges!
Posted by: M.A. | April 03, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I could use some alergy meds and Epsom Salts for a good soak
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Posted by: VickieB | April 03, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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Posted by: VickieB | April 03, 2011 at 10:41 AM
My lips are so dry right now I need to stock up on the Walgreen's Lip Care.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Posted by: Ellie W | April 03, 2011 at 03:37 PM
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Posted by: Ellie W | April 03, 2011 at 03:38 PM
I need to pick up some crest toothpaste.
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Posted by: Momsholidaycooking | April 03, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Tweeted:
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Posted by: Momsholidaycooking | April 03, 2011 at 05:00 PM
i need to pick up some ibuprofen!
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Posted by: Debbie Bellows | April 03, 2011 at 09:16 PM
i tweeted here:
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Posted by: Debbie Bellows | April 03, 2011 at 09:17 PM
I like the Walgreen's Rapid Release acetaminophen & and the Wal-itin for all the spring pollen.
Posted by: Miriam | April 04, 2011 at 09:59 AM
I always need ibuprofen and band aids.
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Posted by: Mary J. | April 04, 2011 at 10:05 AM
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Posted by: Mary J. | April 04, 2011 at 10:14 AM
I love Walgreens for vitamins/supplements and (ahem) chocolate!
Posted by: Kate | April 04, 2011 at 12:03 PM
I need to get some moisturizer.
Posted by: Rachel | April 04, 2011 at 05:38 PM
I tweeted about the giveaway!
http://twitter.com/#!/clarkerrr/status/55066941022420992
Posted by: Rachel | April 04, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Allergy meds for hubby and daughter and I'd love some new nailpolish since sandal weather is on the way.
Posted by: shel | April 04, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/auntiethesis/status/55146733147127808
Posted by: shel | April 04, 2011 at 10:56 PM
I need to stock up on my supply of sunscreen! I was diagnosed with pre-cancerous skin on my face this year and I'm having it removed and have to be very diligent now!
Posted by: Jill H. | April 04, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Tweet
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Posted by: Jill H. | April 04, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Right now, I need mouthwash.
Posted by: clynsg | April 05, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Lip balm is always in short supply in our house. Cough drops are essential, too.
Posted by: Vicki Arnold | April 05, 2011 at 08:59 AM
i need to get some sinus medicine
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I would like the odor stopper!
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Posted by: Angela A | April 05, 2011 at 12:31 PM