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Walgreens Flagship Store Opens in San Francisco

by Christine@TheAums on May 14, 2013 · 8 comments

When I am in need of a little retail therapy, I don’t usually go for clothes. Just give me a drugstore and forty bucks to splurge on some new lotion and makeup and I am good to go, until the next time I need a pick me up. I remember when my kids were babies and I’d finally get them down to sleep, I’d sometimes head out to the local 24-hour drugstore for some “me” time and just to get out of the house alone. Fun times.

Last week, I attended the Grand Opening preview of the new Walgreens Flagship store located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood. These flagship stores (Walgreens has opened 7 others nationwide) have so much to offer, drugstore shopping will never be the same. Let me take you on a little tour:

I was invited to the opening of the Walgreens store opening by Collective Bias®. I was compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias ™ and Walgreens #CBias #SocialFabric. All opinions are my own.

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I’m in awe of mothers everywhere. But today, I want to give a shout out to new moms and moms-to-be. Dear New Moms and Moms-to-be, You sometimes give me that look of awe, the one that may or may not come with “I’m not worthy” arm gestures. You look at me as if I possess [...]

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iVillage Cooking Adventures: Breakfast Burritos

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iVillage Cooking Adventures: Lasagna Roll Ups

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You just can’t make this stuff up! These pictures make me happy. They leave me laughing and, oftentimes, scratching my head wondering about my kids. They allow me to easily forgive the messes, toys left out and inaccessibility to my cupboards . They remind me that this is the life I always wanted, one filled [...]

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My Latest iVillage Cooking Adventures: Mac and Cheese

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Hey, a new episode of my iVillage cooking show is live! Here are some behind-the-scenes facts on Episode 3: 1. It has a super cheesy intro…perfect for the homemade Mac and Cheese recipe I share. 2. My daughters prefer dress up clothes to aprons, hence the princess and Dorothy from Oz helping in the kitchen. [...]

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A Reality Cooking Show You Can Watch With Your Kids

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My latest cooking adventures on iVillage, also known as Episode 2, debuted over a week ago. I’ve been so caught up with trying to find housing for my family, and the possibility of having to move by the end of the month, that I’m just sharing it with you now. I loved the feedback I [...]

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10 Snapshots of Life with Kids

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I have a new habit. At the end of the day, when all is said and stick-a-fork-in-me done, I’ve taken to walking around my house and reflecting. It’s much better than lying awake in my bed reflecting in the dark (Hello, deep scary thoughts of motherhood!). I like the visuals of a house well lived-in. [...]

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