The Importance of Having a Brand I Trust Amid the Chaos

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Since we moved back to Florida from North Carolina, life hasn’t slowed down. In fact, it’s gotten busier. And, my children aren’t school-aged yet (I’m seeing your posts, moms, and I’m envious) so my days are filled with trying to keep them happy, healthy, and run down just enough so that they readily take their naps.

Here’s some insight: We moved back to Florida at the end of April and have been unsettled ever since. We are about to move again because we bought a home, but we’re waiting for renovations to be completed first. Juliette is just getting over her colic. Max is a rambunctious two year old. I enjoy keeping a clean home and cook dinner most nights. And, despite having stepped away from my corporate job almost a year ago, I’m still a work from home mom whenever my children are asleep.

To top it all off, my husband’s overnight work schedule doesn’t do him or I any favors.

I say all this not to complain — I’m incredibly grateful for our life, and I know I’m fortunate in many ways. But it doesn’t make this season of life any less difficult. That’s why being surrounded by people, places and products I trust is so important. Having those reliable presences makes all the difference.

Having a routine is key, too. One routine my child and I look forward to is bath time. Both of my kids love the water and love getting their head massaged with JOHNSON’S® Baby Shampoo, a brand that’s the #1 choice of hospitals and the #1 choice in my home. I remember JOHNSON’S® products from when I was a kid. Even though this is a new and improved formula, I can remember the wonderful scent.

Now I can feel good about using these products on my children because they have adopted the same ingredients philosophy as me. These products are 100% gentle, and free of parabens and phthalates. They’re also dye free and sulfate free, with 50% fewer ingredients. And, over 90% of their ingredients are naturally derived! To be able to type that all out is such a win for me because I care so much about what touches my childrens’ skin and what goes into their body.

For JOHNSON’S® to see a need in our ever-changing world to a more natural lifestyle, and then for JOHNSON’S® to fill that need, speaks volumes to me. This is exactly why I deeply trust this brand and feel it’s great for my family.

The new JOHNSON’S® line-up has relaunched at Walgreens, which is a retailer I trust.

(Trust is big with me.)

I remember working in retail and constantly going to Walgreens for water, snacks, to get my pictures developed (remember this??), and everything in between. I have memories of stopping at the Walgreens close to the beach because someone in the group always forgot a towel, or sunglasses, or after the beach, needed aloe gel for a sunburn.

Walgreens is a retailer that’s been around because of their accessibility and convenience. There’s a handful of Walgreens stores within 10 minutes of my home!

The inception of Walgreen’s healthcare clinic really solidified my love for this retailer. I had already chosen Walgreens many many years ago as my preferred location to fill prescriptions (even on the way home from the hospital after delivering Juliette, we used the drive-through prescription service for my medication), and now I trust them to care for some medical ailments at a fair price, helping me to avoid an urgent care situation.

I trust Walgreens to provide me and my family with the care we need and the service we appreciate.

(By the way, if you want to get a whiff of the shampoo from your childhood, you can get Buy 1 Get 1 50% off with a Walgreens Balance Rewards card through August 25.)