Do you tend to carry the same things in your bag, whether you’re heading to the office or to the playground? I know this isn’t really a thrilling topic for a blog post, but I was noticing recently as I shoveled the contents from a milk-stained “casual” purse to my fancier “work” clutch that no matter where I’m going, I drag the same inventory along with me. Here’s my can’t-leave-home-without-it list:
Eclipse Spearmint gum. My favorite gum. A must-have for clearing out coffee breath.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in “Mauvy Night”. This lip color stays put without drying my lips, and it goes on super fast—it’s easy to re-apply at my desk or in the rearview mirror while I bark at the children to stop hitting each other or whatever.
Covergirl Clean pressed powder in “Creamy Natural”. A great drugstore compact that deals with shine without adding a visible layer of crud to your face.
Travel packs of tissues. Between my sinus issues and the likelihood of having to swab up after the kids, I never, ever, ever leave the house without tissues.
Ibuprofen. Because duuuuude. I always need it.
Goody “Ouchless” hair ties. Every purse I own has at least three or four loose hair ties floating around in its innards. Apparently I have a phobia about enduring an Emergency Ponytail Situation while I’m out and about.
My point-and-shoot camera. I have a little Canon PowerShot that’s the perfect size for carrying in my purse. I don’t take it every single day, but when we go somewhere with the kids I tend to bring it along.
A bunch of moist towelettes. (God, what a gross term: moist towelette.) I scavenge these from restaurants and keep them handy for nose-swabbings and other Unpleasant Tasks.
Some random toy. For tossing at whoever’s acting the most feral, as a distraction.
My iPhone. The most versatile thing I own: it’s a phone (duh), a means of playing videos for the kids, a camera, a video camera, a portable web-surfing/email-reading/Twittering device, a navigation system, a weather forecaster, a calculator, a calendar, etc, etc, etc.
How about you? What’s in YOUR purse?
We pretty much have the same stuff in our purses, although I don’t have an iPhone
Eric's Mommy | September 16th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Mine is generally the same, minus the iPhone and with the addition of a binky and some sort of snack, like raisins or crackers. My purse is pretty messy sometimes, as it happens.
bessie.viola | September 16th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Makeup bag with MAC inventory that can be versatile for day or evening wear.
Some form of body spray.
Work keys and badge (on-call 24/7).
Personal phone and on-call work phone.
Snacks for baby; Diapers; baby wipes
Phe | September 17th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I hog stuff in the car than the purse. I have tissues and moisturizing cream there. My purse has band aids and a spare ear ring set
Lakshmi | September 17th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I don’t carry a purse. Normally I wear pants with pockets, which hold my credit card holder, ID, pocket comb, cash, keys, and a few Kleenexes. If I need to carry my phone and have my hands free, I clip it to my jeans. If I’m in a professional situtation where it’s imparactical to have everything in pockets, I bring a portfolio or computer bag and use its compartments like a purse.
SKL | September 17th, 2009 at 6:37 pm