Welcome to the newest series from the bloggers at The Blended Blog! What’s In My… starts today with handbag.
I like to think that I am always prepared when I have my purse with me. And when I say purse, I mean it. No clutches here. I’ve come to the conclusion that the things that I need just don’t fit into one. So here is what I always have with me.
- Hand lotion: I swear I have the driest hands and always need to have a bottle with me.
- Kleenex: Don’t you hate it when you are in the car and you sneeze and feel like your nose might fall off if you don’t find a kleenex ASAP? Yep, that is why these are necessary.
- Card holder: I keep my blog business cards with me at all times. You never know when you might need some!
- Wallet: Obviously, I need somewhere to put cash, cards, plus all those random things like a milk punch card (buy 20 half-gallons get a dollar off!).
- Checkbook: For that one time a month that I have to write a check. lol
- Coupon pouch: this little silver pouch is perfect to hold all the random coupons that I find.
- Phone charger cord: I carry this in my bag so if I need it at work or in the car.
- Jawbone Up charger: I don’t really know why this stays in my purse. I only need to charge my Jawbone like once a week, but I just never take it out.
- Apple pouch: This little guy holds necessities like a fingernail clipper and file, an extra set of contacts, ponytail holder and headband, and whatever small personal items I have thrown in there.
- Tic Tacs: I don’t chew gum, so Tic Tacs it is!
- Fancy pen: Seems like a good idea to have a pen that comes in it’s own pouch.
- Ibuprofen: Never be without it.
- Tinted chapstick: Like my hands, my lips always seem dry. So a chapstick that also adds a bit of color is a win in my book. Right now I’m using Clinque chubby sticks because I get them for free in GWP but I also use Burt’s Bees tinted ones too.
- Can cooler: I drink a lot of pop, but hate to hold the can. So a can cooler is a necessity.
- Not pictured – cell phone: well, duh.
There you have it! That is what’s in my…handbag. Now head on over to Nick & Nicole Plus 4 to see what is in her handbag!
The series continues next month, so be sure to be ready with what is in your Junk Drawer/Storage Room.
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I am with you on hand lotion – it is one of those things I cannot live without!
Lisa
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Definitely! I was thinking the other day just how many bottles I have scattered around my house and work and is a little ridiculous!
I love that you have all the essentials! And big bags all the way, yup yup.
Yep, big bags for the win.
With you on the advil. I’m surprised I didn’t have any in my bag to be honest. Love the colour of your purse.
It is totally an essential in my bag. And thanks, this is one of my favorite bags 🙂
Love this! I used to have some hand lotion in my bag, but I took that pouch out a while ago because I just kept putting more and more stuff in it, so I just got rid of it, and then out went the chapstick and lotion…poor planning on my part, haha.
Oh man, going without chapstick and lotion would be a sad day for me.
lol the can cooler!!!
I need to start carrying around advil!
ha, I always like to be prepared 🙂
I love your apple holder – why don’t I carry extra contacts with me? That’s a great idea!
It has definitely saved me a few times when a contact falls out/rips!
I love that you carry a can holder! Haha. And I also don’t like gum. It’s gross and it gives me stomach aches. Why don’t you chew it?
ha 🙂 I don’t like gum because I have some weird jaw issues and overworking my jaw muscles is never a good idea.
Heehee. You carry a can cozy!?!? That’s awesome!
Always have to be prepared 🙂
Remember the days BEFORE cell phones or am I just really old?? Love tic tacs!
ha, I totally remember! I begged for a phone in high school. My first cell phone was actually one of those brick nokias that you pretty much had to clip to your belt. You would have to carry a big bag if you wanted to carry it any other way!
I like your coupon holder. Mine is a ziplock bag. Might need to step it up a bit. Lovely color blue for your bag.
It is a great use for all those little gift with purchase bags I get from Clinique!