in my bag

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My bag situation has changed quite a bit from the past, so I wanted to share!

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That’s my bag there. It’s the transport tote from Madewell and it’s my dream. My husband spoiled me with it for my birthday and it’s amazing. This is what I keep inside:

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1 – Whatever book I’m currently reading (or the Kindle). Currently it’s Lexicon by Max Berry.

2 – My wallet. It’s an old one by Fossil.

3 – This is a RuMe foldable bag I got at Target. I use it for shopping trips or whenever I need an extra bag.

4 – My bullet journal, which is a Moleskine cahier squared notebook.

5 – Thieves essential oil by Young Living. I have this in my bag because I get sores on my tongue and this stuff heals them in like two days which is amazing.

6 – My house key. The keychain is my late dog Cleo’s tag.

7 – Work name badge.

8 – A Sharpie pen, my favorite.

9 – Zipper pouch from Etsy seller Half Orange Handmade.

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I love this little pouch. It’s the perfect size for all your extras, and the quality is excellent. I keep boring stuff inside:

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1 – Mini scissors, because you never know when you’ll need them!

2 – A phone charger plug.

3 – Tiny Tupperware container to stash emergency headache meds.

4 – Abreva, because I also get cold sores on my lip every few years and you’ve got to attack those suckers when you first feel them coming on.

5 – Lanolin, which I use for my lips.

I also throw in my water bottle when I’m going to work, and if I’m going somewhere quick with the kids I put a few diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes for the baby in a wet bag and all of that fits in there easily. When I don’t need the baby stuff I just take the wet bag out. I am super minimalist when it comes to baby stuff so I really don’t even need a diaper bag. The kids each have a bag for daycare, and if we are going to be gone from the house for awhile I will just grab one of those to fit in extra diapers. It works!

What’s your bag situation?

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8 responses to “in my bag”

April 24, 2014

Mindy

So organized! I love it. I had to walk by all the purses at TJMaxx the other day because I would’ve so bought one I don’t really need… but I kinda feel the need for a larger one, like yours. Hmmm. I’m doing this challenge next month: http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/04/4-weeks-to-a-more-organized-home-assignment-1.html and cleaning out your purse is on the first list… looks like I’m being reminded to do this! And I’m so with you re: Abreva. I keep it with me too!

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1. April 24, 2014
  
  kapachino
  
  Thanks for the link to that challenge, I just might have to do that! I never used to read frugal living blogs but now I’m eating them up.
  
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  1. April 24, 2014
    
    Mindy
    
    I think just looking at organizational blogs makes me feel more organized. My hubby would disagree :) but I love them.
April 24, 2014

Kara

I love how simply your bag is put together. Nothing in it seems really unnecessary! And I love the idea of just using a wet bag for the kiddos inside your regular bag. If/when the next kid comes along, I’d really love to do away with my bulky diaper bag. I carried so much unnecessary junk around in it, and it was SO awkward to carry around.

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1. April 24, 2014
  
  kapachino
  
  I know! I did the same thing with my first child. You think you need all that stuff but really…eh. Of course I may just be lazier now, too. :)
  
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April 24, 2014

Nora

Such a great idea to have travel scissors. Never thought of that! I have a purse that D gave me around this time last year. Inside: my glasses, my sunglasses, my blue polka dot thing that holds all my lip glosses, bobby pins and my epi-pen. I also have a separate sparkly thing that holds lady items (ahem), and pens. Weird combo, I know. Apart from that you will often find my nook, my wallet and my checkbook. And of course some stray bobby pins and hair ties =)

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1. April 24, 2014
  
  kapachino
  
  I love how you have a whole bag basically devoted to lip glosses. :)
  
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April 24, 2014

Stephanie Stuber

That Sharpie pen is also my favorite – I use them at work…They special order them just for me :)

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