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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

My Purse: A Train Wreck with a Strap

So today's Working Mommy Wednesday's topic is "What's in Your Purse?"

First, I have to say the purse I carry now is the biggest I've ever had.
(I'm goofing on my lunch hour, so I'll have to post a pic later, if I get a chance.)

I hate big purses because they tend to be catch-alls for all sorts of junk--particularly stuff belonging to my kids!
I reject the "Mommy, can you carry this for me?" now with "You have a purse of your own. Why didn't you bring it? I'm not your pack mule."

I don't carry it around much either. Most days (and nights) it just rides around in my car, waiting to be used at the grocery store. I have a work bag (which is primarily my lunch transport and a place for my wallet and home cell) and I really hate the idea of hauling around TWO pieces of personal luggage.

So, after a trip to the car, here's my inventory:
  • Cootie killer (aka purell)
  • toothbrush
  • toothpaste
  • tooth picker/brush
  • Advil, tylenol and Sudafed (since I'm the walking family pharmacy)
  • 2 sad, sad-looking wrinkled kleenexes
  • 4 pens (3black, 1 red) and 1 highlighter
  • Softlips lip balm, vanilla flavor
  • 2 watches with dead batteries
  • return receipts from Target and Meijer
  • pad of sticky notes
  • Capstar pill for the dog (took her to the vet on Saturday; she has fleas--ick!)
  • Eucerin hand lotion sample
  • a Kitkat bar I won at my Girl Scout leader meeting Monday night--Don't tell my kids!
  • nametag from the National FFA Convention luncheon yesterday
  • wallet

My camera and two phones are usually in there, too.

It only looks this good because I purged last weekend--good thing this wasn't last week's question!

7 comments:

  1. that's not too bad!! coupons and receipts are inevitable. good for you for not carrying kids stuff. my daughter always wants to bring her cup of water, and i end up carrying it.

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  2. I downsized when I started walking funny. I was listing to one side. I think that tells the tale right there!

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  3. I think you and Leah have been hanging out together too long! ;0) Hee hee! I went smaller, but I cannot keep it closed. Time to dig in the closet for a winter purse!

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  4. Totally agree with big purses being a catch all. It turns into more of a trash can after awhile.

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  5. Oh that sounds just like my purse. A catch all for everything and no matter how many times I organize it the next day it is a wreck for sure. I am right there with you on the receipts as well...I always have return receipts in my purse!

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  6. I have a confession when it comes to purses..... I like them..... and own several of them. Therefore I only allow myself to put 4 items in the purse so I have everything I need each time I change purses (which is usually daily) my keys, wallet, cellphone and chapstick. That's it. Good to see you at the Natl. FFA Luncheon this week.

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  7. A train wreck with a strap. I love that!

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