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AIBU to ask what you would put in a small bag for 2 early 20s DDs.

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LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood · 28/09/2024 19:27

I know I am being unreasonable to ask is here really. But hey ho. Lots of good ideas abound. I want to buy a largish pencil case or make up bag for my 2 DDs and fill it with essential items. A bag that is small enough for them to keep in their back packs. They are aged 23 and 20 and are lovely young women but are always running out of basic things. One is on the PGCE. One is a university.

This is meant to be a fun but useful extra Christmas present that will save them time and money and be appealing. I have in mind already: small pack of paracetamol, tissues, wet wipes, tampons, pen, safety pins, mini deodorant, mini toothpaste and travel toothbrush, chewing gum, £10, couple of £1 coins, portable charger, plasters. Any better./different ideas?

Just to reiterate.. this is not a major present. Just a fun thing for them to open that will be useful rather than tat.

Thanks all.

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calatheamama · 29/09/2024 19:44

BearHuntAgain · 29/09/2024 19:27

I haven’t read the full thread so don’t know if these have been suggested but I have lots of the Elizabeth Scarlett pouches - they are so brilliant, well made and can take a surprising amount of stuff and have some really beautiful designs:

https://www.elizabethscarlett.com/

I don't know about OP, but I've decided I want one of these haha! These are GORGEOUS

BearHuntAgain · 29/09/2024 19:27

I haven’t read the full thread so don’t know if these have been suggested but I have lots of the Elizabeth Scarlett pouches - they are so brilliant, well made and can take a surprising amount of stuff and have some really beautiful designs:

https://www.elizabethscarlett.com/

Elizabeth Scarlett | Luxury, Personalised Pouches, Travel & Beauty

Find the Perfect Gift. Shop beautiful, embroidered pouches, everyday, travel & beauty bags, pyjamas, eye masks, hot water bottles, purses and other accessories. Personalisation available. Artist designed, and made-to-last quality with personalisation a...

https://www.elizabethscarlett.com

sassyclassyandsmartassy · 29/09/2024 19:20

Love this idea! That’s all I wanted to say…

might actually make one for my step niece for Xmas! x

Moll2020 · 29/09/2024 19:10

What a brilliant idea, do you mind if I copy?

calatheamama · 29/09/2024 19:03

Oh I love this!! I had to work all this out for myself unfortunately haha, but I would have loved the thoughtfulness as a gift from my mum.

I personally would add: mini dry shampoo (for those bad hair days) and perhaps Rennies/travel sickness tablets if your DD suffers from motion sickness at all. But maybe that's just a me thing... (life saver when you do need them though!)

It will be a very personal little bag, but just so lovely and thoughtful :)

Lokiswife · 29/09/2024 18:36

YUEMING 2Pcs Handbag Organiser, Ladies Travel Insert Organiser Tidy Bag Purse Pouch Zipper Closure Tote 13 Pocket Organiser Diaper Bag Cosmetic Travel Bag Liner Pouch with Handle amzn.eu/d/0fgywNL

Pippetypoppity · 29/09/2024 18:33

Everything you’ve listed is spot on. Just maybe add some hair bands and clips and a tiny travel pack of make up wipes. Mini mascara and tiny perfume sample bottle too.

RebeccaRedhat · 29/09/2024 18:26

Vouchers for.costa/greggs/nandos/boots

BlueFlowers5 · 29/09/2024 18:23

Tiny scissors ✂️

SharnGee · 29/09/2024 18:20

I cannot believe this is actually a thing

God help us

brassbells · 29/09/2024 18:16

Packet of Polos

Ophy83 · 29/09/2024 16:22

I'd avoid sharp metal items that may not be allowed everywhere e.g. planes. Definitely second including lip balm, knickers and maybe a mini pot of sudocrem.

Oliver Bonas and Lucy & Yak do nice zipped makeup type bags

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 29/09/2024 15:17

A couple of hair slides

Slidesclipsandbobbins · 29/09/2024 15:08

Yes, I'm wondering why too @lateatwork?
What's wrong with the thread?

MILLYmo0se · 29/09/2024 15:03

lateatwork · 29/09/2024 13:42

Oh my. It's threads like these that make me think like I live in another universe

Why?

IncessantNameChanger · 29/09/2024 14:06

Possibly wrong time of year but Primark do sets of 3 bakini bags in the summer and the smaller ones are what I use for my battery pack and phone lead.

Or these little purses from places like ebay. Multi compartments and they expand

AIBU to ask what you would put in a small bag for 2 early 20s DDs.
Outofthere · 29/09/2024 13:54

I’ve skim read so may have missed, but is no one thinking of the booze?!

A mini multi tool with bottle opener/corkscrew is an essential. I have one attached to my keys and we’ve used it so many times.

Elektra1 · 29/09/2024 13:43

What a lovely idea! I might do this for my DD(20)

lateatwork · 29/09/2024 13:42

Oh my. It's threads like these that make me think like I live in another universe

Jk987 · 29/09/2024 13:31

Oh and a pen 🖊️

Jk987 · 29/09/2024 13:31

Those mini hairbrushes you get Boots. I'd skip the tampons, they might use other forms of sanitary protection.

cfdaaeffssfg · 29/09/2024 13:23

I think this is a lovely idea. These are handmade in the uk by a small mum ran business if you're still looking for a bag?

Lots of lovely designs. I have a few in my bag.

elenaoneillillustration.bigcartel.com/product/floral-fox-large-pouch

Ineffable23 · 29/09/2024 13:23

In my rucksack I have two layers of essentialness:

Layer one:

  1. Lip balm with SPF in, Norwich
  2. Radar key (bit specialist!)
  3. Tiny perfume (8ml, refillable)
  4. Meds
  5. Tissues

Layer two:

  1. Penknife
  2. Miniature suncream
  3. Portable charging block
  4. Bluetooth headphones
  5. Lipstick
GrizzLee · 29/09/2024 13:23

I got a lovely handmade bag for this sort of stuff from a woman on Etsy.Here