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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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randomusernam · 28/09/2024 21:56

Tide stain pens, you can get them on Amazon
Collapsable metal straw

Lip balm
Wet wipe

ObieJoyful · 28/09/2024 21:30

CarrieMoonbeams · 28/09/2024 21:25

I came in to suggest the Swiss Card as @Wonderballs said. It's one of the most useful things ever. It's just about the size of a credit card, and contains loads of handy wee things like a pen, nail file, pin, toothpick, scissors etc.

I’m definitely ordering two of those; one for my friend, and one for me!

ObieJoyful · 28/09/2024 21:27

Lip balm and hair bands.

A nice keyring.

PandaWorld · 28/09/2024 21:26

Everyone giving great ideas but also you can buy fold up ballet pumps from amazon/ebay which could come in handy after a night out

OnaBegonia · 28/09/2024 21:25

Greggs gift card, always a hit with my lot.

CarrieMoonbeams · 28/09/2024 21:25

I came in to suggest the Swiss Card as @Wonderballs said. It's one of the most useful things ever. It's just about the size of a credit card, and contains loads of handy wee things like a pen, nail file, pin, toothpick, scissors etc.

22fgjiyt · 28/09/2024 21:23

www.spacenk.com/uk/accessories/makeup-and-travel-bags/bags/mini-travel-bag-MUK200037640.html

These bags seem to be a theme for this sort of thing on TikTok

MrsJoanDanvers · 28/09/2024 21:18

No recommendations as others have been great but I think it’s a fantastic idea!

Ponderingwindow · 28/09/2024 21:12

For the pouch itself, I use a flat mesh zipper pouch. It is sheer enough that you can see the contents which is nice because it makes things easy to find and flat fits nicely in my bag.

CarerinCrisis · 28/09/2024 21:06

Lottery ticket , pound coin, large paper clip. Lovely idea!

LunaMay · 28/09/2024 21:02

My nanna used to do this for me every Christmas as a teen. Would also get a box of toiletries and enough knickers to last a lifetime!

i agree with
Sunscreen (Aussie)
Whistle
tweezers

For 'fun'
those flavoured water drops
spare cheap set of wireless ear pods?
one of those foldable shopping bag keyring things
backscratcher
metal straws or those reusable cutlery packs
usb stick

Ghosttofu99 · 28/09/2024 21:01

Alcohol wipe for cuts, tiny picture of their crush or idle (if they are 25 Taylor Swift?) Always cheers me up. Tea bag, mini milk sachets you get in cafes, mini sugar, mini mayo can be invaluable 😂

FreebieWallopFridge · 28/09/2024 21:00

Hand cream
hair grips
bobble
mini hair brush
paracetamol
ibruprofen
mini hairspray
granola bar or bar of chocolate
tissues
pen
charging cable
a fiver

LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood · 28/09/2024 20:59

I am so enjoying making up my list. DD1 usually carries a large velvet tote (bit Mary Poppins). DD2 uses a Doc Marten back pack. Both have a fair bit of space.

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muffledvoice · 28/09/2024 20:55

Just a thought, as it happens in my every day bag I have a small pencil case type pouch with medical bits in it
Paracetamol
Plasters
Blister plasters
Tweezers
Allergy relief tablets
Antibacterial wipes
Nail clippers

uncutdiamonds · 28/09/2024 20:55

1st defence nasal spray

A hook - to hold up your handbag if there are no hooks

Keyring torch

No leak coffee mug

Tick remover

BangingOn · 28/09/2024 20:55

I carry an Elizabeth Scarlett embroidered velvet bag for exactly this purpose, I think it’s a really lovely idea. Mine has a nail file, painkillers, indigestion tablets, Immodium, hair band, Eight Hour Cream, plasters, lip balm, SPF50, deodorant and tweezers.

loulouljh · 28/09/2024 20:53

mini toothpaste..

McConkeysPlate · 28/09/2024 20:53

Plasters, lip balm, condoms, safety pins.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 28/09/2024 20:51

Place marking… for myself 😂

Busybeemumm · 28/09/2024 20:48

One of those mini 3 in 1 charging cables/ battery pack. Lovely useful idea.

Fuzziduck · 28/09/2024 20:47

Floss!
Trolley coin
Small mirror (phone mirror not good enough)

Hammy19 · 28/09/2024 20:46

Facial SPF

Daisiesanddaffodils24 · 28/09/2024 20:43

Fab idea. Any ideas for a boy's one?