What’s in your bag?!

[Robinni]

On another thread random discussion involving intriguing things we keep in handbags… a lot had diy things!! My list is v boring, how about yours?

Purse
Second purse (for all the loyalty cards)
2 sets of keys
Phone
Phone charger
Back up phone battery
Tampons
Panty liners
Painkillers
Foundation, lippie and mascara
Important documents
Wipes
Tissues
Sanitizer
Important documents
Too many receipts
Mini brush
Dry shampoo
Bobbles
Mini perfume
Random notes to myself

Reminded me of this clip from This Is Jinsy....

I don’t really use a handbag anymore. I just put stuff in my pockets, usually

keys
dog poo bags
tissues
lip balm
phone
debit card, sometimes whole purse.

Purse
Cheque book
Keys
Tissues and masks
Sanitizer
Paracetamol
Hayfever meds

Marking place as this level or organisation is genius. I have a few random coins a sweet wrapper and usually a spare 20 and a can of deodorant.

@Yarnasaurus please can you tell me about your emergency snacks

Cheque book?!

Do you live somewhere other than the UK or are you a time traveller?

Since the pandemic I no longer keep a bag. I have some bag things on my desk at home, and when I'm going out I select what I need. It means that I also change bags more often and use more of what I have rather than sticking withthe one that's packed as it's quickest. It also means that my bag is always clean and light.

Wallet
tissues
lip balm
sanitiser
lotion
snack
earbuds
phone

No wonder people can never find anything while digging through their bags....

I carry :

• Wireless headphones in my front left pocket


• House keys in my front right


• Work badge back left pocket


• Money back right pocket


• Phone clipped on my belt

Don't need anything else.

My bag always contains Chocolate coins (in case I see someone who could do with receiving one)
I may also have a small jigsaw to pass the time, my wallet if I am going to spend money, and my keys clipped onto the bag handle, and sometimes a sheet of stickers. But there are always chocolate coins.

I don't have young children, I just like stickers.

Purse
Face masks
Sanitiser
Antiseptic wipes.
Usually receipts, but I’ve just cleared them out.
Disclaimer for the dentist
Pen and notebook someone gave me
Reading glasses in a case
Appointment cards
Two reusable shopping bags
Phone
Lipstick
Lip balm
Keys
Inhaler
Tissues

House/Car keys
Stylus
Hand sanitiser
Mask
Phone charger and lead
£20
Card holder
Diazepam

Purse
Hand Sanitiser
Makeup bag
Tissues
Pen
Hair clips
Crushed up drawing by dd 😂
Paracetamol
Rosary Beads
Miniature of Whisky

purse, mobile phone, lip balm, hand cream, ICD card, mitraclip card, donor card, two copies of ECG’s from when I was taken in by ambulance, in case I have to call one again then they will have something to compare to (my ECG is a bit erm, unique,)

My business, literally.

Phone
Pokey stick - for smoke alarms
Meter cupboard keys
Client keys
Shoe covers
Hand cleaner

And then my purse.

A friends baby and a fire walk medal? Mine is boring by comparison .. All my handbags have the usual malarkey plus have pens and dog poo bags at the bottom and generally at least one of those sewing kits you get free in hotels..

My DP carries bank card, keys and ancient phone. That's it.

Purse
Fold up shopping bag
Paracetamol
Bandana/ hat/ scarf thing
Keys
Tampon
Vape

Purse
Keys
Phone
Sanitary pads
Umbrella
Perfume spray
Paracetamol
Pro plus tablets (i work 12 hour nights)
Vape juice
Pens
Hand sanitiser
Sun glasses

So mine weighs an absolute tonne and listing this makes me realise just why:
-House keys for my home, parents, best friend, immediate next door neighbour, elderly neighbour from our last house whom we still support and my parents home .
-Car keys for mine and my parents car
-zapper for entry gate
-Radar key
-Books x 2
-Diary and pens in a big ouch which also holds lots of medical/disability related paperwork for D.C.
-Epipen for myself
-Fidget toys
-Sanitiser
-Spare contact lenses
-Antihistamines and migraine tablets & rollerball thing that supposedly helps headaches
-Colouring set in zip up thing for D.C.
-Reading books for D.C.
-EA 8 hour cream
-Baby wipes
-First aid kit

• Sewing kit

-Spare clothing for DC -Address book containing all contacts for my parents and medical details -A4 wallet containing printed paperwork pertaining to families I'm currently supporting that I catch up reading when waiting in car or whatever -Mobile charger power pack thing -Pouch for toiletries etc -Hair grips -Little wallet for cards and stuff -Kindle -Cigarettes and lighter -Perfume

I try to keep as streamlined as possible:
purse
keys
glasses cloth
phone

House key
Work keys
Sanitizer
Visual prompt cards
Lip balm
Hand cream
Glasses case
Face mask
Inhaler
A felt tip
A rubber
Pencil sharpener
USB stick

Off the top of my head as my bag's upstairs.

purse
pencil case with pens
diary
pad
tissues
hand cream
hand sanitiser
face masks
book
cloth bag for shopping

Can't remember anything else but it feels like there must be more things in there.

tiny purse with two cards and a bit of cash (loyalty cards are all on apps now)
tissues
keys
nasal spray
1-2 plasters
small pack of wet wipes

I downsized handbags since lockdown significantly and often just take phone and keys if I go shopping.

For days out I take a larger bag with a couple of other things like painkillers and more plasters, antihistamines and a snack/water bottle.

Purse
Small purse for earphones
Small bag with tissues, tampons, brush, nail file
Work pass & whistle
Playdough (for work in the morning)

It's actually quite empty for me but only because it's broken & I haven't decided which to swap for yet 🤷‍♀️

Keys will go in in the morning, as will travel mug and phone, on my way out.

People who just use pockets, how do you remember everything? If I try to go out without my bag (which apart from my phone stays packed) I invariably forget something vital, like keys.

I carry a bum bag 95% of the time, it's convenient as a wheelchair user because I can't access pockets as easily.
It has pockets to separate things so they don't get lost.

phone
keys with a dimple stim toy and loop earplugs on the keyring
bus card
couple of silent stim toys for work etc
communication cards and medical alert cards
ID
purse with cards, any cash, usually a few old receipts, library card etc
mask

If I'm out for the day/ using public transport, getting food etc, I also carry:
water
plain snacks
ear defenders
adaptive cutlery
straws
diet coke zero caffeine, for nausea
wheelchair charger
folding walking stick
portable charger for phone
painkillers
tens machine
emergency antihistamines
more spare masks

That all goes in a rucksack or in the basket on my wheelchair though.