I’ve always wanted to do a Monday Listicle with Stasha and her gang, and today I finally got a chance!
Don’t get too excited, because what I have to share is severely underwhelming. Ducky from BatCrap Crazy fame had suggested a “What’s in your bag?” reveal for this listicle, and my bag is woefully uninteresting.
I am a minimalist for sure, and hate to carry around anything I don’t need. I despise clutter and things that aren’t useful. What’s fun is that I live with a total packrat, and if you were to compare the contents of our top bureau drawers you would see why it’s a miracle we’re not in counseling.
So here, this is my current bag. It’s not “appropriate” for the season, but even though I’ve had it for a couple of years now, it’s still in outstanding shape, so I can’t really justify buying a new one anytime soon.
In it I carry – oh look. Surprise, a matching wallet. Borrrring.
And lip balm, because I live in the Midwest where, for half the year, humidity does not exist but wind does, and so I have the lips of a crackhead.
Oh, but this stuff! This is great stuff – Band-aid’s Friction Block. I hate socks, but I also hate blisters, so I smear this stuff on my heels and toes so I can wear cute little shoes and not end up with ballerina feet.
Here’s the only other part of the pitifully small beauty toolbox in my bag – a giant hairclip. What? It could be worse. It could be a scrunchie!
Ok, so of course I need iStuff. Earbuds and a car charger adapter, because nothing sucks more than being out and about with a dead phone or no way to block out the sounds of the general public.
But if that does happen, I always have a library book. Since I’ve been spending a lot of time in doctors’ offices and undergoing long, boring tests, and there’s only so many rounds of Candy Crush you can play, a book is essential. (Yes, I still read the paper kind. SO RETRO.)
And about those doctor appointments – geez, look, here’s my clutter. My appointment card from last week – the one that was supposed to be just an hour or so and ended up taking the entire day since I had to go hang out in Labor & Delivery. Yeah, that’s a fun story for later.
Oh, and those? Nothing to see here. Moving on…
My change stash. I have no idea why I carry this, actually. I never use cash, but somehow I end up with change floating around and I do NOT want in at the bottom of my bag, so here’s where it goes, presumably to die since it won’t ever be used.
You know what’s missing from this bag though? Mom stuff. No, I totally have some here somewhere. Really! Look! WIPES! (Ok, so maybe I use them to wipe the Reese’s evidence off my fingers. Whatever.)
So what’s in your bag? Because I could use some gum…
Sorry, no gum. I mostly have boring mom stuff: extra diapers, wipes and outfits. There are toys to entertain cranky kids, a wallet, lip balm, a whole lot of coupons and a changing pad.
I’m jealous of the library book, haven’t read a paperback in at least a year, since Bray grabs everything out of my hands and rips the pages out of books. I read books on my iphone kindle app.
That sounds like a useful collection of stuff!
That is a super cute purse. I always have lip balm in my purse too. And I probably have several appointment cards floating around too!
Thanks! It’s about as old as my blog.
There’s got to be a way to cut down on the appointment card mess. An app or something?!
Lovely organized purse and list : )
Thanks!
I used to carry wipes with me where ever I went. Not so much anymore. I do make sure to at lest keep tissues on hand at all times, you just never know.
My mom keeps a glove compartment full of Sonic napkins instead of wipes or tissues. Cracks me up, it’s such a granny thing to do!
Ha ha ha. I have Starbucks ones in the car right now.
I’ve never seen the foot stuff! That looks cool! And the lack of humidity this winter has been horrible. I’ve taken to slathering myself in vasseline…head to toe. Blech. I wish I could be a minimalist…I would carry those cute little clutch bags. Sadly my insulin and meter kit won’t fit in those fun, trending small things. I end up with something between diaper bag and circus tent and naturally everything gets pitched in over time.
SO glad you played along!!
I wonder if Etsy has a cute little bag for your insulin and meter! If I ever get around to sewing, I think I’ll design one and corner the market.
I have to say that I have never heard of the friction block, either! It sounds awesome! And chocolate makes its way into my purse every so often, too.
It has seriously saved my feet!
I love this post! And I need to invest in this Band-Aid Friction Block. I have never even heard of it! And I would love a Reese’s right now.. Yum!
Kate
Any day full of stressful errands and appointments is made easier with Friction Block and chocolate, for real.
I covet that purse. You know why? Because somehow it’s a print and a bunch of colors, but it goes with everything you wear. I need a purse like that, instead of my boring black one. But soon enough, yours will be FULL of baby goodies!!!
If the diaper bag fairy brings me the JuJuBe bag I’m lusting after, I will bequeath you the purse.
Your bag is cute!!
Hope all is well, hanging out at L&D all day when you’re not giving birth, truly sucks.
It’s all good in my hood, mama!
Chances are I’ll have to do it again, they’re very strict about passing the NSTs and BPPs. Next time I shall be prepared to just enjoy the quiet.
I love that purse!! And the wallet is the icing on the cake.
What I would do to have so few things in my purse
Love the purse and the wallet is the icing on the cake.
Not too matchy-matchy?
I totally have a hair clip in my purse, too and get a little panicky when I forget one!
super cute purse!! I always try to have some hair restraint available even though I wear my hair long most of the time. Wish I lived a matching purse & wallet kind of life.
Congratualtions! The L&D story, while it sounds like it was long, does not sound bad. And you’re like spotting a unicorn: a MATCHING bag and wallet. WOW!
And this post was not boring, but informative. I have SUPER cute shoes to wear this weekend and I’m getting some of that blister stuff now! Ellen
You have chocolate? Another reason to love you
Love your boring contents, very similar to mine. And I too, love that adorable bag. Your commentary is so witty. I love it!