Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Purse Organization

 Having a messy, disorganized purse can cost you time and money. I really can't stand my purse being messy. I like everything having its own place. With that in mind....I thought maybe you would enjoy seeing a little of my purse organization!

Here is a quick look into my bag...

The outside:


Inside:


And now I will break down what is actually in there! In one of the side pockets of my bag I have my latest scent in a body spray and lotion. I also have some chapstick and a roll-on peppermint essential oil container (great for headaches and muscle aches while on the go)...


In the other side pocket of my bag I have a pen, lip gloss and some chewing gum...


The main part of my bag holds one of my wallets. This one was a gift from a friend for my birthday a few years back (it's from Donna Sharp)...


On the inside of this I keep some basic essentials, a little cash, my phone, my driver's license and some chapstick. (This way when I go to workout at the gym in the morning, I don't have to take my whole purse. I just take this wallet in my gym bag and have all my needed items!)...


 This little compact wallet is from Day-Timer...


In this I keep my checkbook, insurance cards, debit card and the like...


I keep a separate little pouch for change...


Pictured below is my "just in case" bag. It has (more) chapstick, hand lotion, post its, ibuprofen, and band-aids in it ~ *just in case* I may need it...


This is my sunglasses/glasses case. I like hard cases for eye classes (as they keep them so much safer from being damaged). I wear contacts so sometimes I take my glasses with me in case my contacts would mess up/fall out. I also will keep my sunglasses in here from time to time...


This is a (very old) Vera Bradley bag that I have had forever (I truly can't remember when I got it!). It holds feminine products. I always keep them with me...even if it's not the time of my cycle. That way, when someone else has forgotten these necessities (which has happened to friends of mine before), I am always prepared...


And finally...the last item in my bag is my coupon holder. It was a purchase from Etsy a couple years ago, I believe. I am not an avid coupon-er (as many items I buy don't seem to have coupons) but for the few I do have, I like them to be in an organized place!


And there you have it!

Questions...? Comments...? I would love to hear them! :)




6 comments:

  1. Lots of stuff in that purse and I bet it weighs a lot too!....LOL
    I love your new blog.

    Shelby

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  2. Could we see a picture of your bag from the outside? I admire the way you are so organized, but I don't know if I could carry a bag that's big enough to hold all of your things! :) I need to carry a shoulder bag rather than a handbag and what with my osteoarthritis, that limits the weight I can carry.
    By the way, this is the first time I've visited your blog and I really like it.
    Kay

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  3. I will be happy to take a picture of my purse to post later on today! :) I do have many things....*but* honestly, my bag is truly not heavy at all! :) Even if you only have a few things in your purse, it's best to keep them organized so you know where everything is (and don't have to dig around in the bottom of your bag!)

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  4. Katy you inspire me SO much!!! Love your new blog and hope you rub off on me with all this... I need it! For my purse I always carry a big bag. -- I just like having all my stuff with me! It really stresses me out though when I can't find my phone or keys ... reading this makes me wanna go reorganize! Lea

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  5. Hi Katy!

    Thank you for sharing an inside snapshot of your coupon organizer. Organizing coupons by the expiration month is GENIUS! I too find that not many coupons fit my shopping needs. But I have been in need of a "better" organizing system for the few I do clip ... I think your monthly expiration dividers will be perfect for me!
    Thank you - I am loving your organizing tips.
    Blessings,
    Mrs.B

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  6. Mine isn't as convenient as yours, but I do keep my purse Very Clean and Supplied... bandaids, cough drops, tissues, emery board, tiny sewing kit and small retractable measuring tape (I can use that to measure clothing at a thrift store instead of having to try everything on), my wallet with a little cash, cards, etc, checkbook, comb, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, lip balm, extra meds in case I get stuck away from home, small planner, keys, a couple of pens... I just love having it all cleaned out and nice!

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