By Brea Thompson
Coming home for the summer involved a ton of packing. Then
came the unpacking process after a two-hour ride home! Terrible, right? In the
midst of the hustle and bustle, it always dawns on me that I lose the essential
things that I need!
Back at school, my friends and I are collectively a walking
purse! Whatever, I do not have, they do and vice versa. But when the summer
hits, it is an entirely different story because alone, I feel like a simple
change purse. Time and time again, I find myself digging and rummaging at the
bottom of my purse to find something. This is when I completely had a
revelation that I needed to sit and create a list of my daily needs and keep it
all in one spot – my purse.
Below are some of the items that I realize that I cannot be
without at any time!
Cash: I realized
that this is way more a necessity than before! The women in my family always
told me that you need at least $20 at all times in case of emergencies. They
call it “fast money” for all the emergencies or cravings that need to be
addressed immediately, whether it is escaping a crazy date or buying Auntie
Anne’s pretzels.
Signature lipstick: I
am one who only wears make-up on special occasions but this is seriously a mood
changer when you need a little bit of sparkle and spice. I recently went to
Ulta and purchased their brand of lip crayon, called Daredevil, which is seriously the best purchase that I have made in
a while.
Lip balm: Besides
needing lipstick, lip balm or Vaseline is consistently with me. Cannot live
without it!
Hand sanitizer: College
opened my eyes to how many people are around and the amount that each person
interacts with items as simple as a door. This is when hand sanitizer became a
staple product when I am on the way to lunch or just need a refresher for my
hands!
Compact mirror: This
is an item that I learned from my grandmother and mom to always keep around in
case of a quick hair fix or make-up touch up! It also provides a little more
privacy and flexibility if you are on the move. My favorites are a simple round
mirrors and double sided ones with a regular/zoomed in view.
Mints: Woo!
Coming back home means that I can eat real food again. Whether it is local
spots or my mom’s homemade cooking, I know that I will always leave with a full
stomach. But sometimes, that great food needs to be combatted with something
more refreshing! I tend to stick to Lifesaver’s or Altoid mints because they
are great size and fit perfectly in my purse!
I am sure that you all have essentials that I may have
missed so be sure to drop down any items in the comment box! We would love to
read about what we can add to our purses!
Questions for you:
What 3 items do you keep in your purse?
Gum or mints?
With Sparkle and Spice,
Brea, @BitsofBre_
Ps. Wasn't this amazing? Brea is my new, super talented intern! Get to know here better on our new About Page!
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