What’s in your bag?
Article by Kate Ferguson.
Flickr has a popular group called “What’s in Your Bag?” where people photograph the contents of their purses and backpacks. It got me thinking of the contents of my own handbag, and so I put together 10 of my must-haves for when I’m out and about!
1. 2nd Floor Sweet Swallow Diary – Mint
Sure, most people use their Smartphones as planners these days, but it never hurts to have a hard copy! This diary comes with a gorgeous leather dust jacket with pockets to store business cards, pens and post-its, so they won’t get lost in the bottom of your bag.
2. Cool It Water Bottle
To cut down on using bottled water, I try to remember to take my own with me when I leave the house. Blue Q water bottles are made from BPA-free stainless steel and decorated with lead-free inks.
3. Little i Mints with Mirror
Breath mints are a definite must-have when you’re out for a meal! These Little i mints are sugar-free and come in a trendy case that doubles as a mirror.
$6.50 at Kitchen Cupboard
4. Hello Kitty Band-Aids
Throw these cute Hello Kitty Band-Aids in your bag for the kids (or yourself!)
5. Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
I use this as lip balm, but this Papaw Ointment also works wonders on dry skin, nappy rash, mosquito bites, and even helps lighten scars!
6. Airmail Zipper Pouch
Keep your cosmetics, bobby pins or loose change in this zipper pouch from Blue Q! It’s made using 95% recycled consumer material, and is waterproof too.
7. Dissolving Travel Toiletries and Japanese Pill Towels
Hand soap in public bathrooms is always pretty off-putting. These dissolving travel toiletries from Think Geek are super portable and a great alternative to hand sanitizer if water is available. Simply remove one of the 50 sheets, add water and bam! It dissolves into a cleaning product. Available in Hand Soap, Body Wash, and Shampoo.
Also available from Think Geek are these amazing Japanese pill towels – just hold a pill under water and it expands into a washcloth!
Toiletries, $4.99 each and towel, $7.99 at Think Geek
8. Kobayashi Riff Underarm Sweat Sheet
If you’re on your feet all day, these underarm sweat sheets might just come in handy to help keep you feeling fresh! A stick on and deodorizing disposable cotton pad absorbs underarm perspiration to keep your clothes dry and smelling fresh all day long.
9. Dior Flight Makeup Palette for Face, Eyes and Lips
Perfect for when you’re low on space and don’t want to carry your whole makeup bag with you! Palette contains blush, eye shadow, lipgloss, and two applicators and is available in two colours; “Peachy Adventure” and “Pink Escapade”.
10. Foldable Portable Powermat
You won’t have to endure the pain of your iPod dying midway through a long flight with this Powermat! Wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (plus one USB power port) and folds for ultra-compact storage.
