I always love those behind the scene posts about how someone sets up their workflow, what their daily routine looks like, what’s one their phone, etc.

It’s been a long time, but I thought it would be fun to do another post on

What’s in my Bag

This is the purse/bag I carry daily:

My pattern is discontinued, but I love this bag so much. I’m thinking about getting another one. It is originally designed as a workout/gym bag – you can fit your yoga mat through specially designed compartments – but it works SO well for an every day bag. I use the shoulder straps, but also wear it as a backpack, regularly.

When going to work I always have a bottle for water (this bottle is 33.8 oz – too obnoxious to carry regularly, but perfect for keeping at my desk) and one filled with my cold brew coffee.

1. American Girl coupon passport book
2. Great American Cookies coupons
3. Keys – vehicle, house, etc.
4. Wallet (similar) – I’ve had it for years and it’s starting to fall apart. Time to go shopping!
5. Lego – Harry Potter World blind bags – specifically I have Ron, Draco, and Newt (with Niffler) at the moment
6. Chopsticks for MyChild (the joining part is in Pouch B [below])
7. Battery back up – MyHusband decided I need this. He was right. My Samsung Galaxy 8s Plus uses up only a quarter of a fully charged pack to get from 3% to 100%. MyChild’s Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet uses ½ of a fully charged pack. Worth it!
8. Necessary cord for charger to tablet. Has since been replace with this AMAZING tool.
9. Blank notebook for whatever
10. File folder (similar). Apparently, I was moving papers at this time.
11. Justin’s Honey Peanut Butter – yep, it came out of a Starbucks Egg and Cheese Protein box
12. 10 Fat Turkeys – on its own this is a hilarious book. Why it was in my bag? Your guess is as good as mine. #momlife
13. Workout headphones – Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
14. HP Spectre Laptop – I love this thing. It’s so narrow, is a touch screen, and can be used as a tablet. #pc4life
15. Birthday party invite for a classmate of MyChild
16. Clinique Pop Splash Lip Gloss in 08 Tenderheart (large) and 03 Sorbet Pop (small)
17. Children’s Benadryl – because even this dosage makes me sleepy
18. Usborne Books Fingerprint People
19. Advil Cold and Sinus (you have to get this from the pharmacist) – the only thing that works when I have a cold. #pseudophedrineforlife #NOphenylphedrine
20. My Bullet Journal – Leuchtturm 1917 in ice blue
21. Sunglasses – DIFF Cruz Gold + Pink Mirror Lens
22. Keys to MyHusband’s car
23. Back up sunglasses from Disney World – SO scratched and crappy, but they’ll do in a pinch
24. Random hair-ties
25. Extra necklace – most likely one that I didn’t like half-way through the day
26. Boogie Wipes – lifesavers!!! at any age. Big perk – they don’t leave any residue
27. Children’s Museum of Houston Swiss Army Binoculars
28. Tiny rubix cube MyChild got in a birthday party grab/thank you bag
29. Travel pack of Kleenex
30. MyChild’s necklace – it’s a cat face. She wanted a book from the bookfair just to get this necklace.
31. Lemon Juice packets – you never know when you might need lemon in your tea
32. Doesn’t everyone have random beads?
33. Stylus for MyChild’s tablet
34. Tablet case

1. Headphones – came with my Galaxy S8+. They are my favorite headphones ever.
2. Blue Light Blocking Glasses – These help protect your eyes, prevent eye strain, and really work. This pair is SUPER lightweight – I often forget I’m wearing them.
3. Washi Tape – Copper and Forrest Animals (old from Target)
4. Prismacolor makers – I buy these open stock at Hobby Lobby or our local art supply store
5. Clear Travel Pouch
6. Hair tie – they are everywhere
7. Post It flags
8. Paper clip
9. Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen
10. Faber Castel Pitt Pens – S and B
11. Exacto Knife
12. USB flash drive
13. Tombow Dual Brush Markers – Bright set plus extras
14. Logitech Mouse
15. Stylus for HP Spectre laptop
16. Mechanical Pencils – Black and Purple

1. Nivea Chapstick
2. Ibuprofen
3. Bobby Pins
4. Paper Clip
5. Trim Nail Clippers
6. Box cutter
7. Bandaids #momlife #type6vibes
8. Measuring Tape
9. Back up USB flash drives – I do not like these, they are just ones I have on hand
10. Small pouch
11. Hair ties – they are EVERYWHERE
12. Chop stick connectors
13. Salt and pepper – took these from a flight we were on last year.
14. Card Reader – SD, micro SD, USB, USB C, and Lightning connections

What’s the most unique thing you carry around in your bag?

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