5 Things I Never Leave the House Without

At times my purse feels like a bag full of cement. Sometimes I let the things I throw in my purse to carry around get out of control. I kid you not, I once found $5.00 in change, a used tea bag (?!), a pocket watch, and a roll of dog poop bags…I don’t even own a dog! In an attempt to clean out my purse and give my arms and shoulders some relief, I wanted to identify a small inventory of items (aside from the essentials… wallet, phone, keys, headphones, etc…) that I can consider my necessities. Then if I go through my purse, I can easily remove things that do not fit into this list! Here are 5 items that I never leave home without!

NOTEBOOK AND PEN

You will never see me without a notebook and pen in my purse. I use it for writing lists, noting creative ideas, writing blog posts in some down time when I don’t have access to my computer.

CHAPSTICK

I may have a slight obsession with chapstick. At this very moment I have FIVE sticks in my bag. I’m pretty notorious for losing my chapstick or leaving it in my pocket only for it to go through the wash later. This way I always have a backup!

HAND LOTION

During the winter I get super dry skin on my hands and it can get unpleasant if I don’t have hand lotion with me.

WATER BOTTLE

This is actually something recent I have been trying. I have been focusing on drinking more water and having a water bottle with me is a nice reminder.

MASCARA

I don’t wear make-up everyday but if after work plans come up I like to throw on some mascara to sort of make me look a little more put together. Mascara has always been my go to make-up product and I always feel like it is something that can transform my look even though most times it is the only product on my face.

What are some of your everyday essentials? Share it with me in the comments below!