Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The wierd purse tag thing!


Ok, already! Here is my long awaited purse contents blog! First, let me say I am always on the look for the perfect purse. It must have several outside pockets, and several inside pockets. A divider down the middle is a definite bonus, but can be overlooked if the purse is cute enough. It must also be just the right size, not too big and not too small, and should be able to stand up without falling over. It should fit a lot without looking like a monstrosity! Plus, I like it to cost under $20.00. If any of you find a purse with these crazy expectations, please purchase it for me at any time and I will write you a check immediately. I found my latest purse at Ross (featured below). I think Elise and Mom also found one that day (we are all a little cumpulsive). I really like this one because it is brown and black so it goes with everything. I also have my eye on a darling green one at Target. If it doesn't go on sale soon, I may have to go ahead and spend a tich over 20.00! So, what is inside this long sought after purse with many pockets? First of all, the new wallet system, also purchaced at Ross. About the time my planner filler ran out, Todd gave me his plam pilot since he got a fancy all inclusive phone. So, I needed a wallet which I haven't needed in years. I wanted it to be able to hold my 700 cards ranging from Cafe Rio punch cards to Costco/Amex. Also 2 checkbooks (one preschool, one personal), receipts, a pen, money, and also the palm, phone and keys if I decided not to take my whole purse in the store. I found the dream wallet' that actually fits all that stuff, with 7 different compartments and tons of card holding slots. So, I throw that in one side of the purse and the other side holds the small first aid kit (who knows what is actually left in it...), wipes, empty water bottle, "emergency supplies" in the zipper pocket, and a snack baggie for Ally. In the small inside pockets are my sunglasses & Palm and I also have a Bluetooth in one those pockets. It was also handed down from Todd. He lost it, so he bought another, and magically it showed back up a few months later. Hopefully I learn how to use it so I don't wreck while on the phone! Last but not least, the outside pockets. This is where I keep my keys, phone, chapstick, lip gloss, mints or gum, nail clippers, lotion, and sanitizer. This is of course on a good day when the kids haven't ravaged through my personal stuff. I also always WISH I had a little brush, comb, and hairdo's. With all these girls, we are always in need of a spitshine so that is going to be my next addition! Anyway, there you have it. Katrine and Lori feel free to enlighten us about your purses if you aren't annoyed by these silly tags!!

9 comments:

Cami said...

See, you have EVERY bit as much or more as I do in my purse! Still, you cheated a little by not actually dumping it all for us to see. I will send you a purse if I find the perfect one for you. I'm looking for a larger size one that will double for diaperness. Please keep on the lookout for me.

Katrine said...

Okay, I'll play. But I'm in the diaper bag / purse stage of my life. And I'm waiting to be allowed access to Lori's blog. I feel so unloved! LOL

Emily said...

Nice wallet system. I'm trying to downsize mine but I don't think it will work. I like the bag a lot. But you know, it doesn't have to match perfectly to everything. I mean, mine is blue and I use it no matter the outfit. But I like the size requirements. I totally agree. Send me one too if you find it.

melody said...

Oh yeah, hair supplies are a good idea. You have quite a bit in there, and all this time I never knew! This tag is so enlightening.

Janice Graham said...

Those are great requirements. Will we ever find the perfect purse??? This one has to be it. I admire how you wear you purses completely out before buying a new one. I have a purse cemetery of perfectly nice ones. BTW, Emily is a great purse-picker-outter.

Melissa said...

The contents of yours and Cami's purses look and sound so orderly and functional. I have to admit that mine has wadded up receipts and such. You are always so amazing at finding cute stuff at good prices. I am sure the perfect purse will find you.

heather peck said...

I am so sorry! The purse I gave you for Christmas does not fit any of your criteria, oops, can't return it, got it in Hawaii, oh well! Good luck finding one!

Amber said...

Heather, there are functional purses and there are cute purses. Now that I have the new wallet that fits everything, the extras are not so necessary. It's fun to have a variety of purses that I can just throw my wallet in and go. I totally love the purse you brought me. It was one of the reasons that I went right out to find a smaller wallet.

Janice Graham said...

I agree. There are purses we use because they are just plain cute, especially in the spring and summer, don't you think? Heather, what a nice and fun gift. Sometimes I can't resist a purse just for the funness of it. I may not use it all the time, but I enjoy it for certain occasions. Hey Amber, let's have a purse show.I always seem to notice a girl's purse. Lately, they're more of an accent fashion statement than a matchy thing. Love it. I almost bought a bright yellow one the other day! But I'm not that brave. Maybe if someone were to give it as a gift . . .