Have you ever seen ladies walking around with gigantic tote bags and wonder, “what are you possibly carrying in there?” I used to think the same but as I get older I have more and more items I want to have on my as I go about my day. In this post, I wanted to share what I categorize as my essentials.
- Card Holder: The most important item in my bag. I am always sure to have my credit card, ID, cash, insurance card, and my ICE (in case of emergency) contacts. Often though, I am changing my card holder to a wallet if I want to have more cash on me.
- Iphone: Being born in this generation, I do not think I can live without my phone and often am carrying my work cell as well.
- Keys: Okay, I take my keys everywhere with me, but sometimes I have a bag without compartments and if drives me nuts trying to find my keys. I try to ensure that I get a bag that at least has an inside zipper so I can easily find my keys.
- Headphones: If I am heading to the gym, I like to have my over-the-ear headphones with me because nothing drives me more crazy than my Airpods falling out of my ears while on the stairmaster of treadmill.
- Lip balm: I always carry a tube of lip balm with me to keep my lips moisturized and prevent them from getting chapped. Currently my favorite lip treatment I keep is my Laneige Lip mask. It keeps my lips super soft and smells soo good.
- Hand sanitizer: Since COVID, I always carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with me especially when I am going out grocery shopping.
- Sunglasses: This is a like to have for sure, but I have lost 3 pairs already because I am forgetting them in cars or restaurants so I just keep a cheap pair of sunnies with me.
- Pen and notebook: I am the most passionate about this one. I keep a daily Journal as you can see on my Instagram (likhabypooja). This year I am using a 2024 Hobonichi Cousin and have just gotten into using a twisbi eco fine nib fountain pen.
- Snacks: I always carry a small snack like a granola bar or a piece of fruit with me, just in case I get hungry while I’m out and about.
- Water bottle: I love carrying my Stanley with me but it definitely is the heaviest item in my bag.
These are the many essentials that I keep in my bag but as you can see, the large totes now make sense! I keep updating what I need and carry with me so be on the look out for another blog post in the future if I every change it up!