Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?

meganbouchard · April 2012

Hi everyone,

I was just digging through my purse looking for lipgloss and I found three (THREE!) spoons... and a fork. They're all clean, but I'm still judging myself pretty hard. Clearly my purse is too large and I don't go through it enough if I can carry around that much cultery and not realize it.

Have any of you found anything weird in your purses lately that you had forgotten about?

amys325 · April 2012

I always have a ton of wine corks in my purse. I save them from the restaurants I go to so I can remember what wine we had. One time I had 8 and that was only after a couple weeks.

Stackeye210 · April 2012

I couldn't find a pen in my purse the other day so I had to carry around a red crayon to mark off my grocery list. That was slightly embarrassing.

lyndausvi · April 2012

I carry a wristlet on purpose so I'm not stuck dragging around stupid random stuff.

Although that ends up making me the person who is always asking someone with the bigger purse for a kleenex or advil.

I don't have kids either. Woman with kids carry everything. They are my go-to people if I need something.

mari0225 · April 2012

I have dirty dice in my purse...one of my friends threw them in my purse and demanded I take them, as she and her FI were having a fight about them. Now I just keep forgetting about them...and not sure what to do with them either to be honest.

dumdumfroggie · April 2012

I have a small collection of those plastic swords that come with fruity drinks, an extra pair of socks, several colors of nail polish. Besides that... meh, normal stuff.

jemmini6 · April 2012

I've always carried small purses with just the basic necessities, so I always find it amusing when I see friends with huge purses pull out the most random stuff. Then again, I know who to ask when I need something that I wish I had room to carry, so they definitely have their perks too.

I have a small wallet, car keys, cell phone, pen, hand sanitizer, and chapstick, that's it.

AdeleDazeem · April 2012

What do you need? I have several different OTC medications (advil, excedrin, dramamine, immodium, tylenol), tampons, paper clips, safety pins, extra ear buds, a comb, an extra iPod cord and several pens/pencils. I even have a pair of fastflats incase I hate my cute shoes one day.

I try to keep the middle of the bag clean, but the pocket is a damn disaster.

rlavach · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:2685615d-8a69-4ccd-a657-b0c0d75e6297">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]I live out of my pocketbook, dude. I just rummaged through it real quick and found the usual wallet, keys, sunglasses, and then I've got two knee braces, a big bottle of antacids, a planner that my mom got from her hairdresser, three rolls of mints, a granola bar, a box of Qtips...receipts, medication, coupons, makeup bag, band aids...nail file, pens...hmm. I should clean this out.
Posted by EaglesBride2012[/QUOTE]
Minus the knee braces, this is my purse too. In addition, I also have a notebook, checkbook, mints, lotion, business samples, EpiPen, and a bunch of crap.

meganbouchard · April 2012

I have wine corks too! (no penis shaped charms though - damn!) They always end up going into my junk drawer at home, I don't actually think I've ever actually used the corks as a reference to buy the wines again but I always tell myself that I will.

Eagles, I am impressed with your pocketbook packing skills. That is a wholelottastuff.

ETA: Just read the rest of the posts and I am now super impressed with those of you who also carry portable pharmacies in your bag.

AdeleDazeem · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:7b9c734d-18a4-418d-82e8-b6e5939c1261">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse? : Minus the knee braces, this is my purse too. In addition, I also have a notebook, checkbook, mints, <strong>lotion</strong>, business samples, EpiPen, and a bunch of crap.
Posted by rlavach[/QUOTE]

How did I forget that I have lotion and tissues, too? Essential to my life those are.

Stackeye210 · April 2012

I have dirty dice in my gym bag from my bachelorette party. They're still in the package and I was supposed to give them to my friend and forget every time I see her. If anyone broke into my locker at the gym they'd probably think much differently of me.

My purse is so boring. I don't carry anything in a purse that you're supposed to carry, well besides tampons and a wallet. I don't have things like lip gloss, gum, tissues. I'm the worst be prepared type of person ever. I never owned a purse before I had a kid. So I'm only 4 years into this stupid purse carrying thing.

mari0225 · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:36b0cd87-853b-4b2e-9701-e48102812c1a">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]I have dirty dice in my gym bag from my bachelorette party. They're still in the package and I was supposed to give them to my friend and forget every time I see her. If anyone broke into my locker at the gym they'd probably think much differently of me. My purse is so boring. I don't carry anything in a purse that you're supposed to carry, well besides tampons and a wallet. I don't have things like lip gloss, gum, tissues. I'm the worst be prepared type of person ever. I never owned a purse before I had a kid. So I'm only 4 years into this stupid purse carrying thing.
Posted by Stackeye210[/QUOTE]

Well at least yours are in a package.

ceh789 · April 2012

I have at least 6 lip balms and 3 pair of sunglasses - it makes me crazy when I don't have either so I overdo it.

I also have at least 2 pounds of change.

meganbouchard · April 2012

I also just realized that I have two iPods. I think my issue is that I don't have weird stuff, but I have weird amounts of the stuff I do have?

I love knowing what's in people's purses. I guess I'm a snoop like that. We played a game at my shower where teams of women had to come up with strange things in their purses and were awarded points based on what was in there... I was beyond excited.

MyUserName1 · April 2012

...all of the things.

Ever conceivable kind of otc (acid, pain, allergy), epipen, inhaler, antibiotics, bc, gauze, bandaids, sunscreen, at least a dozen lipglosses, two lipsticks, about 6 chapsticks, foundation, foundation brush, powder, mascara, a few eyeliners, nail files, sunglasses, cereal, granola bars, candy, several lotions, deoderant, combs (two), paint samples, about 6 pens, a script...

Pretty sure I could survive on a desert island for about a week.

mari0225 · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:d4b207f7-e468-47cb-bd70-20ec2443f931">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]I also just realized that I have two iPods. I think my issue is that I don't have weird stuff, but I have weird amounts of the stuff I do have? I love knowing what's in people's purses. I guess I'm a snoop like that. We played a game at my shower where teams of women had to come up with strange things in their purses and were awarded points based on what was in there... I was beyond excited.
Posted by meganbouchard[/QUOTE]

Haha we played that game at my shower last weekend! It was so much fun, i'm a snoop too!

baystateapple · April 2012

My purses are like...insane.

Right now I have my wallet, checkbook, book for school, highlighted articles for a paper I'm writing, arthritis pain medication, yarn and a sock I started knitting, and assorted other crap including tampons and a package of cough drops that spilled out everywhere. Plus highlighters and pens. My purse is my book bag for school.

kroot87 · April 2012

3-4 pair of sunglasses, 2 pair of night driving glasses, and a pair of computer glasses. For some reason they just collect in my purse. A couple chapsticks, coupons, receipts, granola bars, a bottle of water, hair brush, deodorant, face blotters, my wallet, and a couple of horse treats.

KelaRenee · April 2012

My friend once pulled a full-sized hammer out of her purse when she was digging around in it for something. I have no idea how she forgot about it and didn't notice the extra weight.

meganbouchard · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:e371af00-d7e8-42d4-bc03-2978ed230dc9">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]My friend once pulled a full-sized hammer out of her purse when she was digging around in it for something. I have no idea how she forgot about it and didn't notice the extra weight.
Posted by KelaRenee[/QUOTE]

This made me LOL. Amazing.

meganbouchard · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:8d99dd30-6d79-47ed-a535-aac86959e160">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]Oh I also must have a pair of nail clippers in my purse at all times. I also have a pair in my car.
Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]

I totally agree. I have to have at least a file with me all the time - I have one at work, in my car, like 4 in my purse. Again, overkill.

bandjwedding2012 · April 2012

I have pretty normal stuff in my purse but from time to time I find random things. Sometimes I don't even remember owning certain things. The other day I found a baby bottle with milk in it in my purse. I don't have children, so that one was different. Then I remembered I had my purse this weekend a friends house who has a 10 month old little girl. Called and asked if she was missing it and she was.

lisa3185 · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:3bcf6b6c-ef54-47a7-9e56-5c3b551048dd">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm still carrying around a clutch from this past weekend, so nothing but my wallet, compact, and some lipgloss in there right now. Now my pursepurse.. <strong>H calls it my trash can</strong>. There are still penis shaped wine charms from the bachelorette party, several corks (and I think an opener - one of those small ones), and who knows what else. ETA: That makes me look like an alcoholic. There are normal things in my purse too.
Posted by rachers1017[/QUOTE]

FI calls mine "the black hole." They just dont understand!

sarabellam · April 2012

I have my cell phone and ipod in the front pocket; car keys, hairbrush and 2 bills that need to be paid in 1 part; sunglasses, fold-up shopping bag, wallet and completed physical forms for both daughters in another part; a cherry chapstick and a pack of Listerene strips in the little zippered part.

abbalish · April 2012

Last week I found someone else's Customs form! It was from the same day that I got back from Mexico, but a different flight. I threw out the form....hopefully no one's detained because of me!

Stackeye210 · April 2012

Confession: When I go to showers where there will be games I always stuff my purse with the most random objects before I go. I still never win, but at least I get a good laugh out of it all.

Matty143 · April 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_good-afternoon-ladies-whats-in-your-purse?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:762f0978-dcba-4207-8310-8dd240f3aa31Post:d9088310-fc4d-47ce-8871-8ff34fa0c1f0">Re: Good afternoon ladies! What's in your purse?</a>:
[QUOTE]Confession: When I go to showers where there will be games I always stuff my purse with the most random objects before I go. I still never win, but at least I get a good laugh out of it all.
Posted by Stackeye210[/QUOTE]

You REALLY want that prize :)

brittneyh4 · April 2012

I have: tampons, a pad (just in case I guess?), binaca, mints, little roller perfume thing, bobby pins, hair ties, a tiny can of hairspray, hand sanitizer, those little wet cloth things, a map of Portland, cell phone, ipod, cell phone charger, wallet with all my essentials, gobs of change, business cards, earbuds, granola bar, bag of almonds, bag of sunflower seeds (I'm a snacker), 4 lip glosses (I only like 1), compact, eyeliner, mascara, my hunting license and tag from last year, BCP, and a tiny screwdriver. I really need to downsize.

RebeccaB88 · April 2012

I'm slightly embarassed that my medical bag is bigger than my wallet. I have my blood sugar meter, test strips, lancet, paper towel with dried blood on it, glucose tablets, inhaler, Immodium, two different RX stomach medications, ibuprofen, Zyrtec, Sudafed, Mucinex, a few spare pen needles for my shot, and a really grody looking bandaid.

Other than that... wallet, makeup bag (powder, a couple of lipbalms, and about a bajillion different lipsticks and lip glosses), 4 different nail polishes, Altoids, a few pens, boarding pass from a trip a month ago, receipt from cancelling my gym membership, 3 half empty bottles of 5 Hour Energy, a couple of hair elastics, two tampons, a really old condom (FI have been condom-free for 2 years...), lab orders for blood tests I need to do in July, business card for the loss prevention guy at work, sunglasses, Mom's garage door opener.

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