One of my Mastermind Group clients drives down from Provincetown, MA for our sessions. Who could fault someone with that commitment for arriving without a pen or paper? When I whipped out my ready-for-anything plastic bag to hand her my extra pen the whole group was in awe.
I must give credit to my friend and professional organizer Betsy K who helped me create this. I used to dread changing pocketbooks because of all my stuff. Betsy had me get a clear cosmetics carrier so that I could see everything and never have to be without. All I do is transfer this handy-dandy pouch to whatever matching handbag or tote I’m accessorizing with that day.
The contents?
All the basics you will need: train schedule, tissues, handcream(s), lipstick(s), business cards, breath things, a band-aid or two, and the all-important pen. I also carry around a few pieces of note paper (it didn’t show up on the white background) for jotting down things I need to remember.
The only other things I have in my bag are my wallet, phone/PDA, keys and eyeglasses which are easier to move from bag to bag than all the little pieces contained in my plastic case.
Any other great ideas for always having what you need?
I love this! What a neat and practical idea. Thanks,
Lucy
Love the clear carrier, Jane!
If you decide you want something for your other items (wallet, phone, etc.) you might try the Purseket, which becomes a mini-carrier for your larger items and then you have just one piece to transfer between purses. Pursekets come in various sizes, and keep things very organized within your purse – no more fishing around for your keys!
Check it out: http://purseket.com/
I love this blog! I carry a clear plastic bag in my handbag also. In addition to your items, I use index cards for notes as they hold up better and a small LED flashlight.
packet of 2 aspirin
that is suc ha cool idea to put in a clear plastic makeup bag… am going to look for one
have dif. clear bags for my roller bag for travel – never thought of it for everyday
@Lucy
Thank you for your comment. I, too, loved the idea–especially since it was something I could implement so easily and have such a huge impact on my daily life.
@Amanda
I actually tried something similar to your suggestion with little luck. Things fell out and I wasn’t as happy with the configuration of it. It’s a great device and will probably work for others, so I thank you for sharing it. We all respond to different strategies.
@Denise
A flashlight! Brilliant! Thanks for that!
@Kare
Thank you for this! I always regret when I’m asked if I have an aspirin and can’t offer one. It’s easy enough to tuck a packet in here as well. Great suggestion.