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Originally Posted by Seanette
Mine pretty much qualifies as a piece of luggage, and I don't have kids. Normal contents:
Cell phone, case attached to outside of bag so I can actually hear the thing ring.
Small end pockets contain hand lotion, hand sanitizer, pepper spray, asthma inhaler, flashlight.
Outside snap pocket contains sunglasses, reading glasses, glasses-cleaning wipes
One outside zipper pocket normally contains paperback book
Other outside zipper pocket holds, shall we say, "feminine needs", ibuprofen, hairbrush, nail care tools (file, scissors, etc.)
Main compartment holds wallet, camera, iTouch (when out and around), tissues, cough drops, GPS (reminds me, I need to make sure it's got its clock sorted out now that we're off Daylight Time), walkie-talkie, pens.
Inner zipper pocket holds eyedrops for contacts, gum, mints, small tin with Claritin, Imodium, safety pins
There's also a tether for my keyring attached to interior zipper pull.
I spent quite some time commuting via public transit and got in the habit of carrying all likely needs during that hour-plus on the train/bus. I do use nearly everything listed frequently enough to justify hauling it around (and other items I hope not to need, but prefer to have just in case). I like multi-compartment purses because it's easier for me to organize stuff enough that I can find what I need with minimal rummaging.
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My purse sounds a lot like yours, except I carry my Sony Reader in it instead of a paperback! Having a child I also carry small games in it for those times she and the other kids are bored and us moms are still busy enjoying our visit.
I should weigh it sometime, because everyone seems to comment on how heavy it is! That's why the first thing I do when I go in a store is grab a shopping cart to push my purse around in!
Most people know that if they need something, I probably have it in my purse! I'm happy with my current $10 Wal-Mart purse. I love the compartments! My "perfect" purse would be a sling style (which I've had in the past) for the hands free experience. If I could add a long strap to this one, I think it would be perfect. But I'm always on the hunt for that perfect purse! Then I usually have a canvas tote bag with me for the occasional extras, but it usually stays in the car. If I'm mall shopping I do have a tiny hands-free purse for the bare essentials or a fanny pack which I keep in the car as well.