Cocoa over at Chocolate on my Cranium is talking about simple pleasures. This week I think it is safe to say that my simple pleasure is bags...When I met someone I always look at their purse/bag because it says a lot about a person. Small bags mean you are spontaneous. Large bags mean you are prepared for anything. Medium bags mean you are good when put on the spot, because you can make due with what you have. This is not scientific, but I find it pretty accurate....I love bags! It makes me so happy when I am at church and someone comes up to me and says "I have a horrible headache and I hear you are the person to talk too". At which point I say: "Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, or Asprin?" That is right I carry all 3. What if someone has a heart attack? I can whip out my asprin and help. I take simple pleasure in being prepared with a bag full of...well everything. What I am really saying is...Yes, it's true, I have broken another one of my non-resolutions (I don't do resolutions-they never happen. Apparently I didn't fool myself by renaming it...) again. I lasted 31 days of my year of not buying another purse/bag....Don't judge me people. This bag is going to be it...To this Aaron (my dear husband) said: "That's what you said about the last one." Good thing he loves me. It's true, every bag I get seems to be the perfect bag I have always been looking for! (Keep in mind I don't have millions of bags. When I buy one I give one away, and I don't buy expensive bags. I once spent $29 on a bag...That was EXTREME for me and I still have that bag 4 1/2 years later...) The last one I got I love, but I couldn't carry my camera in it-it was too slim. And I don't leave home without my camera. Not on purpose at least. So, I am admitting I have a problem. I am a bag-aholic. I am getting better though. I have gone from trendy to utilitarian (that's the right word right? Does what I need it to do...You know what I mean right? Wow, I sound so ignorant right now...). So, it brings me simple pleasure to know that I now have a bag for every occasion and that I am prepared. Does this make me sound crazy? Maybe a little...I am not the perfect homemaker (working on it), I don't have a completely organized home (working on it), and I have lots of things to work on...BUT, If we are at Sam's Club and we decide to eat a slice of pizza but the little tables are all nasty-I can just take out my clorax wipes and take care of the problem...It is a simple pleasure for me to be prepared. I carry a minimum of 2 lip balms-just in case I lose one...Jake left the house for school with out brushing his teeth? No problem-chew some sugar free gum and brush them when you get home! I used to get upset about things like this, but it is no big deal when you are prepared. I can leave the house and feel confident I am ready for just about anything. Here are my top 3 faves...Keep in mind they look way cuter when they are slung over your shoulder. :)
The mom bag:
This bag has served me well. It can hold a full change of clothes if needed. This is my ready for anything bag. This is my go to when I need to go some where quick and need to cover all the bases. It is big enough to throw my everyday bag in and go.
The cute medium size brown bag:
Just a little smaller than the black one but the top zips. Great for traveling. It has little side snap pockets that hold anti-bac wipes perfectly.
The new, every day, not too big, not too small, holds everything I need, built in wallet, place for your iPod, bag. It is way cutter than the picture makes it look. A lady came into Bi-Lo with it and we all fell in love with it. Perfect for jeans and a clean tee and running errands with the Jakester.
I take simple pleasure in my bags. They help me make it through the day and sometimes even help other people through theirs. :)
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Just a little smaller than the black one but the top zips. Great for traveling. It has little side snap pockets that hold anti-bac wipes perfectly.
I tease my sister all the time about her "suitcase" she likes bags too. :)
ReplyDeleteI am a small purse type person when I HAVE to carry one. Those occations are very few and far between. When I leave the house I also always have my camera, but I take my small point and shoot and stick my cards and money in the small front pocket. :)
A bag for everyone I guess.
(you really should see my van though, it is like your bag...a little bit of everything in there....)
Bags really are great! It takes me a long time to buy a new one though. I want it cheap, I want it to keep my things organized (I need all the help I can get), and I usually want a certain color. And if it makes my but look smaller I'm getting it!
ReplyDeleteEvery new season brings with it the itch to get a new bag! I've been good the past 2 seasons, though. This only means that when spring gets here - we are all in trouble.
ReplyDeleteWe have a gazillion bags around her too! Our most recent ones were purchased on ebay - a set of Vera Bradley purses. It was a splurge for Christmas. Yesterday while shopping in Reno with my three oldest (who all had their bags with them) we received many compliments on all our cute bags.
ReplyDeleteI am not a purse person!! But I so admire you ladies that are! I have to admit that I love your last bag. It looks like one I could totally carry.
ReplyDeleteYep, I carry a "suitcase" purse. But, I love it. So does that make me a prepared for anything person? I wish. Unfortunately it is filled to the brim with a whole lot of non-essentials (okay, except for all the baby stuff which is definitely essential AND my wallet). Man I wish you were her with me. I'd like to spend a whole day with you buying and filling my purse with things that I should carry. Could you make a list of things you would suggest to carry in a prepared for anything purse? So far you have included; asprin, ibuprofen, tylenol, antibac wipes, and chapstick.
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ReplyDeleteI looked for email to contact you...but yours is not on your profile, so I hope it is OK to contact you here.
You are more than welcome to email me for ideas, and check out my blog for stuff. We are in Canada so the "rules" are a bit different than for elsewhere, but I can give you a few starting out places for HS.
Cocoa wrote a really great post about where to start. Checking into your state laws and stuff for those in the US, I would totally check that out too. She has some really great points. (even if you are not in the states)
Good luck. I look forward to hearing about your journy and "talking" to you. :)
Ya, my Hubby says I have way too many bags too. I would be in the big oversized bag category because I always have to haul so much "kid" stuff. I don't have things like ibuprofen, so I am not as prepared for the size bag I have. I think I'm going to go get more prepared now...
ReplyDeleteCarrie, you had me rolling! I love your obsession with purses. I am always in limbo between trying to look stylish with a purse or just throwing my wallet and everything in a diaper bag. I did just buy a hobo bag the other day and am so psyched about it! I'm sure it will get loaded with all sorts of stuff real fast! Oh, I love that you are watching your in-law's dogs! I bet you guys are having so much fun with them!
ReplyDeleteI finally broke and got a Miche and I LOVE It. I love changing it to match my look.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a little too much. :)
I am not a bag person myself and I am often left unprepared. I LOVE having friends like you to count on in a pinch.
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