[brutally honest] minimalist what's in my bag

How minimalist can a mom's bag really be? Today, I’m sharing the contents of my purse, up close and personal. ;)

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[karenannemaddox]

I am retired but raising a grandson so my bag has a few more cards, things necessitated by my grandson. I have 3 card wallets in my bag, one for health cards, one for credit cards and debit card, license etc and one for library cards, store loyalty cards etc. all three are very compact and take up very little space. I have my reading glasses, a pen and a small thin noteboo. All very minimal and I love it.

[sherrycohen]

Thank you for sharing. The bag is lovely and it's I'm so over luxury brands.

[tamsenbrodin]

What a great video! When my kids were young, I had one small area of whatever bag I carried that was mine (for wallet, lip balm, keys) and then the rest was theirs. Now that my kids are in their twenties, and I carry the same things for myself in a small minimal miss those days, I miss the season of finding their matchbox cars and books and legos and stuffed animals and snacks. Thank you for reminding me of the awesome ❤

[tired_buthappy]

My purse is about 6x8 and it holds my phone, lip balm, wallet (which magnetically attaches to my phone and is just 3 cards), a pair of prescription sunglasses, and my keys (1 house key, 1 car fob). Thanks for sharing what’s in your bag!

[larissaguy]

Love this! I also love the quality of your videos.

[gethsemanebibletime]

So cute! And thank you for sharing this! It really encourages me to nail down my purse once I graduate from the 3rd baby’s diaper bag 🙈💞

[tameprince]

Can I just say how much I’ve loved your video and just your sense of style? You’re amazing, your stuff‘s amazing, your bags. Amazing, I bet your kids are amazing! You definitely got a new follower here.

[Chippasunshineblog]

Thanks for sharing and I love your bag! In this stage of life, I have chosen not to carry a bag when I'm out and about. I only ever bring my tiny flat wallet, keys, and phone. When I'm at work, I take a small book bag.

[tremor_n_hawk]

If that is the cream, I think it is. You are going to love it. After spending decades battling rosacia pimples. It is my favorite!!!

[emeliefoster]

Thank you for sharing! As always, your videos are so entertaining 😆
I have a ten month old, so I have a purse/diaper bag combination, and it’s quite ridiculous. I definitely carry too much crap. But I swear, if I try to narrow it down to just the bare minimum, the text time I’m out, I seem to need that one random thing that used to be in my bag! I do keep a diaper bag that stays in the car, it’s basically just for extras. Really, it’s the stuff I keep in my purse for myself that is the problem. Ok, this video is really making me rethink things! My rant is over now😆

[sallybeazlie]

I love the flip phone idea! Can you give any update - pros/cons!?

[aliluck]

3 kids, summer -diaper rash cream, sunscreen, bug repellent during summer.
Winter-moisturizer family friendly, hat gloves
Always- wallet, lip balm, headphones(optional but enjoyable) phone, charging cord (battery issues), feminine hygiene and keys

[mybjandme]

Hi. I just found your channel, because I wanted to watch a relaxed video. Which I found. Thank you. I have been looking at the phone you have 🥰 I always have two types of mints and gum in my bag. Plus the ‘normal’ things, like wallet, phone, keys 😊

[neelasharma]

When our for the day I bring a small pack of tissues lip balm. Water bottle. tap card and train ticket in the small wallet holder.

But also am wary so keep the walker holder in my coat pocket.

I always pack minimal but also make sure tissues are on hand

[mrsbrittanylouu]

You’re adorable and I love your style!

[ursulasmedly]

Great video! I think you touched on a couple of things that resonated, but in particular knowing and recognizing the season of life you’re in, and that that season may look different to you. I know people who cannot live without a full make up bag in their purse. I have lip balm and a neutral lipstick. I don’t have kids but I have a husband, which means I’ll never have a tiny bag. I’m the recipient of wallets and phones quite often . I have a Portland leather tote bag (pale blue)and also a smaller crossbody bag (medium brown). Great brand. I would love to be the person that doesn’t need a bag, but I’m not. Oh, for the summertime, I have a backpack from Fjallraven. It’s the prettiest sunshiny yellow. It’s perfect to wear walking to our farmers market. Great too if we get separated. Not many yellow backpacks out there 🤷‍♀️. Anyway, I’ve rambled enough. Thanks for being such a nice, comforting space on YouTube. We’ve had the norovirus for the past week and it was not fun! Always look forward to your work ❤️ Happy New Year!

[vonHolzwege]

Listing the contents of my SO's bag. First, it is small, about 5 by 8 by 2 inches. It has a wallet, iPhone, keys (house and car), and sometimes some loose change. This is about what I carry in my pants pockets, and she would, too, if women's pants were made like mens. Granted, we do not have small children, but this is the way it has been for more than 30 years.

[jaimewilliams]

How do you handle maps/gps with a flip phone??