11 Items a Woman Doesnt need in her Purse

Its pretty much unavoidable, as women we need to carry a purse or at least some type of bag with us everywhere we go.  As I know most women can relate, we constantly have needs which can most often be fulfilled by digging in our purse or some type of bag.  

In my opinion, it isnt necessary to carry a huge purse or have unnecessary items taking up room and increasing the weight of your purse (they are heavy enough!). Have a neat organized bag in which you easily reach in and get what you need instead of wondering what you do or do not have. 

Following is my list of the most common items I have seen in womens’ purses that are so surprising and unnecessary leading to clutter/disorganization which results in stress and frustration.  

Full sized  (deodorant, lotion,vaseline, combs, brushes,etc)

Fulled sized hygiene products?! Yes, I have seen this quite often. If this isnt adding unnecessary weight….Opt for travel/purse sized instead they fit better and weigh a lot less

Batteries

Yes another shocker.  If you need batteries go to the nearest dollar store and pick up a pack.  

Phone Charger(keep one in your car, office, whereever you are most of the day)

With the increased use of cell phones, this is one that I have seen a lot.  If leaving home without your charger is not an option for you… try charging your phone at the same time everyday alotting the time needed for it to fully charge, I put my phone on the charger as soon as I get up and the morning and it charges while I am getting dressed.  Purchase a car charger and/or charger for work.  You can find super cheap new chargers for any phone on Ebay or Amazon.   

Clothing

Try to avoid putting articles of clothing in your purse, they are bulky and just isnt a good look.  Opt for a separate bag if you need to bring clothing with you.   

Receipts

Put receipts in your purse only as a temporary measure for transport.  Dont let them become a permanent fixture in the bottom or your purse.  See my “Four Mistakes you are Making with Receipts” post for great tips on what to do with your receipts.  

Junk food

Its too convenient to eat unhealthy when all you have to do is reach into your bag and get a candy bar, bag of chips, etc.  Opt for “Healthy Snacks that you Can Throw in your Bag” Yep, I have a post for that too! (its been my most viewed thus far)

Shoes

Im gonna shake my head on this one too, the only exception, if you need them are the little “fold-a-flats” that fold nicely into a cute little bag.  

Nail polish

Now this is a disaster waiting to happen.  Try to set aside some time to polish your nails while you are at home.

Books/Magazines

Way too heavy and most of the time they dont fit.  Opt for a smaller bag in which you will probably have a few other items to add.

Visible Money/Coins

This screams “take me” and I see it time and time again.  Keep your money and coins in a wallet in your purse. When your coins starts to add up, empty them into a separate coin bank.  

Excessive Trash

Candy wrappers, water bottle, papers, old receipts, etc that need to be thrown away.  Try cleaning out your purse regularly once a week or as often as needed.  It cuts down on clutter and unnecessary weight as well.  

The Takeaway- Do a purse/handbag clean out, if you have any the above items in your bag try the options.  You want a nice clean, organized bag where you can easily find and get what you need. See my “Organization on the Go” post for items you want to keep in your purse/bag/car.   

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