This is meant to be a quick but satisfying organising task.
I open my handbag and tip it all out on the bed.
- I then go through each of my “mini” bags – make-up bag, wallet and “odds and ends” bag.
- I replenish anything (e.g. Panado, tissues, hand cream, lip balm, etc.) and return items like my extra ponytail holder to their place (the “odds and ends” bag).
- I toss receipts (I toss the credit card slip unless I need to keep it for an expense claim, and keep the actual receipt of what I spent).
- I remove nail polish if I’ve changed colours. I return a lipstick to my bathroom if I only needed it with me for an evening update.
I do switch out my handbag often (weekly or even more frequently) so I’ll probably then repack the few things into a new colour bag for the week.
Tell me about all the fun things you found in your handbag.
I’m always taking out lip colors that I’m not wearing recently. They seem to accumulate over the days, as I’ll take more out of the bathroom to wear for that day and then never put them back until I clean out my handbag.