Organizing Your Purse

A messy purse is an easy place to lose track of things. Keeping your purse organized will help you stay organized in general and you might be able to carry a smaller purse also. This is a guide about organizing your purse.

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Use Ziplock as Purse Organizer

I am going to try putting everything in a large ziplock bag and stuffing it in my purse. I saw that purse organizer thing on TV. I like that you can put it in your purse and then change purses by just lifting it out, but I like the see through aspect of the ziplock bag. I can pull it all out and look at it, and not have the problems finding things anymore. If I like this ziplock thing, I am going to make my own bag inside a bag to put in the purse to use for myself. I love the idea of being able to pull everything out of my purse at once and then put it all back at once!
Robyn

By Robyn Fed from Hampton, TN

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Use Small Photo Album for Identification

Brag book organizer with postage stamps in one sleeve.

Buy one of those Grandma's Brag Books with the cellophane pages for showing off pictures. Keep your stamps, medicine list, driver's license, proof of insurance, and car registration in each of those clear cellophane pages that are meant to hold pictures.

I also keep any other pertinent information there, such as phone numbers, addresses, and coupons. I keep this booklet in the car at all times, so no hunting through the glove box or my purse anymore. Everything you need is in sight, especially if a policeman is asking for your driver's license. Just take out the brag book and there it is, easy!

By Joanne from Fond du Lac, WI

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Carrying a Purse Can Save You Money

I was taught, when a little girl, the value of a purse and how to make it a fashion. How does buying a purse save you? Never buy a bag or piggy bank for more then you can save up, is the first rule. Then outfit this bag with the must haves, small amount of makeup and Kleenex, small plastic bag for unforeseen things, an organized wallet, small pill container for a surprising headache or other pain, and writing paper for info numbers collecting, with a pen would help. I have my cell phone, ear mic, eye glasses, safety pins, and measuring tape. Sometimes I have room for a bottle of water.

When shopping for sales, you need to be ready with glasses, measuring tape, and some times a bag, a lot of places do not give bags with purchase. Oh, all women need a place to hide and carry our tampons and pads, a small perfume or BO stick. Each of us are different, lol. I have small travel size hair jell and a brush, breath mints, and a nail clipper. So when we are out and some things arises, we are ready. We do not run to the nearest drug store and spend too much for a last minute need.

By Carolyn from Chilliwack, BC

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Recycled Card Holder

I've discovered a nice way to hold all your gift cards, grocery store reward cards, driver's license, or ID card. If you or someone you know is taking birth control pills, you know that each prescription comes with a little purple velvet pill carrying case. Don't throw them out. They're the perfect size for your cards. And they're stylish too. I love them! Purple pill pouch with gift cards inside.

Purple pill pouch with gift cards inside.

By Stacey from Orem, UT

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Organizing Your Purse

I use little zippered bags made for holding makeup in a purse. In one, I keep everything I need to have with me (lipstick, pill case, dental floss, tiny mirror, and comb). I keep an extra set of keys in the inside zippered compartment of the purse itself.

The purse I am using currently has a zippered compartment in the center of the purse, too. This divides the purse into two sections. I keep my wallet on one side and tissues along with sunglasses on the other side of the divider.

This particular purse also has a strap inside for attaching your key chain. It makes it really easy to reach in and grab the strap to detach the key ring. When you purchase a new handbag, buy one that is easily organized. Don't buy a big pit in which to throw everything you own. Keep it simple.

By Carol from Wyoming, PA

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