Decided to clean out my purse ...Part 2

Yes, it should lay flat
if it's not overstuffed!

Decided to clean out my purse...Part 2

Know that it's been a few days, I have found a couple more items for use in your bag - a metal credit card holder that blocks thieves from skimming the chip in some credit cards (indicated with a wave emblem) with your bank information embedded in it, and a little hook that you can hang your purse from in a restaurant, etc. to keep it off the floor. 

On to organizing:

• Dump everything out, pitch the trash and wipe everything down along with the lining of your purse.
• Purge all duplicates - you know you don't need 10 pens!

•  Divide everyday essentials into categories: money, personal care and communication tools. Stuff you store for "just in case", I have another plan for which I will discuss later.
• Use all those cute organizing containers - or even zip lock bags, to compartmentalize all "the stuff" you need daily. Containerize with the appropriate size containers - make up, meds/hand sanitizer and cream, breath mints and a small snack, business and loyalty cards. Take advantage of any lining pockets to distribute your items.
• Since they are out, make copies of your credit cards and your ID's to keep at home in case the originals are lost or stolen. Place these in your wallet or credit card holder to avoid demagnetizing the reader strip. Be sure to replace then after each use. This way it's easy to see that they are all accounted for. (Don't use certain cards frequently? Store them at home.)
• File your receipts- don't let them linger in your wallet.
• Your purse is not the place to collect coins - empty once a week in a jar or use it! It does spend same as the bills, ha!
• Once a week clean out your purse - while you are waiting at a lesson for your child or every Sunday night to get you organized for the week ahead.
• Keep your extra cell charger, make-up bag (filled with sample size- not full size containers), extra shoes - stashed in your desk, not your purse.
• A small collapsible tote is good for the environment - but, please, refold it after use.
• Remember, health wise, your purse should not weigh over 3 pounds!

For those "Just in case" items, or things you seldom use - store them in your car:

• Keep your coupons in an expandable file or binder.
• Your gym clothes belong there too. 



Small hook to suspend your purse from a table
to keep it off the floor and keep clean.


• Have a zippered case for anything else.

Finally, respect your purse. Remember,it's not a long term storage bin.