Handbag Hoopla
(An excerpt from “Confessions of
a Wonder Woman Wannabe: On a Mission to Save Sanity, One Mom at a Time.”)
Gosh. If there’s one thing we moms have a lot of these days,
it’s got to be an overabundance of stuff.
It fills up our cars, homes…and especially those handbags we’re forced
to carry. Indeed, our purses have become magnets for lost trinkets, unexplained
junk, and loads of other useless items that can’t help but make us wonder how
they even got there in the first place.
Chances are, if you’re a purse-toting mom like me, you’ve
found yourself bombarded by the overwhelming contents of your oversized handbag
on more than one occasion. And with all this junk taking up valuable space
within our purse(s), it’s no wonder we can’t locate important items when we
need to.
So what are moms like us supposed to do?
In an effort to get our satchels under control, and avoid
being swallowed (whole) by the contents within them, check out these tips to
get that purse of yours clean, organized, and functional:
1. Go smaller: As we’ve already learned, bigger isn’t always better…especially when it comes to our purses. Think small after all.
2. Clean your clutch: Often and all the time. Rid yourself of old receipts, used tissues (ew!), and the likes. Make it sparkle!
3. Stock it: Stock your purse with only the essentials you’ll need. We’re talking a wallet, cell phone, a feminine hygiene item or two, some antibacterial goo, and that’s it. No more, no less.
4. Pick pocket: Designate specific areas in your purse for holding important items. For example, always place your wallet, cell phone, and keys in their assigned areas. Major sanity-saver here, girls!
5. Go new: If your purse has been to war and has the battle scars to prove it, it may be time to invest in a new one. Or, if your current handbag just isn’t doing the job, looks like it’s time to go shopping. Remember friends--finding a purse that will work for you and your needs is of utmost importance. Don’t be afraid to spend a little bit of money in this area. You’ll be happy you did.
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Jenny Lee Sulpizio is a wife and mother of three who enjoys
writing about anything and everything under the sun, but especially loves to
instruct, motivate, and guide other moms with practical advice, tips, and a
whole lot of comic relief in the process. Jenny is a contributing writer for The MOB Society and Moms Together, and is the author of the recently released guide for
all mamas titled, “Confessions of a
Wonder Woman Wannabe: On a Mission to Save Sanity, One Mom at a Time.” To
find out more about Jenny or to follow her blog, visit www.jennyleesulpizio.com. Connect with Jenny on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!
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My review of Confessions of a Wonder Woman Wannabe: FIVE STARS!!
The breezy style and solid advice in this self-help book for Christian moms had me laughing, nodding, and taking notes. Ms. Sulpizio shares her struggles, her hard-earned wisdom, and all of her tricks in this lovely book. Moms of small children will appreciate the chapters on finding time for themselves, and moms of all ages can pick up tips about taking care of ourselves, organizing, and saving money.
I appreciated the resources included--websites to help us figure out our body shape, lists of must-haves in the car, etc...
Prayer is a major theme--just as it is in my life. We can't be perfect, but we can take our struggles to God.
Confessions of a Wonder Woman Wannabe is a must-read for Christian moms!
(I received an advanced reader copy with no obligation to review this book. All opinions are my own.)
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Okay, I'm not a mom yet but I can totally use these purse tips...for sure. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't we all? It takes me less than 24 hours to jumble up my purse. I can't describe the junk that goes in there!!
DeleteI'm a Mr. Mom...does that count? (To 26 dogs and 2 cats...and a turtle.)
ReplyDeleteOkay, the first three things in my cargo pockets:
A dog biscuit (well, two of them)
A Sharpie pen
A bolt
Here's my email address (which was NOT in my pocket!):
tempusfugit02 (at) gmail (dot) com
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/
Of course it counts! Good for you, Andrew!! You have two things in your cargo pants that I don't have in my purse--the dog biscuit and the bolt. Ha, ha!! Nice!!
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