28 Useful Things Mary Poppins Would Probably Have In Her Bag And So Should You

You'll be practically, perfectly, prepared every time.

Here are some things you should never be caught without. And TBH, Mary probably already has them in her bag...

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1. A chic mini pocket planner to keep all of your dates organized so you can make sure you get to that doctor appointment on time, or turn in that project for work by deadline. Smart phone calendars are great and all, but nothing is quite as concrete as pen and paper sometimes. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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You don't have to worry about having to replace this planner if you ever forget to use it! You fill in all of the dates as you go so even if you "miss a month" you can pick up right where you left off.

Dimensions: 4.1" × 5.9" × 0.4"

ClapClapDesign is a small business specializing in paper goods and accessories. They're based in Los Angeles.

Get it from ClapClapDesign on Etsy for $16.

2. A set of Tide To Go Pens in case you spill some ketchup on your fresh new sneaks, or some wine on your pretty white blouse, or coffee on your slacks — you get the picture, right? These will always come in handy and being an adult means having these on you always. (I need to take my own advice and get myself a pack.)

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Promising review: "These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt. Luckily I had one of these in my bag (I put one in each of my most-used purses in anticipation of my clumsiness). I went into a store bathroom and quickly scrubbed the Tide To Go on my shirt. All of the coffee blobs went away and once the awkward wet splotches dried up, my shirt was perfectly white again. You've got yourself a big fan, Tide." —NAD

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $6.97.

3. A travel-size facial mist to add some hydration back to your skin and hair on-the-go. It can also be used as a makeup setting spray!

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Promising review: "This is basically the new coconut oil. Is your face dry? SPRAY THIS STUFF ON IT. Are your legs ashy? SPRAY THIS STUFF ON IT. Makeup needs setting? SPRAY THIS STUFF ON IT. Hair frizzy and dry? SPRAY THIS STUFF ON IT. Boyfriend being a jerk? SPRAY THIS STUFF ON IT. It is a cure-all. It is amazing and my skin is super soft and glowy, and I feel like a pretty pretty princess." —Kate

Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in two sizes or a value pack).

4. A compact pill organizer so each potential medicine you may need is compartmentalized and easy to find. You'll now be able to keep your Tums, Advil, and important medications perfectly organized instead of all tossed into one jar (or in my case, a plastic bag...)

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You could also use these for storing other things like hair ties, bobby pins, and even jewelry!

Promising review: "This is amazing!!! One of my favorite purchases I’ve made on Amazon. I did in fact buy it to use with pills and have had no issues there, but I found another use for it too!! Since it is actually relatively large, I ended up using one of them for packing my jewelry as well!! It is REALLY hard to find a safe and effective way to transport this volume of jewelry, but this is great. With separate compartments for each piece, a hard plastic design so that nothing can squish them through the packaging, and two different sizes for the compartments, I am obsessed. This is the best idea I ever had lol." —Kathy Latifi

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.99.

5. A pair of round circle sunglasses because ya never know when the sun may emerge, and you ought to be prepared to shield your pretty eyes from the harmful UV rays.

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Promising review: "For the money you can’t beat 'em! These look amazing on my face like a $300 pair of sunglasses. I have tried multiple pairs and this brand looks and feels comparable to a pair of Ray-Bans and Pradas, I have a smaller face and to me this pair fits the best, perfect for my nose and brow line. I couldn’t be happier, just wish there were 6 stars so everyone would know how amazing they are. If you are questioning whether or not they will look as good on you as they do in the photos, yes...yes they do." —Christina

Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors).

6. A do-everything moisturizer so you can nix having to pack a face mask, highlighter, lip balm, and hair treatment. This is your new skincare secret weapon.

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Pop on hair as a hydrating hair mask before showering (if your hair gets a bit dry from time to time), add a pop of dewiness to the cheekbones for some highlighting shine, or use on lips and dry patches on the skin as a typical balm. 

Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. I use it as an intensive face cream when my skin gets extra dry or just looks dull. It’s thicker than most lotions but melts right into the skin. If I put it on at night, I wake up to healthy, hydrated, glowing skin. It’s great for hands and cuticles, too. I only have to use a pea-sized amount to cover my face so this will last a long time. The fragrance is light and pleasant and fades quickly." —Polly Darton

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three sizes). 

7. A huge set of colorful scrunchies so you'll never be without one again. These come in 60 different colors so you'll have one to match every 'fit.

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Promising review: "Great scrunchies at a good price. I love these, use them daily. I have baby-fine hair and it tends to get ripped out with most ponytails. But these are great; they slip right off when you take them out. I blow out my hair in the morning, then just twist my hair into a bun and wrap these around. I leave them in while I apply my makeup and get dressed and then use some light hairspray with the scrunchie still in. They are comfortable. Seem well made." —qinxiaoyang

Get a set from Amazon for $9.99. 

8. A Bluetooth-enabled selfie stick and tripod if you're going sightseeing and want to ensure you can get pics with your companions without having to bother strangers to take them for you. The little tripod can pack perfectly into a tote.

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The remote control will assist you in taking pics from further away!

Promising review: "This is one of the coolest little gadgets I've come across in quite a while. I was looking for a little tripod or something similar to hold my phone so that I could take pics or videos with it. This not only functions as a tripod but also a selfie stick! The way it fits together in such a compact form yet quickly and easily extends for use as a selfie stick or tripod is simply ingenious. If that isn't enough, it includes a tiny remote that detaches and functions as a shutter release through the use of Bluetooth. AND it includes a little cable for recharging that remote as needed! This item is offered at a VERY reasonable price for what you get. It even fits my huge iPhone 8 Plus, although it's a bit of a tight fit. But it does work. I like this selfie stick so much that shortly after getting one, I ordered a second as a backup. This thing is great!" —Outdoorman777

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

9. A clear travel case to store makeup products and toiletries so you can stop tearing apart your bag to find that ONE lip balm (you KNOW that one lip balm).

Truffle

It's TSA-approved!

Truffle is a women-owned small business specializing in bags and accessories that are perfect for travel and prevent the utilization of single-use plastic bags. 

Promising review: "I love the items I purchased in Dove Grey! I will be buying the rest of the collection and more! Not only am I using them for travel, but for everyday use. Very stylish and great for organization!" —Cassandra S.

Get it from Truffle for $58+ (available in three sizes and nine colors).

10. Or a clip-on sleeve so you can avoid losing your chapsticks altogether in the abyss that is the bottom of your bag. Now it'll be conveniently within an arm's reach.

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Never lose your overabundance of lip balms again!

Promising review: "Lifesaver. Hooks into work badge. Just yesterday, I actually used the entire lip balm before losing or washing it, LOL. (First time ever)." —Mary

Get a five-pack from Amazon for $7.39+ (available in 12 color combos).

11. A set of affordable, wireless Bluetooth earbuds in case you're on the market for new headphones but can't fathom shelling out over $100 for them. These have sooooo many 5-star reviews (161,600+ to be exact) and they're waterproof and sweatproof. These earbuds are honestly sorcery if you ask me.

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These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge). 

Promising review: "These are great. They really do have great noise cancellation. If I have both in I cannot hear my kids talking LOL. They pair very easily to my Android devices (Kindle, LG). What's cool about these is you can have them paired to two devices at once. I sometimes like to listen to music on one device and scroll or play games on another. Found that out by accident. I also like how if I use one bud at a time, the other can stay in the charger and I just exchange. It has excellent battery life. Three months in of regular use, I put it on the charger maybe once a week. I got the wireless charger from Tozo in addition to these and it does great. It comes with a few assorted earbud covers that you will have to try to find which fits you best. Finally found a set that fits and it makes a world of difference. You can't beat the price tag on these. Can't compare to more expensive brands myself but it is hard to imagine $100+ earbuds doing much of a better job than these. Really great buy." —Mariah

Get it from Amazon $29.99+ (available in five colors).

12. A set of claw-shaped hair clips to channel those Rachel Green vibes, and keep hair out of your face and effortlessly styled. I'm just gonna say it — these are way chic-er than a hair tie.

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Promising review: "These hair clips are amazing! They are cute and sturdy. I am able to fit all of my hair in the clip and go about my day without my hair falling down and having to reclip it. That is a first for me! I even did a quick workout and the jumping did not cause my hair clip to fall. If you are looking for a nice hair clip that will stay in place, these are perfect!" –Amanda Davis

Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in six different color sets).

13. A leather Bagnet since placing your coveted handbag on the floor is ~gross.~ This bagnet will magnetize to any metal chair or barstool! Mary Poppins certainly wouldn't approve of germs (those are supercalifragilisticexpial-ATROCIUS)!

Bagnet

Bagnet is a woman-owned small business based in Sacramento working to make the lives of women easier.

Promising review: "I was a little skeptical about whether this little magnet would hold my larger, heavier bags, but it does!!! I love it! That one heavy duty magnet. And it's so fashionable!" —Theresa V.

Get it from Bagnet for $24.99.

14. An RFID-blocking travel wallet — perfect for trips abroad, or a a simple trip to the mall, to hold your tickets, currency, passport, and must-have credit cards and IDs.

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Promising review: "I absolutely love this wallet. This holds everything I need in one place (boarding pass, passport, ID, credit cards, money, checked baggage tickets, receipts, etc.) without looking bulky. Just amazing! I definitely recommend to anyone who travels a lot." —Anthony Luu

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 34 colors).

15. A pack of rubber twist ties to keep your cords wrapped securely around your hair tools and your headphones wires from getting in a tangled mess.

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Promising review: "I use these for travel. I use two different sizes, 12" and 18". They have a gazillion different uses. You can tie a bag to a fixed object and keep it from getting stolen. You can create an 'S' shape hanger for hanging wet clothes. You can wrap it around a snack bag to keep the bag shut. You can prop up your tablet or phone. You can keep the vent on a broken air conditioner wired open! In short, this gadget has a million and one uses when you are on the road. You gotta get these!" —Tampaman

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.06 (available in seven lengths and 10 colors).

16. A travel case of mint dental flossers you can keep in your car or handbag when that random poppy seed gets stuck in your tooth after your morning bagel.

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Promising review: "I purchased this to keep in my purse zipper compartment for 'emergencies' aka getting something stuck in between my teeth, such as pepper, lettuce, herbs, whatever. I can go to the powder room and remove whatever it is. I feel better having these in tow. We love Plackers for use here at home, which make flossing easy. With age, it just seems things tend to get stuck more, and these are a great idea to have along, just for in case. I can refill the case if I do end up needing to use them. The case is easy to open and close and feels like it will stay closed well in my purse. These are a great idea!" —Small~Town~Girl

Get it from Amazon for $0.99.

17. A bottle of anti-fog treatment to ensure your glasses don't fail you when you move from the comfort of your home to the brisk outdoors (which is def a safety hazard).

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Promising review: "I have used many different defoggers on my glasses in the past, all of them lacking. THIS defogger worked fantastically. It kept my glasses from getting foggy outside, inside, and when moving from inside to outside. I recommend this defogger to anyone looking to keep fog off of their glasses. Not only does it work, but it is reasonably priced. GREAT PRODUCT! So good I bought it twice so far and will buy it again in the future." —J. Weston

Get it from Amazon for $12.55+.

18. A pack of natural green tea oil-blotting sheets to help remove any excess oil on the skin for a mattified look. Keep these in your bag to dab over your T-zone so your makeup stays looking fresh all day.

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Promising review: "I purchased these on a whim a few months ago, and I've bought three more packs of them for friends and family. I always used to use the Clean & Clear oil blotting sheets, but these are so much better. They feel papery, which is better than the shiny feeling of the Clean & Clear ones. They also come out of the package much easier. With the Clean & Clear ones, you were always having to use a piece of sticky tape to pick up the next sheet, but this one comes out on its own after you pull a sheet, which is great. I can't recommend it enough." —Carly

Get a pack of 100 sheets from Amazon for $6.95 (available in bamboo, green tea, and rose and in packs of one and two).

19. A set of soap sheets so you'll never be without soap — especially in public restrooms when they decide to not restock the soap dispensers #ugh.

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Promising review: "These are fantastic! They work just as described (you truly only need a small amount of water and they lather generously) and really do smell like honeysuckle, as a previous review mentioned. :) They arrived quickly and we were able to test them out on a road trip as we visited two national parks and multiple out-of-the-way places in between. I've generally carried liquid hand soap in my trunk, but it's been messy at times and was hard to take with us when we were away from the car. These solved all those issues, and there are enough in the set that everyone could carry a package in their own day pack, we put one in each glovebox, and we have them in our 72-hour emergency kits as well. So handy!" —EMiller

Get a set of nine from Amazon for $13.99.

20. A bottle of Drop It to help minimize the amount of sulfites in wine that can cause those awful headaches (I know this feeling all too well). Pop a few drops of this in your vino, give a light swirl, and enjoy without the impending doom of headache hell that may await you...

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Drop It recommends 1-2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2-3 for a glass of red, and 7-9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you'll be g2g!

Promising review: "For many years, I have been that friend who always says 'no thanks, I can't drink wine.' Even one small small glass would give me the worst migraine. So I gave up. Several weeks ago, I happened across an ad for Drop It and thought I might as well give it a shot. I took a big risk the day it arrived and had two huge glasses of red wine that I knew would give me a massive migraine the next day. It just so happened I had a midterm that next morning too — and so the stakes were high. I woke up feeling fantastic. Since then I have repeated the experiment (to make sure it wasn't a fluke) and found that no matter how much wine I drink, as long as I use the drops, I don't have a migraine the next day. I'm so pleased to have found something that makes wine drinking possible and enjoyable again! I have nothing but great things to say about the product. It's easy to use and very discreet. I visited some friends last week and we spent a few hours at a wine bar. It was easy to add my drops. I took a small taste of the wine before adding the drops and found that it did not alter the taste at all. Thanks for a great product and a great buying experience. I will be back for more." —Mackenzie

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

21. An essential oil roller to keep handy for moments of stress when you need an enjoyable aromatic scent to focus on. This may just help make those anxious moments a little less anxious.

Elixir Apothecary

This small business is heaven-scent for aromatherapy fans. Owner Michelle has vegan soaps, creams, elixirs, and more in this Atlanta-based shop.

Promising review: "Amazing, as usual. This is my second bottle of the anxiety roller ball. It works wonders and I've even got my friends hooked!" —Lindsay Frenk

Get it from Elixir Apothecary on Etsy for $19.95.

22. A time-marked water bottle in case you don't want to worry about having to purchase a water bottle during your travels. Keep this one on hand and refill it when necessary. It also lets you know how much water you've drunk so you can stay hydrated.

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Promising review: "I love the finish on the bottle! I hate holding wet water bottles and this does NOT sweat! It also holds two full bottles of 16.9-oz. packages water bottles so it’s very easy to get my full water intake on the go! Easy to carry, fits in my car's cup holders perfectly (not big at all like some water bottles). I got the ombré purple to teal and it’s very true to color. Easy to clean, wide enough for bottle brushes, and the straw stays put. I also love how I just push the little button by the mouthpiece and it just pops open quick for easy drinking (if you’re driving and don’t need to be messing around opening bottles😉). Highly recommend this water bottle. For the price, it’s amazing! Keeps my water cool for hours too." —Alicia

Get it on Amazon for $13.99 (available in 16 colors).

23. Or this collapsible water bottle option if you don't have a TON of room to spare in your bag but still want one handy.

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Promising review: "Well this is the coolest thing ever! I travel quite a bit, and I usually don't take a bottle with me because they are big and bulky, and I usually lose it! This collapsible water bottle is a perfect traveling accessory. It stays collapsed until after security, and then I fill it up for the trip. It's a good size and fits in my side compartment in my travel backpack and the cap screws in securely so I don't have to worry about it opening accidentally and spilling all over the place. I follow the instructions on how to clean it and it works just fine." —M. Lyons

Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in seven colors).

24. A pair of portable power packs to charge any and all tech devices that you may be taking with you on your travels. Recharge your tablets, smart watches, smart phones, and earbuds from anywhere, no wall outlet needed.

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These power banks feature ports for USB, USB C, and micro-USB compatible devices. So you can charge multiple products at once!

Promising review: "These are WELL worth the price! I am buying these again. I have already had other people ask where I got them! I have charged my iPhone SE 4 times to full charge before this battery needed a charge. 100% will be buying this for Christmas presents." —kdaisy2012

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two color pairings).

25. A Poo-Pourri toilet spray because sometimes we can all get a little poop shy when having to head into a public restroom. This will give you a ~bit~ more confidence.

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Promising review: "One bathroom in an apartment just isn't enough for two adults with a healthy colon. Enter Poo-Pourri. It is very fresh and not overpowering. It is not synthetic smelling. With most room sprays, you end up just smelling flowery poo. This masks the smell completely. I can walk in the bathroom 30 seconds after my boyfriend and only smell lemon." —Allison H

Get a two-ounce bottle from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in 16 scents).

26. A Mini Milk Makeup Kush Mascara in case you wanna give your lashes a little lift and volume. Nothing says, "I'm away and ready to take on the day" then a hint of mascara. This is infused with hemp-derived cannabis seed oil for conditioning and extra length.

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Promising review: "I originally got this as a sample for my birthday and I must say, the sample made me fall in love and buy the full size! I was a little skeptical because of the super large wand, I’m not usually a fan of those, but this mascara for sure made my jaw drop. My lashes were so full and voluminous when I used this and honestly, it might be a little early to drop the HG, but I can definitely see this as a staple in my routine and repurchasing once I’ve used it all up. HIGHLY recommend! I don’t have any issues with flaking or clumps." —HannahJRy

Get it from Sephora for $13.

27. A pair of Machete sunnies that are so trendy and durable they'll stand the test of time. They have a ton of amazing patterns so you're sure to find a pair you love.

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Machete is a woman-owned small business located in Atlanta, Georgia that makes the most stunning accessories from earrings, to phone cases, to hair clips (their claw clip is one of my absolute faves).

I am obsessed with Machete — from their hair clips, to jewelry, to sunglasses, I don't think I could truly love a brand more. I have been wearing their Ruby sunglasses in the classic tortoise version and I can't get enough of them. They look good with every outfit and they're thick and luxe feeling. I have worn these non-stop for about two weeks now and won't stop anytime soon.

Get the Ruby sunglasses from Machete for $150 (PayPal, Shop Pay, and Google Pay are available).

28. And an organic cotton face mask you can keep handy for errand runs. I'm guilty of never having a mask that matches my outfits and these neutral ones are a great solution. Now I don't have to worry about a super overbearing pattern clashing with my chic outfit.

Ova Beauty / Etsy

Type Of Fit: Elastic ear loops with adjustable bead

Pocket For Filter: No

Fabric Type: Two double-gauze layers! This means there is the front layer and back layer with no lining inside. These are reversible!

Shipping Time: 8 to 12 business days

OVABEAUTY is a small business based in Los Angeles and sells minimalistic style jewelry and accessories.

Promising review: "I purposely waited to write my review until after I had worn one of the masks for a substantial amount of time. My results: I could have saved myself much $ had I discovered Ova Beauty a year and a half ago! Comfortable, perfect coverage, but most significantly I CAN BREATHE! Excellent product! I highly recommend Ova Beauty. High quality product!" —Jill Johnson

Get one from Ova Beauty on Etsy for $10 (available in 10 colors).

Congrats — you'll now be the go-to person in your friend group who is always prepared. Mary would be proud.

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