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    29 Things To Keep In Your Purse So You're Always Prepared

    Tiny versions of life-changing things (like a migraine stick!) that you can take with you wherever we go.

    1. Tiny tubes of anti-chafe and anti-blister balm to give your thighs and feet some relief on hot, sweaty days. Plus, it's made with hydrating ingredients that won't clog pores — and yup, that all sounds A+ to me.

    2. Oil blotting sheets if you're prone to oily skin but don't feel like washing your face four times a day. Take that (!!!), humidity!

    3. Travel-sized Poo-pouri — it's a toilet spray that stops the smell of number two — so you can poop in peace at work, for once.

    4. A teensy eye contact kit complete with a case, tweezers, and an even teensier tube for solution — because all contact wearers know there are days when your eyes just aren't having it.

    5. Pant extenders you can toss in your bag when you know you'll be eating a big lunch. The amount of times I have unknowingly walked around my office at roughly 1 p.m. with my pants unbuttoned is far too many!

    6. A versatile clip that'll keep your bag off of the floor and away from nasty germs. It can even be used on grocery carts, stall doors, tables, chairs, and soooo many other public places.

    7. An 11-function stainless steel multi-tool you can store in your wallet or bag and whip out like a super spy in any emergency you face.

    8. A teeny migraine stick made with therapeutic essential oils that can relieve migraine pain and give you some dang peace during stressful weeks. Keep one in your bag so you're ready whenever a headache strikes.

    9. A headphone case for keeping your earbuds from ending up in a big ol' knot, because you shouldn't waste your sanity on trying to pull them out of your purse, just to take your keys and everything else with you.

    10. An eAlarm+ — a small electronic alarm that emits a loud, continuous sound for up to 30 minutes so you can have some peace of mind when you walk home alone.

    11. Caffeinated mints that'll work double time to give you minty breath and a midday pick-me-up that doesn't come with a harsh crash or the jitters.

    12. A cell phone clip that'll attach to shopping carts so you can have a potentially enjoyable time at the grocery store — *gasps,* yes, there is such a thing! Finally it's possible to read your recipes and lists hands-free. Amazing.

    13. A reliable portable charger small enough to fit in a purse, yet so powerful it can charge your phone up to five times (!!!) before it needs a recharge.

    14. A pack of stainless steel straws with silicone tips (and a cleaning brush!) that'll make drinking out of them softer on your teeth. Reducing plastic is rad, and now you can do it on the go.

    15. A 50-pack of individually wrapped antiperspirant wipes you can toss in your bag and whip out when you feel some sweat comin' on. Not only can they refresh your skin, but they can give you added protection to get you through the day.

    16. And! Travel-friendly body wipes that'll get you to happy hour feelin' and smellin' fresh, even though you didn't get a chance to shower after the gym.

    17. A double-sided, dressing aid tool with one side for assisting with buttoning, and the other for zipping up jackets. Keep this handy and you'll never again be stranded with an unzipped coat in the frigid cold.

    18. A Fenty Beauty Invisimatte blotting powder to transform sweaty skin into a flawless matte in a ~matter~ of seconds. Plus, it's travel-friendly design slips into your purse for on-the-go touchups that'll make sure your face stays oil-free no matter what the day throws at you.

    19. A highly-rated, SPF 25-infused lip balm made with beeswax, green tea leaf extract, shea butter, and cocoa seed butter to provide intense, long-lasting hydration all day, every day.

    20. A mini Sriracha bottle you can keep stashed in your bag or even on your keyring, because you should never have to suffer through a bland work lunch.

    21. A compact LED mirror that'll light up and expand for flawless touchups, and then fold down for storage. It has a 10X magnifying mirror, plus a regular one — and what I am trying to say here is, ya just can't go wrong with this!

    22. A spray hand sanitizer for DESTROYING germs wherever you are. Public transportation? Bathrooms with no soap? You're covered.

    23. A 1-ounce bottle of dry shampoo POWDER (!!) so you can ditch the shower on late mornings and walk out the door with hair that *looks* like it just got a fresh wash. Hey, nobody has to know it's going on day three...or five.

    24. Ibuprofen tablets in convenient packages perfect for smaller bags that don't have the space for an entire bottle. I mean, it's kind of the worst walking around with a bunch of pills rattling around your purse like a jingly cat collar.

    25. A Marc Jacobs Daisy roller perfume infused with notes of strawberry, violet leaves, and jasmine — all of which come together to form a fresh, floral scent you'll fall in love with at first sniff.

    26. A collapsible water bowl so your pet can tag along on all your adventures and stay hydrated 'n happy. We love a goob, hydrated floofer!

    27. Heel protectors that'll not only keep your best pumps from getting ruined, but prevent you from sinking into the grass or losing a shoe to those cursed street grates.

    28. A phone light featuring three light intensity settings for taking your selfie game to the next level — which, as we all know, is important business and good lighting is selfie 101.

    29. And lastly, a mini first-aid kit that'll remedy any minor cut, scrape, or blister right on the spot so you don't have to ask a million people, "Hi, do you have a bandage?!"

    Everyone is going to know you as Mary Poppins after this...

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