A peek inside my purse and car console - These curated items go beyond convenience for me; they help me maintain some level of comfort and regulation while I'm out of the house.
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My perfect emotional support water bottle. I have Pink Sand and Pecan because of course I need one for spring/summer and fall/winter. It's leak-proof when closed and flows smoothly through the straw. 10/10
Water Bottle - HydroJug (Sport 32oz)
Purell. Unscented. Spray because it's fun and covers the hand better than the squirt and rubs in faster and is the same amount every time, i.e. more efficient. The end.
Hand Sanitizer - Purell Spray
I creep into a low rage if my I can't get smudges off my glasses/sunglasses/phone screen… I keep these wipes stocked in my car, purse, and multiple places in my house.
I recognize this is wasteful, but I've accepted it as an accommodation. If anyone knows a reusable cloth that always gets the job done (I've tried so many!), message me on my socials!
Lens Wipes - Zeiss
Some days I really don't want to be perceived, and that extends to what I'm reading, watching, or listening to on my phone. I've used privacy screen protectors from this brand for yeeears. And I get the 3-pack because I drop my phone a lot, so I have...
I don't use the camera pieces but am sure they work great.
Phone Privacy Screen Protector - Ailun
When I'm tired and under stimulated, driving lulls and makes it worse. I keep a sugar-free hard candy option on hand for a bit of stimulation.
Sugar-Free Candy - LifeSavers Mints
I can't mentally function when my lips are dry. There is no product in the world that I've used longer or more consistently than this specific Chapstick. And yes, I do get to the bottom of the tube! This one has SPF 15 (love!) and the sliiightest van...
Lip Balm - ChapStick Original Moisturizer SPF 15
I have some old school AirPods, but when I inevitably lose them, here's the new version I'll buy. Sometimes earplugs aren't enough when I'm out amongst the masses; my thoughts can be too loud. So I usually opt for my AirPods and music or brown noise ...
Wireless Earbuds - Apple AirPods
My tried and true… I use a lot of hand sanitizer, and this lotion is the perfect, inexpensive, UNSCENTED, non-greasy follow up.
The travel size can be tough to find outside of Ulta, so any small refillable bottle will work! :)
Lotion - CeraVe Travel Size (3 oz)
My sunglasses are prescription and also discontinued… so I'm sharing a very similar, much more affordable pair that I owned previously. My requirements - polarized lenses that are big enough to cover my whole eye area. These ward off headaches and ca...
Polarized Sunglasses - SOJOS Cat Eye Round
If I'm overstimulated and out with others, i.e. need to contribute to the conversation, these ear plugs are the best I've found. Just enough noise reduction and fairly incognito so they don't clash with my earrings (because I love all of my earrings!...
If I'm overstimulated and out alone, I prefer my Apple AirPods.
Reusable Ear Plugs - Yawsoy Clear
This is a random “on the go” item, right? For years I have kept one of these in my car to dust the dash and console while stopped at red lights or after a car wash. This brand is pre-treated and the absolute best at gripping the dust. It looks a litt...
Dusting Cloths - Guardsmen
I’ve been using this trash can since pre-COVID…so it’s practically ancient and still looks brand new. I have it hooked on the back of the passenger side front seat. It’s perfect, even has pockets on the side. I’ve never been tempted to search for any...