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What’s in My Handbag? The Must-Have Items I Can’t Leave Home Without!
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items In this guide, I highlight the essential items that you can always find in my handbag. These are the must-haves and they ensure I'm prepared for anything. ☺️
Discover these key items that keep me organized and ready to tackle whatever the day throws...
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Makeup must haves
Accessories
Makeup must haves
Explore my go-to makeup essentials that I always keep in my purse! This list highlights the must-have products that ensure you're ready for any occasion, combining convenience with beauty.
The absolute bomb Lip gloss/ shine. I keep trying other types but always go back to this one. Not only is it, perfect for your pout but it tastes good too. At under $10 it’s also a bargain!
Mentha Lip Shine No. 502
It’s no secret that I like a good priced beauty product, and this one is a perfect example of that. The whole Morphe line is well priced. This colour is awesome!
Oral Flirtation Color Pencil
The mascara I brought camping with me. It lived up to its name and even stayed on as I went in and out of the lake swimming. I got it on sale too.
Lash Sensational luscious waterproof mascara
I like this scent as well. And find as I’ve gotten older my skin is getting dryer. I love this lotion so much. I do have the fragrance spray as well, which makes the scent last longer when it gets layered with the lotion.
Strawberry Pound Cake Body Lotion
I love lip gloss and oil and this lip plumping one from Morphe is amazing. A steal at $19 for sure!
Hot Honeys Plumping Lip Oil
The perfect bag for everything. Not too big that you won’t be able to find your keys but big enough to hold everything you’ll need. Great to pop your laptop in but also a water bottle and your wallet.
Nevada Tote Bag Black
I don’t leave home without floss. Ever! It’s a great thing to pack or have on hand especially for lunches with friends and clients. The mint flavour pack is the BEST!
GUM® BUTLERWEAVE® Floss - Strong, smooth and resistant to shredding
I always carry around a nice notebook in my purse. For impromptu ideas or grocery lists. The first draft of my recipe book started this way too. You can’t beat a nice notebook
Journals & Notebooks
Don’t leave home without this rechargeable power bank. I got mine in a set at Costco for around $50. This has saved me many a times when I jump outta the car to do errands. It does take awhile to charge up when it’s dead but truly a lifesaver.
Power Banks - Anker CA
I always have these in my bag, UNLESS my kids steal them and not replace them. The orange ones will always be my favourite.
Tic Tac
I like to smell good and for as long as I can remember, vanilla scents were my go to. Fitting that I’m a baker now, huh?! I’m
Really loving the Sol De Janeiro 62 right now though. Anyone else?
Best Vanilla Fragrances of 2025
This year was all about trying to stay hydrated. I wanted a smaller water bottle and this one was perfect
Soft-Touch Stainless-Steel Water Bottle with Twist-to-Sip Lid – 591 mL
Accessories
Here are the accessories I always carry. These essentials blend fashion with practicality for everyday life.
I never leave home without a scrunchie and there’s usually a few in there. With me in the go a lot, errands, and trips to the gym, I like to make sure I can tie my hair back.
These satin ones are the bomb!
Scrunchies
I always have sunnies with me. I discovered this brand while living in New Zealand and I LOVE them. You’ll find a pair you love too!
QUAY
These headphones are an amazing value for the money. When I bought them they were around$40. Best money spent and have had these ones for 2 years with no issues. I bought an additional pair so that I have a pair when one is charging. I wear these bad...
Dime® 3 | True Wireless Earbuds | Mini and Mightier - Skullcandy