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What do you carry in your handbag

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Whitewavemark2 Mon 20-Jan-25 08:05:35

Following on from the cost threads.

I posted that I only carry a cross body purse almost all the time.

So I only really have room for cards, cash, car/house keys and at a real squash phone.

But I can’t really think what else is necessary?

Mollygo Tue 21-Jan-25 13:07:50

Keys, purse, tissues, phone charger, lipstick.

Boz Tue 21-Jan-25 13:19:57

It depends on lifestyle. About my own business, I am always in a car, which is my 'glory hole'. Like many others, I only really need my phone to tap through the day. I like the old trouser pocket for the essential lippy and tissue. Proper handbag only used when out with H or family.

Aprilgem Tue 21-Jan-25 13:35:56

Keys, purse, tissues, foldable shopping bag and hand wipes. If I'm doing shopping trips or visit another town. Just in case, I add sanitary towels, water, paracetamol and small biscuits pack. Ha, reading others.. I'm going to add knickers and socks.

Blinko Tue 21-Jan-25 13:41:26

I carry a cross body purse, so Phone, house key, credit cards, pen, travel pass.

grannyqueenie Tue 21-Jan-25 13:45:09

Too much is answer and this conversation is doing nothing to lessen the weight of my already full bag. That’s because I’ve noted a few items like Marydoll’s “emergency chocolate” that I’m very tempted to add into the mix…..!hmm🤦‍♀️

Indigo8 Tue 21-Jan-25 14:00:52

I don't carry a bag.

My keys, tiny purse, bus pass and bank card are all in one or the other of the zipped up, pockets of my coat.

I don't seem to need anything else.

Skydancer Tue 21-Jan-25 14:04:50

The usual phone, cards, hairbrush etc. Together with a banana.

Labradora Tue 21-Jan-25 14:08:06

Purse
House keys
Bank and Credit cards
Tissues
Smartphone
Biro
Cheque Book
Liquorice Sweets

Ilovedogs22 Tue 21-Jan-25 14:11:36

Rather than a handbag, I use my son's rainproof rucksack (which he left behind on moving).
In my terribly ladylike fashion!
I carry, a purse, poo bags, folding mirror duel- brush thingy, a canvas bag for spontaneous tat purchases &
rather grotty, witch-like glove's (that quite honestly need a good wash.) 🥴

MaggsMcG Tue 21-Jan-25 14:52:23

All sorts of things. I tend to give it a bit of a tidy if it feels its getting too heavy. LOL

Knittypamela Tue 21-Jan-25 14:52:54

Purse, store cards and coupons, comb, mirror, lip balm, tissues, wipes, glasses, and two aspirin in case someone has a heart attack!

Greciangirl Tue 21-Jan-25 15:07:26

One thing that always goes in my bag is a small bottle of water.
I don’t go anywhere without one.

Plus all the usual stuff. I don’t carry a purse anymore as mine is very bulky, but put most used cards in my phone case.
Tissues also are a must.

AuntieE Tue 21-Jan-25 15:25:25

I rarely use a handbag unless invited to some function such as a wedding or a christening,

Any bag I do take with me has hankies, purse, reading glasses, plasters as I tend to get blisters on my feet, safety pins and a small foldable shopping bag.

I keep my house-keys in my jacket or coat pocket, along with my passport if I intend crossingh the Danish-German border, as German law requires you to have proof of your identity on you at all times (I have never been asked to show it, though).

I only take my phone with me, if I am going to collect a parcel from the post, or a book from the library.

Allegretto Tue 21-Jan-25 15:42:31

Phone
Tissues
Small credit card fold-over wallet with card, bus pass, £20 note
Comb
Lipstick
Hand sanitiser
Car (&/or house) key

BlueSapphire Tue 21-Jan-25 16:38:24

The bare minimum!

Purse
Phone
Keys
Tissues
Pen
Lipstick or lip balm
Folding shopping bag

Nansypansy Tue 21-Jan-25 18:04:34

Sounds like my handbag!

Dempie55 Tue 21-Jan-25 18:22:36

Phone, keys, cash purse, credit card holder, travel pass, tissues, hairbrush, compact, lipstick, paracetamol, paper bag to breathe into in case of panic attack, a couple of antiseptic wipes, plasters, hearing aid batteries, contact lenses in case I break my glasses, phone charger, separate wire for charging phone on the train in case I lose my phone charger, plastic bag for shopping, piece of string, pen, tiny notebook and finally a pair of scissors, because my father always told me to carry a weapon.

tictacnana Tue 21-Jan-25 22:03:25

All my stuff … compact, lipstick, perfume, comb, purse, ‘phone, buds, card case, shopping bags, glasses case, beanie hat, tissues, mints,pain killers OH ‘s wallet. Phew !

Sago Tue 21-Jan-25 22:17:14

Dempie55

Phone, keys, cash purse, credit card holder, travel pass, tissues, hairbrush, compact, lipstick, paracetamol, paper bag to breathe into in case of panic attack, a couple of antiseptic wipes, plasters, hearing aid batteries, contact lenses in case I break my glasses, phone charger, separate wire for charging phone on the train in case I lose my phone charger, plastic bag for shopping, piece of string, pen, tiny notebook and finally a pair of scissors, because my father always told me to carry a weapon.

My weapon is a can of deep heat spray!