It’s SPRING, y’all! Which brings me to something you might want to add to your ‘spring cleaning’ list. No worries, it’s nothing that will take up your whole day – but it just might help your sanity ; ) . This leads me to some bag/purse real-talk. I love order. I thrive on order. BUT I’m also creative (*scatter brained*) all at once too, which often leads to everything not-in-order. Okay, chaotic. I am thinking about a lot of different things while I’m on the go, and no matter how hard I would try, my purse would always be a complete mess after a few days (or one) despite the various pockets and zippers most of my bags offer. I would end up cleaning it out, re-organizing it at night to get ready for the next day, AND it would take a while to transfer exactly what I needed whenever it was time to switch to a new bag.
I finally got to the point where I.JUST.COULDN’T.DEAL. any more #thestruggleisreal. And so I invested in these beauties from TJ MAXX for $6 a piece! I’ve been using them for a couples months now and I am so excited to say that they have been very helpful. For the most part, the clutter in my bag has gone down significantly, and I am much quicker to grab what I need because it’s not in a disastrous pile at the bottom!
Maybe you’ve got it all together and had this figured out like, yesterday (and I’m just two-steps behind everyone on this). But for those of you who are currently in my same boat, here’s how I divided and organized my 3 bags!
Umm, aren’t they adorable?!
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HERE’S HOW I ORGANIZED IT ALL:
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1. BEAUTY BAG:
Travel Size Lotion, Body Mist, & Deodorant
Hair Pins & Hair Ties
Nail Filer
Lipsticks
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2. HEALTH BAG:
First Aid Items
Dental Floss
Medicine
Feminine Products
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3. MISC. BAG
Gum
Pens & Highlighters
Notepads
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THE BEST PART:
EASY TRANSFER FROM BAG TO BAG!
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While I discovered these particular bags at TJ MAXX, I have also found affordable ones I love in Francesca’s Beauty Section and Forever 21’s Beauty Section
What simple tips do you have to keep your purse organized while on-the-go? Also, what is on your Spring Cleaning list for 2016? I would LOVE to hear from you!
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I love this idea!!! My purse is always a disaster and it drives me crazy… Totally investing in this idea… Thanks Anna for the tip 🙂
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Absolutely!! Glad I’m not the only one haha .. If you decide to do it, I wanna come with you when you go shopping! All this sunshine is making me wanna get out more lol 😉
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Umm love this!!
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Thanks Brenda!!! Can’t wait to read all your traveling posts 🙂 looks like you’ve had some awesome (and beautiful) adventures lately !! -xx Anna
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God has been so good to me lately! I hope you enjoy reading them!!
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Aw awesome! Yes I’m sure I will! -xx Anna
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yeah for organizing!!!!
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Haha yes!!! -xx Anna
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Ok you are GENIUS! I have so much stuff in my purse and can never keep it in order. Definitely getting some of these cute bags. The fact that they are from TJMAXX makes me so happy. haha. I might have a slight obsession with that store.
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Christine, obsession just might be an understatement LOL! Yes, so good yet so dangerous 😉 I hope you try it and that it helps you out some!!! Let me know! & thanks for reading! -xx Anna
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Yep!! I need them all!! So cute and practical!!
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HAHA yes! Pretty & practical is the way to go! Thanks for sharing 🙂 -xx Anna
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What a great idea! TJ Maxx, here I come to buy cheap bags from you!
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Jen, Absolutely! TJ Maxx is definitely a favorite place of mine. Dangerous. But favorite 😉 Thanks for sharing!! -xx Anna
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YES! This post is perfect! I definitely need to do this, especially because I change bags so frequently, it would make transfer a breeze!
xo Ashley
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Ashley, I know what you mean!!! I feel like I change mine all the time, and unless it’s an over the shoulder (smaller purse), it’s made that switch SO incredibly easy since I normally use larger totes. I hope you try it! Let me know how it goes 😉 -xx Anna
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My purse, the endless black hole that I’m always digging to find my phone. I love your idea to divide things up in bags! I’m going to have to try this out!
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“Endless black hole.” OMG so funny. SO TRUE. Yes, you definitely should! Let me know how it goes 😉 -xx Anna
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Hmmm. This is a good idea and so simple, yet I never thought of it!
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VERY simple indeed. Hope you try it!! 🙂 -xx Anna
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great idea!! simple yet so effective going to have to try this out
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Definitely. Pretty and practical 😉 Thank you!!! -xx Anna
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I totally do this. Having separate bags in my big bag just makes life simpler. Also I love anything that says “Hello Gorgeous” lol
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Girl, I so wish I started this sooner! Yes- that one is my favorite… my little confidence booster! Thanks for stopping by! -xx Anna
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I LOVE to keep all of my little random things in bags within my big handbag. It makes life so much easier!! Your handbag is gorgeous!
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Bags upon bags…upon bags #lifemotto 😉 ABSOLUTELY, Courtney! Wish I had started this sooner! And thank you, it’s been a good one. Thanks for stopping by! -xx Anna
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Great idea! I already have a ton of those little pouches laying around the house–time to put them to good use! Now what about the clutter in the rest of my house??? Lol!
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Right! Haha one step at a time 😉 That’s great you already have some to choose from. I’m sure they will be great & I hope this helps you out some!! -xx Anna
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This is exactly what my wife does with her bags. Great minds think alike!
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Haha that’s awesome! I agree…I wish I had started sooner! 🙂
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I am LOVING the hello gorgeous bag!! Too cute!
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Aw thank you!! It’s my favorite as well! Thanks for reading! -xx Anna
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I too keep several little zipper bags in my main purse to keep it all organized and easy to transfer. I use those little free bags that always come with sample kits!
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Good idea!! What kind of sample kits do you normally get? Thanks for reading!! -xx Anna
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Oh What a nice idea..!!
I always struggle to find things in my purse as it becomes the most messed up creature in this world and finally I end up with getting all the things out of my purse and wasting my time.
This is really a nice suggestion and I am sure the best one to get rid out of this!!
Keep it up!
Ellie
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Oh wow what an idea!!
I really struggle with purse because somehow it becomes the most messed up creature in this world and when ever I am out and and try to find anything in it drives me crazy and finally I end up getting all the things out of it and wasting my time.
I am sure you suggestions will make it easier for me and all readers.
Cheers for Ladies!!
Ellie
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YES! I felt like I was always wasting so much time trying to get it all together haha. And to some extent, it’ll generally take some time here and there just because I am using it often, but overall it’s helped so much! Glad it helped you out some; I hope you try it! Thank you for reading 🙂 – xx Anna
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I love these bags!! That “Hello gorgeous” one is awesome!
http://www.maggiealamode.com
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Thank you, Maggie! It’s a keeper for sure! Thanks for reading, Happy Easter!! -xx Anna
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Whoa this is a really useful tool. Thanks for sharing!
Kat
http://www.PersianKittyKat.com
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Of course! Hope it helps!! -xx Anna
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