List: Ten things you should keep in your pocketbook.

I’m that obnoxious person that is overly prepared for anything that MIGHT happen.  That means that my over sized Dooney & Bourke bag is always filled to the brim with stuff.  It's filled with the basics.  That means cash, cards, phone, keys and a wallet.  But, it's also filled with something I'll refer to as "secondary essentials".  These are the things that you may not need every day like your keys but are super useful under the right circumstances.

Related:  Ten things everyone should always have in their home.

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Ten things that should always be in your purse.

1.  Travel Size Toothpaste & Toothbrush

This is important to always have in your bag because you never know when you’ll be in the mood for a garlic knot.  I love this set from Crest because it's the perfect size and it's super inexpensive.

2.  Tinted Lip Balm

It's often that I look for some sort of moisturizer for my lips and it's often that I need a pop of color.  Tinted lip balm takes care of both of those problems.  My go to tinted lip balm is this one.  I always have one in my bag and for back up in my beauty stash. 

3.  Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is a pocketbook MUST, because you never know when you'll be caught off guard with a public door knob.  My favorite is Purell and this travel size pack is perfect for the cause.

4.  Paper Toilet Seat Covers

While I think to think that I've mastered the art of "squat and hover", there are times my heels are just too high.  For those instances, I always carry around Potty Shields with me.  This is my go to brand for travel toilet seat covers.  Note:  Now that I'm a mommy with little kiddies, these are even more useful!

5.  Tide To Go

It's often that I spill, splatter, or drip on myself.  I have no shame..  Because of this, it's practically mandatory that I have a Tide pen in my bag.  This is the exact stick that I use.

6.  Tweezers

Hear me out before you judge.  There's been many times that I found a rogue hair on myself that needed emergency plucking.  There was also that one time my son got a splinter.  Either way, I don't go anywhere with my mini Tweezerman tweezers in pink, of course.

7.  Motrin & Other Over the Counter Meds

You never know when you'll had a wicked headache, severe bloating, indigestion, allergies, or whatever common ailment you suffer with.  To get through this, invest in a small bottle of Motrin like this one.  Then add one or two medications to the bottle just in case it's needed one day.

8.  Band-Aids

You never know when you will get cut or need a quick fix for a broken nail.  That's why I always come prepared with travel case of neon colored bandaids.

9.  Information Card

For ease of mind, I always carry an emergency information card.  It's similar to a credit card so it fits nicely in your wallet, but has all important information such as my name, doctors, allergies, and an emergency contact.  These cards are similar to what I use.

10.  Alcohol Wipes

Alcohol prep wipes come in handy more than you would think.  Using ear buds?  I'll disinfect them first.  My phones getting nasty?  Let me get a wipe.  You scraped and cut your knee?  I got you covered!  Whatever the instance, you'll want to purchase these alcohol prep wipes to always carry around with you.

What are your pocketbook essentials?

Related:  Ten things everyone should always have in their home.