Keeping it in your car (and your purse)

Monday, December 15th, 2008

As moms, we are usually pretty good about toting stuff around for our kids–a change of clothes, diapers, snacks, toys, etc.

But what about us?  Particularly during the holiday season, when we are going to parties, shows or recitals at our kids’ schools, etc., it’s often hard to always look our best when we are on the go!  Here are some kits that I have found really useful to keep myself (somewhat) put together for when I am running out the door:

1. In my purse, I keep a small makeup bag with the following:

• neutral lipstick that goes with everything
• oil blotting papers (to keep the forehead & nose shine to a minimum without having to slap on extra powder)
• concealer (for when it wears off under my eyes or over blemishes)
• extra set of gold hoop earrings (for the days I forget to put them on before leaving the house)
• Rolaids/Tums (either individual sample packs or in a “snack size” Ziploc–for after holiday parties!)
• Tylenol/Advil (either individual sample packs or a mini pill holder)
• a couple of Band-Aids

2. Then, in the car, I make sure that I have:

• deodorant stick (for when I run out and forget to apply it!)
• lint roller (3 cats + long hair + 1 child = lots of lint and hair on black wool)
• extra tissues & napkins
• baby wipes
• notepad + pen (this can come in really handy when you least expect it)
• hair elastics + a clip or 2 (for bad hair days)

I hope these will help you as well!

Copyright 2008-2009 Kristin Delfau, author of Turbo-Mom's Guide to Saving Money Without Wasting Time a womens' personal finance book, and Aji Publishing.

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