BUT THE REST OF THE TIME...
I keep a very small notebook in my purse for blog ideas and other writing that I need to do. But when the amount of time has the possibility of being a looooooong time I try to remember to bring -My Bag-. This bag serves not only an anti-boredom purpose, but also in case of emergencies as well.
I chose a small leather like tote with an internal pocket and sturdy sides. You can pick whatever you want. I kept mine compact to save space and to limit the weight potential. I fill it with stuff like this:
Magazine with articles I didn't have time to read.
Current projects I am working on (from forms to fill out to crocheting)
Book
Small devotional book, no time like the present.
Notebook, for writing.
Writing instruments, good ones, that I love to use.
Colored pencils
Gum and or mints
Snack, nothing that would melt, because ick. I had a giant lump of a fruit snack once, it tasted good, but looked awful.
Bottled water and a few flavor packets for my hubby who hates water.
Safety Pins, always.
Chapstick
Adhesive strips, Latex free. (AKA "Band-Aids")
YES, it all fits.
If my son is coming with us I make a backpack for him as well with Lego parts, snacks(never chocolate in them, too much melting and clean up),Maybe a couple character figures(small ones) and race cars. He loves to read so I make sure he has a novel and one comic, like Garfield.
My bag often lives in the car and is brought in occasionally for revamping.
Example of melted fruit snacks:
And that's what works for me.For more fabulous ideas head over to Shannon's Place.
9 comments:
Nice... I keep a similar bag.
LOL! I love the melted fruit snacks! Great ideas!
okay, your 'bag' sounds like my purse!
A grown up Bag O Fun! I always take one for my children when we're out and about, I never thought about making one for me. Probably because I'm very rarely without them, lol! Blessings, Whitney
That's a great idea! I should put a bag in my car for waiting for my daughter after school.
You could put it all in a box on the front seat (since kiddos don't sit there) and just add to it when necessary!
AN UPDATE. I looked in my thrift store bought bag, it is actually real leather, and an Ann Taylor at that, I didn't realize.
Also, Weeble: I have kids old enough to sit in the front, but that would have been a good idea many , many years ago.
Thta is a great idea!! I'm definitely going to put one together. :D
I love the melted fruit snack! It's too funny, because right now I have hairy gummy bears floating around in the bottom of my bag (hairy because the bag is one I crocheted). I might still eat them if I get hungry enough...
Great tip!
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