Have you been following along with the What’s in My Handbag series? I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed it myself.
I am super excited to introduce today’s guest Brooke, from All Things Thrifty.
I’ve “known” Brooke for what seems like forever, but I only just recently met her in person. She’s great! Narrowing down a couple of projects to feature isn’t easy with this one., but here are a few of my favorite…
1. Halloween pumpkins. Wow. Brooke and her husband are pumpkin carving fiends….Fortunately they are kind enough to share a few tips.
2. DIY Christmas ornament lamp. Need I say more?
3. Superhero art. I am such a sucker for boys projects and superheros.
4. Chair update. I would love to have Brookes reupholstering skills.
5. Entryway makeover. DYING. This is one of my favorite makeovers ever. I love this style. And the painted floor…
Hope you will pop over to Brooke’s site and check it out if you haven’t already!
What’s in My Handbag: All Things Thrifty
Hey Hey Peeps! I’m Brooke from over at All Things Thrifty and I am so pumped to be here today! When getting ready for this, I couldn’t decide whether I should “keep it real” or “stage” the items in my purse {ya know, specifically show you only the items that should be in my purse instead of the items that are in my purse}. I decided that keeping it real is the way to go! So here we goooo …..
First off, my purse is ALWAYS a mess. I know, I know, I should be more organized. It’s been on my New Years resolution list for three years in a row {ummm, yeah}. My purse tends to be the “catch all” of the family, so I hope you get a kick out of some of the items inside!
1. Baby Wipes: Good for just about anything! Noses, bums, carts, you name it!
I don’t go anywhere without them…. especially with 4 kiddos!
2. Hand sanitizer/keys: both very important items!
Also, I’m kind of a germaphobe so I always make sure to have it close.
3. Go-Go Squeeze: Just in case “someone” needs a quick snack!
4. Checkbook: I know! Ugh. I totally still write them…
Ya know, for eyelashes, Bunko, the essentials!
5. Fabric Swatch: I almost always have some piece of fabric in my bag,
especially when I have a project going on.
You never know when you’re going to need to match it to some fabulous find!!
6. Utah Shakespearean Playbill: I went to see a friend perform in Les Miserables at the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City. It was awesome!!
7. Wallet: Full. Of. Stuff. Seriously. I can’t even zip it closed. And I had just gotten back from a Costco trip so my card wasn’t even put away yet!
8. HUGE package of gum: (Please refer to #7.) Ha. Like I said… I just got back from Costco but wanted a piece on my way home so I just put the whole box in my purse. (See, keeping it real!)
**Side note, I don’t always keep a whole box in there… way too heavy!**
9. Lady Products: Man, you just never know when you might need one of these bad boys!
10. Hair elastic: For either me or one of my two girls.
11. Lip gloss: Victoria Secret Brand. My fav! I always try to hit one up whenever I’m in Vegas or Salt Lake since we don’t have one here in St. George, Utah where I live.
12. Pens: Duh! For when I have to write checks! 
13. Flower clip: For those “Hurry you look like an orphan!” moments and need a quick hair fix!
14. Binky: I do not go far without this!! I know it‘s pink, and I have a baby boy but desperate times call for desperate measures people!
15. TJ MaxxReceipts and Kohl‘s Cash: My two favorite stores. No explanation needed!
16. Diapers: I swear every time I leave the house we have to track down a diaper-changing station!
Here’s a photo of my purse for all to see. My husband got it for me for my birthday over a year ago, and it’s still going strong!
xoxo, Brooke
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Glad you kept it real lady!! Xoxo
Thank you for ‘keeping it real’. I now carry no shame, only a very heavy purse, haha!
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Awesome! I am glad to see I am not alone. I often find myself cleaning out my wallet while standing in line at Target, etc. When you are a mama, anything can end up in your purse! Mine is usually stocked with Excedrin and granola bars. Ha ha!! Thanks for sharing all of your awesome knowledge and fun stuff!
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