10 things to keep in your bag at all times

Anyone else used to be obsessed with the 'What's in my bag' videos on YouTube? Just me? I honestly loved a nosy into everyones bag, but even now I'll take a look at the 'work bag' editions out there because I love to be organised. I thought it might be a good idea to put together a post with my 10 must have items. Some of them you probably already have and maybe one or two you had never even thought about. 



1. Hand sanitiser. 
Okay so this one is obvious these days, however I have carried hand sanitiser in my bag since being pregnant with my eldest. It was like it suddenly occurred to me that the world is a filthy place! I find that 'fun' sanitisers mean I reach for them more, I currently have the Carex love heart scent but I am partial to some of the Primark fun scents. 

2. Hand cream. 
Again this one is probably a given, but I work on a computer all day find it really hard to type when my hands are dry. Sanitiser doesn't really help with dry hands so I tend to go through loads of hand cream, in fact I keep one in my work bag and one on my desk at work too. 

3. Lip balm
Dryness is clearly an issue for me, but I hate dry lips, so you will always find a nice lip balm in my bag. I'm not terribly loyal to one brand in particular but my go to lately had been the solid cocoa butter from palmers.

4. Travel hairbrush
This one is one that people never seem to expect from me. I don't wear makeup to work very often (I like to sleep as long as possible) however I have long hair and often will wear it down, so I have a hairbrush always in my bag, just in case I want to pull my hair back or its just gotten a bit messy as I run my hands through it all day long!

5. Notebook and pens
I don't think I go anywhere without a notebook. I think it so much nicer to write things down then put them in my phone, I'm not a very digital person (although I am trying) there is something about a small notebook for when I have a blog idea or need to jot something down. 

6. Sunglasses. 
I never not have sunglasses in my bag. I'm incredibly short which means even in the winter if the sun is out its in my eyes. Confession I have multiple pairs of sunglasses, one in my bag, one in my car and some spares in the house just in case.

7. 'Period pack' 
If you look at this and think, nope don't need that, I am insanely jealous. 
What I mean when I say period pack is exactly that, I carry at all times a few sanitary towels, a few tampons, and a spare pair of underwear, just incase I get caught short at work. 

8. Mints or gum
This one is probably the most basic one. I hate the thought of having bad breath so mints or gum is an essential for me. I was told by my year six teacher that chewing gum helps with concentration (don't quote me on that!) so I like to have some gum with me for those days I'm feeling a little off. 

9. Mini anti bacterial spray or anti bacterial wipes
Self explanatory really. The world is a filthy place. I like to keep everything as clean as possible. Again I have these in the car and house as well!

10. Toilet spray. 
There is nothing worse than needing to go for a number two at work. You know, it smells and it's uncomfortable if anyone goes in there after you because its so obvious it was you. Well not anymore! I use the Fabulosa versions of toilet sprays (i'm not really sure if they make them anymore) but there are loads out there. Just spray before you go and no more smell!

What are you work bag must haves?

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