How to Pack a Purse

When you first switch to a new purse, it is important to pack it with the things you want to carry. If you fail to pack your purse, you end up tossing things in as you go along. Without proper planning, your purse fills up with duplicates of some things, and you don't have other things that you need.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Choose a purse that has a lot of pockets inside to keep you organized. If the purse you are using does not have a lot of pockets inside, get some zippered make up bags to use inside your purse like removable pockets.

2. Pack your wallet into your purse. If your wallet does not fit in your purse, you need a smaller wallet or a larger purse. It is never a good idea to carry your wallet separate from your purse.

3. Pick a convenient spot for your keys and cell phone. Many purses come with special cell phone pockets. Loosing your keys or your phone in the bottom of your purse is very frustrating. Pack them some place where you can easily find them.

4. Decide what other items you want to have with you every time you go out. Those items should get put inside a pocket. This often includes things like makeup, a comb or brush, and any medications you take.

5. Leave one pocket or zippered bag empty to use as you go along. This is where you should put anything that you add to your purse right before you go out, such as cigarettes, a subway pass, a piece of gum or candy.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your purse organized to make it simple to find what you need.
• If you are the type of person that likes to tuck things into your purse while you are out, like the take out menu from where you had lunch or a magazine you want to read, be sure to clean your purse out when you get home. If you do not clean your purse out on a regular basis it quickly gets disorganized and over full.