What’s In My Bag: The Everyday Essentials I Never Leave Home Without

Jordan
Mar 10
3 min read

There’s something about a good purse that feels like your own little survival kit for the day. Whether I’m running to grab a latte, heading to work, picking my boys up from school, or shooting content for my blog, my bag always has a few essentials I absolutely cannot leave the house without.

I like to keep things simple, feminine, and practical — a mix of beauty must-haves, everyday necessities, and a few things that help me stay camera-ready because you never know when a good photo moment will happen.

Here’s what you’ll always find in my bag.

My Lip Gloss Duo

If you know me, you know I’m a gloss girl. I never carry just one — I always have my two favorites with me.

My first go-to is the Rhode Peptide Lip Gloss. It’s the perfect everyday gloss that keeps my lips hydrated and gives that soft, shiny look without feeling sticky. It’s one of those products you can throw on with no makeup and still look put together.

The second gloss I always carry is the EADEM Lip Softening Balm/Gloss. This one feels super nourishing and gives my lips that healthy, plump look. Between these two, my lips stay moisturized all day.

My Goyard Wallet

My wallet is one of my favorite pieces in my bag. I carry a Goyard wallet because it’s lightweight, timeless, and holds everything I need without being bulky. It keeps my cards, cash, and ID organized while still feeling chic.

House and Car Keys

Every bag needs the obvious essentials. My house and car keys are always clipped inside my bag so I’m not digging around trying to find them when I’m rushing out the door with my kids or heading to work.

Portable Selfie Light

Because I’m a content creator, I keep a small portable selfie light in my purse. Lighting makes such a difference in photos and videos, especially when I’m filming quick content for Instagram or Snapchat. It’s one of those things that seems extra… until you need it.

My Everyday Body Mist

I always like to smell good, even if I’m just running errands. Lately I’ve been carrying Phlur’s “Heavy Cream” body mist, and it smells so warm and sweet. It’s the perfect scent to refresh throughout the day.

Hand Sanitizer

As a mom constantly on the go, hand sanitizer is non-negotiable. Between school pickups, grocery runs, and everyday errands, it’s one of those things I reach for constantly.

Mini Lotion

Dry hands are not the vibe. A small hand lotion keeps my hands soft throughout the day and makes everything feel a little more put together.

Hair Essentials

I always keep a claw clip or hair tie in my purse. Dallas weather can do whatever it wants with my hair, so having something to pull it back quickly is essential.

Lip Liner or Lip Pencil

Even when I’m keeping my makeup minimal, I like to carry a lip liner so I can quickly define my lips before applying gloss.

Mints or Gum

Another must-have: mints or gum. Whether I just had coffee or a quick lunch, it’s always good to keep something fresh on hand.

My bag might change depending on the day, but these essentials are always with me. It’s the perfect balance of beauty, practicality, and a little bit of “content creator life.”

Because at the end of the day, whether I’m being a mom, working, or creating content for my blog, I like to stay ready for whatever the day brings.

Shop My Bag

For those of you who always ask what I carry in my purse, I’ve linked some of my everyday essentials below. These are the items I reach for constantly throughout my day — whether I’m heading to work, running errands, grabbing coffee, or creating content.

Rhode Peptide Lip Gloss

My everyday gloss for hydrated, shiny lips that never feel sticky.

EADEM Lip Softening Lip Balm

A nourishing lip balm that keeps my lips soft and plump all day.

Goyard Wallet

A timeless wallet that keeps all my cards and essentials organized while still fitting perfectly in my bag.

Portable Selfie Light

One of my must-haves as a content creator. Perfect lighting makes such a difference for photos and videos.

Phlur “Heavy Cream” Body Mist

My go-to scent lately. It’s warm, sweet, and perfect for refreshing throughout the day.

Mini Hand Lotion

A small lotion I keep in my purse to keep my hands soft and moisturized.