What’s In My Bag?

ByAimee
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When I became a mom I decided against using a traditional diaper bag and chose a large purse instead. When I had my second baby just 18 months after the first I eventually switched to a diaper bag. I just had so much stuff that I needed to tote with two young children. There are so many great diaper bag options out there, but I still wished for my purse back! Now that my oldest is almost four, I have much less to carry around and I am back to carrying around a purse. I love it. Here is a peak into my mom essentials that I carry everywhere with me:

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I received compensation and UrgentRx products in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

Diapers and Wipes: This one is essential, am I right? I am thinking I am pretty close to being able to ditch these items as well, but for now we bring them everywhere we go! My general rule for heading out is one diaper for every hour we will be gone and ne extra. Yes, this is overkill, but if you have ever been stranded without diapers you know it is always better to be over prepared. We use wipes for EVERYTHING at our house so I am always well stocked and I keep an extra refill pack in the car.

Snacks and Water: Usually for me and my kids. It is really easy to find healthy portable snacks these days and no one wants to be out and about with a hungry toddler, or mama for that matter! I always toss in a few before we leave the house, they are handy to keep around. We live in the desert so hydration is a must. I always keep waters in my bag so that no one ends up thirsty!

My Phone:聽I don’t go anywhere without it. Not just because I like to be in touch and have a way to get a hold of someone in an emergency. My iPhone camera is top notch and I am constantly snapping photos of my little ones. Capturing our everyday moments together is my favorite.

A Toy: At least one small toy or book comes with me at all times. You never know when you are going to need something to keep little hands occupied in line at the store, in the car, or at the dr.’s office.

The usual necessities:聽Wallet, keys, lip balm/gloss, and planner. These are everyday essentials that every mom keeps around I think! I use both the planner on my phone (to sync with my husband) and a paper pencil version because I am old fashioned!

Secret Weapon: My UrgentRx wallet. Have you seen UrgentRx packets at your grocery store checkout line lately? UrgentRx is聽a line of fast-acting, potable OTC medications that provide fast acting relief for todays busy, on the go moms. These powders come in fast-acting single-dose, credit card-sized packets for easier portability and accessibility. This medicine works so fast, is pleasantly flavored and can be taken without water. They are perfect for the ailments that strike while you are out and about at work or at play.

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UrgentRx offers relief packets for headaches, aches and pains, allergies, heartburn, and upset stomachs. I can’t tell you how many times I have grabbed a full bottle of medicine while out and about because I had a headache or a stomach ache and nothing to help me out on hand. What a waste of time and money. With UrgentRx in my purse I can always have relief on hand when I need it, without the bulk or rattling around of bottles in my bag.

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Each individual package has directions for correct usage so you can always be sure to use it correctly. Plus, they are so slim you can easily tuck them into a small zipper pocket in your bag to keep them away from tiny hands.


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156 Comments

  10. I would never leave home without the ache and pain one! That sounds like something everybody needs!

  18. I’d carry the ache and pain pack…. my back bothers me sometimes, and I a really bad ankle fracture a few years ago that still gets pretty achey.

  19. The Ache & Pain Relief to go would have to be my first choice … it would cover most of the illnesses or headaches that come on away from home. Thanks for the chance to win!

  39. I would carry the Headache relief to go pack! My little girl and both get terrible headaches sometimes.

  50. The heartburn relief. I am pregnant and heartburn is a constant for me. It doesn’t help when I purposely eat spicy or acidic stuff that makes it worse!

  72. I wouldn’t leave home without the heartburn pack! i swear i get it every day from one thing or another

  76. I’d have to have the Aches & pains reflief to go.
    Great for after my workouts!
    thank you

  80. I would never leave home without the Upset Stomach Relief pack, because nothing is worse than being away from home and sick to your stomach.

  81. I would never leave home without the Heartburn Relief To Go in raspberry. I suffer from heartburn frequently, so this would be a great packet to have on hand at all times.

  88. Headache! I get migraines a few times a month so it would really help to have this in my purse.

  89. I would never leave home without the Urgent RX Upset Stomach. That’s one that would come in handy when we are traveling.

  91. Looks like you carry some of the same items in your bag that I do. I haven’t seen these relief packets but would like to add them to my first aid kit.

  92. i’ve never heard of it but i could use this UrgentRx wallet for some headache medicine.

  93. Your bag looks similar to mine.. except.. I totally love the RX-packs.. WOW they sound awesome and I know I could totally benefit from them.. going to get me some and THEN my bag will look like yours, too 馃槈 thanks for sharing

  95. OMGoodness–I have not seen these! On my recent trip a large part of my tote bag was filled with just these sorts of OTC remedies—but in separate,bulky packages/bottles. This wallet would be perfect!

  105. I would never leave without the headache meds! Those would be a total lifesaver. I have to constantly buy those little “tubes” of tylenol and keep them in my car!!!

  115. My bag is usually empty except for my wallet, a small bag for my toiletries. Plus some lonely receipt at the very bottom. Also, I never leave without some ibuprofen and excedrin for my headaches. Now I really want your mini first aid kit 馃檪

  119. Urgent RX is really a good idea!! I already carry pain reliever around- I SHOULD be carrying baby aspirin, in all seriousness, at my age..heart attacks, you know…. So I should for real get the Aspirin RX. It really is an idea I should not merely think about.

  122. UrgentRx has the right idea. To answer your question, yes I have been running errands and needed just one heartburn med or headache med and ended up buying the whole bottle. The method make a whole lot more sense.

  126. My kids are out of diapers but I still carry wipes as a clean all… ha! Those little relief packs are awesome… and have totally saved me on many occasions.

  127. Probably the headache or aches/pains. I tend to get headaches from my allergies and from stress, so I think either of those would be good to have on hand!

  128. My bag looked just like this when my daughter was younger. Now, it’s all chapsticks, and business related things!

  129. The Urgent RX Wallet seems like something I need for my purse! I am always carrying around a pharmacy in my purse.

  131. This is really cool. It’s awesome to have everything you need in one place instead of having bottles rattling around the car.

  132. That’s a pretty cool little wallet. I love the idea of keeping little one shot packets of headache medicine and what not on me all the time.

  137. LOL – I keep toys in my purse too. I also keep little boxes of Nerds candy in case of emergency. 馃檪

  139. I would never leave home without the headache relief to go. This could be great while driving the kids in the car. lol

  144. Wow, this wallet is so awesome! I’ve had to buy emergency meds a many times in the past because I had none to get me by!

  146. i wouldnt leave home without the stomach pain pack! you dont want a stomach ache in public!

  148. I have not seen this wallet in the stores yet. It would be a huge lifesaver. I carry a pill bottle with a variety of medications in it but this would be nice to only have a couple on hand and in my purse. Currently my medication bottle stays in the car and it never fails I need something when I am not near the car.

  155. I love urgent RX- those little packets have really been a lifesaver, and they are so affordable!

  156. My bag looks somewhat similar. Except I have a lot more goldfish cracker crumbs at the bottom of mine 馃槈

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