Posted by Nancy B. on September 07, 1998 at 03:28:48:
In Reply to: Re: re: I need help organizing a purse & briefcase posted by Marcy Goldsmith on September 05, 1998 at 15:08:57:
Hi, Marcy --
I just got a medium-size HBB from NT, too! I got mine in nylon, since my clothing and lifestyle is mostly casual these days. Don't you love it? I noticed yesterday in the grocery store that it's the first bag I've EVER had that doesn't slip off my shoulder constantly, and even with all the stuff I pack it's still on the light side.
Could I give you a couple of hints from the way I've organized my bag? First of all, I wear prescription glasses and sunglasses, but since I've always got one pair on, and since I drive different cars from our home "fleet," I carry whichever pair I'm not wearing in one of the outside pockets in a protective case rather than leave them in my usual vehicle. Also in outside pockets -- for easy access -- are tissue pack, pepper mace, lip balm or gloss, shopping list with coupons. I drop my keys into an outside pocket or hook them onto the strap with my convenient large hook thing on which my keyrings ride.
Inside I put my two pens IN A PEN HOLDER in one of the pen holder slots. Pen holder is to prevent leaks similar to the one that did in my previous department-store bag. Checkbook slides into the big pocket on the opposite side. Rosary in another pocket in a little sack. Calculator, small notepad compatible with my Day-Timer, business card case -- all flat -- in the zippered pocket opposite the "pen side." My wallet and zippered coin purse just sit inside there along with a large zippered pouch for pain relievers (I carry three small bottles -- his, hers, and kid's), BandAids (again, I have boys!), towelettes, emergency personal hygiene stash, small comb, et al. Easy to grab the whole thing -- it's translucent blue -- and get what I need from that. A makeup bag would easily fit in there, too, but I don't carry a separate one. When I get one, I'll carry a small, lightweight umbrella in the outside "spine" pocket.
There is plenty of room inside and outside of the bag for the small phone, etc. that a businessperson would need to carry, although I think I'd keep that in a more secure spot inside.
Hope this helps you, Marcy! So far it's working out great for me. Julie, when you read this, thanks again for the reminder (please see my other post).
Nancy B.
: : : Julie, I got the medium sized purse from Norm thompson. I think I need help on
: organizing my stuff inside of it. Some easy to do, simple ideas would be appreciated.
: Thanks,
: Marcy
: I never seem to have the "right" purse and a briefcase/bag to carry all of my
: : : "stuff." Can you recommend any good purses and work bags/briefcase, etc? Once I get
: : : these I will also need help in organizing them. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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: : Sorry Marcy, we seem to be still experiencing a challenge w/the "replies" to posts here -- so I posted a new message
: : ===========
: : Aloha Marcy!
: : Hmmmmm, I know *exactly* what you mean!
: : To solve this dilemma, I can recommend 2 products off the top of my head:
: : 1) check the "Orders to Go" section on the T.O.C. page & click on "Organizing Tools" you will see the Red Dot/Folio -- this may be one sure cure for the papers you have to carry in an organized fashion.
: : 2) as far as a "specific" handbag -- I am very partial to the "Healthy Back Bag." There are several "replicas" out there, yet I would recommend purchasing this product through Norm Thompson. (800) 547-1160 -- The bag comes in leather or a durable denier nylon. It also comes in 3 sizes to suit the most versatile needs! I can vouch for the bag, quality, & customer service of Norm Thompson -- yet I wouldn't venture to remark on the quality of the "replicas" :)
: : I've had my handbag for 4+ years & love it! It's loaded w/ample space & compartments to keep you organized. It's also large enough to put an 8x10 time management system inside!
: : Hope this helps!
: : Much Aloha,
: : Julie Signore -CEO
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