Re: re: I need help organizing a purse & briefcase

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: : Nancy, : Thank you responding. :-) I will try your suggestions. : Marcy : 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. : : : : ============ : : : : 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 : : : : 1,2,3 SORT IT - Organizing Solutions - Innovative Tools

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