It seems like moms always have exactly what their kids need exactly when they need it. What’s the secret to this uncanny ability to provide whatever and whenever? Two words: mom bag.
Yes, mothers are pretty much toting around Mary Popppins’ bag at all times. While you may not find a lamp, or a coatrack in your mom’s purse, that mom bag has things that are essential to childcare and motherhood.
BuzzFeed recently took the time to compose a list of the things that your mom definitely has in her purse, and we loved their list so much, we made our own.
Check out this list, moms, and let us know if we accurately described the contents of your mom bag!
1. Every receipt from every purchase ever!
Moms are typically well organized and work hard to keep track of the family’s expenses. Whether you’re the kind of mommy who organizes the receipts and keeps them handy, or the type to ball them up and toss them haphazardly in your mom bag, there’s no doubt you have dozens of receipts in your purse!
2. At least one pack of tissues
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Moms are very nurturing individuals. This means that whenever they see their kids about to sneeze, they hastily reach down in their mom bag for a pack of tissues. These little guys have more use than for wiping noses, too. They’re great makeshift napkins and paper towels. Admit it, moms, you have one or more of these packs floating around your purse.
3. A mini bottle of lotion
Moms have some pretty hard working hands. As a result, they have to work to keep them moisturized and hydrated. Every mom has at least one mini bottle of moisturizing lotion for the hands or face in their bag at all times!
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4. All kinds of lip products
Whether they’re for beauty, care, or maintenance, every mom is carrying a multitude of lip products int heir purse at any given time.
5. Every color of pen imaginable
I’ve never been sure if moms keep different colors of pens handy because they have different uses, or out of sheer happenstance. In any case, if you’re ever in a bind and are in desperate need of a pen, have no fear–Mom is here!
6. Hand sanitizer
Kids are constantly running around and touching things that are imbued with germs and bacteria. Moms, being ever vigilant, know this and are always prepared with a bottle or two of these handy (pun intended) bottles of sanitizer to help keep their kids safe and clean.
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7. A handful of bobby pins
This amount of these only multiplies if you’re the mother of a daughter or two. Either way, moms of all children have (at minimum) a few bobby pins floating around somewhere in their mom bag.
8. Gum and/or mints
Moms have the uncanny ability to have gum or mints available on a moment’s notice. Moms know that kids sometimes get a bit of a sweet tooth…and maybe they have one themselves, too.
9. Some type of portable fan
You may not be toting around a hand fan as classy as the one seen above, but admit it, mommies. You’ve got some type of portable source of coolness in that mom bag! Sometimes in the intense heat, having one of these around is perfect for cooling off you and the kids.
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10. Enough spare change to break the bank
It’s better to come prepared than unprepared. That’s why moms always have crazy amounts of spare change available for all types of practical uses. Whether it’s to make exact change at the store, or to pay the parking meter, change is very useful…that’s why mommies always have heaps of it in their mom bags.
11. Medicine for every type of ailment
You’ve got a fever? Here you go. You’ve got a tummy ache? This will help. Sore throat? I’ve got you covered. Any situation, big or small, moms are prepared with their portable pharmacy a.k.a. a mom bag.
12. Checkbook
The use of a checkbook speaks for itself, so there’s no need to disclose why a mom would need one of these handy! It’s worth noting that moms typically have a specially designed checkbook holder, though. Are we right?
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13. Hand wipes
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These things are life savers. They kill bacteria, they’re great for cleaning, and they even come in pocket size singles. Look down in your mom bag, you’re guaranteed to have at least one pack of these useful little wipes laying around.
14. Assorted snacks
When the gum and mints aren’t cutting it, moms bring out the big guns: assorted snacks! Now, which type of snack is in the mom bag is dependent on the family and the mother. However, it’s safe to bet that there’s some type of snack available in that bag!
15. A wide variety of coupons
Moms are usually pretty responsible with money. As a result they tend to be smart shoppers, and smart shoppers use coupons. Moms often have a wide variety of coupons ready for any type of purchase!
Original article on BuzzFeed
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