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March 20, 2008
M Z Wallace handbag giveaway
“Each and every bag in the Bedford collection has a minimum of six pockets, they are lightweight, water repellant, and can be carried in the hand or over the shoulder,” says Monica Zwirner, Founder and Co-Owner of M Z WALLACE, who is gifting one lucky Stylephile reader a Bedford Nylon Bea handbag in Pearl, a soft and lightweight purse that is Teflon-coated for water repellency (!), and lined with a custom satin nylon. It features Italian leather trim and custom hardware plus two exterior zipper pockets, six interior pockets, four tech pockets (each wide enough to accommodate a Blackberry, Treo, iPhone, etc).
It's worth $365 and can be yours...just answer this question: what unusual objects have you kept in your handbag? Please leave your answers inthe comments section, and make sure to include your email address. Deadline is Wednesday March 26 at 5PM.
M Z WALLACE handbags are available for purchase online at www.mzwallace.com and in retail locations across the nation including: M Z WALLACE Flagship Store, 93 Crosby Street between Prince and Spring, - NYC 10012, (888) 600-5559.
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Posted by toner | Mar 26 2008 11:40PM
I keep tools in my purse,in case i need to work on friend's computers. Thanks! suite1954@yahoo.comPosted by Carolyn Barnett | Mar 26 2008 7:30PM
Once we were taking the family turtle to show and tell and his container cracked somehow. I put him in my purse because I knew he would have room. Another mom who was in the midst of a messy divorce stopped me to cry on my shoulder. I reached into my purse to pull out a tissue and OH MY GOD! I screamed at the top of my lungs and since no one could see the turtle they thought I was crazy. I have learned my lesson about putting everything into my purses!Posted by nancynurse | Mar 26 2008 6:57PM
a shotglass ms.lilyk@gmail.comPosted by Lily Kwan | Mar 26 2008 4:50PM
I've carried it all in my purses: umbrellas, old receipts, candy, directions to a great bistro in Paris that I have yet visit. But the most unusual thing for me to have in my purse is... my checkbook. Honestly, I've adapted to checkcards and cash to the point that I rarely use checks anymore. chicdiva04@aol.comPosted by chicdiva | Mar 26 2008 4:46PM
socks dolls123[at]gmail[dot]comPosted by dolls123 | Mar 26 2008 4:29PM
Mr and Ms Unhappy's email is windsnwaters711 at yahoo . comPosted by Addy | Mar 26 2008 4:00PM
Let''s see...a wooden spoon that was dubbed Mr Happy or Ms Unhappy depending on if my daughter was being good or bad. Mr Happy was a smiley happy face on the wooden sppon, turn it around though and it was Ms Unhappy with a sad face. Add to that hard boiled eggs for my salads at work. The wooden spoon worked miracles by either having Ms Unhappy out on the table, or peeking out of my purse- my daughter never acted up in public places...until she no longer cared about Mr Happy and Ms Unhappy/ I got so many compliments on my spoon too that when I got be manaager, we had a huge wooden spoon, with- you guessed it Mr Happy and Ms Unhappy (the kind of spoon that was on the walls of kitchens everywhere in the 70''s) I was always the "go to " girl for whatever someone needed, bandaids, tylenol, cold tabs, scotch tape, air freshener and yes, even a tiny candle!Posted by MonCherie | Mar 26 2008 3:59PM
The most unusual thing recently was a big tape measure to check out some free furniture and measure it! Thanks for the chance to win the bag. rosefilmus@yahoo.comPosted by Rose | Mar 26 2008 3:15PM
I always seem to have everything thing in my purse but a man and money! Thanks for the chance to win! bndraldy at yahoo dot comPosted by Suanne | Mar 26 2008 2:53PM
A fork. A Fork? yep!Posted by her5boys | Mar 26 2008 2:22PM
the weirdest thing I keep in my purse is My babies umbelical cords.. I know grossPosted by GTPGirl19 | Mar 26 2008 1:22PM
Pendulum for a guessing! lusizova@rambler.ruPosted by Lyudmila | Mar 26 2008 1:13PM
2 liter of Diet Mt. Dew and a cup of ice, my tools for making jewelry, and the usual stuff, very heavy bag :-) suzie01@fuse.netPosted by Suzie | Mar 26 2008 1:09PM
Diapers, Pullups, screwdriver, pudding cups, bugspray, Grachenette@comcast.netPosted by Grachenette | Mar 26 2008 11:56AM
crayons, wet wipes, ipodPosted by susannetroop@hotmail.com | Mar 26 2008 11:51AM
air freshenerPosted by CharlieGurl57@aol.com | Mar 26 2008 11:42AM
Unusual. Hmmm. Probably a bag of coconut. Maybe the tape measure. Could be the socks. Weird. Reach me at heatherpooh (hotmail)Posted by Heather C | Mar 26 2008 11:39AM
I would have to say the most unusual things I have carried in my purse was crayons & garbage bags. Thanks for the contest!! clemensrhonda@hotmail.comPosted by Rhonda Clemens | Mar 26 2008 11:25AM
I messed up and forgot to put in my email address. shegod@aol.com. EARPLUGS! Yes, they're great!Posted by Courtney | Mar 26 2008 11:25AM
I always carry my earplugs. You never know when someone is going to bug you and you need to zone out!Posted by Courtney | Mar 26 2008 11:24AM
Coupons.. and not just a few but a ton! bendergrey (at) yahoo (dot) comPosted by Gianna | Mar 26 2008 10:57AM
Would love this. ThanksPosted by Arlene | Mar 26 2008 9:54AM
Garage door opener, Calculator, Medicine, thread/needlePosted by poolpooli | Mar 26 2008 9:48AM
In my handbag currently – a cute little change purse, extra hearing aid batteries, hearing aid cleaning brush and cloth, post-its, 1-tips, rubbing alcohol, bandaids, anti-acids, loose change (that didn’t fit in the cute little change purse), a list of my current medications, a pocket calendar, emery board, blush, mascara, rubber banded wallet sized pictures, cell-phone, rewetting solution for contac lenses and a key-ring filled with 12 frequent shopper cards. Thanks for this opportunity.Posted by ELSIE | Mar 26 2008 9:34AM
For about a month, I carried two screw drivers (one Phillips head and one... other kind) and a tape measurer in my purse. It may not seem so strange. But you should have seen the looks on people's faces when jokingly they would ask for a screw driver, and me, a 19 yr-old, girly as the come, extreme fashionista, would dig around in the bottom of my floral handbag and rip one out! Currently I have iPod earphones.. and I do not own an iPod, tanning goggles with no straps, benadryl cream, triple antibiotic ointment, soda can tops, and 20 yds of ribbon. rjcartin@usca.edu... pick me!Posted by Rachel | Mar 26 2008 9:18AM
Is a dog leash unusual? txgordons@hotmail.comPosted by Schnoodle | Mar 26 2008 9:17AM
Is a dog leash unusual? txgordons@hotmali.comPosted by Schnoodle | Mar 26 2008 9:17AM
Is a dog leash unusual?Posted by Dana | Mar 26 2008 9:16AM
We have two young boys ... so I carry everything in my purse, diapers, wipes, matchbox cars, snacks, extra socks, sunscreen and those are just to name a few ... the really sad part is that I usually don't have my wallet in there ... I'll check for everything but my wallet ... sad, really. Thanks for the chance to win this super cute bag! candpsmomj@hotmail.comPosted by Julie | Mar 26 2008 9:12AM
I actually keep a plastic shamrock from a St. Patty's Day necklace in my purse for luck!!Posted by kinchst | Mar 26 2008 9:11AM
In the few months leading up to Easter, I keep a plastic egg, yarn and a crochet hook in my bag, so any spare time I have I make little crochet chickens to fit over the plastic egg for my kids to hand out at their Easter parties at school.TLPosted by P. Harmon | Mar 26 2008 9:08AM
Handcuffs. And I'm not a cop. They were actually a movie prop. But that was a hard one to explain to my husband... :) jaguarkittengirl@hotmail.comPosted by jaguarkittengirl | Mar 26 2008 8:57AM
Fiber supplements...you just can't fit fruits and veggies in your purse. EMSLover83@hotmail.comPosted by Constance | Mar 26 2008 8:49AM
Fiber supplements...you just can't fit fruits and veggies in your purse.Posted by Constance | Mar 26 2008 8:48AM
I'm a huge wine fan, so i always carry a corkscrew around. You never know when it will come in handy. hockiemack@hotmail.comPosted by Roxy | Mar 26 2008 8:42AM
Most unusual object I've ever kept in my purse? Teeth. Multiple teeth. Both of my daughters lost a tooth one day when were out visiting my mom. So I left with 2 teeth in my purse ^_^ Love this bag, thanks for the giveaway! :) bcoy98 at gmail dot comPosted by Starshine3 | Mar 26 2008 8:33AM
i MUST have my bottle of "eternity moment" and a mini-sized tube of lotion. cl9010@hotmail.comPosted by ciaobella | Mar 26 2008 8:25AM
I used to carry a worry stone in my purse but I lost it.Posted by Sand | Mar 26 2008 8:02AM
crayonsPosted by klp1965@verizon.net | Mar 26 2008 7:35AM
This is funny but once me and my friend went to Sizzler and we went crazy with the shrimp...I decided to take some in a small container because we were going to the movie...well long story short I forgot the container and one day going in my closet I smelled something "awful" and it was you guessed it...OLD SHRIMP...definitely had to throw bag out and spray the closet for days. So you see I need a new bag...please!!! Thanks.Posted by Carolyn | Mar 26 2008 7:34AM
O.K., so it wasn't exactly in MY purse, but when Nashville had its invasion of the 17-year cicadas, back in the 1990s, I was at church one Sunday and was distracted by one of these large (LARGE) insects crawling around inside the purse of the lady in the pew in front of me. They literally were EVERYWHERE i the city for about 10 days - even in our purses! leighmail@mindspring.comPosted by Raklak | Mar 26 2008 7:17AM
Before I got turned on to recycling, I would keep plastic bags with single receipts in them. Many of these. I never cleaned out my bag. I swear things are different now.Posted by Brooke | Mar 26 2008 7:03AM
I'm a handbag freak; so chic and savy. Thanks for the entry and best of luck to all who enterPosted by raymondw345@AOl.com; sarah woods | Mar 26 2008 7:02AM
Kids toys. I used to end up carrying anything from yo-yo's to Tomogachis which i had to babysit for my kids lol Ziggywag at yahoo.comPosted by Terri | Mar 26 2008 6:53AM
I am known for carrying HUGE handbags..I just never have enough room. So there was a point in my life where I carried MY LIFE in my bag. I was out with a friend and she needed a bandaid, I had one along with EVERYTHING else, socks, flip flops, rice cakes, portable DVD player, 2 bottles of OTC pain reliever, 3 candy bars, a toothbrush with paste, a bra, deoderant,lotion,wallet,cell phone,bottle of water,3 chapsticks,cat treats??,mace,dryer sheet,crayons,coloring book, Dora fruit snacks,tide to go pen, and keys. she about DIED..it was so funny. I am not that bad anymore..but I still carry alot!Posted by Bretta Thompson | Mar 26 2008 6:42AM
When I was still married my husband made me carry a bottle of hot pepper flakes for when we would stop at a restaurant to eat. I'm no longer married to him and the pepper flakes had to go. :) Thanks for the contest.Posted by elliej | Mar 26 2008 6:21AM
When I was still married my husband made me carry a bottle of hot pepper flakes for when we would stop at a restaurant to eat. I'm no longer married to him and the pepper flakes had to go. :) Thanks for the contest.Posted by elliej | Mar 26 2008 6:21AM
couponsPosted by intime | Mar 26 2008 4:33AM
mif1018(at)aol(dot)comPosted by shakerbaby | Mar 26 2008 3:50AM
Strangest thing I ever had in my bag was a dead hamster! Joey passed away and he was a very sweet little guy, and I couldn't think about giving him anything but a proper burial, so I made him a makeshift coffin and buried him in a nice, cheerful place. It is amazing how you can get attached to these little guys!Posted by hammielover1 | Mar 26 2008 2:16AM
Depending on events reported in the local news, such as rape, I have been known to carry letter openers or aluminum meat tenderizers for protection. An avid fisher woman I have also be known to carry lures and weights in my purse throughtout the week.Posted by Marie from Portland,OR | Mar 26 2008 2:10AM
unusual item number one was my brand new puppy a coton sheets dog that i just got. He came with me into the resteraunt hotel, bar and shopping mall. No one said one thing at all about making him leave he was socute and small.Posted by gimmesweeps2 | Mar 26 2008 1:43AM
as a self-proclaimed purse-o-phile, i must say i've carried everything in my purse from top and bottom retainers (post my adult braces of course.oy) to an iced coffee (trying to sneak snacks into the local AMC) to my 18 pound dog (who i must say is way heavier than any accessory yorkie) to a p-touch machine (the one from the office works way better than my home filing system). --melissa.gold@verizon.netPosted by melissa | Mar 26 2008 1:18AM
The most unusual thing I've carried in my purse was 3 live African Cichlids. (Fish) The fish store forgot to put them in a brown bag after putting them in a clear plastic bag. Not wanting to stress them out, I stowed them in my bag so they would quit freaking out. Don't worry though, I didn't forget about them when I got home! Thanks for the giveaway!Posted by sasquatch1bmf | Mar 25 2008 11:41PM
I always seem to have excess Legos, crayons, Goldfish crackers, and kid odd's and ends in my bag. No wonder I can never find my lipgloss when I need it.Posted by Trish | Mar 25 2008 11:36PM
This week? An avacado. Thanks for a great giveaway! txterri/at/aol/dot/comPosted by Terri B | Mar 25 2008 11:20PM
a first aid kit and a game boy joy_ven@wideopenwest.comPosted by JOYVEN | Mar 25 2008 11:10PM
just keep my billsPosted by john1948 | Mar 25 2008 10:38PM
While remodeling my house I carried in my purse nails, a hammer, sandpaper,a measuring tapePosted by purango | Mar 25 2008 10:35PM
34 years ago, when we started dating, my husband had never had Chinese food, a staple in my life. For an introduction, I ordered a pupu platter, a sampler of shrimp toast, egg rolls, wontons, spareribs and skewered chicken. Later than night, probably because that was more than we should have eaten, I dreamt I had taken the egg roll home in my purse, wrapped in a napkin. In my dream, I open my purse to find the "egg roll" had morphed into a tiny Asian baby girl, with flowing black hair. My husband and I cared lovingly for this baby. As I said, it was just a dream....but one I never forgot! aprshwrz1@aol.comPosted by aprilse | Mar 25 2008 10:29PM
There was one occasion where I actually had a live lobster in my purse. He was delicious later:)Posted by Lynde F | Mar 25 2008 10:06PM
I always have snacks, a diaper, my husband's medication, a tape measure, and usually some crayons, toys, or other things of intest to a little one.Posted by Wendy | Mar 25 2008 9:43PM
My glue gun. rednecksheila@gmail.comPosted by Sheila B | Mar 25 2008 9:30PM
I seem to mostly keep scraps of paper, bits of receipts, shards of hard candy, gum bits and pennies in the bottom of my purse. I'm a mess.Posted by blueviolet | Mar 25 2008 9:07PM
I keep toe nail clippers in my purse. You never know when you might need them. suzannellewis at gmail dot comPosted by Suzanne | Mar 25 2008 9:04PM
I almost always have a Diet Mountain Dew in my purse.Posted by Kayce | Mar 25 2008 8:22PM
Temporary tooth filling...(don't ask)...Posted by Zipporah | Mar 25 2008 7:52PM
It's not that unusual....but baby toys and cheerios for long shopping trips with my grand child.Posted by Nina | Mar 25 2008 6:40PM
Love the bag!Posted by presson | Mar 25 2008 6:24PM
I always have a paperback because I cannot wait anywhere (doctor, mechanic, etc.) without something decent to read. sachidewey(at)yahoo(dot)comPosted by Sachidewey | Mar 25 2008 5:40PM
Black rubber heel savers for my shoes and because I hate using plastic forks or the utencils provided by some eateries, so I carry my own silver flatware. huntleys_@hotmail comPosted by Nhuru | Mar 25 2008 5:39PM
I have a rose rock from Oklahoma in my purse. Strange, huh?Posted by Izzie | Mar 25 2008 5:08PM
my wallet a metro card and car keys. Don''t bother to mug me I travel light...Posted by smarthayo | Mar 25 2008 3:40PM
just alot of coke caps lol pugsly77@mail.comPosted by jessica | Mar 25 2008 3:38PM
Alec Baldwin's toenail clippingsPosted by saturdaynightfever | Mar 25 2008 3:35PM
a pair of footies and a tape measure. you never know when you'll need to try on shoe or buy furniture. it happens at the most unexpected times. lisa@nolossforwords.comPosted by Lisa | Mar 25 2008 3:31PM
I carried one of those little tiny Chinatown coin purses and in it I had a coin from Disneyland's Pirates of the Carribean ride that was engraved "I love you" from my 8th grade boyfriend. Around the coin was a braided thread. Then I also had a Virgin Mary pendant. Still have them too! krhineha@usc.eduPosted by Kristin | Mar 25 2008 3:17PM
SEE ABOVEPosted by SUSAN SSTANFIELD20@SPRINTPCS.COM | Mar 25 2008 3:13PM
ALWAYS, A CORKSCREW,SMALL CRICKET CARRIER, BECAUSE I HAVE LIZARDS,A MEASURING TAPE,Posted by SUSAN | Mar 25 2008 3:10PM
Strange things you would find in my purse now are bird seed (from a wedding), a pair of panties (don't ask), lower set of dentures, dried flower parts, melted chapstick, smarties (candy that fell out of the wrapper), and a spider I killed in my purse but it got lost and I haven't gotten it out yet. moonshadow43@gmail.comPosted by Moonshadow43 | Mar 25 2008 1:44PM
No matter where I go-for business or for pleasure, to the grocery store or to Europe- there are 6 things that I always have in my purse that some might consider 'unusual': a portrait of an unknown young boy in uniform that I found on the street in London, a rock from a mountain in the Yukon, a seashell from Miami, a whisker from my cat, a piece of my grandfather's favorite shirt, an antler bone button that a stranger gave to me in Alaska and a good luck blessing that wards away "Fiery Guests". Luckily none of these things are heavy or take up much room! gr8hrt1@mac.comPosted by Lisa | Mar 25 2008 1:39PM
Strange things you would find in my purse now are bird seed (from a wedding), a pair of panties (don't ask), lower set of dentures, dried flower parts, melted chapstick, smarties (candy that fell out of the wrapper), and a spider I killed in my purse but it got lost and I haven't gotten it out yet.Posted by Moonshadow43 | Mar 25 2008 1:39PM
I have 2 small screwdrivers, dog treats, Evening Primrose oil and exercise bands. labchick2@comcast.netPosted by Jules | Mar 25 2008 1:11PM
I have 2 small screwdrivers, dog treats, Evening Primrose oil and exercise bands. labcick2@comcast.netPosted by Jules | Mar 25 2008 1:09PM
I keep scissors, stain wipes, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer in my purse as well as a mini hairbrush. linnie_126@hotmail.comPosted by Lara Aleff | Mar 25 2008 12:48PM
A juice box, frozen slim fast, hand sanitizer, ziploc bags, my calendar and pictures of my daughter. chiara.fox@state.de.usPosted by Chiara | Mar 25 2008 12:35PM
mosy unusual content in my bag would be a plastic bag (for emergencies), mayo or catsup sachet... :) ivan[dot]manalansan[at]gmail[dot]comPosted by Ivan Girl | Mar 25 2008 11:41AM
I carry Equal, salt, a stain-removal pen and mace! :) tesashel225@aol.comPosted by Tesa S. | Mar 25 2008 9:51AM
The oddest thing I ever kept in my purse was a blood pressure cuff and a stethescope. For some reason, I felt more secure with them in my purse. Don't ask me why.Posted by penguin28 | Mar 25 2008 9:43AM
The ashes of my deceased cat, Spunky.Posted by lmwilker | Mar 25 2008 9:23AM
A little bit of everything, floss, bandaids, shout wipes, coupons, handcreams - things like that - you never know what you might need.Posted by jodene | Mar 25 2008 9:01AM
I have a measuring tape, vacuum cleaner belt, motorcycle grips, Hershey kisses, hand sanitizer, along with grip tape for my daughter's bowling ball and rosin for a violin.Posted by rmckv | Mar 25 2008 8:53AM
Carried a dirty baby diaper until I could find a place to throw it away -- yuk. Thanks for sponsoring this contest!Posted by Sandra | Mar 25 2008 7:53AM
I recently carried a block of cheese in my purse. Painters4Christ[at]cox[dot]netPosted by Melissa P. | Mar 25 2008 7:41AM
I have keep reg size measuring tape, numerous pens, and just a lot of JUNK.Posted by Dottie | Mar 25 2008 7:22AM
Well, at the moment my purse contains: several Polly Pocket people (courtesy of my 5 yr old niece), a second, empty wallet (keep meaning to change over), a fork, animal crackers, 6 pens (honestly, one may not work!), a book that I want to read but haven't gotten around to starting yet, a huge mass of receipts (some for things I can't even remember buying), safety pins, and a razor (well, you never know). The bag is beautiful!! annie dot pickert AT gmail dot comPosted by AnnieIrene | Mar 25 2008 6:22AM
Are you kidding? I carry everything but the kitchen sink!Posted by Salleefur | Mar 25 2008 6:16AM
Two odd things: #1) an orange playball that was the favorite toy of a beloved childhood dog. It still has his little teethmarks in it. He's been gone for 21 years now, but I still carry it with me to keep him close where ever I go. #2) a twelve-inch flat blade screwdriver that my father gave to me to carry. He said they couldn't classify it as a weapon (of course now, I remove it when I fly). It came in handy when I was physically attacked once and I was able to fend off the perp with it. rubyschuze@yahoo.comPosted by Roxanne | Mar 25 2008 3:04AM
Unusual things would be the things that my kids stick in there when I am not looking, such as crayons and small toys. vidomich@yahoo.comPosted by Bakersdozen | Mar 24 2008 11:40PM
Unusual objects? Hmmm...nothing seems unusual in my handbag...I need everything in there. Define Unusual! dbstout[at]juno[dot]comPosted by Deborah | Mar 24 2008 10:48PM
oops I forgot my email. buggies908{at}aol{dot}comPosted by Amanda | Mar 24 2008 9:16PM
Socks and underwear!Posted by Amanda | Mar 24 2008 9:15PM
One time I had to carry around used car parts. They stunk up my purse. Coupon at triad dot rr.comPosted by Gracie | Mar 24 2008 8:50PM
Pass the pigs! Its the best when you're waiting with friends for dinner/more friends. The positions they land in are THE BEST! I also keep travel size shampoo/conditioner..which might sound weird to some..but its just in case I decide to go workout. I also carry emergen-c packets and honeystix...yum yum, and they keeep you from getting sick. I also usually try to keep a Seitan meat-free snack...teriyaki flavored fake jerky. sky84321 [at] yahoo dot comPosted by sky | Mar 24 2008 7:31PM
lwinsteadhall@yahoo.com I carried around a straw shaped like a man's organ, if you know what I mean. It seemed to come in handy whenever someone needed a laugh.Posted by laurie | Mar 24 2008 6:43PM
I've carried my little dog into restaurants without anyone knowing it.Posted by sewingmema | Mar 24 2008 6:40PM
I don't know if this is cheating, but once on a summer visit, my mom's strange out of town cousin pulled out a pair of full-sized scissors from her handbag. You know, the ones with the orange handles? She said she usually carries them "just in case." I'll never forget how strange that was.Posted by danielle daniellekwock@gmail.com | Mar 24 2008 5:34PM
This is a stunning handbag! I am not sure if this is unusual or not, but I always keep super glue in my purse in case I lose one of my acrylic nails, I always keep an extra pair of underwear (just in case), and I always carry a personal alarm in case I run into any trouble and I am alone. These are the only "out of the ordinary" things I can think of! Of course I always have ipod, cell phone, makeup, wallet, brush, gum, keys, etc. in my purse! I always need a purse with a lot of room because I do need everything but the kitchen sink with me at all times! Email is joanna4141979@yahoo.comPosted by joanna smith | Mar 24 2008 5:30PM
2 hard boiled eggs and a small collectible (cows) salt and pepper set (lunch). marjie@doua.orgPosted by Marjie | Mar 24 2008 5:25PM
I always keep a book and of course I keep my little dog in my purse.Posted by cgsugarbear | Mar 24 2008 5:06PM
I guess the most unusual item was my dog's baby tooth. lindahl@rogers.comPosted by Jeanette | Mar 24 2008 5:05PM
Pair of flat shoes! I wear high heels to work and after couple of hours my feet start hurting, that’s why I carry extra pair of comfortable shoes with me just in case. ancientfutures2001@yahoo.comPosted by Angela | Mar 24 2008 4:48PM
I keep toilet paper in case there is none around or wilderness calls...Posted by amber | Mar 24 2008 3:52PM
I keep my first dollar I ever earned for luck.Posted by sadkins | Mar 24 2008 3:21PM
Nothing too unusual just a bunch of stuff. I was a girlscout so I've learned to always be prepared. I do have something most people don't carry these days and that's a checkbook. Can you image. There was a time when a girl couldn't leave home without a checkbook but today most use their ATM or Credit Cards. You must have a least one in case you run accross a really nice purse or a cute pair of shoes.(tlundy1016@yahoo.com)Posted by Teresa | Mar 24 2008 3:21PM
I keep my first baby tooth for luck..I know its weird.Posted by sadkins | Mar 24 2008 3:20PM
Umm, I just realized that last week I carried a bottle of nail polish around all week. Before that a bottle of cough syrup which leaked everywhere - so I need a new bag!Posted by Michele | Mar 24 2008 2:44PM
My large can of Evian spray goes everywhere with me and most purses are not large enough to hold it.Posted by Susan | Mar 24 2008 2:42PM
I never carry a bag because I never have any room for all my stuff! I NEED this! mya74@myway.comPosted by Mya Brooks | Mar 24 2008 2:03PM
I was attending a comic night and the comedian ask if anyone had a instant camera. I was the only one and won the door prize. I have since bought a digital camera.Posted by Mary B | Mar 24 2008 1:33PM
testing :)Posted by Doreen | Mar 24 2008 1:27PM
You sure do have some interesting answers here---lol. I have in my bag--keys, cell phone w/ cell phone holder, pen, nail clipper, Purell sanitizer, Bodycology lotion, Bath n Body Works body spray, alleve, orbit gum, wristlet w/coupons and a bunch of other stuff in it, lil change purse, make-up, pads, Vick''s cough drops and Ibuprofen. I think that''s pretty much it!! LOL purposedrivenlife4you (at) gmail (dot) comPosted by Doreen | Mar 24 2008 1:25PM
I alwys have straws in my purse. Ok. I have to have them for security reasons for myself. its a clutch for me.Posted by MCJunkie | Mar 24 2008 1:09PM
Oops! Put this comment in wrong spot the first time. But, in my purse I have: an extra pair of reading glasses for my husband, dog bag so I can be a responsible dog owner, lip gloss, tissue, money, i.d. and cell phone. email is hiitsjustmeee@hotmail.com Thank you!Posted by nicole | Mar 24 2008 1:00PM
I love your blog! This is the first challenge I have posted to….So lets open my purse and see what it contains. I work long hours and I like to be prepared. It’s like clown car. I just keep reaching in and more stuff comes out. -Thank you notes (I need to send out from my birthday) - Bills (that I need to pay) - A to do list (hmmm clean out my purse should be added) - Scratch off lottery ticket - ipod w/ the arm band for the gym - Wire cutters (don’t ask) - PB & J (that my loving husband packed for me) -Water - Lots of Crystal Light packets - Pen -Tissue - Gum (Lots of variety to choose from Orbit is my favorite) - All the pain medicine (Excedrin, Advil, Asprin, Motrin) - Phone Charger - Nail Polish (base coat, a pinkish color, top coat) - Nail file and buffer - Receipts - Make up (brush, Mac powder, blotting papers, Burt’s bees lip balm, Lipstick) - I am Legend from Block buster (probably should return that) -Tampons (because ~ well you have to be prepared) And last but not least my Wallet (what’s in there is another story) Thanks for reading. I’m sure any girl can relate. My email is lilangelnic@hotmail.comPosted by Nicole | Mar 24 2008 12:29PM
lipstick, a monkey wrench, bike repair kit, can of artichokes, digital camera, and copy of jeannette winterson's book 'written on the body.' no lie, i really had all that in my bag at one time one day! jamey [dot] fisher [at] gmail [dot] comPosted by JDF | Mar 24 2008 11:07AM
I've kept books, scissors, a craft knife, foreign currency, extra jewelry, and scented markers in my bag recently, as well as other various items in the past. yellowbss [at] hotmail [dot] comPosted by Beth | Mar 24 2008 10:53AM
I keep Tabasco in my purse... I know it's kinda weird but I like it spicy! ebickell AT hotmail DOT comPosted by Emily | Mar 24 2008 10:52AM
Probably not too unusual but i keep a leatherman tool in my purse. I'd be lost without it.Posted by momg | Mar 24 2008 10:46AM
When traveling alone by rail or bus, I always carry three special items in my purse: a ball of twine, a roll of toilet paper, and a steak knife. With those three items, I feel prepared to handle anything. At nighttime in particularly dodgy locales I've slept with the knife under my pillow. Fortunately, so far I've never had to use it for anything more scary than cutting Camembert (which has also lived in my purse on more than one occasion). saragracer at gmail dot net.Posted by Sara | Mar 24 2008 9:58AM
Not much but it weighs a tonPosted by silverbele | Mar 24 2008 9:55AM
my teeth - actually, my denture, which gags me so I keep it in my handbag so in case I need to pop it in, I have it with me...... justbeachy46 at aol dot comPosted by justbeachy | Mar 24 2008 9:45AM
I have had pacifiers, small garbage bags, baby toys and various snacks.Posted by tuesday | Mar 24 2008 8:37AM
nothing unusual just too much stuff - coupns, diapers, wipes, tylenol, lipstick, extra eyeglasses, etc.Posted by Lisa | Mar 24 2008 8:18AM
I have toted around a bra quite few times... jmheistand@yahoo.comPosted by Jeana | Mar 24 2008 8:00AM
I have nothing unsual in my purse right now, but I use to carry toys, mostly little cars to entertain my son when needed. henglish@nb.sympatico.caPosted by Huguette | Mar 24 2008 7:41AM
A giggling Elmo! kelli (at) pfrog (dot) netPosted by Mama Zen | Mar 24 2008 7:22AM
the most unusual item that i ever put in my handbag is a FORK. if someone asks what kind of fork is it, i'll tell you, its literally a table FORK!! oh my email add is yanyan_140@yahoo.comPosted by ariane | Mar 24 2008 6:08AM
a lot of important things i usually put in my bag but the most unusual item that i put on it one time is a FORK. yeah! table FORK. because at that time i really think that i can use FORK as a self defense if ever somebody will attempt to do bad on me. oh my email address is yanyan_140@yahoo.com. pls count me in. i want to win the cute bagPosted by ariane | Mar 24 2008 6:01AM
Bubbles & finger puppets! String cheese & fruit snacks~ Forgot to include my email address. Oops! cltrace@gmail.com Thanks!Posted by cltgrace | Mar 24 2008 5:02AM
Bubbles & finger puppets...I'm a pediatric therapist, so it's all about kids. :o) String cheese & fruit snacks. Indeed!Posted by cltgrace | Mar 24 2008 5:01AM
the weirdest that i keep in my purse is a pair of socks, just in ase i go somewhere and i have to try on shoes but have no socks on. anniehall4000 at aol dot comPosted by Sylvia P | Mar 24 2008 1:46AM
the weirdest that i keep in my purse is a pair of socks, just in ase i go somewhere and i have to try on shoes but have no socks on.Posted by Sylvia P | Mar 24 2008 1:45AM
Let's see . . . I have lollipops, a screwdriver, and and empty water bottle . . . just in case! hee hee anislandlife at yahoo dot comPosted by Kailani | Mar 24 2008 1:01AM
a shoe (not mine), measuring tape, scientific calculator nor_lou at hotmail dot comPosted by noreen | Mar 23 2008 11:52PM
i like to keep lemon juice packets in my purse, just in cse i need to add a little zing to my food! aqualad88 at gmail dot comPosted by Samantha P | Mar 23 2008 11:49PM
REMOTE CONTROL!!! i must have accidentally grabbed it after turning off the TV and put it into my bag on the way out of my house...cus 2 hrs later i found myself pulling the remote out of my bag when paying for my coffee!! hahahahahhaa baby_noodle@yahoo.comPosted by ellen | Mar 23 2008 11:30PM
I've got a tensor bandage and a lot of body jewelry in mine. Moody5665@hotmail.comPosted by Girl | Mar 23 2008 11:24PM
I once had a purse in which I could put a Thermos bottle..the purse was quite large!Posted by xprn64 | Mar 23 2008 10:40PM
The most unusual items I've kept in my purse (which have become the norm for me because I am a horse trainer) are: Zimectrin (horse de-wormer paste), "Cool & Calm" (legal tranquilizer for horses), assorted snaffle bits in case a student needs a quick change during a lesson, a riding crop (this one could be used after work hours too!), a hair net (for students who forget theirs), and of course carrots. emmythecat@sbcglobal.netPosted by Valerie | Mar 23 2008 10:17PM
A pair of toddler Batman undies are still in my purse from when I potty trained my oldest son...they are no longer near his size and he hasnt had an accident in a year and a half, so I guess I should take them out now! LOL! dansan826 at yahoo.comPosted by danielle s | Mar 23 2008 8:34PM
you could not have a better prizePosted by kenneth Knapp | Mar 23 2008 8:16PM
I have a measuring tape,flexall plus, and a spoon in my purse!! palmersf(at)comcast(dot)netPosted by Shannon | Mar 23 2008 8:14PM
Dental floss, AA batteries and a coupon cutter are a must have in my purse.Posted by Karen | Mar 23 2008 8:09PM
I keep floss brushes in a little plastic container. And sometimes, tiny activity books.Posted by nostrilb | Mar 23 2008 8:07PM
I have often times carried my 5 lb. Brussels Griffon in my pursePosted by Shirley | Mar 23 2008 7:15PM
I carried a urine sample once...there was no way I was carrying that in public! crackqueen@hotmail.comPosted by MK | Mar 23 2008 7:08PM
I love to knit so I like to transport my favorite knitting needles, corresponding yarn and knitting project(s) and my ipod so I can escape to transcendental bliss. Anita weworkn2@verizon.netPosted by Fredbg_Anita | Mar 23 2008 5:49PM
I like to keep little toys in my purse. Often they are from McDonalds' Happy Meals, although I'm a vegetarian now and don't have any new ones. There's a Scooby Doo and Robin (as in Batman and) riding a motorcycle, and a little weird tree I got from a Dutch candy egg. beax0002 (at) umn (dot) eduPosted by Kimberly B. | Mar 23 2008 5:45PM
When I travel, I carry a "Freshette" -- I know this sounds gross, but it's an emergency "pee standing up" device for girls! You never know ... mrshendu@gmail.comPosted by mrshendu | Mar 23 2008 5:26PM
I don't like to carry a diaper bag and I have four kids (two in diapers) so I always have matchbox cars and diapers and baby wipes! HSlater351<at>aol.comPosted by Heather | Mar 23 2008 3:34PM
Unusual items I have kept in my purse is found objects that I get off of the ground to use in my Altered Art. kvcreativedesigns dot blogspot dot com kvcreativedesigns at yahoo dot comPosted by Kathryn | Mar 23 2008 3:10PM
My son's epi pin which is more important than anything could possibly be.Posted by idahomom | Mar 23 2008 3:08PM
By accident, I hid my vibrator in my handbag because I thought i was going to get caught and the next day I noticed at lunch with my mother that I had my vibrator still there. hA! lol. oops. ladida.sonya@yahoo.comPosted by Rox. | Mar 23 2008 2:32PM
I have carried many unusual items in my handbag, but I have carried (in a plastic bag) mealworms to feed our pet lizard. Thanks!Posted by Jenny | Mar 23 2008 2:18PM
I haven't kept too many unusual items in my purse. Maybe, witch hazel wipes and nasal spray count. Please enter me in your delightful bag drawing. Thanks,Cindi jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]comPosted by windycindy | Mar 23 2008 1:42PM
I keep toilet paper, just in case I go somewhere where there is none.Posted by M. Harris | Mar 23 2008 12:57PM
coupons, lock deicer, license plate sticker,licence and id susan.francis@sympatico.caPosted by susan | Mar 23 2008 11:30AM
Today the unusual contents include a grapefruit and a can of cherry coke zero. historically, the most unusual thing i carried around in there was a set of new license plates. that was hard to explain when they went through my bag on the way into the ballpark! altcupid@hotmail.comPosted by Kim | Mar 23 2008 11:10AM
I don't think I carry anythiong too unusal...tampons in case of emergencies; a cell phone charger; lip gloss; wallet; keys; loose change; perfume samples; receipts. mkboldin [at] cox [dot] comPosted by Mary B | Mar 23 2008 10:29AM
luckylubi@cox.net I often carry a cookbook, hoping that I will be inspired to plan a meal after work instead of hitting a drive-thru.Posted by CarolLB | Mar 23 2008 10:19AM
I often carry a cookbook, hoping that I will be inspired to plan a meal after work instead of hitting a drive-thru.Posted by CarolLB | Mar 23 2008 10:18AM
superdumb @ cox . net Now it's "boo boo stick" but I used to lug around a can of Aqua Net and a bottle of peppermint schnapps in high school...Posted by Naomi | Mar 23 2008 10:13AM
NEEDLE NOSE PLYERS, TAPE MEASUREPosted by GALENA | Mar 23 2008 10:09AM
my husband's gun is the strangest thing I've carried in my handbagPosted by Kristen | Mar 23 2008 9:50AM
A giant calculator. It's the only one we have and I can't add or subtract well!Posted by charlottewinters@cox.net | Mar 23 2008 9:03AM
food... I usually travel with my own food.Posted by Tfacey | Mar 23 2008 7:50AM
Paperback books, toys for the kids. weceno@yahoo.comPosted by Theresan | Mar 23 2008 6:31AM
flashlite, scrunchies, paperclips, safety pins, barretts, mini baseball..:)Posted by mama43 | Mar 23 2008 4:31AM
Baby socks, crackers, a fake flower, and a toy radio!Posted by ulikeyjm | Mar 23 2008 2:47AM
Unusual things in my purse. A broken bracelet (good luck charm). I've had it in there for three years now!! Love the purse! Lilith_Silvermane@yahoo.comPosted by Lilith Silvermane | Mar 23 2008 12:56AM
Hmmm...unusual? Besides my wallet, I carry my thumbdrive, small sewing kit, a pedometer, lip balm and eye liner. bunnybox9 [at] lycos [dot] comPosted by Bunny B | Mar 23 2008 12:52AM
ps. I forgot my e-mail is thinknap@gmail.comPosted by sunchicka | Mar 23 2008 12:29AM
A sporck... where is my comb when I need one, random ketchup packet...portable flavoring to go, pocketknife..huh, clothespin.. emergencies here I comePosted by sunchicka | Mar 23 2008 12:26AM
Nitro Pills.Posted by richard t. | Mar 22 2008 10:05PM
I am always prepared for any contingencie so at any given moment you can find things ranging from diapers for my grandaughter to my daughters IPOD mini and my husbands reading glasses. Of course there is always room for my sudoku book and spare pencils with good erasers. You probably wont find my cell phone, not that it isnt in there (it is) you just wont be able to find it amongst the clutter. I would be fine if my family would just carry their own stuff! snodeal@embarqmail.comPosted by debbie | Mar 22 2008 8:40PM
While traveling in Europe for three months recently I carried many things in my bag including my passport, metro card,enough euros to get a cafe creme and a good book to read while i sipped it!Posted by saddleuptc | Mar 22 2008 8:16PM
I just looked: 2 D batteries, 4 lipsticks (which I hardly ever wear), a zip drive, a rosary, ancient mints, and an empty glasses case(?). Now you force me to clean it out! :-(Posted by ruthem | Mar 22 2008 7:32PM
deesweeps@yahoo.com Here is what is my purse now: Tire Air Pressure Gauge Miniature Leatherman Tool Scratch off Tool for Lottos Army issue can opener that folds flat Mini Ashtray with closeable lid When we are at the ballfield and anyone needs anything "off the wall" they usually come looking for me!Posted by Dee | Mar 22 2008 7:19PM
I carry a toothbrush and toothpaste in my purse.Posted by Linda | Mar 22 2008 7:15PM
I carry panty liners just in casePosted by gsm57 | Mar 22 2008 7:11PM
The oddest thing I can remember being in my purse is a really goofy pair of paisley print underwear. When my boyfriend and I were in highschool he used to take this particular pair of underwear and hide them all over the place. One day I got to school and noticed that they were sticking out of my purse. Quite embarassing. colorfulcarla at comcast.netPosted by Carla | Mar 22 2008 6:52PM
pocket knife, sissorsPosted by CRush5512@aol.com | Mar 22 2008 6:40PM
The most unusual thing I carry is toothpicks.Posted by barbara richards | Mar 22 2008 6:27PM
pocket knifePosted by ahedden | Mar 22 2008 5:21PM
I used to keep every item of makeup I owned in my purse, but now I learned to keep most of it at home, and only take the stuff im going to have to re-apply. krystald88@hotmail.comPosted by krystal | Mar 22 2008 5:16PM
Tylenol, Makeup, Coupons, Tissues, The usual stuff. pammlla at gmail dot comPosted by Pammlla | Mar 22 2008 4:23PM
Hair...actually a wig. I'm going through Chemo right now and have NO hair. I don't really like wearing my wig much (it's not very comfortable), so I keep it in my purse until I get to where I'm going, then I put it on. As as soon as I'm back in my car, the wig goes back in my purse. I've also put my daughter's Teacup Chihuahua in my purse when I have to run in a store and no one is home to watch him. Thank for a fantastic contest with a wonderful prize!! Happy Easter !! tholix@pineland.netPosted by Cathy Cook | Mar 22 2008 4:18PM
When I went through security recently, the guard said, "I remember you, because you had these in your purse the last time you came through!" She held up that little turquoise pill holder that comes with the Alli pills. deanna at count dot comPosted by Deanna | Mar 22 2008 3:49PM
well I have a brown paper bag, in purse, you know the kind you pack a lunch in. I don't know why, I don't eat lunch from it, and I don't even know why it is in there, or why I put it there, but there it remains at the bottom of my handbag. Maybe I'll take it out now lol! nov231973 at gmail.comPosted by Tammy | Mar 22 2008 3:47PM
pocket knifePosted by kristilb19 | Mar 22 2008 2:39PM
The mouse in a Have-a-Heart trap who was being driven to a release spot far away from apartment. jmdennis at iname.comPosted by Jessica | Mar 22 2008 1:39PM
Definitely the securely sealed lab samples for testing when the kids were sick.Posted by betty | Mar 22 2008 1:35PM
Right now I have a Fork in my bag..not sure why and i have a mini bottle of bubbles for the unexpected time my son needs to be entertained.Posted by holly | Mar 22 2008 11:56AM
It's unusual when I carry MONEY in my handbag. :)Posted by paige | Mar 22 2008 11:43AM
I LOVE THIS BAG...I HOPE I WIN! SINCE SPRING IS HERE IT WOULD BE GREAT TO GET ALL MY STUFF OUT OF MY OLD PURSE TO A BRAND NEW ONE! CROSSING MY FINGERS TO WIN!Posted by sonja306@yahoo.ca | Mar 22 2008 11:03AM
I usually have a measuring tape, fabric samples, & static guard, but the other day I found nail in there (?) ! whitstrap@sbcglobal.netPosted by wgilstr | Mar 22 2008 10:36AM
my bad - email! autumn398@yahoo.comPosted by Autumn H. | Mar 22 2008 10:30AM
I don't know if I can top any of the above posters - but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm always the joke of my friends because my purse is always brimming to the top with random crap ---- usually 1) wallet 2) cigarette case (which i hold business cards in b/c i don't smoke!) 3) digital camera 4) treo 5) pacis 6) pullups or extra underwear (for my son, not me!) 7) advil, pepto bismal, tums, & pepcid ac 8) about 5 million keys 9) dayplanner 10) bible 11) name tags for my works & volunteer activities 12) kleenex, makeup, lip glosses 13) about 5 million other things =)Posted by Autumn H. | Mar 22 2008 10:29AM
handcuffs...an overnight date (moritzemm@mac.com)Posted by la dee da | Mar 22 2008 10:11AM
ignoramoose (at) gmail (dot) com Silly putty is in my handbag right now!Posted by Sarah | Mar 22 2008 9:50AM
my lucky coin, a lighter, a handfull of change, and a ziplock baggie. imjasonc@gmail.comPosted by Jason | Mar 22 2008 9:24AM
wow I keep everything in my purse. I always have a ton of lip gloss. the most unusual object would probably be a rock my son gave me about 7 years ago. I don't know why I keep it, everytime i get a new purse i just put it in the new one. weird.Posted by jennmalan | Mar 22 2008 8:39AM
I forgot to put my email on my rock story - deyates66@yahoo.comPosted by Dawn | Mar 22 2008 8:21AM
I work with kids, so you never know what will be in my bag. I guess rocks were the most unusual, some worthless, some were sapphires & rubies. The kids loved to look at my gem mine finds - even the worthless pretty rocks.Posted by Dawn | Mar 22 2008 8:20AM
I have kept scissors in my handbag, along with a graphing calculator back when I was a student!Posted by Amber G | Mar 22 2008 8:12AM
I once carried a container of potatoes and gravy in my purse. I forgot about it and the gravy got all over everything. smchester@gmail(dot)comPosted by sweetsue | Mar 22 2008 8:01AM
While visiting my old home in Corpus Christi, TX last year, I decided I really miss the cactus you see growing wild everywhere. We don't have them in Indiana. While visiting my husband's grandfather, we were walking in the yard at his senior community. There are prickly pear cactus growing everywhere. I picked up a piece that had fallen on the ground and put it in my purse. Grandfather saw me and took out his pocket knife and cut three more pretty large pieces off. I put those in my purse too. Those pieces of prickly pear travelled in my purse all the way back to Indiana and three months later, have grown to unbelievable heights!(indoors, of course!) spclk001@aol.comPosted by Kathy Day | Mar 22 2008 7:04AM
Before the airline liquids ban, I flew home from college for the holidays and didn't want to leave my beta fish home alone, so I put him in a water bottle and flew with him in my purse...He was offended he didn't get to fly to first class, but he got over it. goodlucklea@gmail.comPosted by Lea | Mar 22 2008 6:40AM
When I was pregnant I never left home without a sandwich in my purse!Posted by Meredith | Mar 22 2008 6:21AM
I keep tweezers & dental floss. You never know when you'll need either one of themPosted by Lynn | Mar 22 2008 6:04AM
The most unusual things i've kept in my handbag are a yo-yo, first-aid kit, cat food, an ashtray, and both a plastic and metal bottle opener. orchestratenoise0726@yahoo.comPosted by Amanda | Mar 22 2008 5:47AM
Odds and ends that belong to my three kids - toys, pins, used kleenex ;)Posted by firedancer623@gmail.com | Mar 22 2008 3:50AM
I keep any where from dog treats to diabetic supplies for my friend.Posted by jgmuehlbauer@msn.com | Mar 22 2008 2:38AM
Quite often I carry a small voice-activated recorder digicat@sbcglobal.netPosted by Carol | Mar 22 2008 2:29AM
My baby kitten when I brought her home from the pound.Posted by missy | Mar 21 2008 11:27PM
molinger3@wi.rr.com Healing stones and a 45year plus key chain with the ten commandments.Posted by Dianna | Mar 21 2008 11:14PM
i hate coins being thrown in the bottom, everything in its placePosted by djp | Mar 21 2008 10:51PM
right now I have dead batteries in my purse.. I might need to get those out and throw them away but I keep forgetting addictedtorodeo at gmailPosted by msrodeobrat | Mar 21 2008 10:50PM
deoderant if i smell; hard perfume (to sniff) if i'm in a space i can't get out of and someone else smells aburger@law.harvard.eduPosted by Claudia | Mar 21 2008 10:12PM
Crickets for my snake. Nancyt37@verizon.netPosted by Nance | Mar 21 2008 9:49PM
Usually I carry funny items in my purse (food!) when I go to the movies! Sure, smuggling in a big mac is no big deal, but I honestly smuggled in two quarter-chicken meals once! hehehe. smichal@canada.comPosted by smichal | Mar 21 2008 9:07PM
Ok. I can''t top the hampster or the LAX story, but I think my purse contents are certainly unusual. I smoke, but I don''t really like the taste, and I don''t care for menthol cigarettes, so I smoke with a peppermint in my mouth. I keep a stock of peppermint Breathsavers. The bottom of my purse is usually littered with loose peppermints that have escaped the roll when I''ve reached into my purse for one and pulled one out without removing the roll from my purse. Then there are the onesies - the last mint that has the remnants of foil still securely wrapped around it. There are also lots of little balls of foil and a few streamers of blue wrapper, and always, two or three fresh rolls of Breathsavers. lroy27@aol.comPosted by Linda | Mar 21 2008 8:53PM
I carry around little toys and candy, so when I'm out, if I see a child who is sad or troubled, I ask the mother if they can have a toy or a piece of candy. The children light up like a Christmas tree at Christmas. It gives me such a warm feeling. Some may think I'm weird for carrying toys and candy around, but the reward is worth it when I see the childs face and eyes light up.Posted by RoyalCheryl | Mar 21 2008 8:31PM
I have a Mary Poppins bag...who knows what's in there! I need a new bag! Help! jessh1218@hotmail.comPosted by Jess | Mar 21 2008 8:24PM
I carried around a street car token for years my great grandmother gave me...Posted by cher | Mar 21 2008 8:21PM
A piece of rose quartz to attract love and good luck, so far nothing haha :-) Jessibear19 @ aol.comPosted by Jessica | Mar 21 2008 7:44PM
grandfather's flask,portable iron and string of garlic to cook Italian food.Posted by Leslie S. | Mar 21 2008 7:38PM
my husband 357 magnum that he insists onPosted by carol b | Mar 21 2008 7:23PM
A misting bottle that I can spray on my face when i'm having a flash is the weirdest but most useful thing I carryPosted by DC | Mar 21 2008 7:14PM
anothe toothbrushPosted by banquetbabe | Mar 21 2008 6:48PM
Some of the more unusual items I carry in my purse are a measuring tape, a tire pressure gage, dog biscuits, D rings and shoe laces. skeetersden[at]gmail[dot]comPosted by Debra | Mar 21 2008 6:38PM
The TV remote. I swear to God I have no idea how it got there. miriama59 at gmail.comPosted by Kirsten | Mar 21 2008 6:32PM
white out correction fluid. Rubber found after a race on Charlotte Motor speedway when I smoked, portable ashtray. Hand stitched cross grandma gave me. Jeweled pill carry case. Very old screw on earring, my good luck charm. ttrue88@gmail.comPosted by ttrue88 | Mar 21 2008 6:29PM
A half-eaten McDonald's cheeseburger that my son didn't finish for lunch. I meant to have him eat it later, but by the time I rediscovered it, the bun was as hard as a rock. mamabear23513@yahoo.comPosted by lisdon | Mar 21 2008 6:21PM
. Dog tags that give my dog's home address. My address too, so I guess it's worth something.Posted by joehill | Mar 21 2008 6:16PM
Makeup kit, tissue-paks, two pair eyeglasses, bottle of Imodium, package of Temptations (for cat), checkbook, credit cards, envelope full of coupons and shopping lists, pens, earrings, keys, hard candy, etc. jeddy7553@sbcglobal.netPosted by juedy | Mar 21 2008 6:16PM
I almost have to dump my purse out to find anything in itPosted by Leslie | Mar 21 2008 5:58PM
A wooden Buddha, Crystal Lite, and my birth certificate..Posted by Melissa | Mar 21 2008 5:48PM
I keep snacks for the kids, change for vending machines, panties and shorts for my newly trained daughter and a pullup in case of two accidents. I have kept dirty panties in my purse when accidents happen. Boy what fun talk about smells and germs! malleycc at (hotmail) dot comPosted by ccs | Mar 21 2008 5:36PM
I have everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink in my purse. I am in major need of a bag makeover. Please help in my sad state of affairsPosted by pcbdolphins | Mar 21 2008 5:34PM
I currently have in my purse: wallet, three sets of keys, glasses case with prescription sunglasses and reading glasses, driving sunglasses, 3 lipsticks, 4 lip balms, 5 bills that need to be mailed out this afternoon, a pouch with all my receipts for this month because we're working on that budget-tracking thing, and a tiny rooster I picked up in Chinatown which is supposed to bring financial good luck - yes, I said I carry a rooster in my purse. My mother, daughter and sister do too.Posted by Lee R. | Mar 21 2008 4:58PM
I always carry one of those small sample type rolls of tolit paper (one never knows!). I also find receipts that are 5 to 6 months old. Thanks for the giveaway. togiak@gmail.comPosted by JaniceJ | Mar 21 2008 4:57PM
Well, I'm trying to win this for my wife, but I can say she sometimes has quite the rat's nest of stuff, including grocery coupons going back more than six months. gieferj@excite.comPosted by JRG | Mar 21 2008 4:31PM
Well, I'm trying to win this for my wife, but I can say she sometimes has quite the rat's nest of stuff in that purse of hers - we often find grocery coupons that are six months old, so that's kinda strange..... gieferj@excite.comPosted by JRG | Mar 21 2008 4:29PM
Well, I'm trying to win this for my wife, but I can say she sometimes has quite the rat's nest of stuff in that purse of hers - we often find grocery coupons that are six months old, so that's kinda strange.....Posted by JRG | Mar 21 2008 4:27PM
I'm always tossing wired stuff in my bag to take to class, one day I took in one of those drinking birds for a lesson on air pressure.Posted by Jenn | Mar 21 2008 4:27PM
nicePosted by dhunt | Mar 21 2008 3:40PM
annest@telus.net Ok this is a fun giveaway and the purse is absolutely gorgeous!! When my kidlets were little I used to keep those little packets of McChicken Sauce and crackers in my purse. If we went out and the kids got hungry, they were perfectly happy eating crackers with the McChicken sauce!! I know, its gross and not very good for you, but it did the trick in a pinch!! Now, I always carry Monistat "bullets" in my purse as I have chronic thrush and unfortunately, am allergic to other yeast killing medications and have to suck on the monistat almost regularly!! (oh ladies you don't want to do this lol)Posted by Anne | Mar 21 2008 3:32PM
HowdyPosted by Linda | Mar 21 2008 3:27PM
I collect keychains. People have to laugh because I only carry 3 keys, but I usually carry 6 or more keychains on my keyring. ladavies7887@yahoo.comPosted by Linda | Mar 21 2008 3:22PM
I have a purse full of great stuff that I am sure I will need some day. Everyone always laughs at me when they see what I have in there. I have toys, hairbrushes, travel size deoderant, bandaids, safety pin, sewing kits and an entire wallet full of gift cards. crctigger@gmail.comPosted by Carrie M | Mar 21 2008 3:21PM
I HAVE KEPT DIAPER WIPES IN MY PURSE FOR YEARS NOT ONLY INCASE I NEED THEM TO WIPE HANDS AFTER GOING GROCERY SHOPPING, BUT OFTEN WHEN VISITING A LADIES BATHROOM THERE IS A YOUNG MOM IN THERE CHANGING HER BABY AND USING PAPER TOWELS AND I ALWAYS OFFER A BABY DIAPER WIPE.Posted by SANDRA | Mar 21 2008 3:07PM
Unusual items: extra key rings! dawns_horizen@yahoo.comPosted by Patricia | Mar 21 2008 2:58PM
lots of wrappers, makeup, comb, lots of McDonald toys, candy tiramisu392@yahoo.comPosted by bison61 | Mar 21 2008 2:55PM
Wasa bread, apples, lunchPosted by twbellamy | Mar 21 2008 2:53PM
stethescope Jemrus2000@yahoo.comPosted by jemrus | Mar 21 2008 2:52PM
I keep a salt shaker ( with a tight lid, of course) in my purse. You never know when you might run into a good bag of popcorn...Posted by Susan | Mar 21 2008 2:31PM
I carry my heart rate monitor (watch and chest strap) for whenever I feel like going for a run, my ipod shuffle and headphones, at one point I carried around a jar of peanut butter...at another point entirely, I would occasionally carry around a bottle of vodka (my college days were lots of fun). Other things include two cellphones, day planner, wallet, mirror, variety of lipglosses, pens, paper, passport (I travel a lot), nailfile, mirror, my larger ipod for non-athletic activities, jewelry, eyedrops, misc. makeup, sunglasses, bobbypins, hand cream, USB, tape measure, and my Virgen de Guadalupe to keep me safe. jmaree04@gmail.comPosted by Jeannette | Mar 21 2008 1:56PM
! I've kept a travel toothbrush/paste, floss, a small book for my daughter to read, play money for my daughter to play with when we go shopping, even super glue (you never know when you will need super glue !). peachis@hotmail.comPosted by Peachis31 | Mar 21 2008 1:54PM
A change of underclothing for my kids. emrosser@shaw.caPosted by Elaine | Mar 21 2008 1:47PM
well, zoe got so emotional while itemizing items in the purse, she forgot her email...and the omnipresent dog biscuits. motherofthegroom@hotmail.comPosted by zoe | Mar 21 2008 1:36PM
A good luck charm a friend sent me and lots of bubble gum wrappers.Posted by michelena2000 | Mar 21 2008 1:27PM
Lipbalm, mirror, pens... there's nothing unusual in my handbag.Posted by Alicia | Mar 21 2008 1:05PM
Probably the weirdest thing is toys from my grandson. Email: sarahjd766@yahoo.comPosted by Sarah | Mar 21 2008 12:58PM
I am a piercer on Maui. While out shopping I run into clients that have lost their balls. I keep spare jewelry parts and gloves in my purse just for that. mauisurfergurl@yahoo.comPosted by piercer | Mar 21 2008 12:57PM
a revolver that my friend put in my purse before going out. he also forgot until later that evening i needed something in my purse and --- there it was.Posted by etrnlone | Mar 21 2008 12:48PM
wine corks, cup of applesauce and paper clips are at the bottom of mine. tpkjones at verizon dot netPosted by pkjones | Mar 21 2008 12:43PM
Anklet carrying incurable romantic: ekdari (at) yahoo.comPosted by DK | Mar 21 2008 12:36PM
I carry a pair of antique silver anklets inside the zippered pocket of my bag du jour. As a little girl, I always dreamed when I met Mr. Me, he would seductively tie my anklets, as they 'chum chum' at the most inopportune times (ahem, in the boudoir...). Being single today, it helps me keep the hope alive throughout my day.Posted by DK | Mar 21 2008 12:34PM
I really had to think hard because I rarely use handbags and don't carry weird stuff in them. Usually every of my bags is half-full of papers I don't really need. In addition to that, small plastic bags, fabric bags (if I shop more than fits in the handbag), a small brush, coupons of every kind, contact lenses & glasses (along with other equipment of that kind), clear nail polish (every girl knows why), make-up, cell phone, magic nail file, pens, candy, apples and so on. sudenmorsian at gmail dot comPosted by Sudenmorsian | Mar 21 2008 12:30PM
The usual stuff, makeup, pens keys rns2@comcast.netPosted by Rachel | Mar 21 2008 12:26PM
Nothing too unusual, crayons too keep my kids busy. s2s2@comcast.netPosted by Susan | Mar 21 2008 12:24PM
I've carried condiments like hot sauce and barbecue sauce in my bag. dlamar81@comcast.netPosted by Denise again | Mar 21 2008 12:23PM
I've carried condiments like hot sauce and barbecue sauce in my bag.Posted by Denise | Mar 21 2008 12:22PM
I keep a tiny orange tupperware bowl with a blue lid in my purse!! It holds my pills and confuses security people to no end!! ckcoe@msn.comPosted by Christy Coe | Mar 21 2008 12:03PM
I keep a weeble Wobble that I had as a child in my handbag for good luck. Silvahalo5@hotmail.comPosted by Regina | Mar 21 2008 11:55AM
A railroad tie. and a brick. TESL283 at Yahoo dot comPosted by Tesl | Mar 21 2008 11:48AM
I've kept used airline tickets in my bag from ten years ago and half-eaten lifesavors from ten years ago too. Why, I don't know. email: swiener1@tampabay.rr.comPosted by Susan Lee Wiener | Mar 21 2008 11:47AM
Makeup including lipstickPosted by poet101 | Mar 21 2008 11:39AM
I have a key ring with an angel on it & keys that have no use anymore. I put them in every purse I carry.Posted by jeanilyne | Mar 21 2008 11:13AM
Hmmm, most unusual thing ever in my purse was a severed finger in a ziploc on ice (well, ok, it was just the tip of a friend's finger as we were on our way to the hospital, but still!)...hopefully that is never to be repeated as I don't like to mix random unattached body parts with my makeup and the other sundry items I always have in my purse! louwilgirl@yahoo.comPosted by Maria | Mar 21 2008 11:12AM
Great contest! cdwade@hotmail.comPosted by nswade | Mar 21 2008 11:12AM
Great contest - thanks!Posted by nswade | Mar 21 2008 11:11AM
I have a small seashell that is as good as an emery board.Posted by Sunnyvale | Mar 21 2008 11:11AM
I have kept fruit snacks in my purse for my toddler! samsakara@twcny.rr.comPosted by Shilo | Mar 21 2008 11:08AM
I have a key that doesnt work at our front door any longer but I am sentimental about it because my father engraved the word house on it as he was afraid I would forget.My father passed away 33 years ago and I still have the key.Posted by teamaker | Mar 21 2008 11:03AM
I've carried toilet deodorizer (yes, no joke) and a no touch door handle opener. lucky2charm@hotmail.comPosted by rr | Mar 21 2008 10:45AM
umm... ramen noodles... ya never know when you'll feel the urge to splurge... toomuchrock@comcast.netPosted by brittney | Mar 21 2008 10:43AM
my nitro pills.Posted by anna t. | Mar 21 2008 10:36AM
Unusual things include a USED pregnancy test stick (Hey it was positive I couldnt throw it out), A Mardi Gras Mask and Beads,A Frog (yes a real one my daughter put in my purse) mogrill@comcast.netPosted by mogrill | Mar 21 2008 10:35AM
The unusual item I carry is my giant tube of toothpaste and a tooth brush. Thanks susieqt11@hotmail.comPosted by susieqt11 | Mar 21 2008 10:35AM
I have lots of coupons for all kinds of things in my purse - just in case! cjnedrow@gmail.comPosted by cjnedrow | Mar 21 2008 10:33AM
unusual?mmmm,let's see.how about hockey pucks.Posted by linda | Mar 21 2008 10:23AM
I have had rocks in my bag to hold for my nephew. His treasures.Posted by sue s | Mar 21 2008 10:12AM
hemorrhoid cream, books, lunch, sweater, ipod adapter. email: glitterfly0429@yahoo.comPosted by nicki | Mar 21 2008 10:10AM
My son got a bullet necklace at an airshow....an actual bullet crafted into a necklace...it was in my purse for 8 months was a source of entertainment at more than one dinner party. lynn@mail2my.comPosted by Lynn | Mar 21 2008 9:58AM
roaklief@hughes.net I always have floss. Paring knife, "cause I have to cute up fruit before I can eat it. I hate the feeling of biting into apples etc.Posted by randi | Mar 21 2008 9:53AM
lipsticks galore junkrug@yahoo.comPosted by fidofido | Mar 21 2008 9:47AM
Hi, my email is: new2ucouture@gmail.com I have pepperspray, post-its, spoon, tape, nail clippers, wallet, cardholder, planner, bandaids, cell, and a book.Posted by new2ucouture | Mar 21 2008 9:35AM
makeupPosted by jtwark | Mar 21 2008 9:29AM
This just must have my name on it somewhere.Posted by petty4 | Mar 21 2008 9:26AM
LIPSTICK!! I have every shade and a few glosses to boot in my purse! Justing1976@comcast.netPosted by TErra | Mar 21 2008 9:25AM
Pacifiers and little toy trucks skitsbits2000@yahoo.comPosted by Guinevere | Mar 21 2008 9:17AM
A list of my pas employments.Posted by vergie | Mar 21 2008 9:10AM
driving cross country alone -- my dad handed me a flare gun. i stuck it in my bag and off i drove... cbivins@earthlink.netPosted by crae | Mar 21 2008 9:06AM
pms3237@aol.com I always have my keno lucky stone, keno numbers I frequently play, pills, a Tide stick, money, nail file and mace!Posted by Patti | Mar 21 2008 9:01AM
My email is nelighperkins@yahoo.comPosted by neleigh | Mar 21 2008 8:51AM
I keep my wallet, nail file, bills,vitamins, business cards, keys, sunglasses, pens and what ever else I may need. I try to keep it organized and junk free cuz it makes me crazy.Posted by Neleigh | Mar 21 2008 8:49AM
A hard bolied egg and a spoon! I brought them to work for lunchtime. One day I dropped my purse and the egg rolled across the floor during a meeting! I will NEVER live that one down...ever! windsnwaters711 at yahoo.comPosted by MonCherie | Mar 21 2008 8:48AM
forgot to send my e-mail address- sunshineclj@embarqmail.comPosted by Carole two | Mar 21 2008 8:39AM
My ChihuahuaPosted by Carole two | Mar 21 2008 8:36AM
OOPS! It's so early, I forgot to leave my email address: catriona_sweeps@yahoo.comPosted by Karen | Mar 21 2008 8:33AM
Let's see...doorknobs/handles, wallpaper pieces, a star shaped hole puncher, fruit, yogurt. Oh yeah, then there's the really strange stuff like my driver's license YIKES!Posted by Karen | Mar 21 2008 8:32AM
OOPS FORGOT TO LEAVE MY EMAIL ADDRESS. IT IS housewife5001@inbox.com.Posted by housewife51 | Mar 21 2008 8:27AM
i keep fingernail clippers, sugar tabletsPosted by bev1132 | Mar 21 2008 8:27AM
I CARRIED A VIAL OF URINE TO THE DOCTOR IN MY PURSE SO HE COULD CHECK FOR INFECTION. I CARRY FLASHLIGHT, ALL THE BILLS AND LETTERS I GET, JEWELRY, ARROWHEADS, BOBBY PINS, HAIR SPRAY,INK PENS, SCREWDRIVER, FOOD,DRINKS ANDDIET PILLS AND ALL MY MAKEUP.Posted by housewife51 | Mar 21 2008 8:25AM
For 13 years, I sold adult products (in people's homes like Tupperware) and it wasn't unusual for me to have extra batters, bottles of personal lubricant and small vibrators! LOL! Now, it's the usual, ibuprofen, candy, anti-anxiety drops, change, tissues, lipgloss and reciepts. toydiva65@yahoo.comPosted by Edwina | Mar 21 2008 8:13AM
anything you can imagine agraupel@yahoo.comPosted by alice | Mar 21 2008 8:09AM
bags to clean up after my dogs :0)Posted by alice c | Mar 21 2008 8:08AM
I'v kept everything from food, office supplies, baby supplies, clothes, shoes, books and electronics in my bag. Outside of the regular makeup and every receipt known to man. ilicia-rodriguez@idexx.comPosted by Keket | Mar 21 2008 8:08AM
a can of soupPosted by mverno | Mar 21 2008 8:02AM
I have alot of lint, old candy, tweezer, and a bunch of odds n ends. I dont know why I dont get rid of half of the items I have. Also, I always seen to have my two year old daughter sun glasses in my handbag. I could really use a new one. My handbag is about 3-4 years old (No joking).Posted by christine | Mar 21 2008 7:55AM
The most unusual item I have kept in my handbag would have to be a lightbulb.Posted by Tracy | Mar 21 2008 7:52AM
all my kids toys go in there. 1agordon[at]roadrunner.comPosted by agordon10 | Mar 21 2008 6:56AM
I keep just about everything in my bag. I have nail clippers, tweezers, money, my mail, extra keys, etc. The strangest thing I carry is a thermometer. Never know when you're going to need to take a temperature. witchykitty@comcast.netPosted by Stacey | Mar 21 2008 6:56AM
I found a tiny kitten on my way to work, on the side of the road. I wrapped her in my handkerchief and put her into my big handbag, and drove to my vet fast. cdziuba@aol.comPosted by ceecee | Mar 21 2008 5:39AM
The only weird things I carried in my purse that I can think of are my sons' hotwheels. sueburch4@msn.comPosted by sueburch4 | Mar 21 2008 4:21AM
When I was 10 years old, I carried around a plastic clutch my brother had found for me while dumpster diving. One day, I marched into a 7-11 and proceeded to shove four packs of Bubbilicious into my clutch and walk out. The enormity of what I did hit me when my brother ratted me out to my mother, who was steaming mad that her child was “a filthy thief". I learned quite a lesson that day. I think you could say I carried around the end of my innocence in that clutch! -htroutma@aol.comPosted by Belledujour | Mar 21 2008 4:02AM
Books, food, CD's, scissors, mail.Posted by cre8tveminde | Mar 21 2008 3:34AM
a pearl-handled .22 revolver!Posted by fats82439@aol.com | Mar 21 2008 3:11AM
I''m a gal with a set of handbags that have probably seen more than their fair share of oddities through the years. The fact that I work in Production doesn''t help what goes in those bags, it only sweetens the memories! I have had A wind-up nun that spits fire, therapy flashcards, earthquake putty, "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert greene, $100,000 in gold bullion (for a show I worked on and was ordered to not let the bars out of my sight), a bounced child support check from a TV actor that was handed to me as the nanny dropped his kid off in my office, an electric screwdriver, The Garmin handheld GPS system, a business card scanner, a SONY clamshell TV monitor that hangs around your neck, empty ziplock freezer bags, "hush heels" foot foam, hand sanitzer, a very large satelite phone, flashlight, mini fan, a tatoo sketch, irish whisky, the 5 lb.mold of my foot used to make custom orthotics, iodine, a booklight, an electronic scrabble game, flares, lighterfluid, matches and my ex-boyfirend''s favorite sweatshirt along with the picture and the marriage certificate of the wife that I never knew he had! hispafrican@gmail.comPosted by Hispafrican | Mar 21 2008 2:18AM
undies,food,chocolate, strawberry3d@aol.comPosted by strawberry3d | Mar 20 2008 10:57PM
In one day, I was able to hoard all of the following inside my LV Speedy bag: - a clear plastic bag of nude thongs (Calvin Klein specifically if you must know) - 1 roll of black electrical tape - 3 yellow highlighters - flip flops (Havianas) - 2 Bostitch desk staplers - 2 jumbo black Sharpie's - bottle of Vodka (holding it for a friend, leftover from a goodie bag, I swear!) - backup Sergio Rossi magenta patent heels All these for one reason only ... fashion week at Bryant Park and as a publicist, these were all survival items! email: myramyra@gmail.com Thanks!!!Posted by MyraMyra | Mar 20 2008 10:03PM
Granola bar, eye drops, hand sanitizer, shoe spoon, and crappie lures.Posted by Betty Hutchison | Mar 20 2008 9:06PM
My fiance plays hockey and just last week he calls before practice and says he's forgot his jockstrap and cup. I'm on my way to meet some girlfriends and grab it on the way out the door, and put it in my purse. It's an evening purse of the smaller kind, unable to zip up with the newly added items and when I get on the bus, reaching for my wallet, the whole kit falls out of my purse and onto the floor. True. Not funny. I pick it up and squeeze it back in (elegantly) and the driver winks at me and whispers "I would never have guessed". I'm still trying to figure out what he meant... molly_welin at yahoo dot comPosted by Mo | Mar 20 2008 8:50PM
Oops! I forgot to leave my email address; silversd1@yahoo.com Jeune ( the snake in the handbag woman )Posted by Jeune | Mar 20 2008 7:58PM
A very large live snake ...and I have the photos to prove it!Posted by Jeune | Mar 20 2008 7:54PM
fork knife and spoon, roll of tp, candle, a koozie, spare underwear xxmlkxx@excite.comPosted by mar | Mar 20 2008 7:40PM
Before I started reading these posts, I thought there wasn''t anything "unusual" about whatever someone carried in their handbag. (I was wrong.) I believe I''ve carried everything that a man, woman, child, or animal could need at one time or another from a stapler to diapers to dog biscuits to someone else''s purse. mcgillrmcgill[at]charter[dot]netPosted by Aisling | Mar 20 2008 7:39PM
I pretty much have anything you could imagine in my handbag; allergy & headache pills, tissues, plenty of lipstick, hand lotion, comb, reading glasses, contact case, and the most unusual thing I carry always is my little minature swiss army knife that has scissors and tweezers and lots of things that come in handy. Of course, I've forgotten that several times in airports and had to give it up! guysrose at aol dot comPosted by Guysrose | Mar 20 2008 7:30PM
It wasn't me but when I worked as an orderly in an emergency room, a woman had her brother's severed fingertip in her handbag. She said it was the coolest place to keep it.Posted by ky2here | Mar 20 2008 7:22PM
There have been many things over the years that likely would be considered unusual. The mouthpiece that I was wearing the night I dashboarded a bull, and imprinted my teeth prints very deeply into the silicone they are still there three years later. Baby teeth. Always some sort of pocket knife or small sheath knife. A repeating rubber band gun. A leather quirt. A flogger. Various tools. A pair of snake eggs when I was in elementary school. Dried seahorse earrings. A sand dollar. The little angel wings from another sand dollar. A starfish. Mind you, not all of this was/is at the same time, but at one point or another, there may have been any combination of any of the above in there. bcmoorman@gmail.comPosted by Barbara | Mar 20 2008 7:22PM
duct tape, bungie cord, garbage bag (lots of potential uses!) smithpatty at comcast dot netPosted by Patty | Mar 20 2008 7:20PM
I have kept tubes of oil paint and paint brushes in my purse.Posted by Nanette | Mar 20 2008 7:09PM
Band aids, nail polish, a wallet TOO LARGE for my purse, and a bottle of Dasani water. ldcharps@aol.comPosted by Lisa Charp | Mar 20 2008 6:57PM
I often carry a pair of super comfy shoes in case I have to walk a long distance or for a long time and I happen to be wearing high heels or uncomfortable shoes. Irene44eneri@gmail.comPosted by Eneri44 | Mar 20 2008 6:56PM
Band aids, nail polish, a wallet TOO LARGE for my purse, and a bottle of Dasani water.Posted by Lisa | Mar 20 2008 6:56PM
My boyfriend''s peach skoal.Posted by rosanne | Mar 20 2008 6:53PM
A spare bra and change of underwear balled up in a plastic bag -- never know when a girl's gonna need it! immaterial.girl.blog@gmail.comPosted by HP | Mar 20 2008 6:37PM
I''ve carried with me in my purses, since I was 13 (I''m in my late 40s) a 30-30 shell from my first hunting trip with my dad. Luckily, I missed the deer, but I''ll always remember that special time with my dad. I have never been without it in all these years.Posted by Bon D | Mar 20 2008 6:22PM
God...a dog poop sample for the vet. SECURELY WRAPPED. llljjj2 at aol.comPosted by leesaj | Mar 20 2008 6:18PM
It's hard for a struggling artist to keep body and soul together. And to keep a STYLISH body and soul intact you really need to sweat that creative muscle. You need a good-sized, waterproof bag to scoop up any freebies or party favors at the latest red carpet event. The most unusual giveaway I've put in my bag is a PINEAPPLE - thanks to my (now) husband at a film party in Cannes. His first romantic gift! We ate it later on - sitting on the beach watching the sun rise after the party. Now (several years later) it's our sweetest go-to gift for anniversaries and lets-make-up celebrations! kingaruthur@hotmail.comPosted by Kristy | Mar 20 2008 6:17PM
Dog treats and cinnamon imperials.Posted by Lisa | Mar 20 2008 6:16PM
A hockey puck! I won one once and it's been my lucky charm ever since! ret2win@aol.comPosted by Ret2win | Mar 20 2008 5:55PM
Oops...Forgot to include my email address in the post above with the display name tmomo. themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com thanks, tmomo.Posted by Posted by tmomo | Mar 20 2008 5:48PM
My bag is truly a carry all! No one ever quite know's what I'm going to pull out of it next. Today inside the magic bag I have sticks, motor oil and a couple of small gardening tools. Tomorrow it will hold different items but all just as unusual. :)Posted by tmomo | Mar 20 2008 5:42PM
A rat (of the "pet" variety)! methesea9@hotmail.comPosted by Sea | Mar 20 2008 5:24PM
I have carried all sorts of tools in my bag. Sometimes it is more of a toolbox than a purse. kipjen (at) comcast (dot) (net)Posted by Fangirl | Mar 20 2008 5:16PM
I have kept one of those old plastic raincaps in its pouch I think forever, diaper coupons, scissors, velcro tabs, neneelynn@yahoo.comPosted by neneelynn | Mar 20 2008 4:59PM
I once had a disposable razor and a pair of plastic fangs in my purse, giveaways from a movie the night before, and we were touring the FBI Bldg. That was interesting. Thank you!Posted by Tina12312 | Mar 20 2008 4:56PM
I keep a set of ear plugs in my bag in case my husband once again decides to stop to take in a NASCAR race. My email is: sdadolf@san.rr.comPosted by Patricia | Mar 20 2008 4:55PM
I keep a set of ear plugs in my bag in case my husband once again decides to stop to take in a NASCAR race.Posted by Patricia | Mar 20 2008 4:54PM
maningrida@hotmail.com Ye gads!Posted by Patricia | Mar 20 2008 4:38PM
OK, I forgot my e-mail address in the Hognose story above. Sorry!Posted by Patricia | Mar 20 2008 4:37PM
Well, I was a 4H-er in school. Since I lived in the city, could not raise pigs or cattle for our yearly 4H Club festival. So, I came up with an unique display for my first entry, and I won (since there were no other entries in that particular field!). I carried all three in a large purse that had belonged to my grandmother. Each was in their separate cloth bag until I was able to put them in the glass case for display. There were three Hognose Snakes that spent most of the time turned upside down and playing dead. Which is what they do in nature to protect themselves when threatened - just like opossums. My reputation was made - for good or for bad - depended on whether one liked snakes. Not a lot did. I recall the judges could not stop laughing at this 10 year old's entry.Posted by Patricia | Mar 20 2008 4:35PM
I always carry a huge tote, to hide the amazing mix of items in my bag ranging from a pair of flipflops (when the high heels start to make blisters), poo poo bags(when the chihuahuas make a mess), dog treats, 500 lipsticks, a copy of my photo , resume and sometimes voiceover cd. My Treo, two sets of keys, some weight watchers oatmeal or peanut butter bars, advil, extra tampons just in case and a pen stain remover. Also a huge makeup bag with tweezers and nail implements.Posted by zoehunter | Mar 20 2008 4:30PM
This is totally sad/lame... at one point I had to carry around two working cell phones (one with a HUGE walkie-talkie thingy), a Blackberry, a PDA, an iPod nano AND an old cell phone where all my phone numbers were stored. I went crazy every time something started beeping. I definitely could've used some thoughtfully appointed tech pockets! eeeestar@hotmail.comPosted by E | Mar 20 2008 4:25PM
typical film gal...I have had hammers, screwdrivers, gaffer tape, lighting gear, esp. Gels (soft focus for interview subject). Beta Sp tapes, mics, and odd bits of cable that I''m convinced the camera guy just wanted to offload We once had a contest like this at work on a tv series. Very hard to win in a group of film gals...since I now am a Mom, u can add Kid''s Gear: Once pulled out a pink baby sock instead of a kleenex on set with director...the typical wetwipes,bags of crayons and pads, etc have come in handy onset once in a while too...oh and if you have a bag that can nicely fit a script in it. I usually buy it...so yeah, I could use that bag... catg@telus.netPosted by Cat G. | Mar 20 2008 4:19PM
The strangest thing I''ve had in my purse was my husband''s needles for starting an I V. He works as a manager at the hospital and puts the needles in his pocket, takes his scrubs off in my car and they fall out. I get so embarassed when I happen to find them & stuff them in my purse before anyone notices and before they wrongly assume I''m taking drugs intravenously or something. The other unusual things I''ve had to stuff in my purse was my former boss'' nameplate from his private office during the winter to protect it from falling off from the wind and rainstorms. My purse is filled with stuff that demonstrates I care way too much for people!! It''s a mad, mad, purse! Sincerely from foxed80183@mypacks.netPosted by littlefox | Mar 20 2008 4:08PM
emily.barsh@gmail.com the most unusual thing? when my head is too full of hopes, dreams, wishes and prayers...i stick the whatever won't fit into my purse. i can't think of a more deserving handbag than an MZ Wallace!Posted by Emmy B | Mar 20 2008 4:08PM
Basically, when I bought my first LARGE designer bag, I didn't knwo what to put it in it because all I usually carry is a cell phone and a wallet (on a good day). So I tried adding water bottles, make-up bags, etc but there was still so much room. At the end, I decided to stuff my bag with plastic bags! I loved the idea until I left my bag unattented at a New Years party and all these people were like "Who's bag is this and why are they carrying plastic bags around"..it was horrifying!! But at least now I know how to manage large bags!!Posted by Gottoeat@aol.com | Mar 20 2008 3:52PM
Ah crap, purse ninja story is danaderuyck@yahoo.comPosted by Dana DeRuyck | Mar 20 2008 3:45PM
I carry TONS of stuff in my purse constantly. My purse is more bulemic than anorexic (you know, binge and purge) but my favorite thing that I keep in my purse is my purse ninja. That's right. It's a tiny rubber ninja I keep in my purse. A friend got it for me out of a vending machine at a bowling alley and I thought it was pretty much the funniest thing I had ever seen. I put it in my purse... and it kind of just stayed there. I eventually decided it was my purse-sonal (oh the puns!) security system. Sadly, it does nothing to protect me from leftover Junior Mints after a night at the movies. Why do those boxes always explode in my purse!Posted by Dana DeRuyck | Mar 20 2008 3:45PM
What weird things I keep is cut up straws, I cannot be without them, I smoke and lots of times I try to trick my mind in believing these are cigarettes so I dont smoke. one time I had dropped all my straws on the floor ar the DRs office and was feeling a bit red in the face.Posted by MCJunkie | Mar 20 2008 3:42PM
A bottle of sugarwater to feed my hummingbirds. Unfortunately the bottle broke and wet the bag and all its contents. After removing the soggy stuff I left the pocketbook on my desk and found it crawling with ants the next morning! And this time I remembered to give you my email address: NudeYorker@aol.comPosted by NudeYorker | Mar 20 2008 3:41PM
A bottle of sugarwater to feed my hummingbirds. unfortunately the bottle broke and wet the bag and all its contents. After removing the soggy stuff I left the pcoketbook on my desk and found it crawling with ants the next morning!Posted by NudeYorker | Mar 20 2008 3:39PM
The most unusual thing I ever carried in my purse - and no, it wasn't the urine and poop samples carried for myself or my late dogs, nor the role of industrial strength velcro, nor the African thumb piano - although I've carried all of those things. No, it was the breast pump that was in my purse wherever I went after my daughter was born. That pump was in and out of my purse in LA, NY, London, Paris, Berlin, Tijuana and all points in between. bvoland@usa.netPosted by BV | Mar 20 2008 3:37PM
I attended a promotional party for KY Jelly with my client. It was called "Liquor and Lube." As I enjoyed the liquor, he stocked up on the lube. Unbeknownst to me, he stuffed 37 tubes of KY Jelly in my purse. I discovered them when I reached for my wallet at the next stop in the evening and tubes came cascading out. We started using them as tips. chillerhill@yahoo.comPosted by chillerhill | Mar 20 2008 3:03PM
A gardenia, usually fresh from my garden room tree, a mini of good brandy, and a couple of stones are often in my purse. As I pass the cemetery, I leave the gardenia for mom, because she loved them so, pour a little brandy on dad, much the same reason, then leave the stones on their stones in the Jewish tradition. Gets a little heavy with those stones in there, but it always makes me feel better. Usually you'd find a stuffed animal or two in case I visit a grandbaby, which is a very different and joyful adventure. I am always prepared for all generations.Posted by Zoe | Mar 20 2008 3:02PM
Sounds like some of these ladies could win on "Let's Make a Deal". (I immediately thought of that show for this contest.) Most unusual thing I have in my purse right now is a sewing kit - I had to darn a vintage DKNY spring wool sweater that the moths that apparently are in my house somewhere have been regularly enjoying. I guess Donna Karan makes delicious sweaters! email: nite9700@hotmail.comPosted by Jeanie | Mar 20 2008 2:45PM
Sometimes I have a shot glass and a turkey feather! I use the shot glass to soak my oboe reeds and the turkey feather to clean out my oboe. Sounds weird I know. lolatoo2@aol.comPosted by olympicgirl | Mar 20 2008 2:45PM
True story: I have had a dog and millions of dollars of diamonds in my purse at the same time. I have represented some amazing jewelry designers and one used to make me travel sometimes with a few million dollars of pieces on me. It made me very uncomfortable and nervous as I would have preferred the pieces to be shipped or sent via my client''s security team instead of using a 5''4 blondie to transport the collection on an airplane. While coming out to LA years ago to work a major awards show and dress A-list stars in the diamonds, I was instructed to hide the diamonds in my Yorkie Disco''s blanket inside my purse. Going through the airport security was a nightmare and having to explain what I was doing transporting the diamonds in such a bizarre way all while making sure no other passengers overheard so as not to let people know what I was carrying one me, was CRAZY!!! Somehow I pulled it off and managed to get Disco and the diamonds to LA safely and on the red carpet for the awards show. amy@in2itmedia.comPosted by Amy | Mar 20 2008 2:44PM
I kept the poop of two cats, in their own individual plastic containers in my purse last week to bring to the vet for their annual tests and checkup. Lovely. petradomingo at gmail.comPosted by Petra | Mar 20 2008 2:41PM
I forgot to leave my email address......I am the one with cute--zippered packets with condoms and rescue information for kids on the street....... julie@redlovefilm.com Thank you for the chance at this fabulous purse!Posted by julie | Mar 20 2008 2:39PM
Many, many zippered packets with condoms and a hidden card inside with a number to a hotline and police---to help underage boys and girls get off the street and escape an abuser or a pimp.Posted by julie | Mar 20 2008 2:35PM
For the acidophilus story here is my email... stylin_nat@yahoo.ca Thanks!!Posted by Natalie | Mar 20 2008 2:35PM
My good friend had brought me a ziplock full of acidophilus (for yeast infection) when we met for dinner. When we decided to go to the local club for drinks the huge doorman searched my purse, pulled out the baggie and looked at me like I was a drug dealer! Yikes!! I had to explain in front of the line up what was in the bag and he actually asked me what that was and if I didn't announce that I had a yeast infection to the crowd I could have been in BIG TROUBLE!! Was I ever RED, I needed a drink after that!!Posted by Natalie | Mar 20 2008 2:29PM
A hammer. I was picking up a friend of mine to go to a dinner and she asked me to bring her a hammer to hang some pictures at home. I totally forgot to give it to her -my purse is always heavy with stuff anyway. When we got to the restaurant, and after a few birthday martinis, I got in a stupid argument with two guys. Then my phone rings, I try to grab it from my purse but it's the hammer that comes out, scaring the heck out of the two guys... you should have seen their faces. Not very classy but oh so effective. jbordy@gmail.comPosted by Jean | Mar 20 2008 2:23PM
This can be best illustrated by telling you what's in my bag right now: Dog biscuits for my pup Zeus; iPod adapter I keep forgetting to leave in the car; NCAA March Madness bracket I never finished filling out; heel that broke off my favorite Delman pump that I keep forgetting to take to the shoe repair place; pages I tore out of Vogue, Lucky, W and Interview this month and never looked at again; DVD ("Tsotsi") I forgot to return to Blockbuster; and big Filofax that should keep me from forgetting all this stuff. I really need a bigger bag! turboterp at yahoo.comPosted by turboterp | Mar 20 2008 2:19PM
I have had an Indian arrow head in my purse for 27 years. It is my touch stone.Posted by masmola | Mar 20 2008 2:12PM
a cup of tea, sometimes I drink it then I leave it in my purse. i also keep extra tea bags to bring. on a more random note, the other week i couldn't find any shopping bags to return a bra with, so i stuck it in my purse. when i went in the store i didn't realize it was hanging out of my purse and i got a couple of weird looks from people sometimes i tell the bagger at trader joe's to put my groceries in my purse cause i tell them im eco friendly and hate wasting bags. i forget to bring my reusable one all the time! jenniferglasgow@gmail.comPosted by jennifer | Mar 20 2008 2:12PM
Forgot email masampson@verizon.netPosted by Michelle | Mar 20 2008 2:03PM
forgot my email address: ddaniels@iconoculture.comPosted by DeeDee | Mar 20 2008 2:02PM
I kept a Scooby Doo waterglobe in my purse once. In between jobs. shollihan@yahoo.comPosted by Hooligan | Mar 20 2008 2:02PM
The other night I came home from work with a stapler in my handbag! I have to idea how it got there, so I seized the opportunity and found some things to staple at home.Posted by Michelle | Mar 20 2008 2:02PM
let's see: a frog in formaldehyde, cat poo, cat's ashes, graveyard dirt. No, I am not a witch.Posted by DeeDee | Mar 20 2008 2:01PM
Atomic Fireballs - always!Posted by Candy | Mar 20 2008 2:00PM
My parrot. Standing out on the sidewalk one day talking to my neighbors, a street vendor rolls by and rings his bell which startles Boris, my parrot and he leaps down to the sidewalk and starts pinwheeling his way up the street, to the delight of the neighbors dogs that take chase. With much screaming at animals I manage to catch Boris before he crosses the street and stuff him into my purse, with much protest on his end, and march him back inside to the safety of his cage. Thank god for large bags and slow dogs.Posted by jealouspet@sbcglobal.net | Mar 20 2008 1:57PM
forgot to add my email address: msalvarez71@yahoo.comPosted by MelStarr | Mar 20 2008 1:57PM
I believe I am "high-maintenanced" but in a good way...the most unusual thing I put in my handbag is my HAI hairstraightener -it's like an Amex card - I never leave home without it!Posted by MelStarr | Mar 20 2008 1:56PM
I went out to dinner at El Torito before my late night flight from LA to Baltimore. After having one too many margaritas, I took the salt and pepper shakers from the table and put them in my purse for use later on the plane. Much to my dismay, I was stopped at the xray line in the terminal, and this was back in the 80's mind you. It was quite embarassing to explain myself out of that one. celseify@cox.netPosted by Shakers | Mar 20 2008 1:54PM
panties and pictures from the night before. reena@reenapatton.comPosted by Naughty Girl | Mar 20 2008 1:53PM
Maracas, clown shoes, a clown nose, a tiara, face paints, balloons...I used to be an entertainer for a children's parties. I once was a Teletubbie - you know the purple one with the purse? I almost got beat up by a bunch of teenage kids. I was waddling to the party with my big floppy feet, round belly costume and giant head. I had to take my head off and yell, "You leave me alone!" I think that scared them off. I put my head right back on and waddled away with my purple handbag. Very Classy ;-) jamielou_1@yahoo.comPosted by jamielou_1@yahoo.com | Mar 20 2008 1:52PM
Maracas, clown shoes, a clown nose, a tiara, face paints, balloons...I used to be an entertainer for a children's parties. I once was a Teletubbie - you know the purple one with the purse? I almost got beat up by a bunch of teenage kids. I was waddling to the party with my big floppy feet, round belly costume and giant head. I had to take my head off and yell, "You leave me alone!" I think that scared them off. I put my head right back on and waddled away with my purple handbag. Very Classy ;-) jamielou_1@yahoo.comPosted by jamielou_1@yahoo.com | Mar 20 2008 1:52PM
Golf balls, purple tees, ball markers and a purple Sharpie. There's been a few cleats for golf shoes floating around the bottom of my purse along with the tool to tighten them. jkolson@cebridge.netPosted by Kari | Mar 20 2008 1:50PM
I carried a set of steak knives around for a week after my step mother handed them to me as I was walking out the door of their house. I forgot all about them until I was answering an ad for a roommate. I was looking at the apartment and of course they well out. I did not get the apartment. youngan@bc.eduPosted by weetiger | Mar 20 2008 1:47PM
The most unusual thing I ever carry in my purse was a urine sample that I was taking to the lab. Otherwise, I guess I carry the normal kind of junk. Rumpled tissues, lipstick, change, a lone jelly bean and a bullet shaped keychain.Posted by traymona | Mar 20 2008 1:46PM
The most unusual objects that I have kept in my bag is my dog's leash, his wee wee pads, his comb and brush and some dog greenies. email address: merc60942002@yahoo.comPosted by Irma Mercado | Mar 20 2008 1:45PM
I used to keep this little astronaut action figure in my purse for a very long time because I always wanted to be an astronaut. Even after I realized that was never gonna happen, I still carried him around because he was a great distraction anytime I had to take care of my cousins, and it was fun being known as the girl with the toys in her purse. Unfortunately I think one of the kids tried to eat him at one point, so now I just stick to a fuzzy mini-stuffed animal, which also happen to be very soothing to my nerves when I'm stressed out. jendaniels606@gmail.comPosted by Jen D. | Mar 20 2008 1:42PM
I''ve been known to cary around a balloon pump and a handful of different colored long balloons...(unusual to some maybe) b/c you never know when a cute balloon animal may come in handy to brighten someone''s day! enchantedroyals@gmail.comPosted by Princess Cupcake | Mar 20 2008 1:41PM
Weird ass items I keep/have kept in my purse include: - pinking shears (for those pesky hemlines) - KY lubricant that a friend had to ditch from HER handbag that somehow I got stuck with (i.e. somebody else's lube!!) - a candy baby bottle pop (from a marketing brainstorm) - an S-video cable cord - an empty juicebox kept for the packaging - single serve pack of Cream of Wheat - bus schedules from Austin, TX (i live in Chicago) - the cracked arm and screws of a pair of sunglasses that broke probably 3 months ago help me out stylephile! Libby ~ lnewman@waltonisaacson.comPosted by libby | Mar 20 2008 1:40PM
door hinge - don't ask! unused condoms that have expired years & stale cigarettes for the nights i'm drunk and pretend i still smoke!Posted by Jane | Mar 20 2008 1:39PM
I carry on a daily basis every morning in my handbag when I head off into the office - package of stevia, cold/flu medication, packets of Neocitran (because you just never know when you catch a cold and you don’t have that stuff on you!), index cards, post it flags, multitude of pens, an apple, assortment of granola bars, and my breakfast which is a container of slow-cooked oatmeal. And I can't live without my Moleskine.Posted by Karen | Mar 20 2008 1:39PM
Unusual objects? Hmm, besides pantiliners and tampons that seem to fly out whenever I'm in line at Trader Joe's, I've carried my niece's toys, string cheese, fruit, scripts, vitamins in tiny ziplock bags, fabric and paint swatches. Clearly, i need this bag!Posted by Karen | Mar 20 2008 1:39PM
I carried a ziplock of my sister's ashes -- just some of them -- not all. And, why not?Posted by angrydebutante | Mar 20 2008 1:39PM
I used to babysit a neighbor of mine when I was 18. This little girl was five years old, and whenever I would take her out to the park, or to get some ice cream, I was instructed to take her hampster with me. Her parents told me it would be best to just carry it in my purse, so I did. For $10/hr, I''m not sure it was worth it to have my bag carry the lingering smell of rodent. denaseif@gmail.comPosted by Denadel | Mar 20 2008 1:36PM
I used to babysit a neighbor of mine when I was 18. This little girl was five years old, and whenever I would take her out to the park, or to get some ice cream, I was instructed to take her hampster with me. Her parents told me it would be best to just carry it in my purse, so I did. For $10/hr, I'm not sure it was worth it to have my bag carry the lingering smell of rodent.Posted by Denadel | Mar 20 2008 1:35PM
I know this is supposed to be about something I''ve carried in a purse, but I have a story that is perfect for this topic! Three years ago I was at LAX waiting to go through the 2 hour baggage check line. Everybody was already irritated because they were forced to take off their shoes...it was actually pretty funny watching these network execs take off their perfectly pulled up socks revealing their sock tan line...Then this older woman with a Mary Poppin-like bag got pulled over for questioning. Everyone was staring at her, the execs were hoping something exciting would liven their boring lives. Then this old woman pulls out Aunt Jemima Syrup, the heel of a yellow high heeled shoe, little girls barbie lipstick (that was most defiantely being used by her) and a whisk. Right away my mind tries to come up with terrific stories of why this woman is carrying all of these obscure items, but all I could come up with was: Quentin Tarantino wrote a new film that was being directed by Tim Burton and the old lady was Johnny Depp rehearsing for his sure-to-win-an-academy-award role. If that''s not bizzare enough for items in a handbag, I don''t know what is. Oh, they ended up taking the woman''s Aunt Jemima Syrup away and let her move on. madpatter@charter.netPosted by The Mad Patter | Mar 20 2008 1:13PM
unusual items currently in my handbag, swear to God: -2 corkscrews -splenda -tylenol PM -single hole punch -digital voice recorder -a birthday check for $10 from my grandmother -haircutting shears+comb -goldtone paper clips -Zipfizz -post-it flags -post-its with client notes I could totally use a bigger handbag... hook a girl up!Posted by Christine | Mar 20 2008 12:12PM