A GON Reader Asks:

Hi Maria,

I really love reading this GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter. I would like to ask you about how can I organize my purse. I'm really tired of carrying my heavy purse everywhere. Can you please help me?

Ms. Beth

This fabulous GON reader 'Ask Maria' question was submitted by:

Marybeth Viecas

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Maria Gracia responds:

Hi Ms. Beth,

I'm so glad you're enjoying my newsletter. Thank you very much for saying so! Like you, I don't enjoy carrying around a heavy purse, so I'm happy to share a few of my favorite tips.

Most women carry around way more than they need in their purses 'just in case.' While trying to cover every possible scenario, tons of unnecessary weight is being lugged around.

Here are the only items in my purse:

1) A lightweight wallet that holds my driver's license and registration, health insurance card, a small amount of cash, and one or two credit cards/debit cards. I don't carry around store discount cards...most stores will accept your phone number at the counter.

2) A cloth change purse. The cloth ones are lightweight. I only carry around a small amount of change...like a dollar's worth, mostly quarters and dimes. Not too many pennies. They are too heavy! Leave the rest of your heavy coins at home.

3) Car and house keys. Eliminate anything on your key ring that isn't essential.

4) Sunglasses. I keep mine in a cloth case.

5) Cell phone.

6) Lipstick, in a lipstick case with a mirror...in case I need a quick touchup.

7) A travel size brush.

8) Medical essentials in a cloth zippered pouch. Small containers of ibuprofen and allergy meds...(your epi-pen too if you have one) and band-aids.

9) Tic tacs (breath mints)

10) A small packet of tissues

Finally, choose your purse wisely. Some are so heavy WITHOUT anything in them! Be conscious of how much it weighs on its own. The above items shouldn't add much additional weight.

Hope this helps!

Maria

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