Gimme 5!

Even when I don't blog, I like to go through my reader and read blogs. The other day I was reading How I Met Your Father and she was doing this cute little meme, Gimme 5. In it she shared a picture and description of 5 things she doesn't leave home without. I rather enjoy those type posts. Maybe it is because I am naturally a nosy person, so I actually enjoy seeing other people's stuff. I've been told I slow my pace when I'm out running and someone's garage door is open.

In the post you are supposed to share your 5 things, and then tag 5 people. Little Miss Can't Be Wrong tagged everyone reading it. I decided to play along. I'm also going to copy her idea and say if you are reading this, please feel free to play along. Let me know if you do so I can come be nosy and see what yours are!

I almost always carry a purse or tote bag. It is usually no where near full. I rotate bags often, I like to change things up. This particular tote is a Lilly Pulitzer Small Originals Tote in Flowery Wowey. I LOVE the print. I also recently acquired a wallet in this print but have not made the switch yet.

1. My phone.  I have a Droid and I LOVE my Droid. I keep saying I want to switch to the iPhone now that Verizon is carrying it but I am attached to the Droid. For some reason Droids get left out often when it comes to the cool cases and such, so I don't currently have a case on mine. I do change the wallpaper often. I have become spoiled by that device...trying to find a location? It can give me turn by turn directions, just like a tom-tom or something. I can email, text, facebook, blog, shop online or whatever while sitting in a waiting area at the doctor's office or one of the various offices on post. I can listen to Tune-In Radio (an app that will play almost any radio station anywhere!) or Pandora radio. Heck I can even bid on ebay and then pay with paypal. Yeah, maybe the Droid gets me into trouble sometimes...

2. Wallet. I carry it all the time. This particular wallet I have been carrying for about 2 years now. It is a Vera Bradley All-in-One wallet. Inside are credit card slots (debit card, insurance card, and credit card), a little cash holder and zip coin pouch. On the back is a "media pocket" that I used to keep my phone in, but it is a bit tight for the Droid. On the front is the id window, but I have to constantly pull my id out and hand it to the guard at the gate on post, so I keep it behind the id window so I can slip it out easily. I keep a family photo in the window instead. That one needs to be updated...it is nearly 2 years old as well! It also has a cute little wrist strap for the rare occasion I go out by myself.

3. Cheating a bit here...this one is 2 things. A pen and a lipstick. I always have both, and they are usually stuck together in the same pocket. I like pretty printed pens because then Man O Mine doesn't keep them when he borrows my pen. The lipstick varies as well. That one is a well loved almost empty shade from Estee Lauder, and the name has rubbed off the bottom so I have no idea what it is!

4. Keys. Obviously, I can't "go" anywhere without them. I can't drive off without a car key, and I can't lock up behind me without a house key.

5. Finally, I always have something to keep the kids busy. Crayons usually, but almost always some sort of "treat". I am like the candy nazi with the kids, I don't allow a lot of candy. That way treats actually stay "treats" instead of the everyday. Right now I have 3 lollipops in my bag. They are very yummy ones that my sweet friend Michele introduced us to, Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops. They are all natural, no dyes, no corn syrup, and actually have Vitamin C in them. If you are into all that, they are also 100% Vegan, GMO free, Nut free, Soy free, Wheat free, and dairy free. My kids LOVE the taste, and they smell great. You can order them at Yummy Earth or you can do like I did with these and snag the ones that came with their kids' meals at Jason's deli the other day before they saw them. (They got ice cream at Jason's before you fuss at me for taking their treats).

So that is my "5 Things". Please do let me know if you play along!

You can also check out Little Miss Can't be Wrongs' post on her blog: