Organize Your Purse

My wallet was stolen a few years ago. I well remember the feeling of not being able to identify myself. Everything was in my wallet, it seemed - my driver's license, my health insurance cards, my birth certificate card. Since that time, I keep a back up copy of most things.

I remember that day -- walking into our bank -- and the absolute relief when one of the tellers called me by name! Identification is important !

I rarely carry cash with me, but my purse would provide my checkbook and a credit card. And after all, regardless of the emergency, we do need some means of purchase for necessities!

My purse also contains my links to health care - my precious insurance cards. And yes, I do have backups of those. But in the event of an emergency, I would definitely want my insurance cards with me!

I also have a calendar in my purse - so even in an emergency, I would know what appointments need to be re-arranged! Yes, I would most definitely want my calendar with me!

My trusty cell phone stays in my purse. And I also have an extra charger in my car. My cell phone includes all my important telephone numbers, too! Doesn't yours?

Yes, my purse holds my emergency cosmetics - a lipstick, a compact - just the basics. I also have a small hairbrush. If I added a toothbrush, I could probably manage for days with these personal basics.

Of course, my keys are in my purse - right where they belong! (This is a fantasy emergency, remember!)

I just looked -- My purse includes a full array of drugstore meds - not prescriptions but quick cures for headache, indigestion, and other minor aches and pains. I also have cough drops and breath mints!