In my book Stirring The Pot, I list the four essential things that every girl should carry in her purse. Other than the obvious items such as a wallet, keys and lipstick, I added that every girl should carry earbuds, hard candies, chopsticks and emergency feminine products.
It was easy to come up with things that I should have on me at all times, but it made me wonder what a man’s essential items would be if men carried purses. Sure, chopsticks are a little random and may sound weird to some, but imagine what we’d find in a man’s purse – or, as I like to call it, a murse.
I asked a few men what necessities would be in their murses — here are some of the responses I was given:
• Gum. Good thinking. No one likes to talk to — let alone kiss — someone with stank breath.
• Toothpicks. I’m assuming this is to be used in place of dental floss?
• A multi-purpose pocketknife. Obviously, men need to feel like they can fix anything and everything at any given time.
• Minecraft. I think we all know who gave this answer.
What items do you think the guys left off this list — and what random-but-necessary items do you carry in your own purse?
Hiya love was such a great read and definitely one of my favs. Cheers Tray
In my purse (amoungst the necessary items) I always carry wipies, Purell, tissues, a few Splenda packets, iced tea powder sticks and a nail clipper!
Men: condoms
Women: wipes, pads, makeup, phone, dental floss.
Extra Magazine for my Glock, Flashlight, small first aid kit, back up battery stick for cellphone, small notepad, pen.
Love Stirring the Pot. Great read.
I enjoy reading your weekly blogs.
Jo
Other than a DVD for everything Donnie Loves Jenny, a must for me is Burts Bee’s, guava, lip shimmer
Murse?? “It’s not a purse. It’s European” – (think Seinfeld man purse episode). Really enjoy your FB posts and your Blog. Thanks.
Small travel deodorant, mini spray bottle thingy of perfume, dental floss, extra phone charger….
Love your blogs!
I guess a condom in the wallet is a given.
Condoms darkchocolate
Vs angel card yankees ny
Ranger tickets and keys
Jenny
Always have Carmen lip balm!! I don’t wear lipstick so gotta keep my lips soft winter and summer.i think I’m addicted to the stuff!!
My hubby always has Chapstick,phone charger and a “good luck stone” he never leaves home without it! As for me..always a snack for low blood sugar!
Toothbrush/toothpaste (fresh breath is so important)
Extra earrings & bracelets
Hershey kisses
Extra phone charges
Full flask, mini deodorant, mints
Lol I literally have everything in my purse. Men should never forget the chapstick, kind of goes along with gum, we want good breath and soft lips!
Congratulations!
Deodorant, a book (I’ve been known to forget my phone at home that has what I’m reading so I always carry a paperback w me at all times), of course one of Urs Jenny, never know when/where u might get stranded, which leads to…a mini flashlight, oh and poop bags and two rubber gloves (I have dogs…why did u think I had them?)
For years I lugged around a huge bag that was like Mary Poppins’ bag, anything and everything was in there. It was a running joke, and I ALWAYS won those stupid random ‘what’s in your bag’ games. I finally downsized about a year ago and my must haves are lady products, Dentastix (floss and mint flavored toothpick combo…the BEST), my little old lady pill case with aspirin and allergy meds, and hair ties/bobby pins. All my music, books, and games are synced to my phone so I’m all good!
Condoms