What does the inside of your purse look like? If it looks anything like mine did, you have it so jam-packed with everything you think you need, that you can never find what you really do need. Right?
Well, I had the opportunity to give my purse an extreme makeover, thanks to Kellogg’s, and realized that I can do without a whole lot of what I was carrying around in my bag.
Here’s a glimpse at what my purse looked like before Kellogg’s helped me “plus it up”:
I was actually carrying around a diaper bag full of not only my stuff but my kids’ stuff, as well. Do you ever find that the bigger your bag, the more stuff is given to you to “hold”? Two of my kids grabbed the tubs of goodies I was carrying for them just before I took the above pictures. I kid you not. Tubs.
What else did I have in my bag? Too many snacks and sugary treats, loose papers and receipts, and tons of trash (not shown).
So, what does my purse look like now?
My bag is now a bit smaller, but so much more organized. I threw away the garbage, filed the receipts, and left out anything that was unnecessary. I also eliminated all of the sugary snacks, replacing them with Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars – a healthy, but tasty snack.
How would YOU like to “Plus Up” your purse? Well, I have a $75 Visa gift card so one of you can do just that! The winner will also receive a full-value coupon for 1 box of Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars, so her purse is stocked with snacks that are positively delicious.
You may enter ONE of two ways:
Leave a comment on this post stating why YOU need to “Plus Up” your purse.
OR
Tweet why you need to “Plus Up” your purse. Include my twitter handle – @ YoungMommy – and the hashtag “#plusup” and leave the link here in a comment.
Limit one (1) giveaway entry per person regardless of method of entry. Giveaway ends at 9pm (pst) on October 9th when the winner will be chosen at random and notified via email.
See official rules for additional details.
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I need to Plus Up my purse so that I can get rid of all the “junk” that has fallen to the bottom of the purse.
My husband complains about my purse (well, what’s inside my purse) all the time because I admit, I cannot find anything…from a car key to a lipstick. My purse is not that big, but many things inside. Pens, coupons, keys, coins, makeup stuff, post-its, a sanitizing spray, sanitizing wipes, a tube of hand lotion, mints, snacks for kids, bandaides, nail filer…still just to name a few. That’s why I need to plus up my purse!
I keep buying bigger and bigger purses. I thought I’d organize it by putting all the small things in another bag inside my purse. Now the inner bag is getting fuller and things are piling up around it.
If I “plus up” my bag with Kellogg’s Fiber Plus bars, my bag will be less cluttered because the bars will get eaten quickly. It will be better to carry around something more nutritious.
I need to Plus Up my purse because I actually lose items IN my purse. I went for 2 weeks unable to find my planner and was in my purse the whole time!
I need to “Plus Up” my purse because it’s so disorganized that I can’t find anything half the time!
I need to PLUS UP my purse, because my shoulder starts to hurt after wearing it for a few minutes!
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I need to plus up my purse because I can never find anything!
I seriously need to plus up my purse, as I’m currently using a laptop bag for a purse! Yikes!!
Many thanks!!
I need to plus up my purse because I have to dump it out everytime I need to find something, and then just cram it all back in.
I am using an old diaper bag –and my kids are practically grown–help
I need to plus up my purse because everyone needs a little purse maintenance! My purse is old and it’s just barely holding on to what I have in there, I need a new one! Besides, I need some quick and easy healthy snacks for when I’m on the go!
I love my purse but it’s kind of a bottomless pit- I’d love to plus it up by getting a couple smaller organizing bags.
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My purse is full of receipts, empty gift cards, candy wrappers and used kleenex. I guess I should call it a trashbag rather than a handbag.
My purse holds everybody stuff, including my husbands and it’s so heavy I can barely pack it. I have to switch shoulders often.
I need to Plus up my purse because it has become so heavy my shoulder has started to hurt from carrying it around.
I need to plus up my purse by adding something for me. My entire (heavy) purse if full of diapers, wipes, snacks, toys, sippy cups, etc., for my twins. I no longer pack anything for me; truly, I forget even lip balm, often. I would love to add something very light.
My purse is now so heavy that it causes me back pain. (I have arthritis.) When I try to find somthing I have to set it on the counter and start pulling things out. My purse really need help!
I really have a messy purse, and no way to organize it, this would be a huge help.
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I need to plus up my purse because my purse is getting pretty old and it doesn’t really go with everything.
I need to “Plus Up” my purse because I throw everything in there “just in case” and I rarely use the things I think I might need.
When I finally got past the point of having to cart around juice cups and packages of crackers, I got a tiny purse because it was such a relief to only have to deal with myself! Unfortunately, it didn’t occur to me that now that I was a person again, I needed to start carrying a brush, checkbook, and all the other things I gave up carrying because carrying them meant that they were going to get ruined by spilled sippy cups and cracker crumbs. So I could really use a bigger purse but I can’t bear to spend the money when my old one is still in good shape.
I need to plus up my purse as it’s so disorganized that it’s hard for me to fine my key at times. I have change, crumbs and recepts that are scattered on the bottom and who knows what else in in it.
I need to plus up my purse for pretty much the same reason that you did…. My purse is not only a bag for mommy’s things, but for my son’s as well. Toys, snacks, books, his sippy cup… etc. Definitely needs some organization!!
I need to “Plus Up” my purse to get rid of expired coupons, old reciepts, and random things my kids handed me!
I have an Ameribag which is loaded with pockets & such, so I SHOULD be organized!
I did have a small Ameribag, but it had a zipper problem, so I brought it to the store where they fixed it for free as well as cleaning it(the leather). And I switched to a larger purse!! Bad decision
But I have a ton of receipts, a water bottle(full), a flashlight, loose money, a camera I always carry! My purse weighs a ton – I do need to clean it out.
Whenever I try to find something in my purse, it’s a nightmare. I have to pull everything out just to find that one item. It’s so time consuming! Thanks for the giveaway!
michelle at harrisbb dot com
It would be magnificent to have a water bottle fit in there!
I need to “Plus Up” my purse in order to keep my life organized with my 2 year old daughter and working full-time!
I need to plus up my purse because my kids are old enough that my purse no longer needs to second as a diaper bag!
I need to plus up my purse because im completely disorganized!
I need to plus-up my purse because it has become so old that now it has extra pockets that it did not com with. Thank you.
I NEED TO ” plus up ” my purse cause it’s to dang small..
My purse is the black hole – I can NEVER find my keys!
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I need to plus+up my purse because I am a pack rat… I keep stubs, receipts, bottle caps.. you name it. I have it and need to get rid of it
I have a workbag that is in serious need of Plussing up because it has taken a beating and is hardly still ticking. Lol
My purse has coupons thrown in all over. Then I have almonds in a bag and chocolate covered almonds in another bag. I have 3 pairs of glasses and one pair was broken by my grandbaby but I still left it in there. Then I have money in my wallet, in my other wallet-I carry 2, and in a zippered area. I have tylenol and sale ads and keys and lipsticks. It is a mess and I have to put it down to find anything in it!
Ineed to plus up my purse because all of my purses are the very smallest in the world. They hold nothing! Need more room!
I need to plus up my purse because it is so tiny. It looks like something a toddler would be carrying. It sure won’t hold all my coupons.
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I need to plus up my purse because my purse is teeny tiny
I need to plus up my purse because it’s a mess and full of every imaginable junk possible. PLUS I need some healthier easy snacks to carry with me!! Thanks.
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I need to “plus up” my purse because I often find myself really hungry and need something
healthful to eat.
I need to plus up my purse, because I can’t find anything in it. It’s just filled with junk, and I hate taking it in public. Thanks
I need to plus up my purse because it is such a mess and I can never find anything in it!
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I need to plus up my purse cause it’s full of kid’s diapers, toys, cheerios and who knows what else.
I need to plus up so my purse can be lighter weight. The weight sometimes irritates my back. That is crazy!!
I’ve had my purse for a long time and it’s not designed in a way that helps me keep it organized
I need this so I avoid sugary snacks
I need to plus up my purse because I just had a baby and need to eat healthy and lose the extra baby weight.
I need to plus up my purse to have the energy to clean the darn thing
I need to organize so much better. I like you, am using my purse for a diaper bag as well and you would not believe all of the Junk in there! I need a makeover! =)
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I need to plus up my purse as I have far too many things inside it and can never find what I need!
My purse is horribly disorganized. I am ashamed to open it in front of anyone – and I seem to lack the ability to keep it straightened!
I need to Plus Up my purse because my purse doesn’t have enough room for everything I carry. I have to look through everything to find something I am looking for.
my purse so disorgaized ty.
I need to plus up my purse because it’s big and I can never find anything.
It’s so disorganized.
I need to “Plus Up” my purse because it’s so disorganized that I can’t find anything.
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