Frugal & Minimal Everyday Carry | What's in my Bag 2019 | 5 Tips to an Organized Bag

[@ellenh278]

The 2$ bill! My grandmother gave us ours many years ago (high school) and said as long as we held onto it we'd never be broke. I'm 54. I still have it.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That is so sweet, Ellen! It sounds like it has served you well 🤗💵

[@iluvmybangs]

Aw. My dad did that with our family years ago. He even wrote a short message on it. I still have mine 😊

[@isagoldfield7393]

ME TOO‼️🌻🌿💕

[@carolyngurney5376]

I like your tip to color code the edge of credit cards -great idea!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so happy you like that idea and I hope you can implement it for your cards!

[@eringigi7096]

I also carry a folding nylon bag in case of shopping, a fork, spoon and chopsticks to avoid disposable and a small bottle of alcohol hand cleaning gel to reduce the risk of colds, flu, Norwalk etc. All are stored vertically. Great video. Thanks!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I love that you carry utensils and other reusables in your EDC. I am getting lots of great ideas. Hooray for vertical storage! 🙌

[@DIYNextDoor]

Love the idea of separate each dollar bill, it is so easy to just pull fast what you need, especially if you have to carry a child in one had like I do haha. Thanx Wendy for another great video!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I know right? It's like we need an extra pair of arms just to function 😂. Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@deannaharby5677]

I never thought of storing vertically! Folding the bills in quarters in a great idea too... thank you!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You're very welcome Deanna! I hope you get to implement some of these. I know they sure help me.

[@FrugalOverFifty]

I hadn’t heard of EDC before. Your explanation and examples help make it simple. Your two-dollar bill story is very moving. ❤️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Haha, to most people it means the gun you carry with you everyday. But these days it refers to your everyday necessities. It's huge on instagram and there's a subreddit for it as well 😂

[@PenniesNotPerfection]

Love this! I love seeing every day carry flat lays on Instagram so this was enjoyable to see it a different way. The purse you have is so cute! Great tips!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Mary. I didn’t know they’re on IG too, I’ll have to check on that. I hope you and your family are doing well!

[@robinjones9588]

I am better at packing light for travel than I am with my EDC! So many just-in-case items and I like to use a backpack to be hands-free but also so I have room to carry shopping - the disadvantage is that that extra space gets filled up. I no longer carry shop discount cards because I use the KeyRing app on my phone but I think that's it for minimizing what I carry. You are inspiring me to give it another look. Thanks.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

A backpack sounds great! I know those to be posture friendly as well and I can see how the extra space can be both a blessing and a bit of a curse 😂Thank you for the nugget on the KeyRing app. I’ll be sure to check that out. I’ve kept photos on my phone of the barcodes and while they work fine, there is the issue of finding them, upping the brightness so they scan properly.

[@bengali481]

I think to keep homeless people out, store in my area don't allow backpacks inside. Some days my backpack is my purse, and it's quite an inconvenience.

[@narcisahernandez8241]

Smarts tips on organizing small purse..

[@ktrudy1]

I have moved to small purses and also buy purses and other things from thrift stores. Love them.😍😘 I have a few small make up bags I use to organize my purse. And a small wallet.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hooray for thrift stores and using makeup bags to organize is great! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@JoyofLife]

Great tip.. amazing video as usual 😍 so helpful, I going to organize this way. Thanks

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Padma I hope it works out for you! 😃

[@carolmack402]

Thank you for sharing your EDC tips. I use an app for storing loyalty cards and other things, like library cards. This eliminates the need for carrying them on a key chain or in a wallet, thus lightening your load.

[@carlbelken4478]

Thank You for sharing your spot-on organizational skills and awesome tips. :) Do so like your elegant purse...to me it's one of those timeless pieces, that can be used for those trips to the grocery, or to finish off your 'going to Church on Sunday' attire. Gretchen B .

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Gretchen! I enjoy that aspect of this purse as well. Thank you for watching and I hope you're having a great day!

[@carlbelken4478]

You are so welcome, and do hope your day too, was great, and follows through out the evening. :) Gretchen B.

[@SusyB]

You are so organized my purse looks like a hot mess! Need an organizer for mine. Thanks for sharing ❤️😊

[@nevergiveup9321]

A sketchy bag of aspirin 😂😂

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

It doesn't look as bad in person! But watching it on film while narrating, it looked extra sketchy 😂

[@bengali481]

I keep meds in those little bags with a cut out from the box label, or I peel off the label from the prescription bottle and stick it on the bag.

[@nunyabiznizz5619]

Very nice! I have way more necessities but probably could pare down.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

A bit random, but I like your username 😃 I’ve picked up a couple of nice nuggets from viewers’ comments to help me pare down as well! We help each other. Thank you for watching!

[@amybriggs9032]

Can’t wait for next video on the diy purse organizer. Thanks for another great video!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Amy, not sure if you got to see it, but I just posted it today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXYkH5rpMaBfJo if you haven't seen it already. Thank you for watching and I hope you're having a great weekend :)

[@lorainemacdonald517]

Glad your back! Love your videos!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for your kind words and support! I'm glad to be back also. Thank you for watching and I hope you're having a great day :)

[@saundrajohnson1571]

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you, this is my new favorite channel. I saw one of your videos this morning for the first time. I was immediately hooked. I subscribed, and have been binging on your videos all day. I can get away with that because I have a severe back injury and sometimes complete rest is required. Today is one of those days, so KZbin to the rescue! Anyway, thank you for all of your many recipes and tips. I'm loving them all. 🙂

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you so much for being here and for your kind words! I hope you have a quick and speedy recovery! 💜

[@saundrajohnson1571]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Unfortunately, I've already done all the recovery I'm going to be able to do. But I thank you for your kind words & good wishes. 🤗

[@VaraVannerSimpleLiving]

Cute purse; great thrift find! What a great idea making your own kangaroo pouch for easy organization and transfer between purses. Full watch, big like Wendy!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Vara! Haha I didn’t know that’s what it’s called. Thanks for the education and for watching! 😃

[@hedgehoguk5575]

Great version of EDC; I carry similar things but keep my medicine in the foil packet in a tiny first aid pouch as here in UK people would think you had illegal drugs if you carried them separate like that.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I can really see how they'd think that! I've been on the look out for a smaller, official container for the medicine. Do you buy yours in a packet, or do you package it yourself to put in the first aid pouch?

[@hedgehoguk5575]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist In UK they come in foil packets in a box of 2 packs; so i put one pack in my little first aid purse which comes from Poundland which is like Dollar Tree, it comes with tiny first aid items and i add a foil packet of painkillers, anti-allergies and a flu powder sachet. It comes in very handy to help myself or others.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for the information! It's very generous of you to keep them handy for others too. 🙌

[@wsue1038]

Interesting. Clever ideas!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for watching Sue. I hope you’re having a great day 😃

[@lynngonder581]

Thank you for the wonderful tips!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You’re very welcome, thank you for watching! 😃

[@canyouspellophthalmology]

Love seeing your edc! Great organization!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I love free sturdy boxes and such. Use them a lot to store things. Great finds and tips Wendy!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Free is my favorite price too, Ellen! 🤗

[@andrealester6033]

You are amazing and I love your bag insert and your practicality! Keep the videos coming, as they help so much!

[@CluelessMamaD]

Yes 50% off thrift day!!! Love the organizer DIY

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You are the thrifting queen, Drea!! Your looks for less are spot on

[@isabellav6260]

Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You're very welcome, Isabella! Thank you for watching :)

[@vivianp5962]

I lost my swiss army knife camping over the weekend :/ it was top of the line , had everything on it. I got it 11 years ago when i was doing a lot of hiking & camping, etc. Got it before my kids were born, finally lost it. It was so handy for everyday use. 😢

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Ouch I'm soo sorry for your loss! I misplaced mine for a while and felt so lost without it. I hope you can get a replacement soon!

[@moonviolet27]

This brilliant! Can’t wait for your tutorial- I am always digging to the bottom of my purse😜

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you I'm working on that video and should have it ready this Saturday 😃

[@kimmaried.7313]

So happy to see this video notification. I bought my first small crossbody bag last year because I had a picline iv in for three months and my normal bags would be too risky of pulling on it. I still use that bag to this day because it’s just so perfect to keep organized and I’m not lugging around everything and the kitchen sink anymore. Thank you for doing this video. I think I can improve my bag organizing with some of your ideas ❣️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so happy to see your message, Kimmarie! I'm glad your crossbody could serve you so well while you had the IV and even after. I made the switch due to medical reason as well and my back is very thankful for it! Thank you for watching and for all your support! 💕 I hope you're having a great day❣️

[@ellenh278]

Maybe switch the lotion bottle(winter mode) for sunscreen (summer mode). Also, I never thought to repurpose the plastic inserts you made for your cards. Clever! You are the repurpose queen!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for the tip, Ellen! I very much like the idea of modes :) And I'm glad you liked the repurposing idea. Thank you for your kind words and for watching :)

[@bengali481]

After my wallet was stolen, I started carrying a thrifted cross body Bagallinni with several zip pockets and six integrated card slots as my wallet/purse. My iPad barely fits into it, and it's small enough that if I need my backpack or larger bag, I can just tuck the Bagallinni in. I'm a caregiver, so my carry is not as simple or pretty as Wendy's, but it is pretty organized.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so sorry your wallet was stolen. I had that happen once, hence my focus on keeping things easy to access and mostly hidden. I'm so glad your Bagallinni works for you! I think that's the key. I much prefer function over beauty.

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

Love the skinny wallet idea!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad to hear you liked it! My husband uses the same one, but he accordion folds his to fit in his pockets easily.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I use to carry a person, but I now use a small pouch. I have missed your videos. I carry lip balm, a mint, a little money

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

LOL you're so funny, Money Mom! I've missed yours too! Weird schedules have kept me away and I'm looking forward to catching up!! 💕

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Your work and family come first.

[@grannyprepper7788]

My EDC is slightly larger, it is also RFID protected. I don't put much in it either, but I do put it in a tote with a few other things in that.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That’s great it’s RFID protected. That’s something I’d like to look in to. Thank you for sharing your EDC, Granny Prepper. I hope you have a great weekend ahead 😃

[@grannyprepper7788]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist you can get thin RFID cards to just slip in with your cards.

[@edithr4603]

Like you idea. Wish I can apply this to my life. But for some reason I always fail. I ending carry so much. ☹️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I hope you can too, Edith! I used to carry a lot with me too in much larger purses, but it was physically impossible for me when I started developing bad back pains, so I just kept downsizing

[@isagoldfield7393]

Awesome thanks 😊

[@paulveg8524]

I seldom carry coins. I use Applepay for all purchases. If I have loose change of denominations less than £1 or 50p coins I put them in the next charity box I see. It’s good to give to charity and I don’t need to carry the shrapnel.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for your great tips! Apple pay is something I haven't looked at very much, but really should. That would lighten my load a bit! And I like that you give the extra coins to charity which lightens your load - a double win!

[@qmakesithappen]

Ahhhhh the organization skills!!! Next level for sure 😁 I love that $2 bill! I also love that you chose not eating over spending it lol

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Q! That bill does mean very much to me, although if it was for a prolonged period, I don't know what I would have done! I'm very grateful I didn't have to find out 😅

[@qmakesithappen]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist lol glad you held on to it I can only imagine the value it adds to your life 😁

[@nehavaidya-sachdev419]

Best edc video ever!!

[@jomarie2785]

I'm glad you had a wet wipe handy for the bird poop incident! 😂😂

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you I was too!! 😂 I’m Chinese and there’s a superstition that bird pooping on your head is lucky! I was so conflicted at that point, but the wipe was very handy 😂

[@NoDebtButLove]

If only my wife can get into EDC😂😂😂. She carries a huge bag💼 She's still awesome though.😎

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I just learned that it’s a thing on IG 😂. Too bad I’m no good at that platform, but I’m learning. I’m sure your wife is very awesome with her large bag EDC. Thank you for watching!

[@momentsformoms9467]

I had to stop bringing my purse with me. My boyfriend would leave it & our child 🤦‍♀️🤬 in the middle of an aisle and take off. I was already in a different aisle & would just walk into the next one with our kid sitting there in the cart alone. Now I keep a close eye on our child and just put a couple cards including my ID,and maybe a little cash in my phone case. It opens up to store a couple and I purchased one if those sticky card holders for the back of the case so it’s plenty of space and I just keep it with me. I put tissue,& lotion in my jacket pocket and lip balm goes in the jacket or pants pocket too.

[@brendakrieger7000]

That's a great find! I love thrift stores!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I love them too, Brenda! Lots of items to sift through, but they do offer great finds AND they generally help a good cause. They also remind me to be more conscious about my purchases as I know my more impulsive purchases usually end up there as well 🙃

[@brendakrieger7000]

Yes I also donate a lot of items to Goodwill and Salvation Army. I'm getting ready to move to a smaller place. Been doing a lot of sorting and downsizing!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I wish you a very smooth move!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks!

[@karamarie6781]

You're awesome!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

💕 thank you I think you’re awesome too and I love your icon!

[@nolancantos9603]

Mine is just a sling bag,what inside it are cp,duplicate key,lipstick,small wet wipes,thin wallet with little cash,2 credit cards,atm cards.medicines &other essentials i left inside the car compartment.

[@nikkibadzik3948]

So great to see another video from you. Great tips. I especially love how you use the business card organizer.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you Nikki, I'm glad to be back! Those business card holders are really useful - my husband even uses one instead of a "proper" wallet.

[@lifewithpatti9531]

Wow I really need to go through my purse and downsize it and organize it.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That's so funny you say that Patti, because I remember when I watched your purse video I thought, maybe I need to carry more? Funny how we can all influence each other.

[@shanber]

So clever! Easy to use! Truly simple living!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you it is easy to use and I feel safer too because I don’t have to fumble with a wallet. Whatever I need at the time is the only thing to be pulled out of the purse. I’ve always been overly paranoid about safety 😅

[@cindyjones4190]

What a great idea, keeping a bandaid in your purse! Somehow, I never thought to do this. I keep a small ziplock to store the extra napkins we always seem to get whenever we go out to eat. Also keep metal straws with silicone tips to cut down on plastic straws. Great video...looking forward to your diy on your small organizer. 😁

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Bandaids come in handy for sure! My son likes climbing trees and would always come away from parks with scrapes and such. 😂 I didn't know they made straws with silicone tips. Thank you for that nugget, I'll definitely look in to those 😂 I'm working on that organizer video and will likely post it this Saturday. Thank you for watching! 🤗

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Great deal on that purse! Oh Wendy, I just laughed out loud at the bird poop thing! You were just going along in your sweet soothing voice and then I hear bird poop! 😂🤣😁 I'm glad you had that wipe! Great video as usual and thanks for the laugh this morning!😃 Hope you are having a great week!😊💜

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad to make you laugh this morning, Alicia! It's so weird - my voice sounds very different to me from inside my head than what I hear from video. It's so weird 😂 Thanks for watching Alicia I hope you're having a great week as well! I'm so impressed that you're still vlogging while on vacation. 🙌

[@susanstewart5194]

That is a super cute purse and an awesome find for under $3!⭐ I get most of my purses at Kmart and catch them on sale when they are 50% off. I have many purse rules and qualifications since I carry a lot more items in mine than you do😃I always carry wipes in my purse they come in handy all the time.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I just noticed your name change, Susan! Sometimes I can be very dense. Kmart is great and I wish I lived closer to one. The closest one to me is at least a 30 minute drive away. When I lived closer, I bought a lot of my goods from them and was able to get incredible deals due to their SYWR points reward system. I hope you get to take advantage of those too. Wipes for the win! 😃

[@susanstewart5194]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Oh I love the SYWR points they add up so fast and then they give the free cash offers too. I use my Sears card for Gas to get 5% and 3% back for groceries in points, love that! I hope that Kmart sticks around they are underrated in my book. I know that they are truly loved in Australia and New Zealand and Walmart is not favored there like it is in the US. I have to fix my channel name I hit the change button before I was done by accident and it won't let me fix it yet.

[@jenniferdavies8910]

Great.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Jennifer 😃

[@kimberlylholt]

You have a great day as well. I needed this video!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Kimberly! 🤗

[@terrim9323]

I really miss you.♥️😇

[@Agapy8888]

I use a credit wallet to prevent magnetic theft of my cards.

[@notme7090]

I usually only carrie a large wallet when I'm shopping. When I work at the office I carry a purse so I can bring my phone, charger, ear buds, and hand soap because I'm allergic to the kind at work.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for sharing! You may know this already, but I recently learned that they sell soap slivers that kind of looks like those Listerine strips. I thought it was a very clever product because it is solid so no spillage involved, and I thought it might be a neat kind of DIY because it's just thinly sliced bar soap! I'm glad you have soap that you're not allergic to. 👍

[@d.h.fremont3027]

I'm at a loss on this area because I carry water, gloves, and other bulky items.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

Oh so impressive! Unfortunately, the older I get, the more I carry to work...medications, glasses, various personal care items, tea bags, ear buds, toothbrush, etc. ....home away from home!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I hear you! Gotta stay comfy 😃

[@eglaalin]

I miss your videos ! When are you coming back 😔

[@darcyaits9674]

I wish that would work for me, but I’m a RN I have 2 large bags full of stuff one is my purse, the second is my medical bag.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I have mad respect for you and what you do. THANK YOU!!

[@dominicfong6341]

Sharpie tends to get rubbed off over time, I prefer to use nail polish instead.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Oooh great tip thank you! 😃

[@MsAussieThunder]

Superb and Excellent as always.. Thank You

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for watching 😃

[@marykimble5214]

Love it!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for watching 😃

[@Linda-yf2bc]

Thank you so much for your tips 😊

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching 😃

[@jessiemadanat5455]

The organizer should be in a light color not black so hard to see what's in there

[@PassiveIncomeTom]

I carry loose change since I use cash a lot. If I wear khaki pants, the coins or my keys leave black marks on my pants so when I wear the pants I have to be careful or just carry the items in my hand.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I am jealous of men's pants and shorts with all the pockets! I've purposefully purchased men's bottoms just for the pockets. I wonder if lining your pockets with some extra material may fix the problem?

[@maureenfernando4033]

I wish I can make my bag that tidy...any way I have a toiletries in a pouch with medicine. Wallet and one more pouch with all the documents, bill, pen, keys. Umbrella and a bottle of water.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

It sounds like yours is...containerizing for the win! Thank you for sharing!

[@mimi31268]

🌹🦄💌

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

😍 Thank you for watching and I hope you're having a great day!! 💕

[@lovingpurrs8388]

I'm bored