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The big PURSE REVEAL

March 19, 2014 By momcafe 65 Comments

Thanks to Rabia and Lisa’s Tuesday Ten link up today, I decided to go for the gold and reveal what is in my purse!   Now lets consider just a few things before you press the ‘play button’ shall we?

*I haven’t cleaned out my purse since this past fall when I changed from my summer purse!

*From what I found, I may have not cleaned it out entirely even then.

*I am not a thief…  those ‘products’ were truly free, and they never specified how many I could take. Really!

*I could not show myself in this vlog, due to poor hygiene and wearing unfit clothing at the time.

*I know this may be a bit traumatic for some of you who do not know me personally, so um…yeah.

*If you DO know me personally, you will be surprised to NOT find any random Jelly Beans melted together in a clump somewhere.  Apparently, I just found them in my ‘Sunday church bag’ and offered some to a sweet kid at church a few days ago.  (She politely declined.)

*I do believe I solved the mystery as to where all my Carmex disappeared to…

 

 

 

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  1. Tammy says

    March 19, 2014 at 12:42 am

    OOOOO MYYYYY GOSSHHH!!! I laughed SO hard at this! You just crack me up! And, YEAH, I’ve been looking for my little spreader! Hahahaaa! Hey, and if you’re not gonna use that lip pencil…I will!!!
    I just love my WPB!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      I KNOW!!!!! I felt HORRIBLE finding your lipstick pencil!!! And I was going to get that knife to you at church, and COMPLETELY forgot!! Will definitely get them both to you asap! Can you believe what came out of my purse? Oh yeah- you probably can! LOL 😉

      Reply
  2. Ginny Marie says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Wow, you can sure pack a lot into a purse! I was cracking up at the toothbrushes because you are just like my husband; he can’t stand having dirty teeth, so he brushes his teeth all the time!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      FINALLY someone ELSE who is an ‘avid’ teeth-brusher!!! LOL I can’t believe how much came out of my purse Ginny. OHMYGOSH how embarrassing!!

      Reply
  3. Considerer says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:30 am

    *waves arms all over the place to attract attention*

    :p

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Excuse me? Hey YOU in the back! Did you have something you needed to say?????

      Reply
      • Considerer says

        March 19, 2014 at 4:27 pm

        Yeah…you spelled my name wrong when you said it…

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        • momcafe says

          March 19, 2014 at 4:35 pm

          HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Sorry about that…

          (“She’s the one I was talking about….yeah her.”)

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          • Considerer says

            March 19, 2014 at 4:46 pm

            Bonus double-extra for being awesome.

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            <3

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  4. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:32 am

    Well first of all, I love that you vlogged this! Secondly, I cannot believe how much stuff fell out of your purse!! This was fun and so glad you joined us!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      It felt a little like Halloween when you get back from trick or treating and you empty out your bag full of LOOT!!! Only mine was toothbrushes and carmex!!! LOL 😉 Thanks for the link up my friend!!! SO fun!

      Reply
  5. Janine Huldie says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:32 am

    I loved getting to hear you today, but missed your beautiful face. And seriously, you had me smiling with all you could get into and out of your purse, too 🙂

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      AW you are so sweet Janine!! My next vlog will definitely show my face- It felt weird not having all of me on camera, but girl- I was a stinky hot mess!! LOL 😉 Will be better prepared the next time around!!

      Reply
  6. Laurie says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:32 am

    How does it all fit and is it heavy? Kidding…I have everything in my purse too…you just never know what you might need. Also, I NEEDED to see your face. I did! I know you told us we wouldn’t see it but yeah. Great job!!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      I know… I know…. I was just such a MESS and didn’t even plan on doing this vlog until the last minute! PROMISE the next one will show my FACE!!!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Stephanie @ Hugs, Kisses and Snot says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Ahahahahaha! Oh my gosh! That was nuts. I love all the multiples. I used to be addicted to Carmex.
    BTW- I loved hearing your voice! Now I have a voice into head to go w/ your beautiful words

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      AW!!!! You are SO sweet!! I am TOTALLY addicted to that stuff and it is out of CONTROL. I leave them everywhere I go- and apparently lose them often at the bottom of my purse! LOL

      Reply
  8. Tamara says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:50 am

    You..are hilarious. Love your melodic voice! Seriously. Can you sing on your next vlog? You really need to.
    And I think I’m with you on the pens. I have..like 10. And I get really upset if Cassidy borrows even one, because if I let him, he’ll lose all of them.

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Oh you are SO SWEET Tamara!!! I would gladly sing when we meet in person at some point! NEVER on camera though… oh Lord, I would have a panic attack! lol

      So we are PEN pals too? 😉 YAY!!! I had no IDEA I had taken that many!! Probably over the course of several visits to the bank, so there’s that.

      Reply
  9. Kate says

    March 19, 2014 at 2:01 am

    I think I finally “met” someone who has as much lip gloss/chapstick as me!

    Reply
    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      WOOHOO!!!!!!! Now I don’t feel so weird. Thanks for that Kate! 😉

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  10. Considerer says

    March 19, 2014 at 2:08 am

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh YOU SHOUTED ME OUT! Oh but I do adore you and your voice and your incredibly stuffed-full-to-bursting purse 😀

    Now I know which is the blue gum, I have to ask – in ‘Merica, is it actually white gum – like, the little tabs of gum are WHITE – like in England? Or are they blue. Cos we get Extra, and they’re white, and totally disappointing. And I thought, just maybe, that your gum was really REALLY blue.

    Is it?

    I love that you have SO MANY THINGS YOU STOLE. That’s amazing. And toothbrushes – dude! What the heck?!

    Anyway. You said my actual for real name with your actual for real voice, and it was AWESOME, so I forgive you for hiding your all-but-your-hands (presumably I also thank my stars that this wasn’t scratch’n’sniff, either?). Also:

    “-TACKLEGLOMP-, knocking you to the ground in a massive, brawling hug, before stretching luxuriously and walking past you (heap on the floor?) to scent mark in ALL THE CORNERS of this blog*

    *reaches up with sharpened nails and rakes them down the side of the page, just to be sure*

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      You are so freaking ADORABLE!!!!!! And I know- thanks for CAPITALIZING THAT I STOLE- and yeah toothbrushes…just one of MANY of my ‘quirks’.

      I showered right after the vlog- and I wold have TOTALLY done the vlog with ME in it after, but I knew Derek had to go and I didn’t have the time to shower before he came home for lunch break.

      *Sniffing around, checking out the scratches and wondering what on earth just HIT ME?????*

      I love your TACKLEGLOMP and I slowly pulled myself off the floor with rosy sweaty cheeks while grinning ear to EAR!!!!!!

      SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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      • Considerer says

        March 19, 2014 at 4:26 pm

        Ah well you know I love you, quirks and all. You’re SO TOTALLY WELCOME for the capitalisation 😀

        I borrowed the ‘tackleglomp’ from a friend, but I thought you’d like it.

        And the scratches etc…I pwnd this place 😀 Just for you.

        <3

        NEXT VLOG PLEASE

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        • momcafe says

          March 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

          I LOVE YOU!!! Off I go! Remember to provide my lines, okay??? Oh, and I have the next scene for our sleepover… coming SOON!!! Just working on a few kinks with my engineer and carpenter… 😉

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          • Considerer says

            March 19, 2014 at 4:45 pm

            Have a few to take with you

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            (wait, there are PEOPLE coming to our sleepover? Wow! This could be good…)

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  11. Kim says

    March 19, 2014 at 2:18 am

    I think I just had a mini panic attack when you dumped your purse out!!! I might be a little (LOT) anal about my purse and I change it frequently – partly so that it matches and partly to make sure I don’t have any trash or other random stuff in it.
    If we went somewhere together got stranded, you are the one who is going to have everything we need !!!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! SO sorry to traumatize you Kim!!! I love that you actually do the ‘right thing’ with your purses!! I swear I am so lazy… it’s just enough to keep up with the ‘seasonal’ purse changes!!

      Reply
  12. Kristi Campbell says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:14 am

    I was so planning on doing this and never got around to it. Also you’re in my post tomorrow 😀

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      SHUT UP!!! I am SO excited!!! I am leaving for Florida in like an hour- so I will make sure to stop by at some point tomorrow night!!! I can’t wait!!

      Reply
  13. Hillary says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:36 am

    Can I have some of that carmex? I’m always losing mine! Wait, maybe I just need to clean out my purse…This was hilarious! Love you!

    Reply
    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      NO WAY!!! I love that we both use that stuff… and apparently, I have many to share!! Thanks for coming by to watch this ridiculous reveal! Love you!!!

      Reply
  14. Jennifer Steck says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:46 am

    You are a brave woman, Chris. I don’t think I’d be up to showing everything in my purse, although it does need to be cleaned out. It’s getting almost too heavy to carry, with my iPad, kindle, writing journal, note book…you get the idea. Loved the v-log!!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      It was definitely a RISK to do this live and on camera!! I honestly didn’t know what I would find!! I have a separate bag that carries that kind of writing stuff- or I would obviously need a suitcase!! LOL

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  15. Karmen says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. You are adorable. I laughed out loud at the number of bank pens and Carmex in your purse! That is just too funny! I am surprised at the low amounts of paper. I feel mine is just receipts, coupons and wrappers galore. You have a coupon book, that’s why. Gotta get me one! Love you to pieces!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      I am SO embarrassed that I had that many!! And I was surprised about the lack of paper too! I usually bring my receipts in the house through my pockets and stuff them in my jar of receipts to save- so perhaps that’s why!

      I’m so glad you enjoyed my madness!!! HA! Love YOU to pieces too!!!! XOXOXO

      Reply
  16. Emily says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    I am just thoroughly impressed that you fit that much stuff into not such a big purse! As for vlogging, I’ve never done one because I am waaayy to camera shy for that, but Iike your idea of just hearing your voice and showing the purse contents….great job!

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      I was totally blown away by all that stuff that I poured out. I had NO idea there was that much in there!!

      I get terribly nervous in front of the camera- so this was a good start! I also looked like total CRAP so I wasn’t going to even go THERE. 😉 I am building up the courage for full face soon. (OY)

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  17. Kathleen says

    March 19, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Thank god I just cleaned mine out. Crushed tampons and some rock hard gum anyone?

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! Yeah- I would TOTALLY have had those too- but no uterus is a plus! And I tried to chew on the gum I found, and guess what? ROCK HARD! LOL

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  18. Beth Teliho says

    March 19, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    The five + bank pens. That’s what cracked me up. I can’t actually believe you can function with a purse that stuffed! I feel a little claustrophobic at the moment. haha! I can relate to you on one thing: lip glosses and chap stick. I do think I have about 4 of those in my purse right now. Two glosses and two chap sticks. I think. Actually let’s have a look:
    I have a huge tote right now (I have no idea why) that has exactly this:

    small wallet
    two packs of Spree gum
    moist wipes AND a travel liquid antibacterial. (This is unusual. I think the kids put the liquid stuff in there.)
    hand lotion
    lipstick, lip gloss, and a chap stick
    a pen
    tiny case for advil, etc.
    a travel pack of Kleenex
    two band-aids
    a Lara bar

    BTW, you have blog cards? I’m intrigued. Didn’t know that existed.

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    • momcafe says

      March 19, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      I am so embarrassed over those pens!! HA! And what’s with your pristine perfectly organized purse? Geesh. Sounds lovely actually. 😉

      Those are my ‘business’ cards thanks to vista prints!! Get yourself SOME!! 😉

      MWUAH!!!

      Reply
  19. Beth Teliho says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Don’t be embarrassed over pens! Pens are important. I’m a serial list maker. They’re all over the house, and I’m constantly in search of a pen.

    there a few places in my world where I can’t tolerate clutter, and my purse just happens to be one of them. But please don’t look in my car! Actually, it’s not as bad as my MIL’s car, but….it’s dirty. My husband gets so irritated when he drives it, and I’m like -HEY. It’s just a few water bottles….and a stray french fry to two, and some trash from the kids, and okay, a lot of dust, and dead grass….alright shut up, dude, I’ll clean it! hahaha!

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      OKay- I think my next vlog should be in my car. Seriously. Why not? I am already a hot purse mess, gonna go for the hot car mess too!!!

      I am a lister too. And do you know that after a lovely dinner with my friend, she ended up paying and I reached in my purse and gave her a PEN. She LOVED it, because she never can find a pen in her purse or when she needs one.

      You’re welcome dear friend. Gift well received. Now I know I have several gifts I can give in the future. 😉

      Reply
  20. Rabia @TheLiebers says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    This is hysterical!! I love that you just dumped the whole thing out! I can understand one toothbrush, but four is a little excessive, dontcha think?? I’m so glad you linked up this week, Chris!

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      Yeah- apparently I didn’t really ‘read’ the directions of this link up Rabia!! TEN things. TEN THINGS. Not TEN THOUSAND. Gah! LOL 😉

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  21. Melissa says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    That was hysterical!! Two things of note: you have a “clown car” of purses! You dumped it out and it was nearly endless!! LOL Second, Your hands are very expressive! You need to be on the next I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter commercial!! Love you!

    Still laughing!!

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      Can you BELIEVE it??!!! LOL!! My first vlog and this THIS is what I do! My first selfie of my ‘toe grind’ and now this. Apparently I have NO pride. Now…

      Where are the auditions for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter? Oh wait. Country Crock might be a better fit. 😉

      Reply
  22. Tiffany says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:01 am

    Oh My Gosh! I am dying…I did NOT expect for you to have that much stuf in that small purse! You must be a packing genius! I love your Disclaimers before the video…especially the hygeine reason for not being seen in the video…your hands told a wonderful story though! Great share…

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      OHMYGOSH can you BELIEVE what was in there? I had NO idea… LOL!! You should have smelled me that day… it was almost unbearable. 😉 I looked like I smelled.

      Reply
  23. Mothering From Scratch says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    {Melinda} Chris, my purse is just a black hole. I feel all good after I clean it out. And then a week later, it looks like a trashcan. And most of the contents are unidentifiable. I don’t know how that happens.

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      It’s quite amazing how much we can STUFF in there, isn’t it? I am officially humbled and humiliated all at once! At least there wasn’t anything left from three years ago. Whew! What a relief! LOL

      Reply
  24. sue theimer says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Oh chrissy! That was so funnny! Just hearing yr voice and seeing yr hands. Could derikbhave you and yr picture and voice come just to me??? Oh that would be so special…I could see you on my computer and my kindle fire. Please please. I love ti’s so much. Love u

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      What a WONDERFUL idea mom!!! I will definitely see what Derek can do to help me!! I love LOVE that you loved it!!!

      I miss you. I will call you soon.

      Reply
  25. My Inner Chick says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:22 am

    What enjoyment I received from this “Dumped Purse” post!

    Carmex!!!! Who knew how popular this item was!!!!!!!

    Thank you. This made me smile, Chris.

    So intimate! xxx

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Oh you are such a sweetheart to ‘enjoy’ my madness!!! LOL I didn’t realize how intimate this would be, but ohmygawd it was quite the exposure of my quirks and my crazy!!

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  26. Alison Hector says

    March 21, 2014 at 5:09 am

    Chris: what can I tell you? You’ve got beaucoup stuff in that bag of yours. It was good to hear your voice; looking forward to seeing your face in your next vlog!

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Can you BELIEVE it Alison? Oh my… so embarrassing!!! Perhaps I shouldn’t vlog ‘live’ while doing that may expose my crazy. LOL

      Reply
  27. Michelle says

    March 23, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    As terrifying as this may be…that is exactly why you all are not seeing my purse! Hehehe! That dump was so my purse!

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      Yeah- I can’t believe this was my first vlog. Apparently, I have no pride WHATsoever… lol Kinda like my first ‘selfie’ of my toe grind on FB. You may have missed it. Consider yourself incredibly lucky that you did!!

      Reply
  28. another jennifer says

    March 26, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    This is hilarious, Chris! I am super behind on blog reading due to my trip, but I’m glad I found my way here. And now I want to go and brush my teeth…

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    • momcafe says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      HA!! Do you need a toothbrush? Apparently I have a few to spare…. 😉 SO glad you are BACK!!! XOXO

      Reply
  29. Theres Just One Mommy says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Thank you. Thank you! I am feeling pretty yucky today, and I needed this laugh.

    I use Vaseline up my nose all the time, too! (TMI) 😉

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    • momcafe says

      March 29, 2014 at 4:42 am

      OHMYGOSH I AM SO GLAD SOMEBODY ELSE STICKS VASELINE UP THEIR NOSE!!!!! Oh Christina- you are making me laugh SO hard! And I am thrilled that my absolutely mind blowing abyss of a purse made you laugh today. I think we should have a little nickname for us- like Vasupmynose girls! LOL

      Reply
      • Theres Just One Mommy says

        March 30, 2014 at 2:44 am

        LOL — Love that “Vasupmynose girls!”

        You totally rock!

        Reply

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