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Recently something very exciting happened! I bought a new car! I was pretty excited, and we had been planning this for quite a while. I have never had XM radio, heated seats, or a back-up camera, so trust me this was a huge deal to me! The little things guys. One thing I always love about getting a new car is being able to clean my car out and reorganize what I need to keep in my car at all times. Over the years I have discovered some staple items that when kept in my car make my life a lot easier. These are the 5 things every girl needs to keep in her car. I hope you find them helpful too!
Hand Sanitizer. My husband is a hand sanitizer freak, and I am fairly certain that has rubbed off on me over the years. I love keeping hand sanitizer in my car for things like pumping gas (gross) or if I am going to eat in my car, I like to have my hands clean. The outside world is a gross place guys!
Snacks. Being in my car a lot, I get hungry. Shocking, I know! I always keep a variety of granola bars in my car. I love the chocolate chunk 90 calorie bars and Cliff bars for post workout snacks.
Band Aids/Neosporin. I am clumsy and I hurt myself a lot, so this comes in handy far more than I would like to admit! Plus, it’s always nice to be the person that can help if you are with someone and they get a cut.
Tampons. Story time. So I live in the burbs and drive into Dallas every day to go to my gym or barre classes and for errands and meetings. This can mean that most days I am gone from our house anywhere from 4-8 hours a day. The latter especially if I have a dr appt or something. One day I realized that, that time of the month came a bit earlier than expected, and I was not ready! I was not home and wasn’t going to be home for a while. So what do I do? Thankfully I was near a good friends house and knew she was home. I texted her in a panic and thankfully she had what I needed! She had the goods! Being in this situation is not smart. That’s why now I always keep extras in my car in case of emergency! Lately, I have been using o.b.® tampons and I love them for so many reasons.
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Tissues/Wet Ones. With the winter months in full force, runny noses and allergies are all around us. I always have tissues in my car. They also double as napkins if you have a spill (coffee spills happen more than I would like to admit). Wet Ones are great too! This was a random impulse buy at target one day, and I have used them a ton for cleaning up random spills or getting stuff off my hands like grease one day at the gas pump….ugh!
Having these items in your car can be a huge lifesaver when an emergency strikes! I always like to be prepared. There are obviously other things you should keep in your car like insurance papers, spare tire, etc. But these are the 5 things every girl needs to keep in her car that maybe you wouldn’t think of.
What is something you keep in your car you would suggest?
I’m pretty sure I keep hand sanitizer and chapstick almost everywhere: car, purse, work bag. Snacks are a good idea, too. I always make sure I have those for road trips, or if I have a longer drive somewhere.
Definitely always keep tampons in my car! Other things that are in my car kit? Lip Balm, mascara, hairbrush, umbrella. I also have a serious kit, because in Canada every winter there’s a story about some poor person who got stuck in their car during a snow storm but they were able to survive because they had blankets, a flashlight & lots of snacks. 😛
xo, Laura
I keep Chapstick, pony tail holders, napkins and jumper cables. I use a diva cup but I do keep ob in my car in case a friend needs one or I forgot to use my cup. Best tampon since they produce the least amount of waste and least leakage.
I need to ask some snacks, I get so grouchy when I’m hungry. Good call!
Hand sanitizer is such a good idea! I didn’t even think about it for pumping gas – but now that I do, I’m certainly grossed out. I didn’t even think of everyone’s hands touching it!! Eww!! Snacks are always nice to have too 😉
I also keep a small package of baby wipes in the car. My kids are past the age of diapers by a good number of years, but the wipes are perfect for all types of spills and cleaning hands & faces!
I keep hand sanitizer in my car that comes with a pump so I don’t have to fumble around my car for it! I also keep a set of nail clippers in my car – they’ve come in so handy when I have a really bad hangnail or have broken a nail.
I keep wipes and sanitizer. One of my ten jobs is a driver for a courier service and between the food smells and shaking hands, I need to keep mine clean.
These are some great items for the car. I also leave in deodorant – to refresh after a very active day at the gym or what not as well as fresh socks and a plastic bag. I live the high life as a teacher. Lol. But everything else is right on par with what I carry in my car. My husband was a bit weirded out when he came upon my stash of feminine hygiene products. Silly males… they know nothing.
I definitely always keep all of these items in my car. I also keep a spare make up bag, $20 and a change of clothes haha. All of my friends/family call me the “mom” of the group
This is a great list. I also keep wet wipes and hand sanitizer in my car. I try to keep my feminine products in my car to save my passengers from any embarrassing situations. Also, I keep a blanket in my trunk just in case my car breaks down in the winter, I don’t want to be cold while I wait.
Those are the only tampons I use so I always have some on hand 😉
I have an 18 month old so I always have diapers and wipes and a snack (crackers or craisins) in my purse.
I’m pretty sure I keep hand sanitizer and chapstick almost everywhere: car, purse, work bag. Snacks are a good idea, too. I always make sure I have those for road trips, or if I have a longer drive somewhere.
Great list. I especially agree about the hand sanitizers and snacks (and water). It’s always better to be prepared! 🙂
Definitely always keep tampons in my car! Other things that are in my car kit? Lip Balm, mascara, hairbrush, umbrella. I also have a serious kit, because in Canada every winter there’s a story about some poor person who got stuck in their car during a snow storm but they were able to survive because they had blankets, a flashlight & lots of snacks. 😛
xo, Laura
Sadly, I do not carry any of these in my car, but I need to! Great tips!
I switched to a menstrual cup a few months ago, I do not miss relying on tampons at all! Haha!
I keep Chapstick, pony tail holders, napkins and jumper cables. I use a diva cup but I do keep ob in my car in case a friend needs one or I forgot to use my cup. Best tampon since they produce the least amount of waste and least leakage.
I need to ask some snacks, I get so grouchy when I’m hungry. Good call!
I don’t carry any of these items in my car, but I definitely should! You make some great points!!
Shannon
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I actually love O.B. Tampons! They have always worked well for me.
Hand sanitizer is such a good idea! I didn’t even think about it for pumping gas – but now that I do, I’m certainly grossed out. I didn’t even think of everyone’s hands touching it!! Eww!! Snacks are always nice to have too 😉
I also keep a small package of baby wipes in the car. My kids are past the age of diapers by a good number of years, but the wipes are perfect for all types of spills and cleaning hands & faces!
I keep hand sanitizer in my car that comes with a pump so I don’t have to fumble around my car for it! I also keep a set of nail clippers in my car – they’ve come in so handy when I have a really bad hangnail or have broken a nail.
I would say tylenol too…if I’m stuck somewhere the reason is probably giving me a headache. 🙂
I always make sure there are tissues in the car. It’s always so uncomfortable if you need a tissue and don’t have one!
We always keep baby wipes in our vehicles for messes! And you can’t go wrong keeping snacks on hand!
Great list. I like to have a flash light in the car ,ibuprofen and a tire gage..
I get stuck without a tampon almost every month, never thought to stash em in my car but I’m totally gonna start doing that!
Miche from Buttons and Birdcages
I keep wipes and sanitizer. One of my ten jobs is a driver for a courier service and between the food smells and shaking hands, I need to keep mine clean.
Great list of items for the car! I also keep hand lotion and a brush in my glove compartment 🙂
I’m glad I’m not the only one! I’ve always kept a small drugstore in my car and my husband gives me the hardest time about it!
These are some great items for the car. I also leave in deodorant – to refresh after a very active day at the gym or what not as well as fresh socks and a plastic bag. I live the high life as a teacher. Lol. But everything else is right on par with what I carry in my car. My husband was a bit weirded out when he came upon my stash of feminine hygiene products. Silly males… they know nothing.
Cheers!
I definitely always keep all of these items in my car. I also keep a spare make up bag, $20 and a change of clothes haha. All of my friends/family call me the “mom” of the group
I feel like I live in my car sometimes. I have so many different things in there. Blankets, extra sets of clothes and definitely snacks!
Yes to all of these! Sometimes I feel like I spend more time in my car than at my house… haha jk but it feels like it.
xoxo, Jenny
lol! Tampons are a must (and they’re totally NOT in my car!)…Also I always have blankets, snacks and water…you never know!
This is a great list. I also keep wet wipes and hand sanitizer in my car. I try to keep my feminine products in my car to save my passengers from any embarrassing situations. Also, I keep a blanket in my trunk just in case my car breaks down in the winter, I don’t want to be cold while I wait.
Happy Holidays,
Roxy
Definitely agree with all of these! Where do you keep all of these in your car? I don’t have such a wide middle console.
liz @ sundays with sophie
Great list! I have all of these in my car (and even in my purse). I love being prepared!
Those are the only tampons I use so I always have some on hand 😉
I have an 18 month old so I always have diapers and wipes and a snack (crackers or craisins) in my purse.