Last Updated on October 9, 2023 by Erin
Discover what’s in my purse as a midlife mom. The diaper bag days are gone, and a new purse era has been ushered in!
The bag I carry from day-to-day has changed dramatically over the years and has been a true reflection of the stage of life I am in at that moment.
In my early 20s, I typically had a small clutch that matched my outfit for a night on the town with friends. There was no need for anything other than the essentials: phone, ID, cards/cash, and lip gloss.
Fast forward to my late 20s and early 30s- I now had a gigantic diaper bag everywhere I went. It was so crucial that I ended up buying the same diaper bag in multiple sizes, depending on the location I was headed to and how many children I had with me. If you’re in that stage of life, you’re truly in the thick of it! You need something reliable, easy-to-clean, with lots of pockets.
Over time, I realized I was typically packing way more than I needed, purely from anxiety and worry about what could happen while we were away from home.
Once my children were all out of diapers, I happily sold the diaper bags in a garage sale and found a couple small purses that fit my lifestyle.
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My Midlife Mom Purses of Choice
While searching ThredUp, I found a lovely crochet crossbody bag by The Sak that I fell in love with. I typically wear neutrals in my capsule wardrobe, so red is a nice pop of color. Having a crossbody leaves me hands-free and doesn’t weigh down my shoulders.
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