You never know when you might have to get up and go, so I like to be ready for most occasions.  Here’s a list of things I can’t leave home without, so they always come with me in my purse:

• Hand Sanitizer – I prefer the minis’ from Bath and Body works
• Cell- Or my lifeline, as I like to call it
• Mints– I love the Listerine strips or Altoid wintergreen
• Zip Lock Bag– eventually you will need it to get the liquids through security
• Snacks- More than likely a protein bar, fruit strip or low sodium V8
• Chapstick– Travel is hell on the lips, make sure to keep them moisturized
• Handkerchief– A little old school, but I use it for everything
• Ipod Nano– A must for workouts and noisy plane trips
• Travel Pill Box– For must-have vitamins
• Emergen’ C – The best defense against colds and a nice energy booster
• Digital Camera- You never know when you might need to capture a moment
• Advil- Someone always had a headache somewhere.
• Asthma Inhaler- breathing is always a good thing
• Sunglasses- My sensitive eyes can only take so much
• Visine- For when the eyes really can’t take it anymore
• Lotion- To battle dry skin
• Planner- I like old-fashioned paper, sticky notes and my Tiffany ballpoint pen
• Brush w/hairbands around handle- For the gym, convertible rides and more

What are some things you can’t leave home without?