If I'm not behind a camera or computer for the blog, you can find me at my day job: nanny. I've been blessed to have recently celebrated 5 years taking care of two little girls who keep me on my toes. I try my hardest to create a loving, fun learning environment with lots of play. And we have the best adventures. Today I'm sharing a peek into my nanny bag:
Minus my keys, wallet, and wadded tissues, this is my bag at the end of the day:
- Bright, fun bag made of wipeable material (has even served as a seat for wet grass)
- Light up bubble gun--bubbles and twinkly lights cure all. This is my secret trick that always works (even on grumpy adults).
- Magic Rock--The 5 year old painted this rock for me and told me it was magic. I asked what made it magical, and she said, "That will be $5." ;)
- Rimmel Keep Calm and Lip Balm--Yes, I wear makeup (almost) daily at work but prefer a lip balm with a hint of tint--this one is in Play. Very appropriate for my day job, eh? I love these and have them all. Keep Calm and Lip Balm has just the right amount of moisturizing for lips and it's only $2.50 at Walmart. The 5 yr old likes to apply it on me when we play "beauty salon." It's a "just bitten" tint of berry blush--super wearable.
- Cheap sunglasses so I don't get upset if they get stepped on or broken
- Notebook and pen--You never know when a good idea will strike or you need to keep the kids busy drawing for a minute
- Coffee cup that I refilled with water--but this is usually a water bottle
- Phone--I think I'm the only girl without an Iphone!
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer spray
- Mints--I've even used these as a musical instrument for impromptu dance parties or jam session. Babies love these to shake.
- 3 hair clips--one for the 17 month old, one for the 5 yr old, and one for me :)
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What's in your bag? Any unusual items?
Extra Elle:
- Loving the cool mornings lately--a nice reprieve from summer heat!
- Serving jury duty today--first time!
I feel like something sweet like tic tacs or gum is a must when you take care of kiddies - they always want gum I find lol!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteThose two girls are lucky to have you! I may have to go invest in a light up bubble gun. Such a cute post Elle!
ReplyDeletexo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Such a cute post, Elle! Love that you bring three hair clips and the bubble gum is a fabulous idea! Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeletexo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
So sweet and positive! The little hair clips family is adorable! x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute post idea! Love all your kid friendly pieces!
ReplyDeleteBUBBLES!!!! So fun! Good luck with jury duty!
ReplyDeleteLove this!!!! Bubbles - definitely. Cheap sunglasses, also a must!! Yours is looking very nice and organized though!! My "mom" bag would also have a couple of mismatched socks, a baggie of smashed goldfish, a Thomas train, haha ... and so on.
ReplyDeleteThe magic rock is my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you need things you don't care get lost or broken ... its gotta happen often in your job.
Loving the bubble gun - so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are so not the only girl without an iPhone. I am a Samsung person and I love it. And the bubbles are definitely fun to have in the purse lol. I think I will pick me up some when I'm with my niece. Wonderful post Elle.
ReplyDeleteKia / House of KTS
www.houseofkts.com
I don't have an iphone either! I'm a Samsung Galaxy S4 girl! :) And you know I love every time you talk about nanny life. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute post!! Those kiddos are lucky to have you!! <3
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Amanda | www.TheChambrayBunny.com
That would be a busy day and also fun. When I was young I loved painting rocks and considered them magic too so I can relate to the little 5 year old :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a fun bag!!! I will have to check out that lip stuff, I am such a fan of Rimmel lip products.
ReplyDeleteWow.. sounds like a super fun job with kiddos. Glad to know that you keep nice things in your bag to keep kids happy. :-)
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That bubble gun looks fun and I didn't know Rimmel has lip balms now. I use the Maybelline baby lips all the time but would love to try these.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I need to make a bag like this since I'm becoming a mommy this year! These are great must have items!! xo
ReplyDeleteMcKenna
stylewaltz.com
Haha! I so agree on the mints! I do that with my little one too, he uses it as shaker. LOL!
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
Love your nanny bag!!! I am a nanny too and hand sanitizer is like gold sometimes hah!
ReplyDeleteIt's so colorful!! Love the bubbles gun, too precious! You can use it today at Jury Duty to make it less tense, it might even get you out of it. ;)
ReplyDeleteBubbles are a must have in my bag too! I'm not an iPhone girl either! All hail Android!
ReplyDeleteLove what you carry in your bag! Those sunnies are so cute and totally love the magic rock!!
ReplyDelete<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Perfect mix of practical and fun stuff in your bag... love the bubble gun!! And thanks for the coupon, I may have to try that gloss!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on Jury Duty!
I love packaging of those balms and for that price, I might need to try one. The magic rock is so sweet and I love her entrepreneurial spirit!
ReplyDeleteLouboutins & Lipstick
I always love seeing these kinds of posts! i have a pair of ray-bans but they never go in my bag -- iwill always take my cheap F21 ones for that haha!
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Love seeing what you carry in your bag. Thanks for sharing the coupon with use.
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nice idea to share with us
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so fun and colorful! I am going to try these lip balms. They look so tempting!
ReplyDeletexo,
Brittany || www.prettyandsassy.com
This was such a fun post!! I enjoyed reasogm everything and the magic Rock made me smile haha!
ReplyDeleteI love that you've used the mints for music! And that you have a clip for each of you :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a nanny but I think I NEED that light up bubble gun! I mean...
ReplyDeletexx, Karen
Glam Karen
I always wear cheap sunnies, I lose them way too easily! I think I need a light up bubble gun!
ReplyDeleteYou are so prepared! These are all totally important items when you work with kids (even the bubble gun)!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun post! All of these items are necessities for any busy girl. And you've reminded me that I need to go get some more hand sanitizer. :)
ReplyDeleteCameron Proffitt
These are all great things to have in your bag! I work with kids too so I think I need to get some of that hand sanitizer spray!
ReplyDelete~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
"That will be $5" haha...kids are too funny :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great items for your bag! Where can I find a bubble gun of my own?!
Love this look at your nanny bag! It's so cute that you keep hair clips for the three of you :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what people carry in their bags! Lip balm is a must for me too.
ReplyDeletexo,
Angela
I LOVE that you keep hair clips for each of your girls and yourself...that is so sweet and I be they will remember that about you for years!
ReplyDeletexx, Victoria
memphismadeblog.com
SO great! What a cool experience to have been nannying for so long!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
I think being a nanny would be such a great job. I love how you have 3 different sizes of hair clips. And, the magic rock story- so cute!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
curlycraftymom.com
Great bag of some fun goodies! Those kiddos are lucky to have you!
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Carrie
CS Gems
You have some good pieces in there!!!
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Brooke
ahhhhh i love that calm lip balm!! so fun. I think it'd be fun to be a nanny- I'm sure you're wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteelle
Southern Elle Style
Way to be prepared for anything with littles! This lip balm is the best, too! Great post, girl!
ReplyDeleteMolly | Hey There Sunshine
Great list, Elle! Looks like you thought of everything! I loved my job as a Nanny. I was pretty much running a babysitting service before I went away to school. Sometimes I wish I kept up with that!
ReplyDeleteChristie
The Closet by Christie
Awww I didn't know you were a nanny! That sounds amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what's in other's bags. That rock has got to be my favorite! Love it!
What a twist on the "what's in my bag," post. I love that you are so passionate about your day job and the fact that you still find time to write this here blog. (;
ReplyDeleteI've never tried those Rimmel Keep calm balms, but how cute is that packaging?! Don't worry girl. TEAM ANDROID here too! (;
The magic rock is hysterical. Kids are funny.
ReplyDeleteYour nanny bag is very similar to my mom purse when the child was younger. I have resigned myself to the fact that a small purse is no longer in my plans.
light up bubble gun!! love that. and hand sanitizer spray is theeee best! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI love all of the fun and interesting items in your bag, Elle! Blowing blubbles is my favorite thing to do with my nieces. Everybody has a good time.
ReplyDeleteCool idea for a post! xx, adaatude.com
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so neat and clean! Great post! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSportsanista
Such a great post!! I'm loving all these tips! :)
ReplyDeletexx Bri
www.Neutral2Neon.com
You are not the only person without an Iphone ;)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby has one and I much, much prefer my Android phone. A lot more user friendly.
Beaumiroir
Love this twist on a typical whats in my bag post!
ReplyDeleteCan you be my nanny?! Mine never had anything but random crap that I never wanted to play with. ha. It's funny that you have a bubble gun because I was just telling my boyfriend that I wanted to do a photoshoot with bubbles!
ReplyDeletexo
www.styleiseverythingblog.com
Love seeing what is in your bag and I love that you have a bubble gun...kids love that!
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Brooke | KBStyled
I love this post!! I was a nanny two summers ago and this definitely brings me back!!
ReplyDeleteMary www.whatsundaysarefor.com
What a fun post! I love "what's in my bag" posts but this was such a fun spin on it!
ReplyDeleteI love that you carry bubbles in your bag! Bubbles were one of my favorite things as a kid and are still pretty fun as an adult. The story of the magic rock is hilarious. Great Post!
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