I have a few bags that I use for different occasions, depending on where I am going, why I am going there and how long I will be there for. As a mum of 3, I also have to take into consideration what my kids may need, especially my youngest. I am trying to get my eldest 2 daughters, to take responsibility for their own needs, when we are out.
The first bag, which you can see above, is the one I take into town with me, when I have to go shopping or if I am attending a meeting. The most important thing for me, is my water bottle. I walk everywhere, so I need to have water on me. I love my stainless steel bottle, I got it as a gift from a friend and it has Earth Warrior written on it. Having the cork on the outside, is great for keeping the water cool.
I always have snacks with me as well. Today it's dried mango and mandarins. They are, for both me and my girls. It takes us around 25 minutes to walk into town and about half way there, I always have a snack. I also carry a knife with me, cos you just never know, I might need to cut a Pomegranate that I picked along the walk, or an avocado. I always have one on me, cos if I don't need it, usually someone else will.
There has been times in the past, when I have helped animals that were tangled up. It is a must in my bag to be honest, it's real good for cutting bread also. I always carry a notebook with me, because sometimes inspiration hits and I need to write it down or I am at a meeting and have volunteered to take the notes.
In that picture is also my wallet and a small bottle of Happy Vibes, pressure point oil rub. This is great for lifting my spirits, it was a gift from my sister and having it with me, reminds me of her. I also always have some cloth bags in this bag, which is essential when I am shopping.
If I am just going for a quick walk or I am at a party and want to dance, I wear my hip bag. I got these about 13 years ago when I was traveling in Thailand. When I am focused on being active, I don't like to have anything hanging of my shoulders. I prefer to have my upper body free and this is perfect for it.
As you can see in the picture, I have some fruit, my wallet and my Happy Vibes Oil rub and I am good to go. Sometimes I have chocolate in there as well, especially cacao nibs, they are great when you are dancing and need a little pick me up.
Next up is the bag that I take to the market with me. This is the one I use, when I have a stall. It has a multi tool (really really important), some hemp string so that I can hang up some items that I am selling, from the trees. More mandarins to snack on. The rasta bag is where I keep my change, which is super important if I am running a stall.
I also have my Arco book, which is the log book for the alternative currency our collective created. I accept both euros and Arco's for whatever I am selling. I also carry story cubes, which are for my girls in case they tell me they are bored. These cubes are amazing, there are nine in there, each one shaped like dice, with a different image on each side instead of a number. You roll all nine and make a story out of whatever images come up.
You will also find all the things I have from my first bag, in this one as well, plus lots more snacks. With the girls it is all about the snacks, (well lets be honest, I do like to snack too). I usually have some lip balm as well, but I seem to have misplaced that, oh and a lunch box to prevent the banana's from getting squashed.
If we are out for the day, there always has to be banana's, avocados and usually rice cakes and lots of dates. Sometimes I also have 2 bottles of water in there and always some tissue or muslin, just in case. (Looking at my pictures, I realize it probably would have been better to take these photos during the day.) One thing I did forget to mention, is that you will usually always find the odd stone or feather in my bags. Either ones I found or my girls did.
This is my entry into the latest Ladies Of Hive Community Contest. I am not really a hand bag type of person, I never have been. I also don't like using leather, being vegan. The bags above, are just way more practical for me and I like them!
Oh I could have almost guessed some of the things in your bags! Be really interested in how the ARCOS work. A guy in town is trying t set up an alt currency but no one understands it (plus he's not good at explaining it) so I dont think it'll take off.
You're spot on with getting the kids to carry their own shit, I did that with Jarrah which resulted in him leaving a trail of lego, beanies and hats all over Europe lol
We’ve been using Arco’s for over a year now, got about 100 people using it, so far it is working great xxxx
You're a kindred spirit! My bags are all about practicality and what I need to have with me. I'm not a person for fashion bags to match outfits. Which is good since my outfits are usually jeans or sweats, lol. I liked that little glimpse into your daily life, it's so interesting to see how other people live and go about their days.
Thank you, yes I am all about practicality, it’s not a fashion accessory for me xxxx
Your bags, unsurprisingly, are very beautiful, even though the shots were taken later in the day. I keep my bags very small or they get full of stuff, like a larger house gets full of stuff. I surprised you have so many! But what you keep in them is very you.
Thanks for the invite. My post would not be so pretty!
Thank you beautiful, lol yes I have a few, I really need them especially cos of my kids but also cos of my lifestyle I mostly walk everywhere so carry what I need on me xxx
I love your bags! Colorful and big enough to carry good stuff in it! :) Wow, you have quite the grocery store in there! :)
Good luck in the contest!
Ah thanks @dswigle xxx
Love the bags i think they are crochets and with a lining not suture but love the size and color. And love the explanation of what you take with you.
I never heard of pressure point oil rub, but i get what it is and that it reminds of loved ones is cool.
A knife is a must i know, and totally understand and the fact we are mums that is why we both have thing that will sooth them hahahah
Thank for joining i love the entry
And thanks for using ladiesofhive
Thank you, it was a lot of fun to do. And yes very important to have our treats for the kids xx
You're an earth person and I admire that a lot. It shows in everything you do. Being closer to earth is one of the things I wish to do but can't at the moment because of where I live.
I love the colours of the bags. You've given me the inspiration to carry some things I never thought about carrying before.
Thank you beautiful @chinyerevivian xxx
This is not how I thought the sentence would end 😄
Anyway, I love your hip bag a lot. Reminds me of one I used to have. If only I could keep a bag for as long as 13 years!
Lol, how did you think it would end?
I have had to sew those bags quite a few times xxx
I also carry a knife with me, cos you just never know, someone might mess with me.
Sorry I read too many crime books 😄
You are a lady prepared for everything! That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your bag; take care!
Thank you Elizabeth xx
You are welcome! Take care!
Your bags are lovely!
Thanks for sharing.
Good luck with the contest!
"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." Elbert Hubbard
Thank you @silversaver888 xxxx
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Thank you xxx
Very pretty! I love the colors ❤️
Beautiful!! I love it so much!!!
Ah thank you xxx