You're probably asking the question, "What's a house purse?" If you’ve ever watched The Golden Girls, you’re likely familiar with how Sophia always has her purse with her — even when she's just walking around the house. It's like a security blanket……but with storage. Now her quirky habit has been put to good use in a viral hack that ensures organization. A house purse is exactly what it sounds like: a purse you carry around your house (preferably a cross-body purse). Just as you would fill up an outside purse with all the things you’ll need while you’re out and about, a house purse contains everything you’ll need while you’re inside. How much time do you spend on any given day looking for your phone or lip balm? With a house purse, all you have to do is reach in and grab what you need. It’s a total time-saver. It doesn’t really have to be a purse; it can be a roomier tote, a fanny pack, a backpack, or even a shower caddy. It’s less about fashion and more about function. What should you put inside your house purse? It’s a matter of personal preference, but some of the more common items include, a notebook/planner, pen, eyeglasses, tablet, AirPods, lip balm, hand lotion, phone, water bottle — whatever you reach for daily. One social media user even confessed that she walks around her house picking up things that need to be returned to other rooms. For her, it's a way to declutter and get organized. If you have kids, it could be a fun way to get them to help you clean house. So, if you always feel like you need an extra set of hands, try using a house purse for a few days and see if you don’t feel a bit more organized.
