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Purses and wallets are key in managing essentials you need on the go, but they can be a pain to lug around. If you find yourself slipping a debit card in your back pocket and then cursing yourself for losing, bending, and accidentally sending it through the wash all the time, these purse alternatives might be for you:
Crossbody Fanny Pack
I know, I was born in '88 and I am still reeling that fanny packs of all things made a comeback, but they have and now there is a cool way to wear them-- across your chest like a seat belt. Or stick with the classic fanny style and still look cool, er, on fleek? Whatever the kids are saying these days.
Phone Case Wallet
Many people with ADHD prefer to slide their cards right onto the back of their phones with a wallet phone case. This is a handy way of keeping everything together since it means your phone is never separated from your wallet. And if you have a "find your phone" feature, it means you now have a "find your wallet" feature as well.
Digital Wallet
Nowadays, a digital wallet can get you through almost any checkout line a debit card can, so why not leave the debit card at home (on purpose this time)? Most smartphones come with a wallet app or you can download one from the Appstore. Just add your bank cards to the digital wallet and you can use your phone to pay at most card swipe machines with contactless payment. Check out this article for instructions. You could also use third party apps like Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Lanyard Wallet
With your wallet right around your neck, you will be less likely to set it down and walk away. And when you come home, it's easy to hang on a key ring so you know where to find it the next time you go out. Opt for one with a ring to clip your keys to and stick your phone in your pocket or purchase one big enough to hold everything.
Fashion Backpack
These days you can wear a comfortable backpack instead of a heavy purse without looking like a lost college student thanks to fashionable backpacks. Many of them are convertible so they can be carried as a purse then switched to a backpack when your strap falls off your aching shoulder for the hundredth time and you just can't even. Having it out of the way of your hands and arms makes it less likely that you will slip it off and leave it somewhere, too.
Keeping your essentials organized and handy with these purse alternatives can eliminate the stress of scrambling to find lost debit cards, keys and phones when it's time to leave the house. Just an extra little tip: when it comes to phone cases, wallets, and purses, I find outlandish colors and wild patterns help me keep better track of their location. Happy shopping!
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