A few weeks ago, I told you about what happened to me, and how this year I have chosen to support the #itsinthebag campaign. Well, time worked out well for me this morning and I manage to complete my bag!
#ItsInTheBag
What I really love about this fundraiser is that it’s simple, personal, fun – and most importantly, will really help someone!
This is my #itsinthebag and all the contents:
You don’t have to spend a lot. My bag was not expensive, and the contents came from Kmart, Terry White, and Coles. All easy to find stores. My bag cost $13.50 to put together:
- $2 for the bag (Kmart)
- $1 each for the: earplugs, tissues, lip balm, antibacterial wipes, eye mask, lint roller (all Terry White), panty liners (Coles), vanilla body butter and argan oil hair treatment (Kmart)
- $2.50 for the tampons (Coles)
I also popped a small card in the bag, with a personal note (not shown) written on the back:
The campaign collection runs from November 19th to December 3rd, so you have HEAPS of time to put something together and find a local donation point. There are some great tips (and a few items to exclude) on this page.
UPDATE: I also went through my bathroom and found some great samples that I hadn’t used in ages, so I figured it would better to give them to someone in need:
Will you join in with #itsinthebag this Christmas?
What a great idea!
I really do love simple and effective charity ideas.
It is a good idea and I am considering doing this too. I know there is a receiving place in my area so will check it out further. Thanks!
I’m totally going to do this too – I’ve got some really quality handbags to upcycle and I can’t wait to get filling. Thanks for the inspo!
Unfortunately none of mine were good enough to donate, which is why I went with buying one.
What a wonderful charity! I need to find out if we have something similar in my area of the US.
I think there are a few that donate tampons, I want to say I came across one that was started by a college student….but I can’t remember where I saw it!
I love this idea Vanessa and saw you share it on social media. Will look into it!!!!
It’s a simple one to help out.
I am soooo loving this. LOVE LOVE LOVE
I saw Amy’s post on it too. As I said on hers, I actually got one of my older handbags last year and filled it with stuff like this to hand to a homeless lady in Sydney, but then I got scared I might offend her so I didn’t give it to her in the end. I’m totally getting on board with this.
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You were on the right track – hopefully there will be a collection point near you for this charity.
I have 3 bags ready to go with similar contents. I lost my Mum back in September and she had a number of very smart leather bags, so I’m giving them to the cause (filled with goodies of course). Might even go for a 4th if I go through my own bags!! #TeamLovinLife
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mum, but what a nice way to give her an additional legacy xox
I’ve seen this around a bit lately, it’s on my shopping list for tomorrow!
(thanks for linking up with #thisparentinglife)
Good on you!