Wallet Clicky Poll

Moesten

I HAVE to downsize my wallet. I have always been a long wallet girl, you know the kind of wallet that dollar bills fit lengthwise in. But this necessitates a larger purse sometimes since the long wallet takes up so much room. So I am going to make a dedicated attempt to downsize to a smaller wallet.

So out of boredom and curiosity, here is my stupid clicky poll.

 

[Poll]

sistrkate

Right now I have a long wallet, but I have carried a smaller one in the past.  It IS possible.

I really want to carry a smaller purse -- my wallet isn't my issue.  It's all the kid crap I have to put in it.  I'm trying to avoid my purse being a piece of small luggage like my mom and sister carry, the type that just screams, "I'M A MOM".  

johnandkristin

I realize I'm no help, because I voted "Long Wallet" and you already have a long wallet. It would drive me crazy to fold my dollar bills in half and stuff them in a smaller wallet. That being said, I rarely carry cash with me. So, in further thinking, if you rarely carry cash...then try the smaller wallet:)

KarmaKP

The political detainee option cracked me up. I laughed out loud. Well done!

Klmorgan83

I have the All in One wristlet from Vera Bradley.  I don't ever carry a lot of cash on me, so I don't mind folding up the few dollars I do have.  It's got a little slot I can put my cell phone in too.  So if I'm going somewhere that I don't want to carry my purse and diaper bag, I just throw the wristlet in my diaper bag and I've got all I need.

segerama

I second the wristlet.  It is easy to toss in the diaper bag, or I can use it as a purse for errands.

 

doodlebug914

I really like the Vera zip around wallets.  I have several... there are a lot of card slots, a zipper for change, a pocket for cash, and I can zip it closed to keep my checkbook and receipts inside.  Plus it's easy to grab and throw in the diaper bag/backpack.

stillwaiting12

I voted long wallet since that's what I have now, but if folding your bills is what's holding you back then I suggest a wallet that folds in half. I have a coach one and it's very easy to use and holds lots of stuff. It opens to the size of a long wallet, but then folds in half and snaps together so it's the size of a small wallet when you put it in your purse. I'm sure there are many other brands that make something similar.

riabiron

I LOVE my all in one wristlet from vera. i can easily take it out of my purse and drop it in the baby bag if need be plus it has a place for my phone.

KYmama9286

My question for everyone that has the smaller/non-mom wallets how do you downsize everything to fit in something that small? Between the debit/credit cards, zoo membership, 2 insurance cards, 1-2 shopper cards, check book, punch cards for stores, and place to store cash, coins (and extra hair rubber bands & bobby pins) I just cant imagine getting it all into anything smaller than what I have.

Do you just pick the essentials? Where do you store the stuff you dont use on a regular basis but still need?

Klmorgan83

skyllingstadl:

My question for everyone that has the smaller/non-mom wallets how do you downsize everything to fit in something that small? Between the debit/credit cards, zoo membership, 2 insurance cards, 1-2 shopper cards, check book, punch cards for stores, and place to store cash, coins (and extra hair rubber bands & bobby pins) I just cant imagine getting it all into anything smaller than what I have.

Do you just pick the essentials? Where do you store the stuff you dont use on a regular basis but still need?

I have 2 credit cards, 1 ATM card, 2 insurance cards in my wristlet.  I keep the zoo membership card in the car, and I don't ever carry my check book on me.  I don't really have any shopper cards or punch cards other than my Kroger car which is on my keys.  It has enough space to carry change (and a hair band and bobby pin if you please!)  I guess I'm a minimalist when it comes to my wallet.

pinkylu

I'm not sure if what I use is considered a wallet or a change purse or something else.  It is a small square leather wallet-ish thing that I got from Coach.  I put a huge wad of cards in it (credit, memberships, insurance, gift cards, etc...)  and have a little cash tucked in there as well.  I am occasionally frustrated having to rifle through the big stack of cards, but it works really well to switch between my purse and diaper bag (or occasionally stick in my pocket).  

shawnsweetie

I have a Coach Mini Skinny. I LOVE IT! For me, it is a MUST, because I am the most forgetful person in the United States... and I would/did lose my wallet way too many times before I got this. Now, I have my keys hooked too it so I can't get into my car and go anywhere without my wallet.

 I do have to fold my bills in half 2 times to get them to fit... but since I carry like $2 cash on me it really isn't a big deal at all.

 I heart my mini skinny!!!

margauxa1

I have a square wallet that folds in half.  When it is open it is the same size as a long wallet so I don't have to fold my bills.  It is nice because it has a nice change purse and can hold a lot of my cards.  I am a little sad because I just went to Kate Spade to see if they still sell it and they do not.  I've had this one for over 5 years so it is a really really good wallet in fact I think I need a new one!

jerseygirl81

I don't have a wallet

I also don't really have a purse. I need to go shopping.

brittanyandcj

I have a wallet. I don't have to fold the bills in half myself because the wallet stores them lengthwise and the closes to fold them in half. If that makes any sense? However, I probably fall in the special snowflake category because I HATE carrying a purse/wallet/anything for that matter. I'll carry one when I absolutely have to (which is usually when I'm heading somewhere that requires a camera). Otherwise, I prefer to just stick my ID and debit card behind my cell phone in my cell phone case and run. I make such a horrible female.

And to answer Lauren, the wallet I have holds about 40 cards in it. It has eight slots on the left side and then 4 slots in the center and then 4 on the right side. And it has two long slots for dollar bills. I got it at Macys back when I was in high school. I don't know if I'm doing a good job of explaining it. Lol! It's not one of the long ones, but it's not one of the small coin purse with a few card slot ones either. I tried looking for a picture of something similar and couldn't find anything. I'll suck it up and bring it next weekend if you're coming. 

adamsbabble

I have a short wallet.  Actually it's technically a card holder, but I use it as my wallet.  I've never liked the wallets with all the slots for organizing, I don't know why... maybe b/c I'm not organized (at least my wallet isn't).  I like to shove my junk in it and go.  I've had the same wallet for going on 10 years and hope to never need a new one.

adamsbabble

skyllingstadl:

My question for everyone that has the smaller/non-mom wallets how do you downsize everything to fit in something that small? Between the debit/credit cards, zoo membership, 2 insurance cards, 1-2 shopper cards, check book, punch cards for stores, and place to store cash, coins (and extra hair rubber bands & bobby pins) I just cant imagine getting it all into anything smaller than what I have.

Do you just pick the essentials? Where do you store the stuff you dont use on a regular basis but still need?

I have a "card holder" rather than a wallet, but it works for me as a wallet.  I have a big wad of cards in there (license, debit card, 4 insurance cards, different membership cards) and it fits cash too (and I don't mind folding/unfolding bills since I rarely use the cash).  I don't carry my checkbook since I can just use my debit card... I only write a few checks a month, so I just write my check before I leave and take it with me in my wallet, my checkbook stays home.  Everything else I carry goes into my bag, not my wallet.