For girls:What should I have in my pocketbook?

feminine products-just in case

wallet with id, cash, a dollar or so in change

house keys

cell phone

small peices of paper and pen (in case you have to write something down, like your phone # :))

tissues

small mirror

small hairbrush (or u could find a hairbrush/mirror combo to save space)

gum/mints

lip balm/chapstick

elastic hair things

lotion (if u use it)

hand sanatizer

camera if ur phone doesn't have 1 and it's allowed at school

i-pod or mp3 player if allowed at school

that's about it i guess. hope i helped

I am not a girl but I do carry a messenger bag. The easy part is you don't wear make-up yet. So for the eight grade I would just make a list of things you might need if you were away from home.

Like, cellphone, address book, MP-3, notebook, pens, highliters, book your reading, toileties like a small bottle of hand lotion, nail file, maybe some chap stick, tissues, hair brush, pony tail holders or hair clips, maybe a can of hair spray or mousse, wallet, check book, extra change, bus pass and schedule if you take the bus, and I would decorate the outside with buttons, bows, or ribbons to your taste and style.

If you're planning on carrying a purse, I would recommend maybe Vera Bradley or Coach? Those are a little pricey, though. I have a Nine West purse that looks a little bit like a coach and is amazing. As for what to carry in your purse, here's a list:

-- Cellphone

-- Wallet (with money, gift cards, credit cards, etc.)

-- Tissues

-- Pads

-- Lipgloss or chapstick

-- Purell or hand lotion

-- Pens

-- Gum or mints

-- Paper

-- Hairbrush

-- Mirror

-- House keys

This is a pretty basic list, but you don't want too much items cluttering up your purse. :] Best of luck!

When I was in 8th grade I bought a very small purse because like you, I didn't need to carry much. TJ max has little cute and cheep ones. I suggest your wallet/money, a mini mirror & brush and some feminine products if you need them. I keep my pens and pencils in my purse as well.

when you say pocketbook do you mean wallet? i'm confused. uhm well it's not a big deal just put like money and gift cards and stuff in it. it's not like anyone is going to examine it or anything.

Keep it simple; the more stuff you have the harder it is to find things.

pens and pencils.

cell phone in case of an emergancy.

wallet - money, change, school id.

hair brush; hair scrunchies; clips.

small mirror.

hand sanitizer / lotion.

money, keys, phone?, chap stick or lip gloss, a pen