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As a mom, I’m always running out of things at the most inconvenient times…. My hair tie snaps on the hottest day of the year. I can never find the single sock that’s clean when we’re running late for school. No matter how many nail clippers I buy, within 6 months, they’ve all gone missing again. And it never fails, whenever I need gum, I’m always out, or worse, there’s that one crumpled piece in the bottom of my bag, covered in cracker crumbs and loose hair. Ew. Why is it so hard to remember to re-stock on these things before they’re gone?

For once, I’d like to remember that I used the last sandwich bag sometime before the morning when I’m packing that field trip lunch. I’d like to remember that I left my last lip balm in the pocket of my jeans sometime before it goes through the wash. And I’d really like to remember that I’m running low on gum sometime before I offer a piece up to the other moms at our weekly group meeting. But as a forgetful mom, I simply never do.

Luckily, Extra® Gum has a solution for running out of gum with their new Extra® Gum 35-stick pack, which has plenty of pieces for sharing and enjoying. In beloved flavors like Spearmint and Polar Ice®, you’ll enjoy chewing them just as much as you enjoy sharing them.

And, since you get 10% off of the new Extra® 35-stick pack using the Target Cartwheel app during the month of February, it’s the perfect time to stock up. I found the Extra® 35-stick pack in both Spearmint and Polar Ice® in the checklanes at the front of the store.

In addition to having plenty of gum to enjoy and to share, there’s also a super simple solution for remembering those other pesky things you’re always running low on…

Start by printing out a few copies of this free printable shopping list. There are 6 purse shopping lists on a page, and if you print a few pages, you’ll be set for awhile on having plenty of shopping lists in your purse.

Using an empty Extra® Gum Spearmint or Extra® Gum Polar Ice® 35-stick pack container, you’ll be able to keep these shopping lists together in your purse or bag, so you have one handy whenever you need it, and whenever you remember something that needs re-stocking. The container that the gum comes in is recycled and super durable, meaning it’s great for re-use, and it’s the perfect size for tossing in a purse, so it can hold these shopping lists, or can be used for a lot of other things you need on-the-go.

Cut your shopping list printable apart into the 6 individual lists on each page. I was able to fit about 10 plain pieces of paper or 5 pieces of cardstock, cut apart into 6 lists on each page, into the container.

Next, find a small pen or pencil to add to your shopping list (because nothing is worse than having a shopping list, but nothing to write with!). You can finish by decorating your container– think washi tape, stickers, paint, glitter glue… whatever suits your unique style!

Beyond easy shopping lists, you can use the empty Extra® 35-stick pack containers to corral your hair ties and nail clippers in your purse for whenever you need them, keep track of those little things that fall into the bottom of your purse, make it a mini sewing kit, or even put conversation or game cards in there to keep them tidy. But I really love using it for shopping lists, because then I always know when it’s time to re-stock on everything I’m running low on, from sandwich bags to lip balm to gum. These Shopping List containers are SO easy to make, which also makes them a great “thinking of you” gift for a close friend, along with an Extra® 35-stick pack of gum.

DIY Shopping List for Your Purse

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Ingredients

1. 5-10 printed sheets of the Shopping List Printable
2. 1 empty Extra® Gum 35-pack container
3. Small pen or pencil
4. Washi tape, paint, stickers, glitter glue, or other decorative elements (optional)
5. Scissors

Instructions

1. Download and Print the Shopping List Printable.
2. Cut printed shopping lists into individual pieces following guidelines.
3. Place shopping list printables into the Extra® Gum 35-pack container, along with pen or pencil.
4. Decorate container, toss in your purse, and feel relieved that you always know what to re-stock on.

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Don’t forget, Extra® Gum 35-stick packs are 10% off in February with the Target Cartwheel app. You can find more information about Extra® Gum here and here.