A Great Everyday Wallet

My friend Jen has been looking for a new wallet and it's been tough to find one that has everything she's looking for. I went through this myself a few years ago and decided that the perfect wallet has to have the following:

1) Zippered change pocket
2) Clear ID window (for showing my ID at work)
3) 10+ credit card slots (many only have 6-8)
4) extra pockets for receipts, stamps, etc.

I did a little research for Jen - although I haven't seen all of these in person, they seem to fit the criteria. If anyone has feedback on any of these, please let me know!

• Fendi: Continental Wallets
• Lockheart: Chevron Frame, Button Frame
• Longchamp: All-In-One Wallets
• Hobo: International Rachel Frame Wallet, Sadie Wallet, Diane Large
• Monsac: Genie Compact Clutch Wallet, Multipurpose Double-Frame Wallet
• Dooney & Burke: Multifunction Patent Wallet
• Abas: Claire Shimmer Zip Clutch Wallet, Emma Valet Clutch
• Lodis: Checkbook Clutch
• Hype: Itallicus, Arletty
• Botkier: Metallic Gemma Continental Wallet
• Perlina: Updated Flap Wallet, Carte Blanche Flap Wallet, Double Zip-Around Wallet, Novelty Clutch, Gilded Edge Checkbook Wallet, Carry-All Wallet, Diagonal Lamb Wallet
• Kena Kai: Lizard Wallet
• Lovcdat: Luminous Clutch, Metallic Spritz Clutch

A Way to Drink More Water

I know I'm supposed to drink more water, but I'm admittedly kind of lazy about it.  I feel guilty about buying bottled water since it's bad for the environment, but it's kind of tough to drink out of the Nalgene bottles since I would definitely spill water all over my face and/or computer keyboard every time I took a sip.

According to my friend Erika, people statistically drink more out of a straw (don't know where she finds these stats, but I'll go with it).  I have become obsessed with the Camelbak Better Bottle - they come in 3 sizes and different colors and have a built-in straw.  The best part is, however, that they don't spill.  You need to actually bite down on the straw a bit to open the straw, so it's safe to use on your desk at work.  

Another little tip I've found for using these bottles - bring them when traveling on a plane.  When the flight attendant comes by with drinks, ask her to fill up your water bottle for you.   I always find it awkward to get out of my seat with the little cup of ice water on the tray.  With the Camelbak bottle, I just flip the straw closed and keep in my bag or on the seat next to me.  Drank about 5 liters of water on my last cross-country flight. . .the lady sitting next to the bathroom gave me some strange looks, but a small price to pay for glowing skin!