Teaching days can feel quite looooong, especially when I have early or late meetings and parent conferences. I keep a few essentials in my desk to ‘brighten up’ at work.

1. Caudalie Hand Cream (absolutely luxurious)
2. Clinique Black Honey Lipstick (sheer touch of color, though it looks quite dark)
3. Tarte Waterproof Concealer (perfect carry-along size)
4. Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Black-Brown
5. Harvey Prince Skinny Chic (a fresh and fruity scent to wake me up)
6. All Natural Lip Balm
7. An extra compact

Of course, I don’t know a single teacher who doesn’t keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in their desks as well. A few other suggestions for emergency items to keep on hand:

1. Stain remover
2. Nail file
3. Comb or Brush
4. Contact Solution / Eye Drops
5. Can of soup, granola bars

So what are the essential or emergency items you keep in your desk? Let me know what I forgot!