Stay Ready With Jenna Bush Hager’s Must-Haves for Busy People, Starting at Just $1.29

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Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of Today and a celebrated author, has a lot on her plate, balancing a bustling career with her role as a mom of three. Inside her bag, you’ll find a mix of essentials that keep her grounded and prepared for anything. From the hydrating power of Bio-Oil and the soothing comfort of Aquaphor to sentimental items like stationery for thank-you notes, Jenna’s bag reflects her thoughtful approach to both beauty and organization.

In addition to these personal staples, Jenna also carries Kleenex Pocket Packs—a must-have for someone who’s always on the move and never knows when an emotional moment might strike. Her recent partnership with Kleenex highlights her commitment to supporting teachers, a cause close to her heart. Through this collaboration, Jenna champions a product she genuinely uses and contributes to making a meaningful impact in classrooms across the country.

While Kleenex is a symbol of Jenna’s commitment to both personal and communal care, the other essentials in her bag illustrate how she balances practicality with personal needs.

Jenna Bush Hager Shares What's in Her Bag

• Jenna's Favorite: Kleenex Pocket Packs, $6.90
• The Must-Have Laura Bush Has in Her Bag Too: Altoids Classic Peppermint Breath Mints- 2 Pack, $4.49
• Jenna's Most Popular Item: Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil, $10.34 (was $13.59)
• Jenna's Most Affordable Pick: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, 10-Count, $1.29

"I keep Aquaphor in my purse, the small one, for my lips, but it’s also great for my kids." 

More from Jenna: "Skin can be dry. They’ll be like, ‘Mom, this is itchy,’ and I feel like Aquaphor is kind of a fix for everything. "

Olympian Allyson Felix made similar comments, telling E!, "I also love that it’s a multipurpose product. I use it with my kids too."

Shoppers Agree: This multitasking must-have has 13,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Celebrity Fans: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, Ashlee Simpson, Kathryn Hahn, Real Housewives of Miami stars Marysol Patton and Alexia Nepola, Hailey Bieber, and Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz.

"I’m obsessed with Bio-Oil. Bio-Oil fixes everything. I keep the small bottles in my purse just to make sure I stay hydrated."

More from Jenna: "I love Bio-Oil. I started using it when I was pregnant with my daughter because it's for stretch marks, but it's actually just a great hydrating oil for your skin."

Shoppers Agree: Jenna's travel-size oil has 38,200+ 5-star Amazon Reviews.

More Celebrity Fans: Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore along with Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent. 

"Kleenex is always in my purse. For all the reasons, that’s definitely my top pick."

More from Jenna: "Another reason I love Kleenex is that I do cry all the time. If you watch the show, you know that. I cry pretty openly when I’m happy or when someone important to me is hurting or when I’m hurting."

"I have a pretty open heart and I'm proud of that. I think it's important to teach our kids that it's okay to feel. Kleenex really comes through."

Shoppers Agree: Jenna's essential has 8,500+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

"I have a perfume that I love and it comes in a roller, Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt."

"Having stationery with me is a reminder to write the thank you letter right away. I always keep some sort of stationery."

More from Jenna: "I believe in thank you letters. I write thank you letters as much as I possibly can."

"I'm probably a words of affirmation person for the love language test. So, I want to be able to write those words for other people and if I do not have the stationery then and there, I might forget."

These bundles have 48 cards with envelopes in four designs. There are three sets to choose from.

Shoppers Agree: These card bundles have 3,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews. 

"I always have pens in my purse because I'm always taking notes on scripts. I ask for a pen at least 40 times a day."

These pens come in black, blue, and red.

Shoppers gave these pens 11,200+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

"My kids are obsessed with Stanley's. I just use theirs, so I always have a Stanley with me."

Your Options: 5 sizes and 33 colors

Shoppers Agree: These tumblers have 26,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews. 

More Celebrity Fans: Shay Mitchell, Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss, The Bachelor alum Hannah Ann Sluss, Dancing With the Stars pros Witney Carson and Jenna Johnson, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga, Katie Austin, and Duff Goldman.

"Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk is what I use when I do my own makeup, so I always have that."

More from Jenna: "My mom was a lipstick person. She always has a lipstick. She always goes for more of a red, something darker than I would use. That’s just not my look, but the Pillow Talk by Charlotte Tilbury looks good on everyone and it's in my bag."

More Celebrity Fans: Hailey Bieber, Sarah Hyland, Chrishell Stause, Hannah Brown, Paige DeSorbo, Madison LeCroy, Alexia Nepola, Audrina Patridge, Phoebe Dynevor, and Margaret Josephs.

"Altoids are the best to freshen your breath."

More from Jenna: "My mom had Altoids in her purse always.  She always had a Kleenex pack in her purse too."

"I'm so bad at doing hair, but I definitely always have a rubber band in my purse or like 10."

More from Jenna:  "If my hair isn't done by a professional, forget about it. It’s going in a rubber band. Plus, I constantly have rubber bands with me for the girls’ hair too. If I’m on a flight and don’t have a rubber band with me, what am I going to do?"

Shoppers Agree: These hair ties have 93,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

"I’m obsessed with reading. So, I always have my Kindle in my purse or a book that I’m reading."

More from Jenna: "I do like to read both books and the Kindle, but right now it’s mainly the Kindle for me. The Kindle is small and I can travel with it. I almost left it on the airplane and I totally panicked."

Shoppers Agree: The Kindle has 17,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

More Celebrity Fans: Kyle Richards and Allyson Felix.

E!: Tell me about your partnership with Kleenex and celebrating 100 years of the brand with donations to schools. 
JBH: Teachers do so much for kids. Kleenex knows that sadly so many teachers take money from their own paychecks for materials in the classroom.

Kleenex is partnering with this incredible organization called DonorsChoose and they're giving away $100,000 to one incredible school and $4,000 to 100 more schools. We want parents, teachers, friends, educators, students, or whoever it is to nominate worthy schools. I think it's so important that these educators are heard and seen. Kleenex does too, so it's incredible.

E!: Even before this campaign, Kleenex products have been a must-have in classrooms around the world. A lot of that is thanks to teachers.
JBH: I think some people underestimate how difficult it is to be a teacher. Teachers are also counseling, mediating, and teaching kids about conflict resolution and emotions. Teachers really help kids through some tough hardships. Plus, they’re often dealing with kids who are not feeling well. I think it's amazing what teachers do throughout their workday. It's incredible and it's awesome that the Kleenex also recognizes that.

When you think about the back-to-school lists that we all filled out when we were little, it was always paper, pencils, and Kleenex. It still is.

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