In the car, my purses always ride with me in the passenger seat. If I am the passenger, they never leave my lap. In the stores, I always carry my purse on my shoulder as opposed to putting them in the carts. I always feel like the carts are so dirty and there always seems to be something wet and/or sticky where the children usually sit. lol At home, I will set my purses either on the bar stools or the love seat, that way they are off the floor and away from the reach of our little Pom (not allowed on any furniture). After having said this, I feel a little neurotic, but it's nice to know we all think so much alike!