A New Coupon Organizer

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by Melissa on May 19, 2009

IMG_4995I am so excited about my new coupon organizing system! I’ll be honest and say that it took a bit of work to get it set up, but this is because I had so many coupons to begin with. (And it is so worth it!) I was already using two separate coupon holders to carry all my coupons and then it became a pain to try to find the right coupon while in the store when I found that great clearance item. (Check out my own holder here)

IMG_4992This new organizing system allows me to carry all my coupons in one binder, see what coupons I have immediately, and keep them organized so nothing gets lost. I picked a binder that zips up, too, because I didn’t want coupons to fall out when I’m carrying it. I definitely recommend this system, but of course, everyone is different and you really should organize your coupons the way that works best for you.

If you are looking for a new way to organize your coupons,
or just starting out, take a look to see if this would work for you!
Here’s how I did it:

Materials:

3-ring Binder- I found this binder on clearance at an office supply store for only $9.99. There is a pretty wide range of prices for 3-ring binders, but check the back clearance section or Amazon for a good deal.

Dividers- I used old manilla folders: cut them in half, added 3-punch holes, and labeled them.

Baseball Cards plastic sheets- Find these at office supply stores, Target, Walmart, or Kmart to name a few.

And of course, Coupons! To learn about how increase your coupons, check out my 10 Tips to Increase Your Coupon Stash.

Organizing:

IMG_4993I have my coupons divided into categories. These categories include:

Drug Store:
Teeth
Face Products/Items
Hair Products
Deodorant
Shaving Products
Body Wash & Soap
Feminine Products
Medicine & Vitamins
Cleaning Products

Grocery:
Frozen Foods
Meat & Dairy
Fresh Produce & Bread
Breakfast
Canned Goods
Snacks & Drinks
Condiments
Baking Goods
Paper Products
Baby Products
Pet Products
Batteries, Lightbulbs, & Misc

The total cost for my new coupon system was only $9.99, but it is worth so much more to me.

3-ring binder $9.99 (clearanced)
Dividers ($0, around the house)
Plastic Sheets ($0, around the house)
Organized Coupons That Make Shopping Easier: PRICELESS!

How do you organize your coupons?

Free Samples. Here

-Melissa

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  • Kay

    I wanted something that would fit in my purse, so I got a $1 photobook from the dollar store, then I labeled recipe cards with categories similar to yours. On the recipe cards, I wrote what coupons I had & the date the expired, then when I use them I can mark or print another to replace it. When the recipe cards get messy, just use the otherside or replace. As a beginner this didn’t take long to set up, maybe an hour.

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  • http://5purposedriven.wordpress.com Maggie

    I started with a binder similar to this and LOVED it. Lately, though, it’s gotten heavy and I’m having trouble wagging it. I also noticed that it was too small for our Wal*Mart’s buggies. I had a bit of trouble with others with it slipping down. I am trying a Creative Memories sticker binder I’d purchased for scrapbooking off ebay. It was in the $10 range as well, but has a lot of pockets for things, a hand handle, and a shoulder strap. I tried it today at RiteAid…a bit bulkier than I would have liked, but it laid all the way across the front of the buggy, and had pockets big enough for my wallet, phone, and keys without the need for my purse. Always pros and cons, but I am liking it. I just don’t like looking so conspicuous while shopping! Oh well! I seem to always need to reference something in it, so it’s worth it!

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