On the rare occasions we eat out, I usually only remember to look for restaurant coupons when we are leaving. Since the coupons were not readily accessible, we failed to take advantage of them and let the coupons expire.
This is a guide about organizing coupons. Clipping coupons can be worth the time, if you can find them when you need them. Here are some tips about keeping track of coupons.
Making a Coupon Organizer System
This is a guide about making a coupon organizer system. Coupons can save you a lot of money, but it can be difficult to use them if they aren't organized. Properly organizing them will help ensure that they don't go unused or expire.
I purchased a small photo album that holds 3x5 inch photos. I use the clear double sided photo holders to place and organize my coupons so it's easy to thumb through at the store and goes easily in my purse.
I'm starting to become an avid coupon clipper. I've joined a coupon train and just purchased 150+ coupons on eBay for less than 6.00. Now, I'd love to learn a good, effective way to store/sort them in like a binder or something. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?
I am the world's worst, I think, for remembering to use my coupons when I shop! I have tried lots of different things, but nothing helped. I finally came up with a way to remember!
Organize Coupons In Card Sheet Protectors
I was having a hard time keeping up with my coupons. So a friend of mine bought me a binder for my birthday, and I bought a pack of baseball card holder sleeves and a pack of dividers. Now I am so organized it's scary.
We only eat out as a family if we have a coupon to do so. But keeping track of all those dining out coupons can be difficult. I created a coupon file just for this purpose.
Create A Coupon Book For Shopping
Every time I shop, I have someone ask to look at my coupon book. I have shared it on here before a few years ago, but will again to kick off this new section of my blog on saving money.
Link: Southern Savers Sunday Coupon Preview
Finding good coupons, and buying extra Sunday papers for savings. I just found a website called www.southernsavers.com and it has an area where you can see what coupons are coming out in the Sunday newspaper inserts. I think it posts on Wednesday for the upcoming weekend.
I keep my coupons in the car. That way if I am doing errands and decide to shop, I always have my coupons. This has worked especially well for me with coupons from Bed Bath and Beyond, Joann's, Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
Make Grocery List With Store Ads
I make out my grocery list with the store ads in front of me and I also cut coupons. When I write the list, I got through the coupons and beside the item I write (VC) for vendor coupon, same for store coupon only I write (SC).
Keep Coupon Organizer in the Car
I keep a coupon organizer in my car just for non-grocery coupons. I have fast food, nice restaurants, clothes, and other misc. stuff. That way, when I am out and about, I always have my coupons close at hand, if we decide to stop for a meal or something.
Attach Coupons to Products as a Reminder
I do not use many coupons. However, the ones I do keep, I would forget them when I went to the store. I found a way to help me. I simply tape the coupon on the item in the cupboard. Then when it's gone, I grab the coupon and put it with my grocery list.
Keep Coupons With Your Grocery List
When I find a coupon that I'd like to use, I put it with my grocery list that I keep clipped to the refrigerator until I'm ready to head to the store. I remember to use it when it's with my list that I check as I walk through the store to find my groceries.
Coupon Organizer Kit as a Gift
For Christmas, I made a dear friend of mine a coupon organizer with a bag, what better gift with this economy! Anyhow, I started with a 5x7 photo album, included a mini notebook, calculator and pen and then a "green bag" or canvas bag to put it in.
Organize Coupons in a Card Box
On Sunday, cut out coupons from the paper and file them in a box for 3x5 inch cards. You can bring this with you each time you go grocery shopping. Then if you see something on clearance, you have a coupon for, you can often get these items for free!
My husband and I dutifully cut coupons every Sunday. Problem is, we usually have to go back and get them at the house once we get to the grocery store! Does anyone have suggestions for a good organizer to make them easier to remember to take with us?
Can someone help me with the categories they use to sort their coupons?
Having Coupons for Dining Out Handy
Using discount coupons for dining out and entertainment is a good way to save money. However, I often had unredeemed coupons because the coupon was home in the drawer instead of with me at the time of purchase. To remedy this, I purchased a plastic coupon organizer.
Affix An Envelope To The Fridge
Affix a #10 envelope to your fridge with a magnet. Write your grocery list on it and put your coupons in it. By Nancy
I use a small tackle box for my coupons. It has a sturdy latch and handle.
Use a basket on or near the door to collect coupons, outgoing mail, and items needed for errands. Then just grab the basket and go - you won't forget anything again!
I get tons of coupons. The place I like to store them is a baby wipes container. There's lots of room and I never have to worry about losing the lid.
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Create A Coupon Book For Shopping
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="right">Every time I shop, I have someone ask to look at my coupon book. I have shared it on here before a few years ago, but will again to kick off this new section of my blog on saving money.
