Comments on: How Do You Organize Your Coupons?

By: jamie

jamie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:07:50 +0000

Thanks for sharing your method Gloria! I use the binder- but also a small expanding file for my purse. I take out the coupons from my BIG binder and put them in my little filer which is organized by store. I take it with me on my shopping trips so everything is ready to roll at checkout, but I also bring the big binder in case I see a clearance deal or something.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:34:11 +0000

Thanks, Cindi & Jennifer for your input! I may switch to the binder one day…when I’m not quite so busy.

By: Cindi

Cindi — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:20:24 +0000

I agree with Jennifer… Use the binder. I started out with this method because I attended Time2Save’s coupons class. The thing with the binder is it’s easier to take with you when you go shopping so you won’t miss an unadvertised deal that you have coupons for. I don’t know how many times I’ve used coupons I didn’t plan on because of that. If I hadn’t had my full binder of coupons with me – I would have missed the opportunity to get something I needed/wanted cheap!
You can find a 30 pack of the baseball card holder sheets at Wal-Mart for under $6 and the binders vary, but make sure you find a good one that zips up. I used my Staples rewards one time to get mine so I didn’t even pay for it!

I do also use the same method you have for keeping store and restaurant coupons in my car. It’s the BIG coupon file thing like you have and I just separate by tabs, keeping the “store” coupons in the front so I can find them easier…

Hope this helps you and others! Happy Couponing!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:56:55 +0000

I shared my thoughts on Jenny’s site but thought it worth reposting here. I use the binder method and encourage you to give it a shot when you decide you’re ready!

Some people think it is a little more time consuming but I multitask while filing the coupons which helps pass my time.

I actually have a dual system. The Coupon Binder and a “no cutting” folder system.

I am a very visual person so I enjoy having the Coupon Binder with me in the store which is sorted by categories. I am not embarassed by it at all and it goes with me all the time. Often I am mistaken for a store employee and it opens the door for me to share the benefit of using coupons with other shoppers.

I spend the time cutting my coupons at my inlaws over Sunday dinner while the children play. (Because this is where my papers are delivered) So, it doesn’t seem time consuming or like a waste of time to me. Plus, seeing, cutting and filing the coupons helps my brain register what I have and what I’ve used.

I also use the “no cutting” folder filing system for any extra inserts that I am given by friends and family. Even though I love my Coupon Binder I find it to be a timesaver to not clip the extra inserts until I need them. The folder filing system enables me to find them as needed for additional trips to the store when I know there is coupons I want to clip & use.

So, a dual system is what works for me.

Here is what I have and here is what I’d like to have when mine falls apart, LOL. This one has an exterior flap and expandable sides.

Happy organizing!