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How Do You Organize Your Coupons?

Submitted by: Tip Hero 01/23/2013 11:54 AM

Would you call yourself an extreme couponer? Or do you just clip coupons occasionally? Either way, we'd be interested to hear about your organization methods. How do you keep your coupons sorted and easily accessible? What are some of your most unique couponing strategies? We look forward to hearing your best ideas. Thanks for being a Tip Hero!

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I put them in a three ring zippered binder with sports card inserts. They are in alphabetical order with index tabs. The binder also has a calculator and pouch to hold the store ads. I do not consider myself an extreme couponer; but I have saved by having my coupons organized.

Posted by anonymous on January 23, 2013 5:53 PM

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I used to sort them by those that never expired (all categories) and those that expired (monthly tabs, all categories under each month). Then I started hearing about saving the entire section by date so that these sites that tell you to get the $1 coupon for this and that is in the Red Plum or Proctor and Gamble or Savings source insert of (insert date here)...but it got overwhelming. Unfortunaltely I just keep a large pile and end up going through them over and over...at one time I would just cut out the ones I would or might use, disregarding the ones I'd never use (diapers, pain meds, make up...) then I got addicted to sites that told you how to get the deals at the drug stores so started saving the whole packs again...at this point I've got a pile that is sorted by product that I'm likely to buy but no order (oops!) and a pile of inserts. Wish I had a better system...

Posted by jserra on January 24, 2013 3:15 PM

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I alphabetize by brand name, however I don't buy many brand name items or convenience foods. My groceries are basic: flour, eggs, sugar, milk, meat. These items rarely have coupons. I make most of my own mixes or bake from scratch. I also buy mostly store brands.

Marilyn
mbh64@att.net

Posted by anonymous on January 24, 2013 3:32 PM

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I use a File Box with different categories, i.e. Drugstore, canned goods, Paper Products, Meat, Produce, Sauces, Mixes, Snacks, etc. I file the coupons by alphabetical order and date in each category and go through them each weekly grocery shopping trip and monthly. At the back of the box, I have a category for current. coupons. This works for me, perhaps, someone could refine it more. merry

Posted by anonymous on January 25, 2013 8:18 PM

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I use a combination of several organization systems. The first thing I do is write the date on the front of each insert with a sharpie. Next I quickly scan each insert and clip the coupons I am likely to use. These are sorted alphabetically in a small accordion folder and placed in my purse so I always have them with me. The remaining coupon inserts are clipped together by date and placed in large accordion folder for later use. Each week I check my favorite coupon blog to see what is on sale, where it is on sale, and what I have a coupon for. Then I make my shopping list, pull the coupons I need (either from those already clipped or from my large file), and head out to save lots of money! I call myself a "not-so-extreme-couponer" because, although I have a small stockpile, I only buy what I can use within a reasonable time period. For example, I recently bought 4 large containers of oatmeal because with coupons I got them for 44 cents each. We eat a lot of oatmeal and will use these within 4 months. I have enough mustard, ketchup, shampoo and toothpaste to last at least that long too. I replace these things as they go on sale so I never have to pay full price. Couponing is a great way to save money and be prepared. Right now I am feeding a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 teens) for around $75 a week. But I have peace of mind knowing that if I don't have $75 for groceries next week I can still feed my family.

Posted by heartathome4ever on January 26, 2013 10:08 PM

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i am a semi extreme coupons(my family and friends thinks otherwise)..i have a stockpile and have been doing the coupon thing for 28yrs..i started with a white envelope, then an accordian type container, then a baby shoe box, then to the plastic shoe storage box i have had at least 25yrs..i made tabs of the categories of products that i use, female products, cleaning supplies, dairy, freebies, meats,etc..i carry this everywhere so i dont miss any surprise deals. i save at least 60% a month on my shopping and it has been a blessing.

Posted by milwife85 on January 29, 2013 4:37 AM

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I keep my coupons in a three ring binder divided in sections based on how my Kroger is organized. I use the baseball card holders to hold the coupons. It's so unique to me that I doubt anyone else could make heads or tails out of it. But it works! A couple of weeks ago I got 18 rolls of Brawny paper towels for 45 cents a roll. During my first year of couponing (2011) I saved over $4,000.

Posted by Aunt Carol on April 16, 2013 8:01 PM

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