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I love my Coupon Box organization method, it works great for me!
Anyone else out there use a coupon box too? How many of you use the binder method or another method? Hi Trina! Glad you like this method too. One other thing I love about the box is that if there is an expired coupon in there I cant see it until I clean out my box.. I like that because I hated seeing any expired coupons in my binder. The guilt of expired coupons…ha ha.
I also use the box method but I alphbetize my folders. Also instead of envelopes or repurposing files, I used some old blank invitation paper. These were the perfect size for my box and they were already folded and ready to go. I used address labels and printed the labels with letters. This helps seperate them for me. This method is sooooo much easier to use then the binder. It takes no time to cut and file my coupons. Next order of business is to find a tote to store it and carry in the store.
Oooh, let me know if you find one. I bought a bigger purse and tried to squeeze my box in there. But it fit so tightly I couldnt remove the lid from my box. Let me know if you find the perfect tote! I added my own sturdy divider inserts labeled by category. My bag snaps on each side and middle to shrink up; unsnaps for easy access.
It has pockets to store calculator, phone, keys, etc.
Love it! Truly, my all in one bag for shopping. How cool — I would love to see a picture! Can you email me one at karrie happymoneysaver dot com? I even found some at Target after school started for 30 cents each. I like them all clipped and ready to go, even though it takes an hour or so each week to organize them all.
Cool NaDell!
It IS so nice to have all your coupons organized even though it takes a little bit of time. I find its easy to clip while I watch TV sometimes. Question -do you take it to the store? If so where do you put it? I use the coupon box method and I take it in with me and put it in the child seat in front. I still take my box, though, in case I find an unadvertised deal that I can match up with one of the coupons in my box.
My coupon box actually fits perfectly into a shopping cart kid seat spot. My kids are old enough to walk now so I am lucky that way. I prepare before I go by taking out the coupons and adding them to an envelope with a list usually, and then if I find a deal in store I can quickly thumb through the coupons I have. The other reason is I think filing would be easier in the box.. So far, I still like the binder way. I like how I can see at a glance what coupons I have, since they all have their own see through pocket.
I think that is easier for me anyway to search for a coupon while in the store and you see an unadvertised sale. I have the bigger pockets, so the coupons are not folded. And if I buy multiples of a coupon, they are all together in one pocket. I put the ones with the later dates in the back.
Plus my 2 yr old needs the seat or he runs away from me! And I can use the cart to help balance the binder while I have it open and am looking for a coupon. Hi Heidi! I know a lot of people who just LOVE the binder way too! I tried it and loved it at first but always had a hard time upkeeping it for some reason. I still have a hard time upkeeping the box some months, but at least the expired coupons arent looking at me.. Everyone has to find a way that works well for them and do it. Glad you have a way that works for you! Thanks for the shout out Karrie!! Hmmm, might have to consider this method.
I was considering doing the file box method with the sleeves for each type of insert but I like that I would be able to take the whole box with me this way. I also like the idea that is more discreet… this way I can do a sneak attack on cashiers and the people behind me, they will have no idea whats coming! Ha ha ha!!
Follow Me On Instagram. Want all the latest straight to your inbox? One other thing I love about the box is that if there is an expired coupon in there I cant see it until I clean out my box.. No matter which system you choose, try to organize coupons by expiration dates with the coupons expiring first near the front of each category. I also do have a seperate area for certain stores where at coupon is only redeemable at that store, Target, CVS, etc. It is super easy to use in any store though. Awesome idea!
Too funny, yes a sneak attack. Love it. It is a little more discreet to have the box in the shopping cart, however you should still see some of the looks I get when people actually notice it. Most of the zippered binders include a zippered pouch to hold your supplies.
Now you know the pros and cons of keeping coupons in a binder, so let's get started putting your choice of the binder together. This is a good method if you use a lot of coupons at drugstores.
If you do separate the two, follow the steps below for each section. Some people do this using major categories, like "Dairy, Personal Products" etc. Use more for the categories that you have a lot of coupons for, such as cleaning and personal care products. You will add more pages as you go along, but this will get you started. This system works well if you often get multiple newspapers so that you can get multiple coupons. Keep a pocket in the front of your binder to move coupons into as you put items into your shopping cart.
Day Planner — This is the same strategy as a coupon binder, but purse-sized. Instead of baseball card pages, you can get three-ring, plastic business card holders. Mini Accordion File — Not as neat and tidy as the day planner, but it also conveniently fits in your purse and it will only cost you a couple of dollars at an office supply store. Recipe Box — It may be a little clunky to carry around, but this is a sturdy system for storing coupons. Label dividers and file away coupons just like you would recipe index cards. The Most Frugal Places in the U.
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