Once you start to collect coupons you will notice that they add up rather quickly and you may soon feel a bit overwhelmed. I have tried most methods in an effort to remain organized and to avoid the panic attack when I am searching for a coupon that I know that I clipped and filed - envelopes and coupon organizers worked well in the beginning. So try these cost effective methods first.
However, as your coupon collection grows you may want to graduate to a coupon binder which zips up. I use the Case-It binder found at your local Staples Store about $25. I fill it with baseball card clear plastic sleeves and separate them by food and non-food items and then by aisle in my favorite grocery store. Here is what it has grown too!
In my binder I always have:
However, as your coupon collection grows you may want to graduate to a coupon binder which zips up. I use the Case-It binder found at your local Staples Store about $25. I fill it with baseball card clear plastic sleeves and separate them by food and non-food items and then by aisle in my favorite grocery store. Here is what it has grown too!
Yup it's massive and weighs in at over 3+ lbs. Remember this is your friend and your savings. I bring this EVERYWHERE because I know that I will eventually find an unadvertised deal or clearance item that I can not pass up.
Here are the sections that I use which you may find helpful. I prefer to organize my binder by the grocery isles in my favorite grocery store. This way as I shop I can flip through it like a book.
Section 1
- Produce - produce, fresh fruit, vegetables, Buttoni Fresh Pasta, Bakery
- Medicine - cold, band aids, etc
- Maxi Pads/Tampons
- Oral Care - Toothpaste, tooth brushes, floss
- Hair Care/Make-Up - Shampoo, conditioner, face wash, styling products,
- Lotions
- Shaving/Deodorant - razors, shaving cream, deodorants
- Candy/Nuts
- Baby items
- Condiments - ketchup, mustard, mayo, tuna fish, pickles
- Rice/Pasta - tomato sauce, gravies, rice, pasta, canned veggies, beans
- Meat/Deli- meat, cold cuts, cheeses, spreads, hummus
- Snacks - Cookies, crackers, popcorn, chips
- Laundry - detergent, bleach, stain removers, fabric softener
- Cleaning - sponges, all purpose, toilet cleaners, cooktop cleaners, dish soap, aire freshners, etc
Section 2
Section 2
- Pet - cat, dog, bird, etc
- Baking
- Foil/TP - tin foil, zip lock bags, paper plates, tissues, paper towels, cups
- Cereal - cereal, oatmeal, granola, organic, bars, gummy snacks, canned fruit
- Juice
- Coffee/Tea
- Soup/Bread - canned soup, chicken stock, PB & J, rolls, breadcrumbs, dips
- Dairy/Eggs
- Milk/OJ - half & half, heavy cream, cream cheese, sour cream
- Yogurt
- Frozen Foods
- Frozen Veggies
- Everything Else - Batteries, post-it, everything that doesn't fit elsewhere
In my binder I always have:
- calculator
- pen
- small notepad
- paper clips
- scissors
