I love All You Magazine. I think I’ve said that time and time again. When I attended that blog conference a few weeks, I had time to catch up with some of the fab women I met last June. It’s fun getting to connect with the *real* people who work in industries and for companies you promote and respect!
I am happy to offer this giveaway of the Eat Well, Save Big Cookbook published by All You Magazine. I received a copy of the cookbook and absolutely love the recipes. There are tons of pictures included – I’m a sucker for pictures in a cookbook! And, as a frugalista, I was happy to see that all 148 recipes are $2.50 or less per serving.
You can purchase the book at Walmart for $12, and even use this $1 Coupon to save in-store! Of course there would be a coupon to reduce the cost of the book – it IS All You we’re talking about! Oh, AND there are also coupons IN the actual cookbook! Not surprised by that one either!
But, before you run out to make that purchase, do you want to try to win one of the Five (5) Eat Well, Save Big Cookbooks I am giving away? You know you wanna :) Woot Woot!
To enter in this giveaway, you have several forms of entry, which are:
Leave me a comment in this post and tell me a bit about your coupon organization method. Do you cut all of your coupons and file them? Or, are you a File-by-Insert kinda gal – cutting just what/when you need your coupons? OR, have you made up your own method? I do have a hybrid method going on now actually. I file most, but cut what I know we use. It works for me :) I am curious to see what ya’ll do to organize nowadays!
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I’m new to couponing, so right now I’m just saving the weekly inserts in a file and printing out online coupons as needed. I’m new to this site as well and really enjoying it! Thanks for all the tips: )
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I cut out the coupons I use on a regular basis and keep them in an organizer in my purse. Than I file the inserts away by month in hanging file folders and put them in a filing cabinet so I can find the inserts easily if I need them again.
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I divide them into categories—canned, frozen, cereal/grain, dairy, etc. When I make my list I make it by those categories too and then it is easy for me to find a coupon for what I need to buy.
Andrea, Thanks for your daily tips and deal alerts! My favorite are the grocery & drug store matchups. Such a time saver! I appreciate all the research you do, so I don’t have to! I’ve had my eye on this cookbook in your giveaway today- looks like a must-have with all those recipes so cheap. If I don’t win one, I’ll def use your coupon and grab a copy :)
I file my coupons in a hanging file folder by dates:-)
My coupons are in a little file folder that I keep in my car.
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I use the file by insert method. Then I use Hot coupon world to help me with finding which coupon is in which insert once I need one.
I use the binder method. Cut them all no matter if I think I will use it or not. It’s just easier for me!!
I usually cut and file
Cut all and file in a box with index cards that have 3M post it tabs that I got with a coupon! Love it
I currently cut what we use, but def hold onto all the flyers in case you tell me about a good deal on something we don’t typically buy , but would like to with a good deal!
I use a binder with baseball card protectors & clip and file almost all coupons.
I started out cutting them and putting them in small photo albums that I could just put in my purse and go but now I took a binder and sheet protectors and tear the coupon pages and slide in the pages and mark on the outside with dry erase marker the date of the paper and then if it is RP, SS, PG
I’m a file the inserts and only clip when i see a deal kind of person. Otherwise too much organizing and i just don’t have time for that.
I have my coupons separated and each category is paper-clipped. All the coupons are kept in a manilla envelope in my purse. It’s not the best method of organization, but for now, it works for me. I would love to get something better in the future.
I’ve been really wanting to get this cookbook since I’ve tried a few recipes from the magazine and they’ve turned out great. How awesome that there’s coupons inside too!!!
I’m not the most organized couponer but im trying…right now i have them in a file folder but working on getting a small file cabinet so i can hang the different catergories (food, health and beauty, cleaning..ect)
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I carry in my purse a small notebook that lists all our grocery items we use and their “normal” prices at each of the 3 stores I shop at (its gets updated as needed). It seems overwhelming at first, but it is the only way to know who has the best deals. I clip coupons and then do the math to see if I am truly getting a better deal on that particular brand or store. I file my coupons by expiration date. I hate if one slips by and I didn’t get to use it. Lastly I ALWAYS go by a shopping list. It hangs in our kitchen and the family is told to write down when something is down to just one left. That way I can start watching for sales and coupons.
I cut and print every coupon I might use, then I list them all in an excel spreadsheet so I can keep track of exp dates etc… Then I file them in my coupon holder.
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I cut out all the coupons, and put the ones I know I will use in an envelope which goes in my purse. The rest I put in a folder which stays in the car (in case I see something on clearance or something, I want to be able to get the coupon I need).
Coupons I know I won’t use either gets put in a separate envelope to get traded or given away.
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I organize my coupons in a binder filled with plastic sleeves. I take each week’s coupons and write the date on the front of the insert with a sharpie and then insert it in the sleeve. It is simple and I can keep in in the kitchen in my bookshelf for easy access.
I file my inserts and print/cut online coupons that I keep organized by grocery store aisle.
I keep them all in my purse. In theory :)
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I have been cutting and filing in my binder but that has been overwhelming so I am going to start cutting some key coupons and filing therest of the inserts by weeks.
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I cut out any coupons I think I might use and file them in one of the little accordian coupon organizers according to frozen/canned/cereal/refrigerated etc…also kind of in order based on the Kroger I shop at :)
I cut and file – I use a binder. It takes time, but it’s easy to see if I have something I need. I used to use an accordian file, but that got too messy, so I’ve been trying out the binder the past few months. I think I could do the insert method too, but I’d have to do hybrid like you – some coupons I use even if there’s no sale to match them with because it’s something we need anyway that week. I worry I’d miss out on those if I didn’t clip them.
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I file after I cut out what I know I will use.
I clip the coupons and organize them into three of those little accordian plastic organizers.
1 for grocery, medicine, personal care, etc. items
1 for baby and kid items (diapers, formula, wipes, etc.)
1 for shopping, services, and dining out.
I switched to this method after my Couponizer exploded. The baby section and the services section actually totally ripped out and rained coupons everywhere. So, those were the two that I logically needed to move to their own folder. I kept most of the other categories the same or similar to those in the couponizer. Depending on where I’m going I need 1 or 2 of the organizers. For example, if I’m going to the mall, I just need the shopping/services/dining out one. I usually leave all 3 in the car so I have what I need when I need it, although sometimes getting the new coupons in the organizer is a challenge!
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I use a big 3 ring binder that has it’s own zipper case. I’ve got each section seperated by tabs. Then I put my individual coupons in baseball card holders. This makes them quick and easy to find when I’m in the store!
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I cut the ones I know we’ll use and keep them in my purse. I file the rest of the inserts.
I just started couponing again a couple months ago and I have not figured out how to organize yet. My coupons are a mess. I need to decide on a method soon.
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My coupons are in a 3 ring binder!
I cut and file in a coupon carry case. Still trying to figure out a better way…and appreciate all the ideas posted here! Thanks for all of your great deal tips! have a great day! :o)
I cut all the coupons out on Sunday, even if we don’t use or need them. The ones we use will use in the near future are filed away in my nifty box with tabs for different types of foods/goods. The coupons we will use immediately go into a envelope that gets put in my purse with the current sale papers and list of items we need at the store (along with the great buys for pennies!) The coupons we will not use go into a manilla folder that will soon be shipped to a family in Italy. They are military and do not get coupons there so we help them any way we can.
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I generally clip all the coupons and organize them in my 3 ring binder. I go through it periodically and clean it out to send the expired coupons to overseas military bases.
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I cut coupons each Sunday out of the paper and then usually organize them by aisle layout of the store. I feel like it usually takes me double the time once in the store though, so I’m not sure if this is the best method.
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When I’m not in school, I tend to use the binder method. When I’m in school, I file by insert and use a lot more printable coupons.
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Cut out every coupon? My husband would die. I only cut out what we’ll use (or be willing to try for the right price) and then file.
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I’ve been couponing for about 5 months now. I bought a recipe box from the Martha Stewart collection at Macys and converted it into my coupon box. Its red, and tin, and I love it! I get the Sunday paper and clip ALL the coupons, cause even though many of those things I don’t buy on a daily basis, I will buy it if I can get it for FREE with my coupon! I also print online coupons for items that I may use. Couponing has been great and saved our family tons of money.
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I clip all the coupons I think I might need (which is almost all!) I have a small coupon organizer that I use to organize the coupons into categories, that corresponds with the store I use and the aisles. Before I go shopping I compare my list with my coupons and pull out the coupons I know I will use for sure and the coupons I think I’m going to use. I take all of the coupons with me, in case I find something on sale that is cheaper if I use one coupon instead of another etc. The coupons I pulled out are with me and my list and the other ones are in the organizer in my purse. For me this is the most efficient and easiest. I know there are other methods and I’ve tried all different kinds of ways and this works the best for me!
I clip just coupons that I might use. Then put them in an evelope that has not organization.
I have sort of a hybrid system now, too: If it’s up to me, I keep the inserts and clip what I need, when I need it. Lucky for me (because I’m forgetful), my 12yo clips the coupons and files them by category in an organizer.
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I’m new to the whole coupon thing and thanks to your site it’s going well. Right now I just keep my coupons in a plastic folder that snaps closed and take it with me to the store. I know that as I get more into couponing that I will need a much larger system to hold all of my coupons. Thank you so much for helping me save money for our family through reducing our groceries. In fact, I just wrote about you today in my blog. Thanks again.
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I use the no clip and file method at Saving With Shellie. http://www.savingwithshellie.com
I file the whole insert from the Sunday paper and the ones I print from the computer I put them in envelopes by category.
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I cut and file mine from the start. Space is at a premium in our house and the inserts tend to be too bulky for efficient storage for me.
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I bought a small divider that was on clearance (fits in my purse) and use that with sections for all of my groceries. I make sure to get the previous months and this months coupons before going for the menu for the month.
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I cut all of my coupons at once and file them. I only cut coupons I know we use and pass the rest on!
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I clip all the coupons (except for the few I’m not interested in), and file in a small expandable file. Which, actually, is getting too small. I have been thinking about a binder, but I’m not sure I’m ready to bite the bullet for that yet.
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I keep the whole insert and cut them as I need them. I think this was saves me a little bit of time. Thanks for the chance.
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I used to clip out the coupons and file them in sections. Since a few months ago I’ve been keeping the inserts & printing out a list from a website of what coupons are in the insert. Then I put that in a sheet protector and file.
The misc. coupons I receive from Kroger & online, I cut & file in sections still.
That is awesome you have these to give away! I’ve been thinking of getting it.
I save the entire insert. Cutting them all overwhelms me. I do have one small binder where I have the extra coupons that come in the mail or on packages. I finally got that together after Christmas as I would go to use them and either not find them or find them after they expired.
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I file my coupons by date and go back and cut what is on sale or that I need.
I have a plastic filing box and I organize by month. I also have a file for coupons that come in the mail, store specific coupons, and free coupons.
I do not clip my inserts. I file them away and then cut coupons as I need them. All loose coupons go in coupons sorter with many different compartments. I have tried other methods and this one works best for me.
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I clip coupons and organize them by the store that I will use them at. Then, within that, I tend to break them up by the month in which they will expire. That way I make sure I use them before they expire.
I just subscribed to your daily email updates. I am also fairly new to couponing. I decided to use the binder method to organize my coupons. It is so easy and convenient.
I file my inserts but cut coupons I know I will use too! I also have cut coupons from magazines…like All You and Woman’s Day…or mailers. I file my cut coupons in a small check filer.
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I have them alphabetized from A-Z and then I have another coupon book that I use when I go to the stores with all the coupons for the stores. I also take the other one with incase I see a deal.
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I keep the insert whole until I have time to clip only the coupons I know I will use. After clipping, I file alphabetically by manufacturer. One series for food items, one for non-food. The ones I know I won’t use I donate to a coupon swap.
Well, I have been couponing for a month and a half. My kids are helping me out with cutting and organizing and friends have been giving me their inserts. I have so many now that I have the binder and the file by insert methods going on. In fact, my 16 year old is asking me if she can help me coupon right now (she wants to make sure she can find some good deals on the things she likes :)
I cut out all the coupons I know we will use and use the binder method to store them. Thanks for the chance at a great giveaway!
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I c;ip them and them put them in envelopes but what I really want to get is a coupon organizer
I cut out items I regularly buy and carry them with me in 2 coupon organizers. Then I file the inserts and cut out off them as I see great coupon matchups posted on this and a couple other couponing sites.
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I cut coupons out and file them in envelopes that are categorized (paper goods, fruit/veggies, beverages…) I file them by expirationdate with the ones expiring soonest int he front so if I’m in a hurry I can grab those that are “up”.
I do a hybrid. I cut out the ones I will likely use and file by category in an accordian check file. I also keep inserts filed away by date just in case I may want to go back and get a coupon or two.
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I cut the coupons I think I might use and file by expiration date so I don’t miss the ones I really want to use. I’m interested in the other posts about clipping and sending to military bases – where can I learn more about that?
I cut out the coupons I know I will use and put them in my coupon organizer
which I keep in my car. I file the rest of the coupon by date.
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I use the envelope method for my coupons – labeling the envelopes – laundry, meats, dairy, etc.
I cut all of the coupons out and file them in an organizer that stays in my car. Coupons don’t help if you don’t have them with you!
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I cut mine and put them in a binder. I put my store coups. in a small expandable. IT works nice i like to have them out at the store in case I see something in the store I want i have the coup. It also familizes me about the current coups I have. I use to to the just cutting what i need, but it didnt work as well for me.
I cut my coupons and file them! I have 2 files- one for food, and one for other stuff, like beauty, paper goods, etc.
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I like your method for clipping coupons! Right now I clip everything and file them in a shoebox.
I cut my coupons that I am likely to use and store by category…frozen, snacks, drinks etc.
I keep the inserts with uncut coupons for months just incase a deal presents itself that I wanna take advantage of :)
I have an old Pampers box that stores my coupons. I love it! It’s hard plastic with a lid (which I rubber band just in case of accidents). I use 4×6 index cards to divde into categories which suit our family. I also love the fact that this box hold MANY coupons. I then alpahbetize my coupons in each category so that I can find what I want quickly.
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I cut out all my coupons and just organize by category. I’ve been doing it this way for a while and it works pretty well for me. I tried doing the baseball card method but honestly it was too time consuming for me. I have a bag just for grocery coupons and a smaller zippered pouch for all my other coupons- like fast food, store discount cards, etc. The smaller bag fits in my purse so I always have them with me!
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my coupons are cut and filed by expiration date and categories
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I cut and file coupons weekly.
I clip most of my coupons and sort into envelopes (food, personal care, other) and sort by date in each envelope.
I cut and file coupons for things we use. If it is a high dollar coupon, I will clip it just in case I want to try it for cheap. I file by aisle in my favorite grocery store. I also have sections in my binder for ads for my favorite stores and within that file I keep the coupons specifically for that store (ie Target)
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I do not believe in cutting coupons to me is not time spent wisely. What I do is purchase 4 papers each week – I do sort them by pages alike and then put a binder on them and mark the date on them. That way when Mommy Snacks post the deals and list what week it is I can go right to it and pull the coupon. Every 5-6 weeks I will go through old coupons and pitch expired ones.
I am new to couponing and right now I clip everything and go thru it weekly to see what I need…..and I love looking at the bottom of my reciepts to see how much I’ve saved. Thank you for sharing all these deals with us!
I receive your daily6 email. Thanks for all of the tips! I’ve been couponing for a while and usually just clip all ofthe coupons and file them and print the online coupons as needed.
I cut and file everything. I go crazy when I don’t because I am afraid that I’m missing some good deal.
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I use a combination of everything, I tried the clip and place in binder, but the upkeep for me was too much.
I cut coupons for the products I know I will use, or if it’s a coupon for a new product I want to try (of course, I wait until the product goes on sale). I file them right away in my coupon organizer in sections (canned goods, cereals, cleaners, etc….) . I always bring my coupon organizer to the store with me in case I see something on sale that I didnt know about.
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I generally cut, categorize and file coupons on items that we normally use, but I’ve started keeping the additional coupons and inserts in case there are super deals on other items. My grocery list, which is made out according to the weekly ads at 2 or 3 local stores, is written on a recycled envelope, and I’ll insert all the coupons for the week into the envelope, but I’ll always take along my coupon file in case I find items on sale but not listed in the weekly ad. I found a Creative Memories accordian photo file at a garage sale (and made additional cardboard inserts) for my coupons–works well for me.
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I cut the coupons we use and all high dollar ones and file in a coupon organizer I keep with me. I’m too worried I’ll miss a deal at the store to leave any at home. I always find something on sale in the store that I wasn’t expecting. I hope I win this. I wanted it when it came out but didn’t want to spend that much for it. Thanks for all you do!
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I keep the whole insert, mark the date with a magic marker on front and file them in a hanging file box. I also keep a notebook with baseball card holder pages and file my IP’s, blinkies, magazine Q’s, and peelies catagorically. Upon receiving the weekly grocery sales I match coupons to the BOGO items and other needed items and make a list. I then take coupons from my hanging file box and clip them out. Then check to see if there are any in my notebook . I file the Q’s in an accordian file by STORE that is easily taken in. I might visit 6 stores in one day to get my best price.
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I have a box that I keep my inserts in in chronological order :)
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I cut out all my coupons and keep them in an envelope, then pull out the ones I know I will use each week when I go shopping.
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I file them by category.
I use a binder and cut out all the coupons. Would love to win the cookbook!
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I cut all of my coupons at once and then file them all in a binder in the baseball card holder slots, sorted by category. This helps me to find items easily both when making my list and when I spot a deal in the store that wasn’t on my list! The only downside to this is that you must stay on top of things – putting coupons in the binder and pulling out the expired ones.
Unfortunately, I don’t really have a method. Well…my method is I find/get coupons I know we will use. I put them in the clip by the grocery list and take them with me to use. I usually only have three or four at a time. I should find and use more!
I use the couponizer. Great tool. Works great for me.
I usually cut what I think I will need or what I’ve seen in the past to be a really good deal…then I put them in a binder filed by catagory in baseball card inserts.
Also, I already subscribe to your email feed and love it! I’d love to win this cookbook!! If not, I’ll have to buy it :) with a coupon of course!
I do two things. I cut the coupons I know we will probably use and put them into a small coupon holder in categories. The I keep the coupon flyers in a 3 ring binder so when you post your snacks for the week and there is something that is a good deal or **Free** then I can refer back to the coupons I didn’t clip. This way I don’t miss the deals but I don’t clutter up my coupon carrier with coupons I probably will not use.
I clip the coupons for products that we use and file in a binder. I give away the extra coupons to a lady at church who uses them to buy for the food pantry.
I use The Couponizer and file all of my coupons there. I think I probably need to do something else, or add something else to it because it gets REALLY full!
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I try to cut the coupons every week and file them in a binder filled with baseball card inserts…I’m playing catch up right now since I just had a baby and moved across country
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I clip most of the coupons since I am building a stock of coupons. But some day I hope to clip some and save the rest of the insert along the side.
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I cut the coupons out of the inserts and also print coupons online. I then file them all in a three ring binder that has a zipper closure inside baseball card holders. It is so quick and easy for me to find the coupons I need!! Love this type of organization, love ALL YOU magazine, love couponing and LOVE YOUR BLOG!!
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I use a three-ring binder. I cut almost all the coupons out of the inserts unless I wouldn’t want the product even if it was free. I have the binder divided up into categories to make coupons easy to find. The first three pages of the binder are for coupons that are matched up with the sales for that week that I know for sure I want to use.
I cut out all the coupons that I will use or might use if the sale is good and keep them in a coupon organizer. Thanks!
I cut each coupon out and file in in categorized envelopes. If I have extra inserts I just file those whole, by date.
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I file my coupons in hanging folders and cut as needed. Thanks.
I do a hybrid, like you do. This way I already have some on hand in case of unadvertised deals.
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I cut mine and put them in a binder which is organized by catagory. I put anything I know will be free in the front of the binder so I don’t forget to get It when shopping. I mostly shop with a list and my coupons already pulled but take the binder for those items that I find on clearence or something I missed on your site or in the ad. Your site is a time saver for my shopping trips. Thanks for all you do.
I cut mine and put them im my binder ASAP. Thank You
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I clip all the coupons every week. I have a big binder that I put them in in baseball card sleeves. I have them broken up into all different sections such as: baby, cleaning, food, refrigerated, shampoo, laundry, etc. etc. It’s time consuming to clip and file but it’s so much easier to just take the whole notebook in when I get to the store and flip right to the one I need.
I receive your email updates and love them! For filing my coupons, I use a green heavy cardboard type file folder. I write the date on the front of each coupon insert and then add it to the front of the folder. I also use a coupon organizer where I put in coupons the I get from other sources – print off at the register, cut out of a magazine, receive in the mail, printed off my computer, etc. Then I keep both of those in a tote bag with handles so I can find it easily and don’t have to worry about someone knocking the folder over and messing up all the coupons.
I use the file by insert method, although I do cut out the coupons I know we absolutely will use and put them in the Couponizer, a great tool.
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I am new to couponing so now I use the “Binder Method”.
I clip coupons, then I shape my meal planning around them. On my grocery list, I note that I have a coupon……
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I cut out the coupons that I think that I will use and place them in a mini accordian file. Then, I keep the rest of the inserts in folders, so they are available if there is a really good deal on something that I don’t normally use. So far, the system is working for me!
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Hybrid: I cut the first two sets of all inserts and file in an organizer, then keep any extra sets to cut from if there’s a great deal or free stuff!
I have a lttle box, cut them from magazines and newspapers everytime I see them and file them. But I put they great ones in my wallet.
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I’m new to couponing too, but a friend of mine introduced me to it and told me about “the binder” technique. We both organize them using those business card sheets they have at office supply stores in our binders and separate different sections. My sections are breakfast, lunch, dinner, desert, grocery (non-food), beauty, pet, retail…. and I think that’s it.
I cut all the coupons that I think we may use and file them into a plastic expanding envelope. I’m thinking about switching to another method because it seems to be somewhat time consuming to sift through all the coupons in the store with my two year old in tow.
I get your e-mail and I’m a cut and file gal. My kids are huge helpers with cutting coupons so it’s not hard to get it all done at once. We cut everything and I pass on an envelope of everything we can’t use to other friends who “coupon”.
I cut out all of the coupons and file them in an organizer by isle for CVS and another organizer by isle for Kroger.
I cut and file in a six inch coupon binder that I bought at walmart.
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I’m new to couponing (Baby comes in 4 weeks, and I’ll be staying home from work). So far I’m just cutting what I think we might use if the price is low enough. As for organizing, I put my coupons in order of my walk around the grocery store.
I use a combo method of the binder and file the circulars. I cut the coupons I know I will be using and I leave the others in the circular. I am a full time working mom and rely heavily on websites such as this for “coupon pairings”.
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I still prefer the old fashioned way of cutting & filing by type of food or non food
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I used to cut all my coupons and file them but I had to search and search for them at the store or at home…so much time. I am trying the filing inserts method but have trouble with the printable coupons. I put them in a folder but am still searching. I definitely need to modify.
I take multiple inserts and separate them stacking like pages together, staple each coupon( making sure not to staple over the UPC), put the inserts back together. Write the date on the front and file away. Clipping what I need before I go to the store.
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I cut all the cpns but only keep those items I use or desire to try. For those I keep, I put into a large binder with the baseball card type sheets of plastic. I have it divided out by types such as baking, breakfast, fast food, frozen, etc. For those that I don’t keep, I put into plastic baggies and give to friends to look through. I hate to throw away cpns even if it’s not something my family eats. It like throwing away money. I’d rather let other people have an option to take some cpns.
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Just getting back into couponing. Right now I have everything in a Glad plastic container that has dividers that are marked with each category of food item. Also have categories for each drug and discount store I shop, where I file their coupons and individual coupon policies. Coupons that are good for trail size items and restaurants are in separate envelopes. Coupon codes for web sites I write on a large index card and try to keep it up to date. There’s also a large index card with who has free health screenings, pet services, etc. and when they usually have it, so I’ll remember to watch for the times and dates in the paper or news. So far, I’ve taken advantage of a free skin cancer screening, a heart screening that had a ultrasound carotid screen (huge savings) and an AARP health screen bus tour, that had a screen for osteoporosis and cholesterol. Very cool. Missed the free dental day that a area dentist had – but maybe I’ll get to go next year : D
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I cut 2 inserts and file in catagories, keeping extra inserts in a basket unclipped….I’m thinking about switching to filing though. I spend a LOT of time clipping all those coupons :)
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I use several different tools to keep my couponing stuff orgainzed.. I work full time outside the home so I’ve struggled to find the best tools for me. These are what are working for me right now.
1. Multiple Newspaper coupons get collated and then I put each page in its own sheet protector and put them in a 4 inch binder. This way I am able to flip thru the pages easily and grab all of a like coupon at one time & just cut once, no matter how many copies there are.
I also print out a copy of the coupons info listed on one of the blogs and put it in front of that weeks coupons to locate & quickly ID whats included for the week. If I have time I might go thru them & add & change values, but most of the time I dont. I can figure it out when I go to use them.
This works wonderfully for me and it just takes a few minutes every weekend. I like being able to flip thru and glance at the different Qs without makng a mess of a packet once I start cutting on them. That used to really make me batty. ;)
2. Weekly deals- I subscribe to 5 different (maybe 6) coupon blogs so what I do is when I see a deal or stores deal Im interested in, I copy it to a Word doc.(delete the deals Im not interested in) and then print it out & place it in sheet protectors in a 1 inch binder. Each page has its own sheet protector so all I have to do is flip thru them to find the deal/s Im looking for.
When I first started couponing, I would lose deals or forget where I saw them, or save every bloggers emails (which is the same thing as losing them..LOL) so I came up with this method to keep myself straight. It works great for me and when the week is done I’ll just pull all the old deals out and add the new ones as I come across them. This binder is my fiend. :D
3. Im working on finding the best method to deal with my printed coupons and the various books/mailers and other odd ball coupons.
I attempted to use one binder method but that didnt work too well for me.. so at the moment, I have an extra coupon sorter (the plastic multipocket type) that I’ve divided into food and non-food sections so I can find them fairly fast.
Eventually I plan to put them in the baseball card sheets in another binder but I havent made it that far yet… I can dream.
4. I have another coupon multipocket keeper that I keep in my purse with coupons sorted by Stores. When I find a deal Im interested in, I’ll find the corresponding coupons, put them in the Store file and toss it back in my purse.
I usually empty this one once a week but there are a few that I know I’ll only use at say the grocery store.. I might leave those in there until I either use them or they expire.
And thats how I keep my coupons orgainzed. :D
I store all the inserts in one box and cut out the coupons just in time to use them. However, I find myself using more and more online coupons and fewer from the newspaper inserts.
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I store all the inserts and cut out the coupons as needed
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I clipped and file my coupons.
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I use TWO coupon organizers. One for Food, one for Household supplies. I only cut what I use, but I save the rest of the dated inserts just in case you enlightening me (which you do quite often.. ;) ) I also keep my resterant and store coupons(bed bath and beyond/ Michaels etc) in a coupon organizer and leave it in my glovebox of car. This helps minimize my frusteration.
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I just started couponing for about 1 1/2 months. I always thought cutting coupons was a waste of time. It’s just me, my husband, and my 4 yr old son but I started realizing that going to the grocery store without a plan was costing us a lot of money. I would go with a few ideas and things we need but I always veered off my list and spent way to much money for just 1 meal idea. I started keeping the coupon section from each week, paper clip them together, on the front of that coupon section with a sharpie I write the date I got those coupon and then file them in a folder by date. I then research my local grocery store for the best deals(especially on meats), stock up and meal plan from there. I then research the items I need and find the coupon by websites that tell which coupon inserts have a coupon for those things. I will cut the coupons I know I will definetly use and keep them in my coupon holder to take to the store. I have already noticed more money in the bank and like I said I just started doing this.
I am a File-by-Insert kinda gal – cutting only what/when I need my coupons. I get 4 Sunday papers and have two file boxes sorted by dates. I would love one of the cookbooks.
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I cut coupons for items that I think I may purchase and file in business card inserts in a binder. I pass on uncut circulars to friends and they do the same.
I cut and file all of my coupons, I try to get it done each week but sometimes they pile up on me and it takes longer!
I file by insert and clip as needed.
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I actually have 4 different organizers.
1. Is for grocery items, I paper clip like coupons together so I see all of my coupons for any given items easily.
2. Health and Beauty, pretty much any/everything I would buy at CVS or Walgreens. This is organized by name brand so I can find all things Olay, Aveeno etc. in alphabetical order.
3. Is a small cleaners organizer – since cleaners are often available at either the drug store or at the grocery store.
4. My restaurant and gift card organizer. I keep all store, pizza, fast food, services in here with any gift cards that I have for the respective store.
This system seems to save the most money because I know where everything is.
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I label envelopes and put all my coupons in them. Alphabetical order.
Works great for me!
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I use a coupon box filing system. I tried the binder system but it was too time-consuming for me.
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I am an email, facebook and twitter follower of Mommy Snacks! I used to organize all my coupons in a binder, but I simplified and use a clear zipper case with two regular sized envelopes, one for grocery and one for restaurant coupons, then do my grocery shopping once a month on one big run. I put the coupons in the general order of my store’s setup.
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I’m definitely a Binder girl, although I used to just clip the ones I thought we would use, and pitch the rest. Now I clip and save the rest!
I posted this on my facebook. I bought a cheap expandible check file and I use that to file the coupons I have clipped that I know I will use. In the front of this file, I have an envelope of coupons that will expire at the end of the month.
I have a small coupon pouch that has dividers. I keep all like items together for easy access when searching the isles at stores.
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I am a RSS subscriber. I use a coupon organizer. but when I am shopping I like to use the envelope method. BTW… You ROCK!
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I print or clip only the coupons I think or know we will use. I put them in a coupon organizer that I carry in my purse – never know when you will need a coupon! Thanks for the great work you do!!!
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I clip those I know I will use, and file them by category.
I’m new to couponing, but I’ve started cutting almost all coupons and placing them in a binder. I sort them by food groups, but also by the aisles within my grocery store. This way as I go down each aisle, I just turn the pages. So far it works! Love your website and the daily emails. Thanks!!
I have a coupon folder that I use. I usually clip them when I get them and file them when I have a stack of them.
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My coupon organization…. a combo of cutting and filing by catagories in a shoe box and throwing all the coupons in a bigger box until I ahve time to sort them out!
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I file the inserts after I’ve clipped the ones I know I’ll use. Those go in the binder with internet and coupons that are given to me.
I cut the most used coupons and file the rest.
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I am doing the hybrid method like you do…I like to have the Walgreens/CVS type coupons left in the inserts, but I will clip grocery coupons that I know I will use.
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I started using coupons 4 months ago & my coupon organization is the binder method. I have different size photo sheets & card holders & file my food coupons in alphabetical order. All non-food items are filed by catagory. I usually cut out all coupons.
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I cut all my coupons weekly and put them in to my binder with baseball card holders. Everything is divided into sections. I love this method and would never go back to anything else!
My coupons are in a file folder (sorted by the area the food is at in the grocery store) that I keep with my cookbooks. So when it’s time to “meal plan” for the week, they’re right there.
I’ve only been, religiously, clipping coupons since September. I, currently, clip weekly and file into a categorized folder.
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Thanks for the giveaway! I use a box with envelopes in it and a small purple coupon accordion folder for when I go to the store.
I cut out all of my coupons and put them in baseball card holders inside of a binder, dividing each section by certain catorgories
I don’t have a method now. I used to have the binder but It didin’t work for me. I just pile up the flyers and cut whatever I need when I need it. However I try to keep them in order (by date) so I can find more easily what I need.
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I cut and file them in a binder. It takes no time to find the coupons I need each week, I love this method!
I have 2 coupon file organizers. I have a lot of coupons! I like to be as specific as possible with the categorizing, because it saves me a lot of time in the long run when I’m at the grocery store.
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I started using a coupon binder about six months ago. My problem is that I don’t like carrying it with me, so I miss out on opportunities. I also do not like to cut out the internet coupons. I dislike the wasted paper. I am a work in progress, always looking for a better way to do something.
I haven’t decided on a method yet. I usually just put the coupons in my purse and hope to remember to use them.
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I file clipped Q for dairy, meats and other foods I may come across on manager’s special at Kroger in recycled envelopes in a shoe-type plastic box. I file the rest of the insert – H&BA, cleaning etc, in a dated file folder. It works for me most of the time. I have multiples and am struggling to find the best way to deal with that. Tried the card holders in a 3 ring binder but I just couldn’t keep up with it.
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I clip coupons and use the label system. I organize them by category and expiration date.
I use the cut and put into a binder system. My visual system works well when I am up to date on it :-)
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I cut and file coupons regularly and always have the file in the car. I hate finding a deal, knowing I have a coupon, and realizing that I left my binder at home!
I have a “system”, which only I can understand. Its not super advanced or too complicated for others to understand. Its more, no one would WANT to take the time to understand. Maybe I should re-evaluate my system.
I have a binder and love it, but I have a hard time keeping up with it. Right now I am 2 months behind.
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I have a accordian style folder and I file as I clip. I haven’t graduated to the binder method yet, but am on my way.
I just started the whole process so I’ve not quite figured out the best way to organize myself but I come to your blog for great tips.
I cut only what we will use and keep the inserts with the rest of the coupons until they expire. That way I can pass them along if someone wants them.
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I cut my coupons out and file them in an accordion file.
I have a large file with categories that work for me that I file the clipped coupons under.
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I file my coupons in hanging file folders labeled SS, RP, P&G and General Mills
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I cut and file in a binder.
I clip all of my coupons and file them according to category. But this takes a lot of time, so I don’t know that it is the best system.
I’m in between methods. I haven’t been cutting them, I’ve been trying to date the inserts & cut as I need. However, if I found a good deal then I do’nt have my coupons. I also have a coupon box, but that is a mess. I had won a binder a year or so ago & I’m thinking about trying that out.
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