Coupon Organizers
This is a topic that deserves some more in depth discussions.
I’ve told you about my organizer with about 20 categories, and separate sections for
• Rainchecks,
• Miscellaneous items like batteries and bulbs,
• Retail coupons i.e. TrueValue, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Old Navy
• Coupons waiting to be filed
This has worked very well for me for the last 35+ years.
But I have seen a few other styles that work well too. In Clermont, FL I met up with Diane. Diane’s organizer was a looseleaf book divided into categories. Her coupons were placed in clear plastic pages, good for baseball cards. Each pocket contained similar coupons. For example in her cereal category I could see her internet, store and manufacturer coupons for Kellogg’s cereal. Upon flipping to toothpaste, I could see all the coupons from various brands saved as well.
Diane flips through the pages as she shops the aisles by categories, and pulls out the matching coupon. She loves her system.
Gina was another attendee. She had a small organizer, about 3†x 7†that she made herself from yellow colored poster board. She stapled the ends together and placed her coupons inside in alphabetical order. Hers fit perfectly inside her handbag so no matter when or where her coupons accompanied her.
The point of all this, is whatever system works for you, that’s the best system. So get your coupons ready and head off to the supermarket and your savings.
