I had to find a better way to organize my coupons so I decided to try using a book ring. I took all my coupons (I don't have a ton) and a punched a hole in the side away from the barcode. Then I put them all on the binder ring. The last thing I did was place an envelope at the very back of all the coupons.
So now when I go grocery shopping all I have to do is flip through the ring for the coupon I want to use, pull it off the ring and place it in the envelop. Then when I get to the register, I can take out the coupons in the envelop and hand them to the cashier.
My coupons before (with the binder clips):
My coupons after:
I hope this helps make coupon using easier for me. How do you keep your coupons organized? Do you use the big plastic coupon organizer envelopes? If so, how do you like it?
like this idea my daughter is so organized wish I was as well thanks for sharing idea
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! My hubby carries around a huge accordion file....I like this much better :)
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like a great idea. I've seen people in the stores with big note books with their coupons in plastic pages and that just seems like so much to carry around.
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Great idea! I get a little frustrated while shopping and trying to organize everything. Then checking out is a nightmare.
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ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower. See my post http://www.ontheverge6.com/2010/06/storing-your-coupons.html
ReplyDeleteabout how I do my coupons. I outgrew everything and had to make a binder. Please stop by and follow back.
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Very clever method. I will use this. keri
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I currently have an odd system at the store including 3 ziploc baggies...NOT working and I have been searching around for a better idea! Definitely going to try this!
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to be a couponer so bad but I just can't seem to get it together!
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Hi there! I love your layout, so cute! I need to get better with my coupons to, I have never heard of the binder ring idea, I might have to try it! New follower from Wandering Wednesday Hop. Drop on by and see me if you get the chance, thanks!
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I have a little coupon organizer - kinda like a file folder but it can still be unorganized in there! LOL Stopping by to say thanks for linking up to our Super Stalker Sunday hop! (yes, I'm still catching up! LOL) Hope to see you again this week! I'm your newest follower via GFC, Twitter and FB! :) Have a great day!
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ReplyDeleteposted about this here: http://everydayeasy.blogspot.com/2011/06/coupon-organization.html
ReplyDeletethanks for the great idea!!!
Great idea! Much easier to carry into the store than the big old binders!
ReplyDeleteClever girl! I have been dabbling in coupons, and not sure how to organize them. This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius! Thanks so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteKaren
You just saved me. I had a system that was working great but it was stolen last week and I've been dejected! I got the organizer at a store out of town so I can't replace it easily. This is ingenious! I love it! Thanks for making me smile again (I know it's just coupons but it still stung!) Now I'm going to go wander around your blog. So glad I saw this idea on pinterest.
ReplyDeletethat is a great amazing idea i am so doing that
ReplyDeleteI have a small accordion folder - about the size of a clutch. I put the coupons in FOR THAT TRIP each week, and organize them by store. I don't clip unless I'm going to use the coupons. That's not a bad idea though...
ReplyDeleteSaw your craft on Pinterest and wanted to stop by and started looking around. Love your site. I use a 3 ring binder and put my coupons in baseball card holders. I found the idea on a couponing site. It has been working so great for me. I just flip through it and see all my coupons and put the ones I want to use in the poscket in front. I use to use the plastic coupon thing you did and hated it...I was getting frustrated while shopping with my kids so I ended up just forgetting my coupons. Now with my binder its so easy to go to the section I need and take them out! Your idea is great but I have to many to do it that way or I would :)!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea
ReplyDeleteGENIUS!! Found this on Pinterest. So glad I clicked on it. This is SO going to help me get organized and start using coupons. I've tried various things to no avail. Mostly I walk around the store clutching a bundle I plan to use, dropping coupons as I go, and fumbling for which ones I actually need at the register. It is like this system was tailor made for me. Thank you!!!
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