"I carry them in a photo book (brag book from the Dollar Store). Each sheet is a category (i.e. dairy, meats etc).  As I make my shopping list, I check the coupons I have and mark the list with an * to remind me I have one." ~ Pilar 

 

"I bought Mrs. A's grocery coupon organizer. Her website is www.MrsAsCouponOrganizer.com. It also comes with blank shopping lists you can fill out by category, tabbed pages and pockets in a small notebook. You can put coupons on the front and back of each page, and before shopping, pull the coupons you plan to use and put them in the front pocket. I have never had such good success with coupon clipping and organization. It's really easy to discard outdated coupons also, because the pockets are clear and you can just pull them right out." ~ Katy

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"To organize coupons, try to get a map of the store or make one, then organize them accordingly in something like a small plastic box with dividers. Clip each "aisle" together with a paperclip to save time walking when you go shopping." ~ Cristina

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"I have a plastic organizer with about a dozen pockets that I think was originally meant for canceled checks. It open up accordion-style like those larger portable file organizers. I found this organizer in the dollar section at Target. I labeled each pocket for a different area of the store (i.e. produce, frozen, meat, etc). I still have to sort through a stack if I am looking to see if I have a coupon for a particular item, but it is a fairly small stack in each section so it doesn't take very long. ~Kirsten

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"First and foremost, label your container with name, address, and phone number!  This way if you lose it, you may get it back!

 

There are several items you could use to organize your coupons.  There are coupon wallets, which look like an accordion file in a way. You can use a box such as an index card box, or a shoebox, or even an empty baby wipes container. Some choose to use a binder notebook.  Some people don’t even clip the coupons, but keep a list of what coupons came out on what dates and place each separate week in a manila envelope. I feel like you would be cutting coupon after coupon in the grocery so I do not care for this particular method, but that does not mean it wouldn’t work for you. Other options include a check file, a photo storage box, tackle box, etc. If you decide it is time for a larger coupon box I recommend something that has a latch and handle on it, especially if you have a young child that would be exploring your coupon collection. You can get a paper accordion style coupon holder at most dollar stores for $1; the same files are more expensive in the grocery stores. You can also log onto www.refundcents.com/index.asp?RefID=622F and order either a nylon coupon wallet with a Velcro closure $6.94 or a deluxe coupon file (a Rubbermaid type container with a handle and a latch) for $22.90 (includes shipping and handling).  I only recommend spending this much money if you are sure you are going to stick with this hobby.  This is about the only 'cost' this hobby has, so I don’t think $22.90 is outrageous." ~ Kim  

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"I use a 3x5 plastic index card box (purchased from the thrift store) with alphabetical dividers. I organize my coupons alphabetically by name brand. For large categories such as Kellogg's cereal, I take it a step further and alphabetize the names of the cereal as well. So simple even my kids can (and do) help. It makes searching for a certain coupon so easy!" ~ Christy

 

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"While taking all of our precious family photos out of those 'toxic' plastic-sleeved photo albums, I tried to think of other uses for the albums that would keep them out of the landfill. They are perfect for organizing coupons, and some of the smaller ones will even fit in your purse. A dry erase marker or permanent felt-tip pen will label each sheet. (My young daughter also used a rejected photo album to organize all my embroidery floss for me, but that's a tip for another day!)." ~ Sheri

 

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"I only keep coupons for products which my family will use. That way I am not tempted to buy the $3 sale box of cereal with my double 50 cent coupon, resulting in $2.00 of cereal that will sit in the cupboard and no one will eat. By simply recycling that coupon, I save myself $2, and help keep my coupon holder clutter-free." ~ Jen

 

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"I used a zippered binder with a carrying strap and inside are baseball card plastic pages arranged alphabetically.  I like the binder to be a zippered one in case I were to accidentally drop it while loading or unloading groceries.  I got the binder for about $10 at an office supply store.  The plastic pages come in a pack of 50 for around $5 at Wal-mart.  I find arranging them alphabetically the easiest for me--example Kellogg's cereal is in the 'K' section.  The binder takes a little longer to file the coupons but makes it so much easier in the store.  I tend to file my coupons while watching a favorite TV show.  And because I have all my coupons with me--I never miss a clearance sale or unexpected deal!  I have saved thousands of dollars using my binder and it has easily lasted me a few years so far! One more tip--match coupons to sale items for the best savings and stock up on those items." ~ Erika

 

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