I was blessed to be able to attend a couponing seminar. My friends have helped me so much, but I wanted to add what I already know, so I paid my $10 and off I went. I learned more than I even expected! So now I use a box with envelopes for my coupons and go through every month or so to weed out the expired ones. This has helped a lot while shopping in the store. I take in less things (coupon box, re-usable bags, my list and the store mailer) and I find I'm saving even more, esp. if there is a big sale and I've had the time to order extra coupons.
I also keep a calculator, a pen, small scissors and an extra envelope (for days that I've forgotten my list that I make on the back of envelopes). I put a rubber band around the box and make sure I've got my info clearly visible inside.
I like this system for now b/c I can have as many topics as I like. I have canned foods subdivided into soups, for example. I have pet items divided between cats and dogs. I have personal items divided into toiletries, soap and shaving, fem, hair, make-up. It makes for more envelopes but this box can hold a LOT, and it makes it faster when going through the grocery store aisles. I was tired of the binder since I was having to go through it so often to make room for new coupons. I may go back to that eventually but the box works real well for me right now.
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