Okay, the long awaited “How to organize your coupons” video is finally here. You all get to come into my little office so I can show you a few ways to keep those coupons organized and easy to use. I’m a little nervous, I hope you all like it. If not, be nice…I tried 
And I probably should have waited till I lost my 15 lbs but I’ve been trying to do this for quite a while and who knows how long it will take to lose 15 lbs.
A couple of notes before you view:
- Sorry that it’s not perfectly clear. It took us all day to get this going. We are just not technically inclined that way.
- I say there are 5 inserts with 3 Smart Source & 3 Red Plum. I obviously can’t add and talk at the same time. There are 3 Smart Source & 2 Red Plum.
I hope you enjoy the videos and find them useful. Below is a list of the divider labels I use for my coupon binder.
Divider Labels:
- Free
- Produce
- Condiments/Sauces
- Beverage
- Baking/Spices
- Cereal/Breakfast
- Snacks/Candy
- Dairy
- Meats
- Frozen
- Cosmetics
- Oral Care
- Personal Care
- Cleaning
- Paper Goods
- Medicine
- Office Supplies/Household
- Pkg Goods/Canned
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You did a great job! Thank you for sharing your coupon organizing secrets!
Your video is great! However, I must ask, are you this organized with everything? I think I am far too type B for this level of organization. Or is this possible with a clothes on the floor- never got the ornaments on the tree- just use a paper towel because all the bibs are dirty- person like me? How long does this take you in an average week?
Videos are great!! Thanks a mill… I already used the binder system just like you do, it does work for me. However, a BIG THANK YOU for the lesson in cutting.. It seems so simple lay it all out and cut all at once. DUH!! I have been going crazy with the cutting and organizing that it makes it way too much work.. Your brilliant and smart idea will save me so much time, I feel like an idiot for not thinking of it myself!! Once again a BIG THANK YOU!! Happy New Year!!
Great video and advices. I just started a coupon binder this week and your video couldn't be better timing !!! I am eager to finish organizing my coupon and mostly cutting them out just the way you showed it
By the way you look great.
Have a happy new year 2010 filled with awesome coupons
Hi Cindy:
I also think you did a good job with the videos. I loved the idea of keeping the coupons you don't normally use in the file folder and save until a money maker deal appears. I can't tell you how many times I could kick myself for not saving them. I'm too lazy to put them in binders. I use my toddler's shoe box that I created similar tabs for. It works for me. Until I accidentally tilt it over (not so fun)
Thanks again for sharing. I appreciate it very much.
Thanks, Cindy! This is great!!!! I don't have a coupon binder…my question is, how do you keep track of all the coupons that are expiring..do you just go through it once a week, the entire book, and pull out old as you go, or do you have them in order of expiration? And did you really get 5 coupon inserts in one newspaper? Or do you buy 5 newspapers? My trouble is, I don't want to buy the paper, but guess I have to in order to get the coupons. The internet coupons don't always double…any advice? Thx! Susan Z.
Excellent job, Cindy. It's so nice to have a face/voice to put to the Blog. I have one of those velcro envelopes like you showed–it doesn't always close! I'm going to try the binder and see how it goes. Two things I do: I tear my coupons out along a metal ruler or use an Exacto knife on a large cutting board. I also write my shopping list on a legal envelope, write a "C" next to the item if I have a coupon for it, and then stuff them inside. Thanks for your great tips!
Thank you so much for explaning that, it makes life so easier now…
I have a question… I have a bunch of coupons from differents inserts mixed all together…. how can i keep track of them (some mught be from October since we moved)
Thank you so much for giving us such great deals.
I use a binder too. When Cost Cutters was closing they had great sales & I was able to get one that zips shut really cheap. I thought my daughter could use it for school but she never did so I took it over for my coupons! I use almost the same categories that you do. One thing I am going to change- I cut everything out, even if I don't use it. I never thought to put them in a folder for the just in case time. So much better! Wish I had watched the video before doing the five papers' worth of inserts that I had!
First YouTube…next stop Hollywood! Good job!
That was great! Thanks so much for the ideas. I've been struggling with the "envelope system" and this will definitely help me upgrade.
Cindy! I am new to LRWC and I am already your biggest fan! you have saved our family sooo much money with your amazing organization and thorough research. your video is fabulous and perfect to help me pass on your wisdom to my girlfriends!
Thanks, Cindy, really cute videos. I never thought of laying out the circulars and clipping, so that will save me time and the clutter of all the leftover pieces. I have really learned a lot from your examples.
Marcia
Thank you so much for the video. I have been looking for a new way to organize my coupons! I tried some of your methods- much easier, organized, and quicker than my old method!
norkarn@verizon.net
Hi Cindy
I'm new to couponing big time so I appreciate
all your tips! I love the video, your wisdom makes the organizing and cutting out processes so much easier.
On another note, for some reason or other when I get your regular e-mail the picture is over the text. Why is that happening?
Thanks again
Diane
Hi Cindy,
Love the videos. I've been using a similar binder method as you but I learned two new things from your videos. One, I carry my binder in my arms everywhere I go and sometimes I'm not comfortable with that so I'm definitely getting myself a bag like the one you showed in the video. Don't know why I didn't think of that myself. Two, I clip everything, even the coupons I'm not going to use for the same reason you said, in case its a money maker, except I have them all in a box. What a pain in the neck looking for a coupon that I know I have. I'm going to file them the way you suggested by date. Thannks a million. Great tips.
Happy New Year.
Patty
gjuki23@verizon.net
Thanks cindy it is nice to put a face with your words of wisdom! I just moved up to a binder it took me 2 days to organize it, but I know it will work much better! And thanks on the lesson on cutting I sit there and cut every coupon. And I think you look great but we all have a weight we feel comfortable with! Thanks again!
dotpasteur@yahoo.com
Cindy, here's what I did to get a coupon binder. We have these thrift stores called Unique Thrift Store, across the country, I believe. Monday you get 25% off all items. I found a scrapbook (12×12, never used, still in wrapping), for $2.42 – 25% = $1.82. Now, all I need to do is find cheap baseball card inserts, and hoping I'll find them at a thrift store. If not, someone please tell me where I can get these for next to nothing! Thx, Cindy….Susan Z.
Hi Cindy,
The videos are fantastic! I just started couponing as part of my new year's resolution to save our family money and I've learned so much from your site. I'm starting a coupon swap group with some good friends so I will pass this on to them also. Thanks for all that you do!! Laurie – a fellow Jersey Mom : )
Hi Cindy,
The videos are great! I originally found you on twitter and was thrilled to find your blog. My household is only two people, will your ideas and tips help us? I’m a vegetarian and we try to be as green as possible, do you find many coupons for items that we’ll find useful? Thanks so much!
danyel
p.s. a lot of people have asked good questions on this entry, I hope you’ll get a chance to answer them.
Thank you so much! You make organization very easy. I love your website.
You are awesome. I have learned a LOT from you, and I have saved so much money. I loved seeing your couponing system in your videos–you did a great job with those! I am just now graduating from the little coupon book (bursting at the seams) to your system. Please share another video soon on topics such as how long it takes you to get your lists together., and how you put them together. Right now it seems like it takes me forever, but I am still a newbie. Thank you again! I appreciate you a lot!