So, before I began this journey of my serious couponing, I would clip coupons and put them in envelopes with the intention of using them. But half the time I found them expired or forgot to use them. When i found www.hiptosave.com She has a whole section on coupon organization. I have learned that this is key! I like the binder method cause I can see all my coupons laid out. With that being said, I also use envelopes for certain stores. When I am looking at the sale ads and making my list, I take out the coupons for those items and put them in an envelope labeled with that store. Here is what my binders look like. I got the 1" ones for .50 cents at wal-mart, so I have one for food and one for other stuff.
Ok, so the obvious place to get coupons is the sunday paper. I subscribe and buy one or two more if the inserts are good and there are good coupons. Another place to get coupons is the internet. Now, some stores won't take them. Like Wal-mart. Even though it CLEARLY states in their policy that they do, I have had problems. I am going to try again soon, with a copy of the policy in my hands. Walgreens, target, superfresh, safeway and giant all take them. The problem is they are weary because people make copies of the coupons. I do not. Each computer is allowed to print a coupon twice (in most cases). I have the advantage of having access to at least three computers on a daily basis, so if there is a coupon I know I will use alot of, I print out copies on each computer. A site that has alot available is www.coupons.com. I rely on www.hiptosave.com to tell me when there are hot coupons available. I have also found that you can go directly to the manufacturer's site and alot of them have coupons online. Some require you to register to get them.
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