Accordian File Organization

I have had a couple of questions from readers as to how I organize [my adorable Carolina Pad] accordian coupon binder (found at Target or Wal-Mart.)

The first 5 sections are organized by store. In these sections, I keep my store envelopes (remember I only carry in my shopping list and envelope filled with the coupons I cut for the week into the store when I got shopping.)

My personal five store sections are CVS, Publix, Target, Wal-Mart, and Walgreens.

The next 7 sections are organized by type of coupon. You can decide what type of coupon divisions are fitting for your family but in my case it is baby, beauty (make up, toothpaste), cleaning, food, medicine, miscellaneous/paper (batteries, toilet paper), and restaurants.
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My Sunday Inserts stay inside my coupon binder and any cut coupons I have go in my accordian folder. The ONLY reason I cut coupons is because I printed them or they fell out of the binder. The rest of the coupons in this binder are from peelies, blinkies (coupons found on the shelf below the item), mailers (mailed to you), etc.

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Remember, don't CUT from the binder coupons until you need it.

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Want to read more about my organization system, see my previous post Here.

Still Need MORE Coupons?

Home Depot Garden Club Coupons

Get some great Home Depot Garden Club coupons Here.

B1G1 at Seattle's Best Coffee Cafe

Seattle's Best Coffee, found in Borders book stores, is offering a B1G1. You can print this coupon Here. It expires April 28, 2009.

$5 Huggies Coupon - a MONEYMAKER!

Okay, so you don't have a baby, what could you do with this Huggies coupon? 1) Give it to your neighbor (who has a baby) and tell them about the great deal at Walgreens 2) make it into a MONEYMAKER and then donate the baby item (that's right, I did it today.)

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How can the Huggies $5 coupon turn into a MONEYMAKER?

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I used the $5 coupon on a container of $2.39 Gentle Care Wipes and made $2.61 off another item. The coupon scanned, no trouble at all. You do need to get another item with this deal, because the cashier is not going to hand you back $2.61.

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Enjoy making money!

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Okay so you still have not printed this coupon?...print it below! This is an example of a time you donate to those in need while making a little money of an item for yourself.

Coupons.com - Huggies (Reset), Dr. Pepper, Entertainment Book

Guess what, the Huggies printables have been reset on Coupons.com. Use the icon below or my left side bar on the main website Here and click to start saving now. Some other great coupons available on Coupons.com include a FREE Dr. Pepper and 50% off Entertainment Book. Don't forget how these Huggies coupons go GREAT with the Walgreen's sale this week Here.

Sunday Inserts 3/8

This weekends newspaper inserts are Smart Source (SS) and Red Plum (RP.) Most months Procter and Gamble (P&G) comes out once a month. You are okay not buying extra newspapers this week...if you can get them FREE (neighbors, friends, relatives) then go ahead. If you don't get great coupons in your area you can ALWAYS buy them for a low price at The Coupon Clippers. Click on the icon below.

Want Organic Coupons?

Get them Here.

B1G1 Icecream Sundae at Baskin-Robbins

Get a B1G1 coupon for Baskin-Robbins Sundaes...I am sold! Get it Here.

Thanks Coupon Cravings!

$1 Organic Oatmeal

Get Jamba Juices Organic Oatmeal coupon for $1 Here.

Dinner Made Easy Coupon Booklet

There are a lot of coupon book offers/booklets that are sent straight to your home. This is a great example of one. Sign up now for this FREE coupon booklet.

Home Depot - FREE class and $10 Coupon

Seven Tips to Couponing

1) Stay Organized
Overall organization is critical to maintaining sanity and realizing long term value. There is nothing worse in couponing than going into a store unorganized. Have your list, your coupons, and know your sale. Leave the rest in the car. A little prep work in needed before you hit the stores. You can see how to organize your coupons Here.

2) Know the Code
There is a secret formula. A sale + a MFR (manufacturer) coupon + a store/competitor coupon = freebies, moneymakers, and cheap items. When possible combine these THREE things. In addition to the secret formula, you need to know the acronyms (see my side bar for examples.)

3) Be Flexible
Break from brand loyalties, there are a lot of great coupons out there if you are willing to try new things.

4) Learn to Stockpile
When there is an amazing sale combined with a large coupon you must stockpile. Know your store sales, how frequently things go on sale and then save enough until the next sale. This might mean you need several copies of a coupon…getting multiple copies of newspapers is a good idea.

5) Reward Cards Are Your Friend
Many stores offer great incentives only for those who are reward card holders. Sometimes it is best to get reward cards of stores not even in your area because some stores will take those competitors’ coupons.

6) Understand the Fine Print
Make sure you read the details so you truly understand what is on sale and what items for the coupon will work. Most manufacturers display the most expensive item on face of the coupon. Consumers look at the picture and select that item. If you read the fine print there might be a cheaper item for which you could get the discount (one example is a trial size item.)

7) Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
Frugal Coupon Mom has done the work for you. Don’t get stressed trying to plan your shopping list. Use this resource and other resources like it to see what is on sale each week and what is matched to a coupon. If you do not have the coupon, don’t buy the item unless your family is in need (sales are good, but they are even better with coupons.) Look at my shopping lists then create your own list.

New Coupons to Print

Coupons.com has put up some new printables. You can see these printables on my left side bar (the box for print coupons) Here.

Extra, Extra, Read All About It!!!

This Sunday's paper is a great resource for coupons. I swiped an extra copy from my parents and even went to the gas station to buy another. I would recommend you ask your neighbors, friends, or even buy an extra copy. There are three inserts with some great coupons. It is very worth it!

Great Huggies Printable Coupons

Coupons.com has some GREAT Huggies printable coupons. There is a coupon for $3 off and one for $5 off. These coupons will go fast. You can print these coupons at coupons.com or by using them on my side bar (left) Here.

Coupons You Need for Your Next Mall Trip

FREE Bath & Body Works Shower Gel with any $10 Purchase HERE exp. 3/15/09

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FREE Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Item with any $15 Purchase HERE exp. 3/1/09

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FREE Origins Night Health Bedtime Face Cream HERE while supplies last

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FREE Victoria’s Secret PINK Energizing Lotion HERE exp. 3/2/09

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FREE Victoria's Secret Pink Nation Tote and Coupon HERE (join and print) exp. 3/31/09 (it might not start until 3/10/09)

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FREE Essential Cotton Panty from Express HERE exp. 3/1/09

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FREE Clinique kits with purchases Here

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Thank you, Deal Seeking Mom!

$5 Coupon for Glucerna Cereal

I am excited about this next coupon. Get an "up to $5" coupon for Glucerna cereal Here. It is reported these cereals are priced as low as $3 in some stores (that means you COULD make $2 buying a cereal to donate to someone with diabetes. You might now, though). As always, use the back arrow button a couple times to print this coupon twice! Thank you so much, Money Saving Mom. Thanks, Susan for bringing the "up to" $5 to my attention.

Food Lion Baby Printables

Food Lion has released their latest baby coupons. You can get them Here. Remember only one print per computer. These are great for Publix shoppers because Publix takes competitor's coupons.

$1/1 Gerber Baby Food
$3/1 Nestle Good Start Supreme Powder
$3/1 Similac or Isomil Advance Powder
$3/1 Enfamil Gentlease or Prosobee LIPIL Powder
$1/6 Beechnut Baby Food
$1/1 Earth's Best Organic Baby Food
$2/1 Gerber Accessories
$1.50/1 Huggies Pull Ups or Goodnites
$.50/1 Huggies Baby wipes or bath products
$.75/1 Playtex cups
$1.50/1 FL diapers or wipes
$.75/1 15-20 oz FL baby care items

Get them Here!

Thanks, Sarah at Fiddledeedee!

$1.50 Pampers Coupon and Baby Resources

Get a $1.50 off Pampers mailed to your home Here.

In need of baby coupons, make sure you are signed up for the Baby Clubs that many stores/manufacturers offer. These websites also are a great resource for printing baby coupons. Read my post on Baby Clubs/Resources Here.