I just bought a 13 pocket coupon file at the dollar store for my coupons..but was wondering how you all sort/organize them? It is wallet size, as I figured if I got it to fit in my purse, I was more likely to KEEP it in my purse...and therefore USE the coupons.

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That is the way i did it for the longest time because i was too concious about what others would say if i took a binder in the store. It worked very well for me although i have now gone to the binder method since i have gotten more "serious" about the whole thing. You will change your method time and time again until you find what works for YOU. I started out seperating them by category like grocery, freezer, personal care, etc. Then I went to alphabetical. Ultimately it is what you think will help you find your coupons the quickest and easiest.

I use the dollar store organizer also. I take out my coupons that match my list before I go, that way I'm not tempeted to buy anything that's not on my list.

I buy the plastic kind that you find in the dollar store also. I find this handy for me to use.

I have one of these in my purse too, but yanno...I think I should use Melissas alphabetical idea...I have it broken down into catagories (ie; frozen, beverages, health and beauty) but now i am using more and more coupons, but I'm FORGETTING what's in there and not using it atthe time and kicking myself when I come home and find it
That was a great tip Melissa!

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I also have mine sorted by categories. I try to go through them before I get to the store and pull out the ones I know I am going to use so I don't forget to use them.

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This is how I do it too.

I've heard others organize by expiration date but I haven't tried it.

Good luck!

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"It doesn't matter who you are, or where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always." ~Oprah~

I actually use 2 of the dollar store ones. I use one for things I know FOR SURE I will be using on my trp to the store. The other holds all the rest so that when I get there if I fond that something is on sale ans I have a great coupon for it I have it there. THey are both wallet sized, just different colors. I bought the kind that was already labeled too. THat way I know how to sort them... although, CD cases with the plastic sleeves in it works great too and it's about the same size. HTH

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I use two index card boxes. One for food and one non-food and then organize them alphabetically with the little dividers they sell for them

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Oh and I do carry a big enough purse to fit both of these with me

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Mommy To Brody(3 years) Mason(20 months) Orin (3 Months)

"It's easy to pass judgement, it's more difficult and more meaningful to love someone" Big Love


"Cholesterol won't stick if you have the right attitude"