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Coupon Organizer

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Tonight I decided to get down to business when it came to my coupons.

I heart coupons.

However lately I have been uber disorganized and therefore I have been losing out on some major savings.

So when I saw Going Jane’s solution to coupon disorganization, I was game.

Not to mention that my poor little coupon keeper that has done right by me for years needed replacin’

RIP coupon holder… You have saved me hundreds (probably thousands) over the years.

I am always amazed at how much you can save with coupons. Now, I am not a couponin’ expert like sisters Frugalista Farm Life and Gal in the Middle, but I can hold my own with a pair of scissors and the Sunday paper inserts.

Truth be told, their mega-saving ways have got me really looking at the sales ads to see how to leverage my coupon dollar and today I saved BIG TIME, by playin’ it smart.

I saved a total of $32 today on my grocery bill from coupons alone!

My best purchases included Add’s flushable wipes for $.67 each (normally $1.67 each) and drum roll please….

3 packs of Pull Ups (sale 8.99 each) and 2 boxes of Cheerios ($2.50 each) = $32 original price

3 – $2 off Pull Ups Coupons and 1- $5 Target Gift Card for purchasing 3 Pull Ups and 1- $1 off Cheerios Coupon later…

Total Cost: $20
Total Savings: $12

So with my coupons doin’ so right by me, I had to do right by them this evening and get organized.

I started with this adorable square box that fits perfectly in the front of a shopping cart.

Then I gutted it.

I just love how cute the inside looks!

Then I grabbed some 8 x 8 cardstock that I found on clearance.

I took a sheet and grabbed my favorite scrappin’ adhesive…

Zots!

I cut a strip of Zots to go along all four sides.

Then I took another sheet and put it on top.

Then I grabbed my handy, dandy (Blue’s Clues much?) paper cutter and cut it exactly in half.

Ta Dah!

Instant envelopes!

Then I took these nifty Post It tabs and arranged them on each envelope.

I just heart Post It… It is the facilitator in me, I think.

I then placed each envelope into my nifty little box.

I just love all the pretty colors!

I then tossed in a pen and my grocery list notebook…

And, there was still room for my Vera clutch!

Then I put a lid on it and I am all set…

Except for the part where I actually organize the coupons… 😉

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  8. allthingsnew says

    Following you from TTA! Loving what you did with this! I also LOVE coupons, and I have a hard time organizing them as well. Love your last comment–that you're done with everything but the actual organizing 🙂

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  11. Holly says

    Stopping by and following from TTA!

    I hardly ever use coupons…I cannot seem to get myself organized. I know I am missing out on so much $$$$ savings. I love this idea and just may make it and give couponing a real shot!

    Holly
    504 Main

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  13. Kerin says

    Good Morning Cris!
    Looks like you're really getting into the swing of things ! Super Mom!!
    Have a great day, hope you do something fun 🙂

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  20. MrsPhilipswithoneL says

    I will have to try it the next time I go to the store we'll make everyone jealous. I will give them your blog address and show them how it's done 🙂

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