Learning the Frugal Ropes: coupon storage solutions

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Wednesday, October 29

Coupon storage solutions

Alyssa @ Keeping the Kingdom First was featured on the Wal-mart website with a preview of her coupon binder. She is also one of the 11 mom's that they are working with to help us save money and live better (their motto). I really like this idea, but I have not yet implemented it myself. I still use an expanded file folder, but I'm thinking about switching. Let me know what you think! Enjoy the video...Thanks Alyssa!!

Here's the Deal

Hi, my name is Crissy and I'm a couponing addict. Well, it feels like it at times. I have been clipping and using coupons since August 2008. I had always used coupons here and there, but now I rarely buy something w/out a coupon.

I prefer to shop @ Ralphs and Vons b/c they double coupons (so $0.50 coupon would double to $1 off). I also shop Albertsons for their Catalina deals combined with coupons.

I used to do more bulk buying from Costco, but have found that I can get household items for free or cheap from just working the drugstore deals. (i.e. CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid). I still get dairy, produce and bread from Costco.

I tend to get ahold of as many coupons I can. I clip the ones that I know I will use to have onhand. I started the binder method last month with baseball card holder inserts and found that the best way I can see and find the coupons the easiest.

People ask me, do you have to buy stuff you don't use? Well, sometimes I will buy stuff I don't use if I am getting it free or am making money on it. If it's free and it's a product I would use, I try it. It's surprising how much stuff I have gotten free and love now. If I don't like it or don't use it...I donate it!

I created this blog to help others find deals and show that couponing is really worth your time and effort. I have saved thousands of dollars since I began couponing...I'm just amazed. I have been shooting for a grocery budget of $250 a month.

I hope this blog sends encouragement to you. If I can do it, so can you! Blessings!