There is no proven method when it comes to organizing your coupons. The only thing that IS proven is that you’re more likely to USE them if they are ORGANIZED!
Organization can be the wall that stops a newbie couponer from couponing! It’s overwhelming to find a new place for all this new “clutter”! I have a sister that is THE MOST organized person I know, but she was overwhelmed with the whole coupon organization thing, she finally bagged it and {gasp!} tossed all of her coupons she had been collecting.
Lucky for us – there is more than one way to do it. And if you’re like me, you’ll change methods a few times, trying to find what works for you.
Just starting out? Not quite sure you want to commit? You can go to the dollar store and purchase a small photo book to organize your coupons in. Investment – $1.00. This is what Monica did to start out. She’ll tell you that it only lasted a few weeks before she moved on to something bigger.
As for me, there are three main methods of coupon organizing that I have tried. Each have their pros and cons… again, you just do what works for you! And it may take a little time to figure that out, and that is OK!!!
Here is my own coupon organization metamorphosis!
- Filing Method
- Binder/Baseball Card Holder Method (see this post for the breakdown of her binder)
- A fast way to clip all those coupons!
- The No Clip Couponing or ClipLESS System {What I’m doing now!}
- How to Organize your Internet Printable Coupons
It all began on October 8th, 2008. Cathy and Monica started this coupon blog to help friends and family learn about their new money saving hobby couponing! Since then they have taught thousands of women (and men) 
Wow! I had been doing the baseball card system, and I got burn out SOOOOO badly! I got so busy, and haven’t couponed in over a year because of the hours required to clip coupons I never used. This clipless system has me totally jazzed to coupon again-talk about a time saver! Luckily for me, I have NO pride when it comes to looking goofy in the aisles, so this will work beautifully! I can’t wait to get my inserts again! And I just posted this link on my Facebook page, to let all my friends know that there is an alternative to spending hours clipping!!
Awesome Chelli! Glad you’ve been inspired! And thanks for sharing us with your friends!