In the interest of full disclosure...this is NOT our idea. The coupon filing system we use and reference on our site is the Coupon Mom system.
Why use a "system" vs just clipping and filing the coupons I think I will use?
We are all about saving time. As moms of two young children we need all the help we can get in the "making life simpler" area! This system will help you save time AND maximize savings.
Why would I want to save ALL the coupons and what should I do with the ones I won't or don't use?
Glad you asked! First, being frugal is sometimes about being flexible as well. There are some things we wouldn't normally buy but are willing to substitute when the price is right! For any economists out there this would be a "substitute good." Having the stash of miscellaneous coupons helps us get the most for our money. In addition, you can help military families stationed overseas by saving and sending your unused or expired coupons. We can help them and thank them by offering a small substitution for the great deals they could get here in the states!
So what to do?
When you get your Sunday paper you will file each insert by date in a folder or notebook for later reference.
It may be helpful to you if you glance through the coupons and the sales fliers each week but you DO NOT need to clip the coupons yet.
So, how do you know which coupons are in which ads in each part of the country??
This is the really great part of Coupon Mom's system! She keeps a database of all the coupons distributed in each insert each week and has them listed by state. Each Saturday afternoon Coupon Mom's database is updated with all the new coupons that will be out in Sunday's paper.
We also use Hot Coupon World's coupon database which includes printables, and there are numerous others you may come across surfing for deals.
Yes, it's a time saver. Put your feet up for a minute :)
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