Putting photo albums to alternate uses is a great way to stay organised (Photo credit: Wikipedia) 

Coupons, coupons everywhere, how in the world do you find them? Organizing your coupons doesn’t have to become a nightmare. With a few simple steps, you can keep your discounted product coupons right at your fingertips.

Get the Basics

Arm yourself with the proper tools and strategy, and you are good to go. Before you begin organizing your coupons, make sure you have the proper tools on hand. You will want a photo album with baseball card insert sheets and scissors. You might also find it helpful to have a computer and printer. Some people like to use a spreadsheet application as well.

Take Some Time to Dream

Set aside an hour to an hour and a half each week to dream and clip. Remember that products you might have thought were out of your budget might well be within your reach thanks to couponing. Make a list of categories for items you desire. Separate your book into these sections. Everyone has their own unique way of sorting. Some sort by store aisle, some sort by product manufacturer, and some sort by department. Your binder is your project so use whatever sorting method is most comfortable for you.

Finding Coupons

Go through the newspaper once a week, and browse through your favorite magazines to find coupons that appeal to you. If you aren’t a newspaper/magazine type of person, simply turn to the Internet for coupon options. Websites such as Rewardit Coupons offer coupon options for printing. 

Using a Spreadsheet 

For those who live on the computer, keeping a spreadsheet is a simple way to track coupons. As you add the coupons to the book, type the coupon into the spreadsheet. A spreadsheet is particularly handy for keeping track of expiration dates, whether you use regular newspaper coupons or Rewardit Coupons. Print out the sheet and add it to the front of your binder each week so you can easily glance over your shopping options.

Adding Coupons to the Binder

When you add coupons to the binder, simply insert them into the baseball card holders in the appropriate sections. You might want to put the ones that will expire soon first. When you print coupons from Internet site such as Rewardit Coupons, fold the, accordion-style to show the product and expiration date. 

Creating a system for tracking and organizing your coupons to be more efficient can be easy and fun. It doesn’t have to cost a lot, either. Go to thrift shops or yard sales to pick up baseball card insert pages and binders at low-cost. After sorting the coupons, you’ll find that your next shopping trip come with great savings and be hassle-free because of your easily-accessible coupons.