How I Store My Coupons...

my sis R. is wantin to coupon, so i am showin what i do to help her get started...

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this is my binder bag and accordian file...

these two things are where i store my coupons...

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my accordian has room for my inserts that i file by month...

and this weeks flyers for the stores...

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my bag holds my binder, pen, highlighters, scissors, a variety of paper cutters i am tryin out...

and my binder   :)

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my binder has many pockets and zips closed...

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inside the binder i use tabs to divide it into categories...

i put coupons into the categories by putting them into baseball card or photo holder pages...

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on the front cover is a list of categories that i printed out with the number and color of the tab...

there is also the color chart for the expiration date highlights...

i highlight the date using the color chart so i can more easily check for expiring coupons...

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inside each category, i use the card/pic holders to put my cut coupons in alphabetical order...

i put the multiple coupons together in one pocket, folded so i can see the item, amount and expiration date...

i sometimes write the info i need on the front coupon in a clear area where i can see it...

the front coupon is also highlighted with the expiration date color...

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some categories i have subdivided...

like my personal stuff has toothcare, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, and razors/deodorants...

between the subcategories i put a piece of black paper...

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and that is how i am currently storing my coupons :)