Binder Update

Remember how I organize my binder post here?  I want to add one more thing to that post. 
I was at Target yesterday, and I found a coupon binder in the bottom of my buggy.  I opened it to the front, and there was no contact information.  I returned it to customer service desk, so I hope that person checks back with them.  
This reminded me I forgot to include the most import page that I have in my binder.  The very first page in my binder looks like this:

This coupon binder belongs to

Hannah 

If found please return to me.  Thank you.

my email address 

my cell phone number

Could you imagine how panicked you would be if you lost ALL of your beautiful coupons in your beautiful binder?!?!  I would be a mess!!!  It's always better to be safe than sorry.

My Coupon Habit's Coupon Binder

For this week's How To, I am going to share with yall my binder recipe. These categories work for me, but they may not work for you. You need to figure out what categories best describe your needs/coupons. I do think EVERYONE should use the binder method. It is easier to organize! You need to bring your binder with you into ALL stores. You never know when you will find a money maker or clearance item at a store!

How Do I Organize My Coupons:·

Binder. Get a binder with a zipper and a handle at least 2-3”. I recommend Case-It D-145

Card Holders. Get 9 count clear baseball card holders. I prefer Ultra Pro.
Dividers. Get divider and mark the labels. I prefer the dividers withpockets.

My Binder Recipe: Use dividers with pockets and label the sections on both sides. Place baseball card holders behind each section.

Category Sections:

· Baby: Diapers, lotions, formula, baby food, etc

· Baking: Mixes, flour, spices, etc

· Bread & Cereal: Cereal, breakfast foods, breads, rice, pasta, chips, snacks, etc

· Cans: canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned sauces

· Candy: Candy, gum, etc

· Cleaners: Dish cleaners, fabric cleaners, room fresheners, floor cleaners, etc

· Dairy: Cheese, butter, yogurt, cold items, etc

· Dressing & Spreads: Salad dressing, peanut butter, jams, BBQ sauce, etc

· Drinks: Water, juice, cokes, etc

· Frozen: Anything in the freezer

· Meats: Fresh meat, lunch meat, breakfast meat, hot dogs, etc

· Medicines: Cold, allergy, pain relievers, first aid, vitamins, etc

· Paper Products: Tissues, garbage bags, foils, wraps, paper plates, napkins, etc

· Personal: Body wash, lotion, makeup, feminine items, oral health care, hair care, etc

· Produce: fruits, vegetables

· Random: Non-food items

Store Sections: Get a divider for each of your favorite grocery and pharmacy stores. Follow with baseball card holders. Place coupon policy, store coupons, rain checks and catalinas in the pockets.

I learned a lot about this from the Savvy Shopper. You can read how she organizes her binder here.