Coupon Organizing Help!

[tatinbriansmom]

 I have a coupon binder for my non food items and then i have a 13 file expanding folder for my food coupons. My binder is ok so far, but my coupon folder is a mess. How do you separate each section? How can i arrange the coupons so that it will make them easy to find and in sync with what most stores have. HELP!

[Bmat]

Do you mean like dairy, breads, meats, veggies?   Or alphabetically? I think I'd organize by type of food though- dairy, etc.

[tatinbriansmom]

Yes, thats what i mean. I want to have it as close as possible to the way that its divided in the stores.

[Shlamoof]

Index cards?  Do you have a picture of it?  I think I am confused.  Is it a wallet sized expanding folder?  Because I would think coupons would get lost in a regular one.  If it's a regular one, maybe use long envelopes for each category.

[tatinbriansmom]

Ok, im uploading a pic now. The sections are already divided (sectioned), but i dont know how to label each category to make it easier to find in the store as well as my folder.

Quoting Shlamoof:

Index cards?  Do you have a picture of it?  I think I am confused.  Is it a wallet sized expanding folder?  Because I would think coupons would get lost in a regular one.  If it's a regular one, maybe use long envelopes for each category.

[Shlamoof]

For sections, I would do Freezer, deli, dairy, boxed meals, cans, snacks, drinks, and baking, for starters.

[tatinbriansmom]

I couldnt upload my pic but i found something online.

 

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[johnny4ever]

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[Tfor2]

 if you shop mainly at one store then I would try to organize it by aisles or at least by section. i have breakfast, frozen, fridge, seasonings, condiments, baking,canned food, drinks etc etc. Try going to krazycouponlady, she has a guide on there with all the catagories.

[itsallabtthem84]

I don't organize my coupons so I am no help.