Through my 12 years of couponing, I’ve been through a variety of coupon storage systems. I’ve used envelopes, I’ve used accordion files, I’ve used baby wipe containers, I’ve used file folders and, yes, I’ve even used a coupon binder. It is by far the best system for saving the most money.
But…
My binder was bulky, cumbersome and exhausting to keep up on. I’ve become a lazy couponer recently, preferring to clip or print only what I was planning to use at the store that very day. And, as a result, our grocery budget has suffered. Gluten free items & fresh foods are pricey enough, but I’ve missed out on deals, come home without something I needed & searched the house for just the right coupon to match my grocery list more times than I can count.
Enter the Coupon Clutch—the newest member of Team Inexpensively sent me the miracle cure to my coupon organization problems. She has created a fun, stylish binder that is also functional & lightweight. I’m diving back into the binder system, ready to save a bundle of money, and this time I know I’ll be successful.
And, not just because I’m so excited to carry this gorgeous tote around the store!
I have a plan in place to make this transition simple. Here’s how it works: Rather than trying to clip every coupon I have stored, stuffed or stashed around the house, I’m going to start with new coupons as they come in. In the past, I’ve attempted to clip all my coupons, tiring out long before I get through the giant stack. This time, I’m clipping the Red Plum coupons that came in the mail, and filing the Catlinas I just received at the grocery store. This weekend, I clipped the Smart Source coupons from the Sunday newspaper.
The rest? Will stay in their file folders until they’re needed. I guess I’ll be maintaining two coupon systems for awhile, but I’m convinced it’s going to make the transition easier to manage. Eventually, the filed coupons will all be used up or expire, as I fill my new binder with current coupons. I am loving the different sizes that are included in the Coupon Clutch deluxe system. The 3-pocket pages are perfect for Catalina coupons, and the 6-pocket pages hold the wide coupons that gave me fits when I was trying to fit everything into the small baseball card pages.
You can buy the tote to hold your own binder, with a binder or as a full just-add-coupons system. For the DIY set, they even sell the pattern & pages separately so you can create your own tote. That is most definitely not for me, but how cool is it? Whatever your style, you’ll save 10% when you use coupon code inexpensively through 10/31!
**Giveaway Closed**
Plus, one lucky reader has the chance to win a deluxe system now! Simply leave a comment here, and let us know which Coupon Clutch would look best in your grocery cart. You can also earn additional entries by:
- Subscribing to our site by email or RSS
- Following @Inexpensively & Coupon Clutch creator @sdenise on Twitter
- Writing about this giveaway (blog, forum, public Facebook note)
- Tweeting about this giveaway: Win a Coupon Clutch deluxe binder from @Inexpensively! http://bit.ly/be3eWy
For your extra entries to be counted, be sure to leave an additional comment directing us to your entry. Only one additional entry per method (i.e. While multiple tweets are appreciated it, only one will count as a drawing entry.) The contest runs until 9/21 at 11:59pm est. One winner will be notified by email on 9/22 and receive a Coupon Clutch deluxe system. Winner will have 48 hours to complete the claim form or a new winner will be chosen.
I was provided with a free Coupon Clutch to faciliate this review, but the opinion is 100% real.
Gina Maddox says
I love the turquoise and kiwi stripe clutch
Gina Maddox says
i am an rss subscriber
Gina Maddox says
following you both on twitter @thecravetosave
Gina Maddox says
tweet
http://twitter.com/TheCraveToSave/status/24470253705
Leticia Latinovich says
Oooh…I LOVE this product! I think the Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder would suit me best!
Leticia Latinovich says
Changed my mind…I now see the option for the Black Coupon Clutch Binder. That would match my dark and twisty personality better, I think 😉
Leticia Latinovich says
I’m an inexpensively follower and am now following sdenise on twitter too! (@U8MyCrayons)
Leticia Latinovich says
I just sent out a tweet from @U8MyCrayons!
Leticia Latinovich says
I added a note to Fb: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&¬e_id=471349571549#!/notes/leticia-latinovich/coupon-organization/471349571549
Leticia Latinovich says
Here’s a blog post for ya! http://simplifyyourcrazylife.blogspot.com/2010/09/simplify-your-coupons.html
Leticia Latinovich says
Lastly, you’re site is on my Google reader!
fairytalemom says
I saw the binder in use and LOVED it!
Carolyn Sherry says
I Love the Giraffe with red trim!!
KARRIE WARD says
I am totally digging the giraffe with red trim pattern. What a great idea!
KARRIE WARD says
Also, I posted the link on my FB page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarrieFaBuLoUs
kelliinkc says
There were four that I really liked, but, I would go with the brown and blue paisley. Definitely!
Lisa says
I really like this idea! I love the brown & blue paisley one best.
judyyy says
I like the brown and blue paisley one best.
judyyy says
email subscriber.
Candice Storm says
these look gorgeous, I would pick the pink poka dot, adorable!
Candice Storm says
I subscribe to the emails
jill cunningham smith says
i love them all…especially the giraffe one:) just started the whole couponing, so im in deseperate need of origanization, this looks like a wonderful way to keep it all together!
Kristy says
I love this!!! I want the brown and pink polka dot so bad! I need this!
Cindy says
I like Purple Houndstooth Coupon Clutch Binder.
Cindy says
Email subscriber.
Mary Preston says
I love the Blue Floral and Denim Coupon Clutch Binder.
Elena Vassilieva says
I love Turquoise and Chocolate Polka Dots Coupon Clutch Binder!!! So cute!!!
Elena Vassilieva says
Email subscriber.
Marie Oetzel says
I am totally in love with the Pink Elephants one.
Marie Oetzel says
I blogged about your giveaway. http://ladynolife.blogspot.com/2010/09/friend-is-having-giveaway.html
Miss Britt says
A cute purse just might convince me to clip coupons…
Miss Britt says
And I’m an RSS subscriber. 🙂
tamatha says
I would choose the pink elephants coupon clutch, my current cardboard coupon organizer is falling apart
tamatha says
gfc follower
Lisa says
email subscriber, follow on twitter & still think I like the brown & blue paisley best.
Ames says
Turquoise and Chocolate Polka Dots Coupon Clutch Binder
Casey says
I love the Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder…so cute!! 🙂
Casey says
i follow both on twitter @MissLeeThatsME
🙂
Casey says
i subscribe to your feed 🙂
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says
Purple is my favorite color but the zebra print is really cute!
punkinmama says
Oooh, I’d have a hard time deciding between the Chocolate Owls and the Giraffe with Red Trim! Who knew coupon organizer could be so cute!?!
Christie C says
brown and blue paisley is my favorite
renee says
Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder is my pick!
tina reynolds says
I love love love the Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder thanks for the chance to win
tina reynolds says
i susbcribe
tina reynolds says
I follow both on twitter @mrstinareynolds
tina reynolds says
http://twitter.com/mrstinareynolds/status/25178648436
Stefany T says
I would have to pick the pink elephant binder. My baby girl LOVES elephants!
LAMusing says
right now I use an envelope LOL, so anything is an upgrade. I like the Brown and Blue Paisley
Norma says
I like Cats on The Beach!