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.
I love the turquoise and kiwi stripe clutch
i am an rss subscriber
following you both on twitter @thecravetosave
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http://twitter.com/TheCraveToSave/status/24470253705
Oooh…I LOVE this product! I think the Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder would suit me best!
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 😉
I’m an inexpensively follower and am now following sdenise on twitter too! (@U8MyCrayons)
I just sent out a tweet from @U8MyCrayons!
I added a note to Fb: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&¬e_id=471349571549#!/notes/leticia-latinovich/coupon-organization/471349571549
Here’s a blog post for ya! http://simplifyyourcrazylife.blogspot.com/2010/09/simplify-your-coupons.html
Lastly, you’re site is on my Google reader!
I saw the binder in use and LOVED it!
I Love the Giraffe with red trim!!
I am totally digging the giraffe with red trim pattern. What a great idea!
Also, I posted the link on my FB page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarrieFaBuLoUs
There were four that I really liked, but, I would go with the brown and blue paisley. Definitely!
I really like this idea! I love the brown & blue paisley one best.
I like the brown and blue paisley one best.
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these look gorgeous, I would pick the pink poka dot, adorable!
I subscribe to the emails
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!
I love this!!! I want the brown and pink polka dot so bad! I need this!
I like Purple Houndstooth Coupon Clutch Binder.
Email subscriber.
I love the Blue Floral and Denim Coupon Clutch Binder.
I love Turquoise and Chocolate Polka Dots Coupon Clutch Binder!!! So cute!!!
Email subscriber.
I am totally in love with the Pink Elephants one.
I blogged about your giveaway. http://ladynolife.blogspot.com/2010/09/friend-is-having-giveaway.html
A cute purse just might convince me to clip coupons…
And I’m an RSS subscriber. 🙂
I would choose the pink elephants coupon clutch, my current cardboard coupon organizer is falling apart
gfc follower
email subscriber, follow on twitter & still think I like the brown & blue paisley best.
Turquoise and Chocolate Polka Dots Coupon Clutch Binder
I love the Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder…so cute!! 🙂
i follow both on twitter @MissLeeThatsME
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i subscribe to your feed 🙂
Purple is my favorite color but the zebra print is really cute!
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!?!
brown and blue paisley is my favorite
Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder is my pick!
I love love love the Chocolate Owls Coupon Clutch Binder thanks for the chance to win
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I follow both on twitter @mrstinareynolds
http://twitter.com/mrstinareynolds/status/25178648436
I would have to pick the pink elephant binder. My baby girl LOVES elephants!
right now I use an envelope LOL, so anything is an upgrade. I like the Brown and Blue Paisley
I like Cats on The Beach!