tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post7219852040708058535..comments2023-06-01T02:17:57.660-06:00Comments on PYP Blog: Organizing Your CouponsPYPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12602795819719465668noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-40418739337009526852010-07-08T20:25:18.598-06:002010-07-08T20:25:18.598-06:00It took me a while to finally decide to try your m...It took me a while to finally decide to try your method. I too was frustrated over the idea of printing out pages and pages of a coupon list to make this idea work. I finally figured out an easy solution. I copy/paste the "Coupon List" into an excel sheet and then dump that in my "documents" folder on my phone. It takes just a minute and I can use the "search" or "find" option to find any coupon I need so I don't have to scroll through the list.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057233597330909684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-39008928396373841872010-06-25T17:40:16.981-06:002010-06-25T17:40:16.981-06:00No I don't print it out every week because I d...No I don't print it out every week because I don't go "coupon shopping" every week. If I skip a week or two it hasn't been a big deal for me. I usually print mine out on scratch paper so I don't feel like I am using so much paper. Here is an idea for you: If you have a cell phone with internet access you don't have to print it off! Just look online.Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-85931158629619286592010-06-21T22:01:22.703-06:002010-06-21T22:01:22.703-06:00I have my binder all assembled Thank you :) I get ...I have my binder all assembled Thank you :) I get less than 1/2 the amount of newspapers you use so my stuff fit perfectly in the binder that has the 1 1/2 inch ringe on each side. I also made some special size page protectors for my internet printed coupons as well as the ones that come in the mail. I took a page protector and folded it in 1/3s creased the page protector so that i could see where the line was then sealed on each of the 2 lines using my seal-a-meal circa 1981 orionaly my mothers. Then using a yarn neadle (not sharp) i poked a hole in one layer of the page protecrer at the top of the newly made pocked just under the newly sealed line. this gave me a place to slid in my scissors and cut a opening for the pocket. So each page protector has 3 long skiny pocets in it just the perfect size for interent printe coupons :) Hubby laughed at me and said " I guess you where right when you said you would find a use for that old thing." hehe <br /><br /> I took my new coupon binder to the store for the first time this week and boy did i feel self aware. Funny though becuse i never did with my acrdian file. Mabey it was the fact that it is splayed open for all the world to see my HUGE pile of coupons? Not sure but the second time i went to the store i was a little less aware but still i am suprised i did not have a panic moment. <br /><br /> One question for you, you said that you pring out the coupond list each week and take that with you ( remember that while i was a the store frustrated trying to find what i knew i had) I just went to print it off and it is saying 20 pages... do you realy print all 20 pages off each week? is there a way to make it print in less pages? <br /><br /> Thank you again for your wonderfull idea. Suprisingly enought hubby thought it was a supurb idea and was the one who pushed me to just put out the money and get it done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-68090808426201032282010-06-10T21:30:53.752-06:002010-06-10T21:30:53.752-06:00It's gotten cheaper! Thanks S!It's gotten cheaper! Thanks S!Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-24087264449270511422010-06-10T16:26:40.575-06:002010-06-10T16:26:40.575-06:00i went to costco today and picked up the page prot...i went to costco today and picked up the page protectors. the box now has 250 sheets in it for $11.69. Just thought i would share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-67666950221314826542010-06-10T08:56:28.798-06:002010-06-10T08:56:28.798-06:00Marne, you are a genius! I love this and can'...Marne, you are a genius! I love this and can't wait until I get it all put together! Thanks so much for sharing - you are a gem! :o]Beckstrom Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839429123682894286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-58174801252226333812010-06-09T21:19:14.022-06:002010-06-09T21:19:14.022-06:00I agree Jessica! I did the accordian file thing fo...I agree Jessica! I did the accordian file thing for years. But with me getting 6 sunday papers each week I would need 10 accordian files! :) It is so true...everyone has their own system.Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-42914189495259246892010-06-09T18:01:01.131-06:002010-06-09T18:01:01.131-06:00I think this is a to each their own thing. I can&#...I think this is a to each their own thing. I can't possibly do a binder of coupons and feel sane. I have to do a little accordion file that fits in my purse and never leaves it. So I always have all my coupons no matter where I go. Secondly, with kids there is no way I could spend time cutting them AT the store. And I don't usually get to go kid free to buy groceries. What works for me is making it easy and stress free.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435420386430512990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-72657241941763702962010-06-09T16:40:15.671-06:002010-06-09T16:40:15.671-06:00ThanksThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-21610304789520578582010-06-09T16:15:08.100-06:002010-06-09T16:15:08.100-06:00If you are like me and get multiple Sunday subscri...If you are like me and get multiple Sunday subscriptions and you want all your coupons with you, this 5 inch binder is the way to go. I have tried smaller binders, and none of them fit everything.<br /><br />Oh, and the purple color binder I linked to on Amazon is out of stock. But there are other colors to choose from. Pick one of those. The red is in stock. I will update the link in my post.Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-89495188658790914282010-06-09T11:55:44.768-06:002010-06-09T11:55:44.768-06:00Ok so i went out last night to see what i could fi...Ok so i went out last night to see what i could find becuse i would realy like to try this. This is what i found <br />Dual-100 Dual binder 2-in1 Zipper Binder<br /><br />http://www.caseit.com/caseit/eproddetail.asp?S=125&P=7916&PubID=4459&V=25&PID=5409<br /><br />I think somone mentioned it earlyer. do you think that it will be big enough? or do i need to wait untill somone gets the biger back in stock. And yes i did check online and they are showing out of stock for me right now (checke multipul colors) I just want to get started and am afraid to lose my get up and go... but also it is a lot of money to chose the wrong one. thank you for any help you can give me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-71166280731835420262010-06-09T10:18:06.200-06:002010-06-09T10:18:06.200-06:00Dilki: I bought a pack of sheet protectors at Cost...Dilki: I bought a pack of sheet protectors at Costco. 225 for only $12. I actually already had them at home.<br /><br />Rainbow: I linked to the binder in my post. I could only find it on Amazon.Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-55114924152026737762010-06-09T09:34:01.979-06:002010-06-09T09:34:01.979-06:00Jamie- Thanks! I didn't even think of that - ...Jamie- Thanks! I didn't even think of that - duh! It looks pretty awesome. The price is a bit alarming at first but I guess $25 will pay for itself after the time it would take me to ruin 5 cheap 3-inch binders.Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044095891753558651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-24898601544979489922010-06-09T08:53:51.976-06:002010-06-09T08:53:51.976-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-55735763655401131612010-06-09T08:45:02.338-06:002010-06-09T08:45:02.338-06:00Rainbow - I see them on amazon still....just remov...Rainbow - I see them on amazon still....just remove the color "purple" from your search. that one is sold out.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878724668290382527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-86864866817567699982010-06-09T07:20:23.063-06:002010-06-09T07:20:23.063-06:00I do the exact same thing except my binder is so l...I do the exact same thing except my binder is so lame, just a simple 3 inch from the office supply store and it is falling apart! I need yours!!! I looked at amazon and it isn't selling it right now. I did a quick search and can't find it. Any suggestions where I can pick one up too? Thanks!Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044095891753558651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-84524912576830875552010-06-08T21:47:29.229-06:002010-06-08T21:47:29.229-06:00My Mom does similar things. She sometimes gets up...My Mom does similar things. She sometimes gets up to 20 papers because she still has 5 teens/young adults at home. She sorts, staples and then cuts what she will use. She has 2 plastic bins and has envelopes inside for different categories like cleaners, baby items, condiments etc. Its a great strategy and I like yours too :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185558502334041031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-76118933170579642812010-06-08T17:41:29.807-06:002010-06-08T17:41:29.807-06:00Thank you, it makes sense now. Can you tell me how...Thank you, it makes sense now. Can you tell me how many sheet protectors you have? I just bought 100. but I'm guessing that's not going to be enough. Thank you!Dilkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264938694824256586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-22673430920979447922010-06-08T12:08:02.457-06:002010-06-08T12:08:02.457-06:00After I tear apart the coupon inserts and staple t...After I tear apart the coupon inserts and staple the alike pages together (remember I get 6 sets of inserts each week) then I label them like I showed in the photo on the post. For example on the Smart Source insert from Sunday on each stapled set I write on the outside SS 6/6. Then I put each stapled set into a separate sheet protector so I can see each page of coupons. Make sense?Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-77437884396634632462010-06-08T11:26:52.955-06:002010-06-08T11:26:52.955-06:00What did she mean when she said "I stick them...What did she mean when she said "I stick them in sheet protectors by date"?<br />Does that mean one sheet protector for whole SS or one protector for 1 page(so it'd be like 10 t0 20 protectors for each page)?<br />I got sick of cutting coupon I stopped doing it. This seems like it'll work for me! Thank you!Dilkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264938694824256586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-37250146052038475222010-06-08T10:15:34.588-06:002010-06-08T10:15:34.588-06:00I carry them around until they expire. I don't...I carry them around until they expire. I don't put every coupon page in there. No pet coupons, and no drug coupons I know I don't need (laxatives, slimshots, fiber, etc) and I take out extra ads. That's why I needed a binder so large, because the inserts ad up fast! I too was like that Steph...so many times I had a coupon at home and missed the deal at the store. No more!Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-86115005102697668842010-06-08T10:08:07.561-06:002010-06-08T10:08:07.561-06:00I love this method and would easily do it but my p...I love this method and would easily do it but my problem is that the pages are never the same on each side. I only get one of each of my local papers. So this last Sunday I two of each insert but found that the pages were not laid out the same.KIttyIKat25https://www.blogger.com/profile/05488286007185881532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-30072034118307791692010-06-08T10:01:59.592-06:002010-06-08T10:01:59.592-06:00To each their own, but that method would be a nigh...To each their own, but that method would be a nightmare with kids (at least with my kids!)Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799494841663201861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450139970925909046.post-51539018628969721782010-06-08T09:35:06.722-06:002010-06-08T09:35:06.722-06:00So my question would be how many weeks of coupons ...So my question would be how many weeks of coupons are you carrying at a time? I keep all of mine filed in a large box at home and clip and take as I need them. But this doesn't work very well, because often times I will get to the store and there are things on sale that I wasn't aware of and don't have my coupons with me. (I use couponsense.com as my source.)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766380628895948179noreply@blogger.com