One thing I have learned through my blog reading, and interactions online – every one has a different way to organize their coupons. While some keep them in a little coupon wallet, others have clipped and stored them in a binder. Even then, people differ in their coupon binder organization, depending on family needs, or just the way they feel the most organized when it comes to their coupon binder. There are some common threads though, items that almost every coupon binder has, but personal preference will always persist.

A good sturdy 3 ring binder. The size may depend on your coupon collection, but you want to make sure to get one big enough with room to grow. I recommend a 1-1/2 to 2 inch binder to begin with, unless you already have a huge coupon collection, then you may want to invest in a 3″ binder.

Tabbed dividers. – A big part of coupon binder organization is how you are going to categorize your coupons. Having tabbed dividers with category headings makes is easier to thumb through to what you’re looking for. It’s important to have the right tabbed dividers that are wide enough to see the tabs beyond the coupon pages. Then your category headings are up to you.

Coupon pocket pages. Most often you see plastic baseball card holder pages used in coupon binders. These are also called 9-pocket pages. The great thing is even here you can customize your coupon binder to your personal preference. I found 3, 4, and 6-pocket pages at CouponClutch.com which I personally prefer for easier access and storage of my coupons.

Storage for supplies. The coupons will store in the pocket pages, but you may also want to have a place to store supplies, like a small calculator or pair of scissors. You can buy pencil pouches that fit into a 3 ring binder, or you may want to have a pocket or two for this purpose.

Functional, yet fashionable. Another trick to coupon binder organization is keeping it that way. You want the best order of the tabs, and the right coupon pages, but you also want something that will be easy to handle and transport. Having a handled coupon binder tote like the Coupon Clutch, you have a way to carry around your coupon binder without anything falling out, in a fashionable binder tote cover.

So, whether you are just starting out, or already have a coupon binder, organization is key to finding the coupons you need when you need them. Putting all of the right parts together in a portable binder keeps everything together in one place. Only you know what will work for your coupon binder organization, but following these common guidelines will help you get your coupons organized and stay that way.

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