Thursday, January 7, 2010

The Coupon Box

One of my financial New Year's resolutions is to get back into couponing. I saved a bundle on groceries this way (at least 50%), but it DOES take time. Does the time pay off? YES Would I rather find a way to make something mundane cute and fun? You betcha!!

Should have posted before and after pics...Sorry!!! Did this little project about a week before deciding to start a blog. Bought a cute, plain wooden mini suitcase at a home decor store that was closing for a whole whopping $6.


Added some vintage clip art on the outside and inside. Finally, I used card stock and scrapbook paper (I don't scrapbook, but I LOVE the paper!) to make the dividers.

If I had to make a suggestion to a new couponer, it would be this: Divide your box up into as many categories as you can think of! It takes more time to make the dividers, but it will be so much easier to use! Check out these favorite sites of mine: www.couponmom.com and www.coupons.com. Also, some stores accept both store coupon and manufacturer coupons for an item, so you can use two coupons at one time for the same item (ex: meijermealbox.com coupons). PLUS, the manufacturer's coupon is doubled up to $1. at most stores.

If you're a coupon mama like me...make it cute! So much more fun to tote around to the stores this way. Happy saving!

3 comments:

  1. I like it! Very cute!
    I have been doing coupons but not for every long. I am still trying to figure out how to categorize my coupons. love the box idea. maybe if I had more than an ugly binder it would be a bit more fun!

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  2. Thanks!!!
    I'm trying to make some of the more mundane stuff cuter, in the hopes I'll actually be more excited doing it. Hence, I am redoing the laundry room. Something tells me I won't be doing backflips to wash socks, however. hee hee hee

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  3. I have tons of categories.....let me know if you want my list! Love your blog! Great job! Good luck with the coupons. You know I am just a phone call and eventually a blog away! Kim W

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