Coupon Organization

I've gone from binder to box, back to binder and now I'm back in a box.

The binder is very time consuming to maintain, so I when to a box, but the kind I had the top wouldn't always be secure so it flipped over twice in parking lots. So I went back to a binder, but then I got 3 weeks behind in clipping coupons and knew I sure didn't want to have to fill that binder.

So I read *this* about how one gal organized her coupons in a Caboodle makeup case.

I bought my Caboodle today and have all my coupons transfered. I like that it zips shut, has little pockets for a calculator, pens, and scissors, and clips and room for my wallet. I can just stick it in and take it in any store and not feel so stupid lugging a binder. The box fits nicely in the cart too.

Here is Crystal from Money Saving Mom, showing her coupon box.

Here is another coupon box.

My Provider

I practice stockpile moderation. For *me* the desire to have more, more, more, becomes overwhelming at times. Envy and even jealousy can rear their ugly heads. For me it has become a spiritual discipline to not spend/get something just because I *can* if I already have plenty. Do I really need another body wash when I have 15 already? Do I know someone who needs it? Will I even actually give it away, or will it just be stockpiled with good intentions? These are questions I have to ask myself. Sometimes I do get anxious about skipping good deals, "what if I can't get it again? what if I will have to actually go without for while?" But *I* have to remind myself that the Lord has always provided for my family in the past, we have never gone hungry, had dirty clothes, or had body odor. :) He is/and does continue to provide for us, I don't need to get worried, if I miss the good deal or choose to skip a good deal. Yes, using coupons is being wise, stockpiling is also being wise, but *I* have to remind myself that it is always the Lord who is ultimately providing.

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Shopping savings!

Walgreens 1/28/11

3 Hamburger Helper
3 Tuna Helper
2 Kraft Italian Salad dressing
2 Gold Bond shower cream
2 Country Time Lemonade
1 Kraft Garlic & Herb Mayo

OOP-$16.24
Saved-$27.29
Received $6.00 Register Rewards (coupons for future purchase)

I don't like tuna casserole so will use chicken instead.

Albertsons 1/28/11
20 Yoplait Yogurts
3 Pillsbury Grands
3 Ortega whole grain taco shells
1 Dz eggs
1 half gallon OJ
1 Coffee Mate creamer

OOP ( out of pocket) $14.39
saved $20.92
received $2.00 for future purchase

Dollar General 1/8/11
12 jars Ragu sauce
8 boxes Barilla pasta
1 candle
OOP-$23.00 aprox.
Saved-estimating $16.00
Store kept receipt due to problems with transaction.

I get the est. $16 in saving by figuring Ragu normal at Brookshires approx. $2.00 x12 PLUS Barilla at Brookshires approx. $1.50 x 8, which I got for 6x$1 a box at DG, and 2 boxes half price because they were torn.