Atlanta's Frugal Mom

Many of you have asked me how I store and haul my coupons.  I'm not going to lie: I have yet to  perfect my system(s), but with each attempt, it seems to be getting easier as I go!  I'll take you through my coupon storage evolution, and perhaps you will find a system that meets your needs along the way.   Particularly if you are a couponing newbie, I know storing and organizing your coupons can be quite daunting and prove to be an overwhelming task, to say the least.  I'll confess that I still find the process a bit too much at times, and I've been couponing my entire adult life.  Truth be told, most Sundays, I dread the task of clipping and organizing; sometimes it drags in to Mondays as well.  (Does that make anyone feel better???) \ Please keep in mind that you will need to create your own system that works for you .  Feel free to borrow these ideas, but you'll need to make your own tweaks to make it your own.  :o)

I frequently brag about never paying more than $5 for a pack of diapers.  It's one item I refuse to pay full price for, particularly given what will -ahem- end up in them... Recently, I was asked how the heck I manage such a feat.  With this question, I realized I've overlooked explaining a few basics to y'all.  So, I will happily reveal my diaper-buying secrets.  :o) (And, yes, most of these tips can be applied to just about anything you frequently buy.) Good things come in small packages.   And I'm not just referring to yours truly. ;o)  With most items I buy with coupons, I find that nine times out of ten, I can get the best deal, not by buying in bulk, but by purchasing the smallest package .  Using coupons drives down the unit price significantly more when you buy the smaller item.  This theory will almost always hold water.  Every blue moon, I find a good deal on a box of diapers, but the vast majority of diapers I've...

Couponing Etiquette, Ethics, and Other Common Courtesies Aside from (what should be) the obvious “rules” that come with couponing, there can be some gray areas out there.  Further, if you are a true couponer, you will find yourself in a situation where there is no one to police you and your coupons, only your conscience and moral compass to guide you.  Here, I’ve composed a few couponing tips, based on my personal experience, my observations of others, and anecdotal tales on the blogosphere.    Let the little guy go   If you’re in line, with your stack of coupons and full cart, shouldn’t it be second nature to let the person behind you, with only a scant few items, go before you? Give fair warning!   Again, with full cart and you coupon stack, let the people behind you -or who may want to get behind you- know that you’ll likely take a while.  Yes, the full cart should be a dead give away, but  still… Sometimes, just suck it up!   I implore you n...

Couponing Etiquette, Ethics, and Other Common Courtesies Aside from (what should be) the obvious "rules" that come with couponing, there can be some gray areas out there.  Further, if you are a true couponer, you will find yourself in a situation where there is no one to police you and your coupons, only your conscience and moral compass to guide you.  Here, I've composed a few couponing tips, based on my personal experience, my observations of others, and anecdotal tales on the blogosphere.