One day when I was out with my DH I saw a staples and decided to stop in and quickly look at their binders. Lo and Behold, they had an item called a CASE-IT. A 3" binder with a zippered, padded cover.
This is what i have and i love it. it took me a while of trying to find the best way to stay on top of my q's and this is what works for me. easy to file and purge and also carry around if i need to. it fits tons of stuff from flyers to my scissors and calculator.
i dont know how to attach pictures but i have some if anyone wants to see. just tell me how,lol.
SUNNYBANFALVY: Good job getting your binder set up!!
I recently did mine as well and I love it!!
SHELLGRA: I think if you go to the "advanced reply" instead of "quick reply" you can go down past the text box and icons to the "advanced options" and see a box to "manage attachments" which should let you add pics. I have pics of my binder posted in my blog if you want to see mine; just click on the blog area under my # of posts.
I am brand-spamking new to this. I appreciate everyone willing to share your skills.
I love the binder ideas with the baseball card inserts!
Much appreciation from a newbie!
Tommy
I put my binder together this evening. I don't have enough coupons to warrant using my zippered Case It binder (currenlty it's housing my story-writing supplies), but I'm not sure I like how the tabs are sticking out from the binder. Unfortunately, the only way to have tabs that aren't shorter than the photo pages is to have them sticking out. My categories are rather basic right now and may or may not branch out if I get more Qs. We shall see. But I'm going to the store tomorrow and I wanted to have my stuff ready to find. I may not stick with this method. Someone posted a really cool-looking index card file I may switch to. It's a bit pricey, but it's cool-looking (which, of course, is the most important <wink>), sturdy (it's metal on the outside) and less conspicuous than the binder. We'll see.
I use a 3" zippered 3-ring notebook. I have index dividers for Baking, Beverage, Bread, Canned, Cereal, etc. I also use sheet protectors for baseball cards. This has worked very good for me so far. Inside my notebook (trapper keeper) is a place to keep my grocery list, and pen handy. I love this method.
Does anyone use a CD case? I saw some at Walmart that had spaces for four CDs per page, eight including front and back. I thought it'd be better than using the photo album I have been using, since that only holds four front and back. But it's also bigger than my album. I thought about getting it, but saw the price and backed away, not sure if it would be worth it.
I second the photo sharing thing. Please!! My envelopes in a large ziploc is not conducive to what I am trying to achieve. It is quite time consuming and counter productive. I look forward to seeing your ideas that I might incorporate them into my life.
__________________ Frugal Franklin I think I may need therapy...I'm addicted to saving money!!!
Can someone point me to a thread that has the headings for the dividers for the coupons, like produce, meat, shavers, batteries, etc? I am making a file system in a shoe box and going to get dividers today.
Most people make their own based on how they feel comfortable dividing things.Some people have alot, some only have a few. Some do it by the aisles of their favorite store. You might have to try a couple times before you find what works for you.
__________________ proud mom to Boris Karloff (10mths) and Cherokee Lee (12yrs) and wife to Tim have it and want it
Bestbirths: I have my organizer labeled with Baking, Beverage, Canned, Cereal, Cleaning, Condiments, Dairy, Deodorant, Feminine, Frozen, Hair, Laundry, Meat, Over the Counter, Paper & Plastic, Pasta & Rice, Salad Dressing, Soap, Snacks, Store Coupons
I think that is all. But just add in anything you like.
Re: Organizing Your "Carry To Store" Coupons 
and Cherokee Lee (12yrs) 
and wife to Tim 
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