[lhart24]

Originally Posted by bargainshopper

So I see most are very organized with your coupon books, but how do you organize all the stuff that you have.. hehe.. I have a fairly large house but I can't get organized for nothing. HELP!!! anyone have any tips for house organization??

I have those shelves that are heavy duty plastic from walmart (I am sure other stores have them too)... anyway... I just start lining stuff up.. I group similar things...

Laundry - Detergent
Laundry Softener
Dish soap
etc... similar categories as the actual coupons.

Well since I am soooooo obsessive as many of you have noticed through my organization of coupons and stuff. Anyway, I keep a few of everything in the house on one shelving unit. Then for the additional stock, I have totes labeled and have them hiding ALL over the house. Some under the bed, those are good for rasors. There are also totes in all my closets, pantry, laundry room, under sink, etc. I have them hiding all over the place.. But each one is for one item only..

HTH

[bargainshopper]

My issue is the food products. as I stated I have a large house only all rooms are full.. Our garage was converted to a living room so no storage there. I have some cabinets in my laundry room. Thinking that is were I will store most things. I have a couple open shelves in the bathroom for all the shampoo that I have now..

I bought 8 shampoos and conditioners last night for $4!!

it is mostly the food items that I am having an issue with. Time to clear out the cabinets and start to organize them.. hehe.. I am not one for cleaning! Anyone wanna come over and help

[lhart24]

Originally Posted by bargainshopper

My issue is the food products. as I stated I have a large house only all rooms are full.. Our garage was converted to a living room so no storage there. I have some cabinets in my laundry room. Thinking that is were I will store most things. I have a couple open shelves in the bathroom for all the shampoo that I have now..

I bought 8 shampoos and conditioners last night for $4!!

it is mostly the food items that I am having an issue with. Time to clear out the cabinets and start to organize them.. hehe.. I am not one for cleaning! Anyone wanna come over and help

Well here is what I have.. I live alone though, so really not much in the kitchen...

Baking (sugar flour etc)
Canned foods (Sub-categories: Fruits, Veggies, Soups, misc)
Sauces
dressings
marinades, spices, rubs
bread
Sides (sub-categories pasta, rice, potatoes, misc)
Snacks and chips
cookies
Cereal and breakfast bars


In the refrig:
Breads or Doughs in the door
Milk and juices on a shelf in the door
cheese and lunch meat in a drawer
eggs in the cute lil egg holder
Desserts
Veggies
fruits


Freezer:
Meats
Dinners
Pizza
Desserts


So I just moved, and not all the food has made it to the house yet.. so I know I am forgetting some categories.. Most of the time there is just a spot on a shelve and I start lining up the cans. For examples, I have an area in my shelves where I put canned foods.. There is a veggie section which so happens to contain a row of corn, green beans, other. So I am a picky eater too... so I dont need that many rows..

HTH

[Valentinemommy]

The Container Store has nice plastic pages that have bigger slots if you have a store near you.

[sllamey]

Thank you all for these suggestions. My coupons are a mess, but now they won't be!

[panther31851]

I did this samething last spring, the only difference is that I tailored mine to every isle in Target. Then added a spot for produce in the back as we dont have a super Target. The last pocket on each page has a extra catagory on it so that I have room for coups that I dont get a lot of.

Terri

[lifeworthliving]

Mine is very simular to yours, But, I use photo albums. Each page holds 4 4x6 photos, 2 on each side. Made dividers from reg size that go in school/office note books, just cut them down. They have the plastic insert tab on each one. I use 2 albums. One for food, the other for everything else.

This has worked well with me, put both in a large tote bag with pockets. Carry the whole thing with me every time I go in a store.

[Chesney]

KUDOS Doreen!
I'm going to Wally World tomorrow to buy a 3 ring binder and your baseball card photo slots! You are a very creative woman!!

[2vette2camaro]

I use a three ring binder but instead of the baseball card pages I use a full size page protector made by Avery. Inside each sheet protector I have Post it tabs on the side labeled hair, skin care, frozen veggies, etc. I find this to work very good.

[cullens_girl]

Wow, thank you so much for this great post!

[careyberry]

Did you know you can get 2 in one 3 ring binder at Office Depot? It's a zippered binder with a handle, pockets and a two 3 ring binders. Don't over-fill it or the binder will pop open and the coupons will scatter. Ask me how I know...
They run about $20 and well worth the $$$.

[uniqueusername]

I went last night and got the baseball pages.... I was so excited to set up my binder, I was up cutting coupons sitting in bed last night until around midnight.....

Im such a nerd when I was at Walmart, I wrote down their price for a lot of the things that we normally buy, so when I see a "deal" I can compare from place to place....

[applerama]

Originally Posted by uniqueusername

Im such a nerd when I was at Walmart, I wrote down their price for a lot of the things that we normally buy, so when I see a "deal" I can compare from place to place....

Thats actually a good idea because you'll never have to wonder, hmm is it cheaper at xx store?

[uniqueusername]

Woohoo, I found a Grocery store near me that doubles coupons.. Im very excited now!!!! YAY

[Sally]

I also use the binder method, works best of all, I also cut blue paper the size of each of the pocket holder and slip one inside each one. The paper is thin and the color helps you to seperate the pocket so that you can put coupons on each side therefore using two different coupons for each pocket.

It takes a little time but oh so worth it.

Sally

[sevencats]

I'm patiently (or rather impatiently) waiting for Mrs. A's Coupon Organizer to come out again. Seems from what I read on her site that they might be getting close to working with a new company. So hopefully, they'll be cranking out those babies soon! I SO want one!

[Dragonfly7]

Thanks so much for this! I am starting a binder this week, and this helped LOADS!

[jlmagoon]

Thank you.

[joyskisaver]

Thanks for sharing. Just bought my baseball card sleeves this morning and looking for ideas on how to organize

[kadreath]

i found a 1/2 off binder that has a shoulder strap today, and i was wondering what an effective organization system would be...Thanks!

[cshelley]

I know there have been a lot of great ideas here but..... any chance we can see some pictures of what you have. I amso much better if i see it done.

[AZSAHMommy]

Originally Posted by bargainshopper

So I see most are very organized with your coupon books, but how do you organize all the stuff that you have.. hehe.. I have a fairly large house but I can't get organized for nothing. HELP!!! anyone have any tips for house organization??

Go to FlyLady.net This site has great ideas on how to declutter and keep your home decluttered. There is also a forum to connect with other "flybabies" :-)

[bradys09]

I am going to buy a binder and sleeves today!!! I have been nervous about getting one because I feel like I'm not organized enough....but I'm going to make myself be. Thank you for the great idea and tips!! I can't wait to get started!!!

[CWilliams9490]

I love my binder. It is simply the best.

[Sher71481]

My binder is SO full!! I need to find a larger one. What have you found is the best brand/size or where to buy!?