There is one simple truth about using coupons: unless you are going to organize them, you may as well just recycle them!

So how do you get organized?  There are a few simple ways!

• You can always go out and buy one of those $5-10 coupon organizers that our mothers and grandmothers carried. That is, assuming you can ever find one (which I never can!)
• Something as simple as a shoebox and clearly labeled zip-top bags or dividers also works for many people.
• For the beginner, I recommend the Couponizer. It has received rave reviews and has even been featured on QVC.
• If you are looking for something that will grow as your coupon addiction does, you can always go straight to the binder system.   I detailed my binder system in this post.   Alyssa at Kingdom First Mom has a wonderful video of her binder system.
• And then there is my favorite new find.   So many people who use coupons want something more compact and discreet. Melissa at The Cottage Rose came up with this method for organizing her coupons. It’s perfect for those women who feel the need to fly under the radar at their local grocery store. If I had an ounce of sewing ability, I’d be making one for myself!

What is your favorite way to organize your coupons?

Mindi is the owner of Moms Need To Know, a site for great freebies, recipes and one of the only sites that focuses on maximizing your savings at Philadelphia-area grocery stores