Getting into the habit of couponing may take some work, but once you are in the groove you will find that saving money is easier than you originally thought, if you remember the coupons that is. Even with the best intentions you may find you are out at the checkout and alas, your coupon is nowhere to be found.
Print And Place
If you find that you forget your coupons from time to time and end up paying full price, you are not alone. It is very common to forget coupons, but there are a few easy to apply steps that can get you in the good habit of having your coupons ready to go without you having to think about it the next time that you are out the door.
One of the best ways to keep your paper coupons is to not file them away, but rather incorporate them into your purse, wallet or car. That way once you have printed out they are already where they need to be, meaning that you do not have to again think of the coupon until it is time to use it. This involves creating a new filing habit of either having a section of your wallet or purse dedicated to coupons so that they are readily accessible when you need them.
Online Availability
A new common way of ensuring that you have the coupon you need when you need it is to have your smartphone on hand at the checkout. If you receive these online promotions you may be able to scan your cell phone at the checkout or show the coupon to the cashier upon checkout. This way you will be able to use the coupon without having to physically remember the coupon because it is on your smartphone. Many stores do have some sort of online membership so consider signing up to the stores online email list or become a site member before going shopping.
Creating a system that puts the coupons where you need them for when you need them can make having your coupon on hand easy and without effort.