Review: “The Coupon Pro” Organizer

November 20, 2009 · Filed Under · Comment 

So a few weeks ago, Mindy from Coupon Organizer Pro contacted me and asked if I would be willing to test out her ‘Coupon Pro’ organizer/binder and do a review on my blog. (Retail Price $24.99, but use the coupon code at the bottom of this post to save $2) I said “YES, of course!”  She said, “What color, hot pink or lavender?” I said “Umm, I guess lavender”.  Apparently guys don’t cut and organize a lot of coupons. ;-)   The Coupon Pro is designed as an easy way to organize your coupons and then you can take the binder into the store with you and have them at your disposal.

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I wanted an unbiased opinion and my wife has a good friend that I knew would give me just that. Plus, I knew she would really like some of the features of this coupon binder. She has 4 kids and she is a big fan of keeping her life organized, so it was a great fit. She agreed to give the Coupon Pro a test drive and report her findings. Nice! As you will see, she did a fantastic job breaking down the Pros and Cons! With no further-ado, here are her findings in her own words:

The Good -

  • The coupons are easy to see and very organized and tidy.
  • I am, at times, more conscious of using coupons because I check my binder before I go into a store. I learned the hard way on that one.
  • My coupons are always handy & in my van with me.
  • It helps me keep my coupons up-to-date.
  • The binder is sturdy and made of good quality so I can see it lasting a long time.

The Not-So-Goods  -

  • It is rather big & unmanageable in a store – so you must be organized beforehand with your coupons.
  • If you leave the binder in your van & take another car – it’s a REAL bummer to not have them with you!
  • If you forget to check the binder before going into a store it’s frustrating.
  • If I don’t use a coupon in a certain store, I tend to shove the coupon into my purse and it eventually gets smashed in the bottom of my purse and doesn’t find its way back into the Coupon Pro.

Final Impressions -

All in all, I have learned that you must be REALLY organized to use this. I would consider myself a really organized person, but at times my brain is so full of other “things” that I forget to check the binder before I go into a store. (You must realize that I am a person who, until you gave me the binder, carried ALL of my coupons in my purse in a small wallet-like – yet organized – container.) Although, I like the challenge of using coupons and saving money – so all in all, it really appeals to my personality!

One quick coupon story from her….

(I can really relate to this!)

I spontaneously shopped at Kohl’s recently & spent a decent amount of money – TOTALLY forgetting to check my coupon binder. Upon returning to the van I realized I could get a percentage off my total order – if I had the coupon with me. I was on a short time-frame so I had to go home. But it kept eating at me so guess what I did….I drove back and marched my rear-end back into the store, returned my original purchase & repurchased my items using my coupon! That is the anal side of me – I just couldn’t let it go!!!

Coupon Time: Do you have the ‘Coupon Pro’ and have anything to add? Please leave a comment! Also, Mindy sent me a coupon code for $2 off your $24+ order, just go to the Coupon Organizer Pro website and use the coupon code: RATHER – Thanks Mindy!

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Walmart Black Friday Sneak Peek

November 18, 2009 · Filed Under · Comment 

I was just sent an email from Walmart confirming some of the rumored deals they will have on Black Friday.  Here are 6 deals that they confirmed with me:

  • Magnavox Blu Ray Disc Player for $78
  • Sanyo 50″ Plasma HDTV for $598
  • Tom Tom 3.5″ GPS for $59
  • Kids’ licensed character sleepwear $3
  • $7 fleece reversible jackets for the family
  • Barbie Power Wheels Ride-On $88

Some pretty good deals if you are in the market for any of these products. A TomTom GPS for 59 bucks, wow, I may have to try and get one of those. Happy savings!

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Black Friday: Less Tramply This Year

November 13, 2009 · Filed Under · Comment 

Are you planning on heading out to the stores this Black Friday? I am hearing rumors of some pretty good deals. But the truth of the matter is that after an employee was trampled to death last Black Friday in a Wal-Mart store on Long Island, many retailers are taking a different approach to this crazy shopping day.

Also, stores are not all that excited about their past strategies because after people lined up at 4 am, [...] Continue Reading…

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Frugal Picture Of The Week!

October 28, 2009 · Filed Under · 1 Comment 

I was in Australia visiting my sister this past April and was walking down the streets of Sydney when this sign at a Blockbuster store reached out and grabbed my attention. Cracked me up! I had to take a picture. You would never see a sign like this at a U.S. Blockbuster store. They would be too afraid that it would insult someone and they would sue them! Kind of sad actually. But a very funny picture!

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5 Great Frugal Halloween Costumes

October 15, 2009 · Filed Under · 2 Comments 

As a kid, I don’t think my parents ever bought me a Halloween costume from the store. I was always on my own to come up with something ridiculous. I would come up with an idea and find stuff around the house to complete the outfit. Worked fine and was typically a lot more comfortable than those plastic costumes and masks that the stores sold. Nothing worse than a plastic mask jabbing you in [...] Continue Reading…

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4 Great Money Saving Websites

October 7, 2009 · Filed Under , · 4 Comments 

I am continually impressed with the large amount of websites that exist to help YOU save money and make your paycheck go as far as possible every month. Just when I think that I have visited all the good ones, I find more that I want to share with you. As we head towards the holiday shopping season, it can get very expensive if we are not careful. The following sites should be bookmarked if you [...] Continue Reading…

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Halloween Coupons: Trick or Treat…Just Don’t Smell My Feet

October 2, 2009 · Filed Under , · Comment 

I just worked out on my elliptical machine and haven’t hopped in the shower yet. So my feet are kinda bio-hazards right now. Feel free to sniff away in about 15 minutes.

But I digress. The 3 children in my house are already getting really excited for Halloween. Reading Halloween books, asking daily when we are going to put out the Halloween decorations, thinking of costume accessories, and of course, drooling over all the candy in the [...] Continue Reading…

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What The Heck Is Old Navy Weekly?

September 16, 2009 · Filed Under , · 3 Comments 

A couple weeks ago, I got an email from a friendly lady telling me about Old Navy Weekly. I had never heard of it before, but she went on and on about these great coupons that were available on a website called Old Navy Weekly. She talked about getting coupons up to $75 off your $100 order and I kind of assumed it was spam as it sounded way to good to be true. But then [...] Continue Reading…

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Become.com – A Useful Online Shopping Tool

August 20, 2009 · Filed Under , · 1 Comment 

I was recently introduced to a valuable online shopping resource that I wanted to share. It is called Become.com and it allows you to compare prices, read product reviews, and gives you a buying guide to find the right product at the best price. I was recently researching a Bluray DVD player and Become.com gave me a list of stores that carried what I was looking for as well at the current price. Nice!

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Couple New Stores…and Yes, I am Still Alive!

July 10, 2009 · Filed Under , · 3 Comments 

I can’t believe it has been so long since I put up a new post up on my blog. With a busy schedule and spending a lot of time with the family, the days just kind of slipped away. Hope you had a happy and safe 4th of July weekend and are enjoying Summer in your neck of the woods.

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