Sources Binder - The Best Way to Keep Track of Coupons and Shopping Notes

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    Many times in our lives, we gather coupons, do some product shopping on the phone, receive catalogs, and obtain other information which we need to keep track of until it will be useful to us.

    Why not set up a Sources Binder to keep this information neat and tidy.  Collect on 8-1/2" x 11" binder, a set of alphabetical dividers, 25 sheets of blank paper, and 25 copies of "sources" forms which you have prepared.  These forms might have sections indicating category, name of company, address, phone number, and comments as to specifications and prices.  Once the forms are prepared, you will be surprised how many time you will use them to gather information in a more organized manner.

    Begin putting useful ads and menus, say from the local pizza parlor or sandwich shop in your Sources Binder.  Add a coupon you find for a local salon or barber shop.  Instead of keeping these items all over the house, on the refrigerator, or in your desk drawers, take moment and put them in your Sources Binder where you will be able to retrieve them on a moment's notice.

    It is helpful to staple small coupons to 8-1/2" x 11" sheets of paper so they can be easily filed alphabetically. Once you have practice this habit for several months, you will be pleased and excited with the results.

Find more helpful ideas in the "House of Order" Handbook, Chapter 20, "Sources".   

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