Organize a Coupon Swap

If you are purchasing several papers a week you will find that you end up with many “extra” coupons.  One of the best sources  I find for finding coupons is through “swapping”.  you could get together once a week and simply swap coupons.  It is nice because you can find coupons that were “leftover” from each other and put them to use. you can also create a swap with our local library in your community that meets, maybe twice a month.
It is simple to start a swap.

1. Start a swap at work.  For those interested place your leftover coupons into a rubber maid container with lid and then everyone can pass the container back and forth or place in your break room.
2. Form a lunch bunch swap and enjoy a sack lunch together while you swap.
3. Form a coupon swap with members of your MOMS Club, MOPS, Homemakers or PTSO.
4. Swap with the Moms at your children’s school, ask if you can swap in an extra room of the cafeteria after drop off or before pick up.
5. Another idea is to email a group of friends and see who would  be interested in participating and how often.

Swapping is great because for example I personally don’t use all the coupons in an insert, however those might be in “high demand” for many of my friends.  If you form a group with a diverse group that will make swapping even more profitable!

Just a reminder never throw away an expired coupon.  You can read about donating expired coupons.
Hope these tips help you organize a coupon swap!  It only takes 2 people to start one!