Well, I completed my purchase (a little more hectic to re-plan rather quickly to make it work on the spot with the other NON-EXPIRED coupons I had) and walked out of the store feeling very guilty.  I can’t believe this has happened to me, again.  You know I say again because there was a time before when I realized that my Rite Aid UPR Reward had expired, luckily in that instance BEFORE I went to the store.  But it happens.  I have lost the $2 that I worked so hard to save previously by simply letting it go past the date of expiration without another thought.

I’m telling you this because as a couponer, we need to move on.  Get over it and get to the next deal.  I will not stop couponing because I made a mistake, I will learn from it and continue to save to the best of my ability.  Stuff happens, and in my case tonight it was a spoiled Register Reward.  

I think in my case I need to not only use my coupon binder to store my coupons, I’ll go back to using the small photo album I have to put the “most active” coupons, store rewards, etc.  This has helped me stay on track and on top of my rewards in the past. I invite you to check out my short video here about my little coupon carryall, and what I used it for in the past.  Back on the horse, it’s back in my purse tonight!

What are some tips / strategies you have for staying more “on top” on the catalinas or store rewards yo’ve earned to make sure that they don’t go to waste before you use them?

I’d love to hear from you – and hear any stories you have like this if you’re willing to admit it?

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