The Couponizer: A Review and a Giveaway

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I used to have mad couponing skillz.  But I stopped couponing (and saving money!) because I was overwhelmed by the clutter of collecting/storing/organizing coupons.  Just to prove that, I pulled out my old couponing box to show you:

It’s not pretty, is it? And so I was excited to get a chance to review the Couponizer.  Keep in mind that I didn’t really know what it was besides being a system for organizing your coupons so that saving money is easier.  But it saves more than just money! It saves sanity, time, and space.  It is the organizing system that absolutely covers all the bases for the couponer and makes me think, “Why didn’t I think of this?”
Each Couponizer system comes with:
The Couponizer booklet - measures 8" tall, 6" wide, 1" deep (before coupons), 18 pockets for grocery coupons, 6 pockets for other coupons such as Restaurants, Retail, Rewards, 2 shopping pockets (Coupons to be used this shopping trip & Checkout), 3 loyalty card card sleeves, metal spiral bind, elastic closure strap, durable plastic covers.  The system also includes:

• 1 Shopping List pad - 20 tear off sheets/cardboard backing
• 1 CoupTracker pad - 15 tear off sheets/cardboard backing for record spending and savings by store
• 1 CoupStacker - pre-sorting mat used to organize coupons according to pocket when clipping
• 1 Carrying Bag - clear zippered vinyl bag
• 1 pair of scissors

When you invest in the right tools any job becoming easier and more enjoyable!!   I organized my new Couponizer last week and did a weekly town shop.  I saved 45% at Safeway using my coupons and my Safeway card to stack discounts!  In my old couponing days, I would save more than that but hey its a start!  I was also able to pick up the Walgreen’s free after rebate items and then immediately turn around and use those instant rebates on necessities.  All in all, a fun shopping trip that was made oh-so- easy by the Couponizer I had stashed in my purse.  My favorite parts of the system is the list pad and the coupons for this trip pocket that lay side by side when you open the Couponizer.  I don’t have to flick through the other pages trying to find what I need or otherwise fumble with papers.  Once I get through check out or once I get home, I stash the receipts in their own pocket so I can use them for rebates or savings comparisons.  I would take pics of my Safeway and Wags receipts like a proud mama showing off her babies but I’ve already sent them off with rebates in the mail.  I’ve never been this organized! Mahalo nui, Couponizer!
My only suggestion for improving the Couponizer is that the cover could be more low key.  Remember when all we had were the diaper bags that shouted “baby on board” to everyone around us?  Well, the Couponizer is self-promoting with its lettering and I wish it were more “quiet” looking with maybe a black or neutral cover so that I can coupon a bit more furtively—you know, kind of sneak up on the savings.
Otherwise, the Couponizer is the go-to organizing system for those who want savings with the least amount of mess and crazy.  A thumbs up for this product!

SHOP: Check out the Couponizer HERE and you can take advantage of the promotional code FREEBAG (good until 2/14) where you get a Couponizer reuseable shopping bag with your purchase of the system.  Use the code to buy two Couponizers and get four shopping bags.

WIN: You are lucky because  The Couponizer is offering one lucky Moana Saves reader a free Couponizer system!  Here’s what you need to do to enter: As the mandatory entry, sign up for the Couponizer’s free email newsletter, The Dotted Line, and leave a comment saying you’ve done so. (Mandatory entry means that if you don't do this first, all of your other entries will be disqualified.)
To earn an additional entry, do one (or all) of the following and leave a separate comment for each thing you do:
1. Become a public follower of Moana Saves via Google Friend Connect in the sidebar. 
2. Become a Networked Blogs follower of Moana Saves (in the sidebar).
3. Follow Moana Saves on Twitter.
4. Follow The Couponizer on Twitter.
5. Tweet about this giveaway (limit one tweet per day) using the following:
#Win a Couponizer, the #1 Coupon Organizer and Planner for saving money from @Couponizer and @moanasaves #giveaway ends 2/21 http://bit.ly/fmS7VL
6. Subscribe to the Moana Saves feed via RSS reader and/or email updates (in the sidebar).
7. Like the Couponizer Facebook page.
8. Like the Moana Saves Facebook page.

Only one person per email/household/IPaddress can enter this giveaway.  He/she must be 18+ years old and reside in the U.S.  This giveaway ends on 2/21/11 at 11:59 PM HST (Hawaii Standard Time).  One winner will be chosen randomly via Random.org.  I will notify the winner via email and he/she must respond to claim the prize within 48 hours or I will draw another winner.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.