Coupon Categories And Subcategories For Organizing Coupons

Here are some master coupon categories, and subcategories, to help you organize your coupons if you clip them. Using these categories to help you file your coupons can keep you from getting overwhelmed and more easily put your fingers on the coupon you need, when you need it.

Free printable coupon categories index, which you can use in your coupon binder as table of contents {courtesy of Home Storage Solutions 101}

I've listed all the categories and subcategories below, for you to review.

Ideally you will tweak these categories a bit to fit your family's normal purchases, adding or subtracting categories as needed.

Further, if you don't coupon heavily you may just want to use the main categories, not the subcategories listed at all. However, the more coupons you have in your organizational system the more subcategories will become helpful to you in finding what you need quickly, especially when standing in the grocery aisle.

Although I suggest tweaking the categories I've created a two page printable you can print out if you just want to use the coupon categories the way I've already laid them out. You can scroll down to get it.

Categories For Coupon Organization

List of coupon categories and subcategories for organizing your coupons, including free printable that can be used as a table of contents for your coupon binder.

The categories listed below, with the master categories listed in alphabetical order, and the subcategories listed as bullet points undeneath.

Baby

Baby food
Diapers
Formula
Medical
Washes / Shampoo
Wipes
Other

Baking

Cake mixes / Frosting
Canned / Dry Milk
Cookie / Brownie mixes
Flour / Sugar
Muffin mixes
Oil / Cooking spray
Spices / Seasoning packets
Yeast / Baking powder, soda
Other

Beverages

Coffee / Tea
Juice
Powdered mixes
Sodas
Water
Other

Breads

Bagels / English muffins
Donuts
Hot dogs buns / Hamburger buns
Sandwich bread
Tortillas
Other

Breakfast

Cereal
Granola / Cereal bars
Hot cereal / Oatmeal
Pancake mix / Syrup
Other

Canned / Jarred Food

Canned / Dried fruit
Canned meats
Canned vegetables / Canned beans
Pasta sauce / Tomatoes
Soup / Broth
Other

Cleaning Supplies

Air fresheners
Dishwasher detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Floor care
General cleaners
Glass cleaner
Other

Condiments

Ketchup / Mustard / Mayonnaise
Peanut butter / Jelly / Jam
Pickles / Olives
Salad dressing
Sauces / Marinades
Vinegars
Other

Dairy / Refrigerated

Breads / Cookies
Butter / Eggs
Cheese (block, shredded, sliced)
Cottage / Cream / Ricotta chesse
Milk / Cream / Creamer
Yogurt / Sour cream
Other

Dried Goods

Beans
Pasta
Rice
Other

Fresh Food

Produce
Meat
Other

Frozen Goods

Bread
Breakfast
Desserts
Dinners / Pizzas
Meats
Vegetables / Fruits
Other

Household Goods

Batteries
Foil / Plastic wrap
Greeting cards
Lightbulbs
Office supplies
Storage containers / bags
Trash bags
Other

Laundry Supplies

Fabric softener / Dryer sheets
Laundry detergent
Stain removers / Bleaches
Other

Medical

Cold / Flu / Allergy
First aid / Bandaids
Pain relievers
Vitamins / Supplements
Other

Paper Goods

Napkins
Paper towels
Plates / Utensils
Tissues
Toilet paper
Other

Personal Care: Dental

Mouthwash / Whitening products
Toothbrushes / Floss
Toothpaste
Other

Personal Care: Cosmetics / Makeup

Body wash
Cosmetics
Lotion
Skin / Facial care
Soap (bar and hand soap)
Other

Personal Care: Hair Care

Shampoo / Conditioner
Hair dye / Hair care and product
Other

Personal Care: Miscellaneous

Deodorant
Pads / Tampons
Razors / Refills
Shaving gel / Shaving cream
Other

Pets

Cat litter
Cat food
Dog food
Treats
Other

Snacks

Cookies / Candy
Crackers
Nuts / Snacks and trail mixes
Popcorn / Chips / Pretzels
Pudding / Jello
Other

Miscellaneous

Entertainment
Rebates
Restaurants
Store coupons
Other

Printable Coupon Category List

Click here for free printable
(opens into new window as 2 page PDF)

One way to use this free printable is as a table of contents for your coupon binder, to remind yourself where you may have filed one of those clipped coupons when searching for something in particular, or to help you remember where you should file it to begin with.

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