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.
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
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.
Other Couponing Resources And Articles On This Site
I've created some additional resources and articles on the site about couponing, which you may also find useful.
 How To Organize Coupons {Week #7 of Organized Home Challenge} |
 Printable Grocery Price Book Template |
 Send Expired Coupons To Military |
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