Coupon Binder Categories

By popular demand (okay, really just a random show of hands by my lovely Facebook fans), I am sharing my categories for my coupon binder.    

By the way, if you’re still looking for a good coupon binder, I highly recommend the ultra-cute Coupon Clutch!  (Just look at the flashing picture to your left!) OR, if you’re more in need of just the materials to get coupons organized, take a gander at the Coupon Magic Organizer.   


……but, I digress.


As with anything that is for YOUR use, you’ll need to make it your own.  I share this to give you an idea of how to break it down, but bear in mind you’ll need to find a system and categories that work for you!  


For example, I know some folks who shop primarily at one store (or one chain) will organize their coupons by store layout.  Others organize alphabetically, by product or by type.  Because I categorize, and then sub-categorize, this system works for me.  Use this as a starting point, if you wish, and tweak it to make it work for you.


More or less, a numbered item represents a tabbed section, and any lettered section represents a page.  Where there are no lettered subcategories, there is only a single page per category.  Make sense?  …and without further ado: 

Coupon Binder Categories

1. Freebies
2. store coupons
   1. Target
   2. Publix
   3. Kroger
   4. Rite Aid
3. dog
4. restaurants
   1. Want Fries with that?
   2. Sit down and tip!
5. Baby
   1. diapers
   2. wipes
   3. meds and vitamins
   4. toys
   5. cleaning & ointments
6. household
   1. TP and flushable wipes, Kleenex, Paper Towels
   2. disinfectant
   3. Let’s Clear the Air (Febreeze & other good-smelling stuff)
   4. laundry
   5. dishes
   6. lightbulbs
   7. batteries
   8. storage containers
7. office supplies
8. health
   1. ouchies (band-aid, ointments, etc)
   2. heat patches
   3. ah-choo!
   4. Rumbly-tumbly
   5. contact lens solution
   6. toothbrush
   7. toothpaste
   8. feminine products
9. beauty
   1. shaving
   2. deodorant
   3. wash yo’ hair!
   4. Body wash
   5. cosmetics (ha ha ha!)
10. breakfast
    1. cereal
    2. breakfast sammiches, and other warm goodies
11. snacks
    1. chips
    2. dips
    3. crackers
    4. Aw, nuts!
    5. Snack mix
    6. Shweeet!
12. drinks
13. soups
14. condiments
15. fruits, salads, veggies
16. dairy
    1. yogurt
    2. Chucky Cheese
    3. milk
    4. “It’s like buh-dda!”
17. meat
18. frozen dinners
19. side dishes & appetizers
20. pasta and rice

SO, how do YOU organize your coupons?  Are you as nit-picky as I am, or more loosey-goosey?  I’d love to hear about your style!