Nothing says American family more than finding ketchup in the refrigerator, slathered on a hot-dog or joining in the elementary school cafeteria debate whether or not ketchup is a food group or a delicious condiment.
First introduced to the American public in 1876 it has now become an international favorite being served in homes and restaurants all over the world. Though Heinz, is the most famous with its slow “wait for it” reputation, DelMonte and Hunts stand as popular optional variations. In an effort to keep these brands viable as the needs of a 21st diet changes, each of these 3 main ketchup companies are expanding their meatloaf topping to no salt and organic versions as well.
It’s no wonder there’s a feeling of disappointment when reaching into the fridge only to find that bottle on its last squeeze. To avoid those moments and to keep a ready supply of ketchup available while saving money, a ketchup coupon resource is good to have on hand.
There are many great sources for one coupon or several. If you have a computer with a printer the most convenient source for coupons is the internet. There are a variety of sites that provide the brand of ketchup you are looking for. Some will require a small membership fee, others provide free promotional coupons without restriction. Then there are those that have ketchup coupons but limit the money saving deals to certain zip codes or stores.
It does take a little sleuthing to find just what you are looking for in respect to brand and price. But the trick to stocking up on ketchup is to print or gather as many as you can, to redeem them as often as you can, before the discount expires.
For example, after doing a quick Google search at the time of this writing there were 3 fantastic offers to take advantage of.
The first was on the Krazy Coupon Lady website. This site is updated daily to keep the savvy shopper alerted to daily money saving promotions. Listed on the site were “Deli Sized” Heinz ketchup bottles for 10 cents at Walmart and larger bottles for amazing discounts at Albertsons and Safeway using the provided downloadable coupons.
Another good website is Hip2save.com that featured a single ketchup coupon offering ANY bottle of Hunts for 25 cents. Remember, the secret to having ketchup always at the ready is to print out as many of these finds as you can (read the fine print first for any restrictions) and fill your basket with as many as your conscious will allow.
Another way to find coupons aplenty is to subscribe to a local newspaper limiting delivery to Wednesdays and Sundays only. These are the hot coupon days and though you may not find a ketchup coupon every week they will be delivered to your front door on a semi-regular basis.
Don’t forget to spread the word to friends and family asking them to clip those ketchup coupons for you when they see them in their periodicals; another excellent channel to create steady traffic of coupons coming your way.
Whether it’s a Google search, periodical subscription or donations from family and friends, a coupon is just a pair of scissors away!