Write it before you enter, not in the aisle
3–12 lines max, anchored on what you came for + 1–2 truly useful deals. The rest of the page stays out.
On PromoSimple, decide at home. The parking lot isn’t an office.
A money cap, not “I’ll see”
Set a max before you walk in (even $40). Off-list deals fit under that cap or wait.
A basket (not a cart) for a small stop cuts impulse volume.
Aisle = mission
Go to the list aisles. Endcaps and tills are traps even “on special”.
If an item is out, don’t replace it with a pricier neighbour “so I don’t come back”. Come back or substitute at a comparable price.
The flyer isn’t homework
You don’t have to “use” every page. A banner wins if 2 items on your list are truly cheaper there—not if 20 stickers blink.
A second store only if net gain (price − trip − impulses) is clear.
After: 2 minutes
What wasn’t on the list? If it’s recurring, add it to the template. If it’s noise, log it as impulse cost—it calms the next visit.
A price alert (when enabled) beats the weekly “I’ll just pop in”.
Short list, cap, mission aisles. PromoSimple shows deals; the list stops the flyer from becoming a second rent.
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