Pick a time slot, not a vague intention
Choose a fixed moment (e.g. Sunday evening or Monday morning) to review flyers. Without a slot, “later” becomes shopping with no plan.
Keep the same 10–15 recurring items week to week. That list—not the whole circular—drives the comparison.
Open 2–3 banners, not all of them
Start with stores you already visit, plus one nearby competitor. The goal isn’t completeness—it’s a clear price gap on your basket.
On SimpleICI, retailer pages and product search speed this up: validate staples first, then open the full flyer only if needed.
Prioritize proteins, produce, and dairy
These often move the bill. A cosmetic discount on an off-list item barely matters if meat stays expensive.
Note price and unit. A “2 for” deal only helps if you’ll actually use both.
Decide your stop plan before you leave
One primary store + optionally a short second stop. Write it down. The parking lot is a bad place to improvise.
Check “valid until” dates. A “this week” flyer can end sooner than you think.
Short ritual, short list, 2–3 banners, stop plan: that’s how this week’s flyer becomes a tool, not a time sink. Use SimpleICI to centralize the read.
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