Tip: Shopping Suggestion

It  didn't take long to get over this huge, bulky hippo.

This tip was passed along to me in college and has served me very well over the years.


When you're shopping and you want to buy something carry it around the store for at least 20 minutes. Carry it in your arms, not in a shopping cart. Then, after 20 minutes, decide if this item is still something you "can't live without".

It's likely you'll realize that you're over your infatuation and attachment to the item and are perfectly fine putting it back on the shelf or rack.