My Great Aunt gave me this advice a long time ago..."when you want to buy something ask yourself,
Do I need it?
Can I afford it?
Can I get along without it?"
Good advice, and I find myself following it more as I get older. I am even choosy on what deals I do. I cleaned out my gift closet before Christmas and donated a bunch of toys to toys for tots, and thats a good thing I suppose, but I bought a bunch of stuff we would never use .