The last couple of weeks a realization has hit me… when I
 don't go into stores, I want far little (this goes for wanting to
 buy things for my son and relative's children). Our lives are full,
 we all have what we need and more. As a birthday or an
 anniversary approaches I have ventured out into the stores on a
 few occasions and BAM! "Oh,she would like this and that…
 isn't that pretty… this would look great on the table…"

   Commercials seem to have this effect on my us, when kids in the
 family get to watch television they suddenly want EVERYTHING.
 There is nothing I see advertised that I then think, "oh, I want
 that".
 Get me into the mall and my head starts spinning. Suddenly all
 the soft fabrics, shiny crockery and bright things grab my attention. It becomes an internal fight to NOT buy.
 I know I am not alone here, so my advice to you is to stay out of
 the stores. It's hard to stick with such a pledge if you browse
 the offer on Ebony or meander through a shopping mall or when just everybody around you seems to be dressed for the Oscars night.
 Stay home. If you feel the need to shop, hit the cinemas or plan
 the weekend out for some nature trailing or some sporting activity
 in a paid entry club etc.
 Better yet refill your tea mug, sit back and open a book.
 That's so much better than being mad at the mall."
P.S. : My twenty year old sarees, five year old salwaar kameezes are making me proud  for wanting little and not being embarrassed about being seen in the same dress.