new year's resolution 2 -- shop SMRT

notice i didn't say no shopping haha

so what is shopping smart? buying things you only need? no impulse buying?
a 24 hour cooling off period to decide if you *really* need something? leaving your credit cards in the freezer when you go out? buying everything with cash only? all of the above? or hows about shopping around for the best deals at sample sales, warehouse sales, small boutiques in yaletown, gastown, and on west 4th? yah... that sounds better :)

i think i'll hit up gastown this weekend :b and if i have time, i'll hit up west 4th :b anyone wanna join me?