How do you resist that intoxicating urge to buy, buy, buy?

Last month, we asked our NPR audience this question, and dozens of you shared your tips and tricks on exercising self-control while shopping. It was part of our story on how to decide whether to buy something you want but don't need .

Many of you suggested waiting for a certain time period before buying an item, to make sure you really want it. Others shared clever ways to scratch the itch of shopping without actually spending any money. And one of you even shared a poem on how to shop with more intention.

These responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Turn that impulse to shop into a game

I give myself an imaginary amount to spend — say, $500 — then wander into stores I enjoy and pick out favorite items. But I

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