7 Questions You Can Use to Control Consumption

When you're shopping at a cool new place, like IKEA in Kansas City, its possible to buy more than you need or can store easily.

Here are some quick questions that can keep your exciting new purchases from becoming clutter:

1. If this is something you already own, can you practice one in/one out?

2. Can you picture where in your home you're going to store/display/use your purchase?

3. Is this an impulse buy?

4. Should you get more information (take measurements, consult a friend)?

5. Is this in your budget?

6. Do you already have something like it? If yes, how is this better?

7. How long will this last? Is the quality acceptable?

If you still feel great about the items you've chosen, chances are they will be right for you. Happy shopping!