I agree. Most North Americans now shop mindlessly. At lunch, after work, during work, on line in bed at night. Shop, shop, shop. I think I got caught up in this at some point. In the last 3 years we have done an early retirement, downsized our home, moved 3 provinces away, got rid of half our things and our attitude on what we need. We cook from scratch and enjoy the things we do have. We are much happier, healthier and we are at peace.