If you're grocery shopping, don't shop when hungry and if the kids beg for items you wouldn't normally buy, try to arrange to shop without them. When clothes shopping, make a list of of specific items and don't buy the item if not needed.
Here is an hilarious video that might help with credit cards and impulsive spending.
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