[header] How to cut back on shopping [title] Evaluate your budget. [step] Before you cut back, keep track of how much money you spend on shopping trips in an average day, week or month. [substeps] Decide what you want to spend. 
Once you have an idea of how much you have spent on shopping for things such as food, clothing, electronics, toys and other material goods, decide how much you want to spend on these items going forward. [title] Provide a rationale for skeptical family members.