i always do that on nights out, just take out some money with me. whenever im drtunk and i have my cash cards with me i always spend a shit load

i have a perverted sense of love for the man who does this website: www.moneysavingexpert.com
although its probably only good for UK people.

but basically:
don't smoke
drink spirits on a night out if you have to get tipsy. have soft drinks in between drinks and it'll cost way less.
only shop in sales
if you really love to shop...don't pay for everything on your card. if you actually hand over hard cash it really hits you how much you're spending.
don't buy take out coffees or pre-packed lunches...take 10 minutes to make your own. honestly i didn't realise i was spending £15 a week on fricken sandwiches and hot chocolate. gross.
get friends to copy cds for you
don't buy magazines. £2 a week doesn't seem much, but it all adds up.

That's actually pretty true. I bet for £3 or 4, you buy bread, ham, salad and mayo at Sainsbury's and make yourself sandwiches for the whole week!

Im with you all on the leaving credit and debit cards at home. I of course cant have either because of my IVA so i have to carry cash around with me. It makes the difference as im actually seeing the money im now spending as opposed to just whacking it on the card!

Thanks people, this is some good advice...

I'll have a look at that website when I have more time.

I always leave my card a home when I go out drinking, but it's probably a good idea to pay for things in cash. I might start doing that.