Found this neat video on Yahoo, offering some interesting ways to curb your shopping habits for those who are slowly getting (or already) out of control:
[ http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/why-dump-groupon-050000570.html ]
Long story short, bargain deals and group buy websites may actually be hurting your budget because they bombard you with deals daily. Sometimes you end up buying things that you weren't looking for or even need in the first place! Make sure you stay focused and buy only what you need, think of the realistic benefits from the product before hitting that button.
-TT