I set aside a budget at the beginning of the year. I keep my quilting money in cash in an envelope. If I have the money I can buy it.
It really helps me when I look at how much money I have-do I really need this? because if I buy it now, I won't have much for later.
I've cut down drastically on my spending by asking myself:
1. What do I plan to do with it?
2. Do I have something similar at home?
3. Have I read any reviews of this product?
4. If I didn't buy it today what's the worse that will happen?