I don't drink, smoke, or have any vices that cost money except quilting. Most shops have a mark down section and I buy a lot of fabrics from those sections. I watch for JAF coupons and Hobby Lobby is always 30% off. I don't feel bad for what I spend since it's my form of enjoyment... My first husband spent a lot of money on fishing and hunting so I bought sewing stuff........ Our kids were taken care of first of course... My second hubby is a golfer....That's very expensive so I do not regret what I spend on quilting. After all I can't take a nickel with me when I leave this world.