I don't usually have to hide my purchases from my hubby either. I only do when I beleive he will give me grief that I haven't finished my latest project. And he had the right to complain since it took me 1.5 years to finish his "quick" quilt. LOL
When we go to the states, he expects me to spend a lot. And he's okay with it, as he is a bargain hunter and the Canadian prices compared to the American prices are unbelievable.