We’re all learning to be thrifty. And thrifty is a good thing. Maybe it’s something we should have been doing all along. You know, turning off the lights when you leave a room. Not only is it good for your wallet, it’s good for the planet. Maybe you’re combing your local newspaper for coupons. Or maybe you’re just beginning to experience the joys of savings when shopping with coupons.

Personally, I’ve always been into thrift, searching for a bargain or a sale. I do eat leftovers, I don’t let the water run while I’m brushing my teeth, and I will wait for a movie to come to DVD.

However, there are certain indulgences that don’t fall into the category of ‘gotta be thrifty’. When a ridiculously priced pair of shoes screams my name from the store window, you can pretty much forget the words ’savings’ and ‘thrift’. When a book is released that I must, must have and it only exists in hardcover, I will somehow justify the price and make the purchase.

What about you, what indulgences can’t you live without?