I spend an average of $50.00 - $75.00 each month on CD items. I don't feel at all bad about it as I only buy things on sale and at discount stores. A typical dress I buy is less than $15.00. ALL the panties I buy are less than $3.00/pair. My bras and bralettes average less than $15.00 each. My wigs are in the $60.00 range. The only 2 things I've purchased that I consider expensive are my 3 sets of forms. They average about $100.00/set. But, here's the deal. I don't drink any alcohol. I don't smoke. I don't gamble. I don't bet or go to casinos. I spend about $50.00/month on golf. I drive a 10 year old car so have no car payments. I simply don't spend much money on a day-to-day basis. This month I did spend a bit more on CD items as I purchased 7 pairs of Hanes Silk Reflections thigh highs (about $12.00 each), a lipstick, and KISS magnetic eye lashes. That's about $100.00 this month but those items will last quite a while.
And, like you, I do a lot of the maintenace and upkeep of our house myself. So, no, I don't feel at all bad about what I spend on cross dressing.