Considering a Leopard Gecko as a pet

Question
Hello Diane, I was thinknig of getting a single Leopard gecko as a pet. But I was wondering can it be handled 3 times a week for about 5 minutes each time? Less or more ok or better? I want a herp I can touch and handle and enjoy.

Next I am scared of bugs... go figure lol, Can a cricket keeper thing pervent me from touching the crickets themself? I live right beside a reptile shop so have easy access to bugs and my gecko.

Is a single leopard gecko expensive to maintain with food/heat bedding ect? I have three dogs and can't afford another very expensive pet.

What type of heat source do you reccomend and bedding type for a nice relisitic looking setup without causing harm to the gecko?

I would like to thank you in advance for your help, I look forward to your reply.

Answer
Tara, In addition to my previous answer...
I am sure that you will end up spending more time with a gecko than 5 minutes...  but most geckos will be happy with that amount of time.  If course the more time you can spend with them, the more chance that they become more social.  
On the insects, I too HATED bugs!!!!  When I rescued my leopard geckos, I got use to handling the insects...but...I will say I STILL use tweezers to pick up the super worms!!!