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Overview of all the Non-Essential expenses

Jack Blackborough: Non-Essential expenses

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Name

What did we call him?

Jack Blackborough

Born

When did he emerge?

28th June 2013 05:41

Sex & Birth weight

What were his vital statistics?

Male & 3.373kg (7lb 7oz)

Total expenses

How much to raise Jack?

£69,659.49

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

3041 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£687.98 (Surface Go)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£1,195.00 (Nursery Fees)

Top Hobby and Interests expense

The grandest expense?

£159.00 (Bicycle)


Total expenses by category

We group expenses into three core categories, these are the totals for each category, select a category for more detail.

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Essential

The costs that we see as absolutely necessary in raising a child and in essence, keeping them healthy and well, alive.

£23,328.24

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Non-Essential

The optional costs of raising a child and those which spark lively debate between Mummy and Daddy.

£42,726.17

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£3,652.48


Total expenses by subcategory

These are the totals for all the subcategories in the Non-Essential category, select a subcategory for more detail.

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Birthday

Everything to make a birthday special – cards, presents and parties.

£3,975.40

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Childcare

Nursery and child minder costs.

£22,018.56

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Christmas

The cost of the Big Guy in the red suit.

£2,353.44

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Education

Anything that is classed as educational including books, learning games, jigsaws and puzzles.

£2,474.38

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Equipment & Aids

The things that make parenthood that little bit easier.

£679.25

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Events & Seasonal Events

Events and Seasonal Events.

£320.05

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Family Birthday

Cards and gifts for family birthdays.

£205.07

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Fathers day

The Annual cost of Daddy Appreciation Day in June.

£28.49

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Friend Birthday

The endless cost of attending birthday parties.

£421.16

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Furniture

The things that make a house a home but aren’t essential.

£639.61

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Grooming

They are getting older, they are starting to care about their appearance

£19.68

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Holiday

Family time away from home.

£3,623.56

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Legal

The infrequent cost of passports and official documents.

£2.11

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Leisure

Fun days out spending time together.

£334.07

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Memories

Capturing special memories and milestones including the Tooth Fairy.

£363.37

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Mothers Day

The annual cost of Mummy Appreciation Day in March.

£275.14

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Pocket Money

The weekly rewards for good behaviour.

£899.35

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Special Occasions

The special, once in a lifetime occasions.

£1,058.96

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Sweet treats

Yummy occasional treats.

£838.06

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Takeaways & Dining

The food we could probably manage without.

£833.94

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Technology

All things geeky including batteries.

£604.48

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Toys

Just for fun toys and games.

£700.04

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Travel

Travel

£58.00


The 25 most recent Non-Essential expenses for Jack - (View all Non-Essential expenses)

The table below lists the last 25 expenses we have logged for Jack in the Non-Essential category, to see more select any summary count, category or subcategory.

The 25 most recent Non-Essential expenses for Jack
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Sweets at cinema 31 Aug 202531/08/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £4.50 100% £4.50
Lunch at Costa 27 Aug 202527/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £10.39 100% £10.39
Bus Fare 27 Aug 202527/08/2025 Non-Essential / Travel £2.60 100% £2.60
Short Tennis 24 Aug 202524/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £17.00 33% £5.61
Ice-cream 24 Aug 202524/08/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £4.00 100% £4.00
Geocache 24 Aug 202524/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £19.50 25% £4.88
Ice-cream 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £5.00 100% £5.00
Meal out at Lakeside 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £13.50 100% £13.50
Drinks in the bar 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £20.45 25% £5.11
Pancake house 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £11.15 100% £11.15
Sweets 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £1.10 100% £1.10
Indoor Climbing 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £29.00 100% £29.00
Adventure Golf 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £40.75 25% £10.19
Table Tennis 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £9.75 33% £3.22
Center Parcs 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £929.00 25% £232.25
Krispy crème donuts * 12 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £16.99 25% £4.25
Dinner at Bella Pasta 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £9.79 100% £9.79
Lunch at Lowther Castle 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £11.00 100% £11.00
Lowther Castle 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £10.00 100% £10.00
Breakfast with Mum and Dad 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £28.40 25% £7.10
Drink at funky monkeys 18 Aug 202518/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £2.15 100% £2.15
McDonalds 18 Aug 202518/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £7.15 100% £7.15
Bus Fare 18 Aug 202518/08/2025 Non-Essential / Travel £2.60 100% £2.60
Coffee and cake with Daddy 16 Aug 202516/08/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £18.50 33% £6.11
Ice cream 14 Aug 202514/08/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £1.25 100% £1.25