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Overview of all the Non-Essential expenses

Niall Blackborough: Non-Essential expenses

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Name

What did we call him?

Niall Blackborough

Born

When did he emerge?

22nd April 2019 17:46

Sex & Birth weight

What were his vital statistics?

Male & 3.458kg (7lb 10oz)

Total expenses

How much to raise Niall?

£21,905.81

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1330 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£409.00 (Car seat)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£557.00 (Center parcs)

Top Hobby and Interests expense

The grandest expense?

£147.00 (Shotgun MTB seat and handles)


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.

£9,117.97

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Non-Essential

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

£12,176.53

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£611.31


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.

£1,454.29

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Childcare

Nursery and child minder costs.

£4,220.61

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Christmas

The cost of the Big Guy in the red suit.

£1,179.06

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Education

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

£232.07

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Equipment & Aids

The things that make parenthood that little bit easier.

£377.31

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Events & Seasonal Events

Events and Seasonal Events.

£117.83

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Family Birthday

Cards and gifts for family birthdays.

£130.20

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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.

£90.51

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Furniture

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

£150.00

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Grooming

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

£10.50

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Holiday

Family time away from home.

£1,997.31

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Legal

The infrequent cost of passports and official documents.

£17.25

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Leisure

Fun days out spending time together.

£268.88

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Mothers Day

The annual cost of Mummy Appreciation Day in March.

£110.90

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Pocket Money

The weekly rewards for good behaviour.

£84.60

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Special Occasions

The special, once in a lifetime occasions.

£665.66

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Sweet treats

Yummy occasional treats.

£257.22

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Takeaways & Dining

The food we could probably manage without.

£439.05

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Technology

All things geeky including batteries.

£119.99

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Toys

Just for fun toys and games.

£200.10

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Travel

Travel

£24.70


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

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

The 25 most recent Non-Essential expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Drink and ice cream 28 Apr 202528/04/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £5.05 100% £5.05
Drink and snack funky monkey 28 Apr 202528/04/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.50 100% £3.50
Drink and snack funky monkey 28 Apr 202528/04/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.50 100% £3.50
Funky monkeys 28 Apr 202528/04/2025 Non-Essential / Leisure £7.50 100% £7.50
Easter bonnet stuff 26 Apr 202526/04/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £13.28 100% £13.28
Helping Hands - May 26 Apr 202526/04/2025 Non-Essential / Childcare £56.00 100% £56.00
Drink and ice cream 24 Apr 202524/04/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.75 100% £3.75
Birthday treat at Wibbly Wobbly with Lucy 23 Apr 202523/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £50.65 100% £50.65
Birthday badge, wrapping paper, banner 22 Apr 202522/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £6.44 100% £6.44
Scooby do Puzzle 22 Apr 202522/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £15.40 100% £15.40
Gabby Doll House Ears 22 Apr 202522/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £9.99 100% £9.99
Birthday Chocolate Brownie Stack 22 Apr 202522/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £50.00 100% £50.00
Paw Patrol Look-out Tower 22 Apr 202522/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £27.60 100% £27.60
Meal out with Mother and Father 20 Apr 202520/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £26.65 100% £26.65
Easter egg hunt 18 Apr 202518/04/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £14.83 50% £7.42
Super Mario Bros Wonder 16 Apr 202516/04/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £36.00 100% £36.00
Easter egg 15 Apr 202515/04/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £6.00 100% £6.00
Bus fare 14 Apr 202514/04/2025 Non-Essential / Travel £2.40 100% £2.40
McDonald’s 14 Apr 202514/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £3.99 100% £3.99
Pocket Money 8 Apr 202508/04/2025 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £5.00 100% £5.00
Helping Hands - Extra Day 8 Apr 202508/04/2025 Non-Essential / Childcare £13.00 100% £13.00
School Danceaton Sponsorship 7 Apr 202507/04/2025 Non-Essential / Education £10.00 100% £10.00
Coffee and cake with Daddy 5 Apr 202505/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £18.40 33% £6.07
Helping Hands - April 31 Mar 202531/03/2025 Non-Essential / Childcare £39.00 100% £39.00
Puzzle 30 Mar 202530/03/2025 Non-Essential / Birthday £12.00 100% £12.00