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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?

£25,301.20

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1570 (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.

£10,068.93

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Non-Essential

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

£14,248.55

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£983.72


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.

£4,567.35

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Christmas

The cost of the Big Guy in the red suit.

£1,698.95

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Education

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

£298.07

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Equipment & Aids

The things that make parenthood that little bit easier.

£386.30

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Events & Seasonal Events

Events and Seasonal Events.

£176.15

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Family Birthday

Cards and gifts for family birthdays.

£181.83

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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.

£140.29

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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.

£2,301.82

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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.

£336.51

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Memories

Capturing special memories and milestones including the Tooth Fairy.

£16.00

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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.

£150.10

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Special Occasions

The special, once in a lifetime occasions.

£665.66

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Sweet treats

Yummy occasional treats.

£312.18

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Takeaways & Dining

The food we could probably manage without.

£800.08

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Technology

All things geeky including batteries.

£193.91

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Toys

Just for fun toys and games.

£203.82

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Travel

Travel

£48.10


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
Helping hands - January 5 Jan 202605/01/2026 Non-Essential / Childcare £52.00 100% £52.00
Switch 2 Screen Protectors 3 Jan 202603/01/2026 Non-Essential / Technology £7.95 100% £7.95
Curry with Mum and Dad 2 Jan 202602/01/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £52.49 15% £7.87
Pocket money 2 Jan 202602/01/2026 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £10.00 100% £10.00
McDonald’s 31 Dec 202531/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.79 100% £4.79
Pizza with Mum and Dad 29 Dec 202529/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £42.97 15% £6.45
Switch 2 Game Card Case 29 Dec 202529/12/2025 Non-Essential / Technology £18.99 100% £18.99
Switch 2 Carry Case 27 Dec 202527/12/2025 Non-Essential / Technology £19.99 100% £19.99
Nintendo Switch 2 25 Dec 202525/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £409.00 100% £409.00
McDonalds 24 Dec 202524/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.79 100% £4.79
Kelly Christmas gift 22 Dec 202522/12/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £7.59 100% £7.59
Helping hand gift 22 Dec 202522/12/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £10.00 100% £10.00
Teacher Christmas gift 22 Dec 202522/12/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £10.00 100% £10.00
Magnetic fidget toys 21 Dec 202521/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £7.99 100% £7.99
Christmas decoration for tree 13 Dec 202513/12/2025 Non-Essential / Memories £8.00 100% £8.00
Pizza with Mum 12 Dec 202512/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £29.47 33% £9.73
Pizza with Mum and Dad 8 Dec 202508/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £47.47 15% £7.12
Cake with Mum and Dad 6 Dec 202506/12/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.90 100% £3.90
Lunch with Mum & Dad 6 Dec 202506/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £6.59 100% £6.59
Elf accessories 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £16.75 50% £8.38
Pikachu Pyjamas 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £10.98 100% £10.98
Pokemon Slippers 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £16.99 100% £16.99
Helping Hands - extra days 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Non-Essential / Childcare £39.00 100% £39.00
Pizza takeout 28 Nov 202528/11/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £37.97 25% £9.49
Advent calendar 28 Nov 202528/11/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £6.75 100% £6.75