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Overview of all the Non-Essential/Takeaways & Dining expenses

Niall Blackborough: Non-Essential/Takeaways & Dining 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?

£23,446.55

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1452 (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.

£9,676.13

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Non-Essential

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

£13,018.87

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£751.55


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.

£4,316.35

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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.

£242.07

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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.

£117.83

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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.

£125.00

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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.

£310.08

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Memories

Capturing special memories and milestones including the Tooth Fairy.

£8.00

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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.

£115.10

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Special Occasions

The special, once in a lifetime occasions.

£665.66

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Sweet treats

Yummy occasional treats.

£305.63

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Takeaways & Dining

The food we could probably manage without.

£608.80

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Technology

All things geeky including batteries.

£146.98

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Toys

Just for fun toys and games.

£188.84

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Travel

Travel

£35.10


The 25 most recent Non-Essential/Takeaways & Dining expenses for Niall - (View all Non-Essential/Takeaways & Dining 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.

25 most recent Non-Essential/Takeaways & Dining expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Lunch at Costa 27 Aug 202527/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £10.39 100% £10.39
Meal out at Lakeside 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £13.50 100% £13.50
Pancake house 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £11.15 100% £11.15
Dinner at Bella Pasta 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £7.79 100% £7.79
Lunch at Lowther Castle 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £10.50 100% £10.50
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 £1.95 100% £1.95
McDonalds 18 Aug 202518/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.10 100% £4.10
Meal Out Farmer Johns 10 Aug 202510/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £9.00 100% £9.00
Lunch with Mother and Father 7 Aug 202507/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £12.05 100% £12.05
Costa lunch 6 Aug 202506/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £7.40 100% £7.40
Refreshments at funky monkeys 5 Aug 202505/08/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.00 100% £4.00
Drink at inflata 28 Jul 202528/07/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £2.00 100% £2.00
Lunch at Costa 27 Jul 202527/07/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £10.74 100% £10.74
Lunch out with Mother and Father 26 Jul 202526/07/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £41.20 15% £6.18
Costa drink and cake 21 Jul 202521/07/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.84 100% £4.84
McDonalds 20 Jul 202520/07/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.59 100% £4.59
Drink and Pancakes at M&S 22 Jun 202522/06/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.20 100% £4.20
Meal out for Mothers Birthday 3 May 202503/05/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £157.90 25% £39.48
McDonalds 27 Apr 202527/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.59 100% £4.59
McDonalds 22 Apr 202522/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.59 100% £4.59
Meal out with Mother and Father 20 Apr 202520/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £26.65 100% £26.65
McDonald’s 14 Apr 202514/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £3.99 100% £3.99
Coffee and cake with Daddy 5 Apr 202505/04/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £18.40 33% £6.07
Drink at Cafe 22 Mar 202522/03/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £1.85 100% £1.85