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Overview of all the Non-Essential/Holiday expenses

Niall Blackborough: Non-Essential/Holiday 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/Holiday expenses for Niall - (View all Non-Essential/Holiday 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/Holiday expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Short Tennis 24 Aug 202524/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £17.00 33% £5.61
Geocache 24 Aug 202524/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £19.50 25% £4.88
Drinks in the bar 23 Aug 202523/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £20.45 25% £5.11
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
Lowther Castle 22 Aug 202522/08/2025 Non-Essential / Holiday £10.00 100% £10.00
Crazy golf 21 Aug 202421/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £37.50 25% £9.38
Remote control cars 20 Aug 202420/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £1.00 100% £1.00
Beaulieu Motor Museum 20 Aug 202420/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £14.00 100% £14.00
Bouncy castles 19 Aug 202419/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £5.00 100% £5.00
Fun house 19 Aug 202419/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £4.00 100% £4.00
Beach towel 19 Aug 202419/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £12.99 50% £6.50
Helicopter ride 19 Aug 202419/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £3.00 100% £3.00
Slide (Big) 19 Aug 202419/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £4.00 100% £4.00
Holiday cottage 16 Aug 202416/08/2024 Non-Essential / Holiday £1500.00 25% £375.00
Off road explorer 21 Aug 202221/08/2022 Non-Essential / Holiday £21.00 100% £21.00
Mini Trek at Center Parcs 20 Aug 202220/08/2022 Non-Essential / Holiday £16.00 100% £16.00
Cupcake Decorating @ Center Parcs 18 Aug 202218/08/2022 Non-Essential / Holiday £13.00 100% £13.00
Center parcs 8 Aug 202208/08/2022 Non-Essential / Holiday £2228.00 25% £557.00
Center parcs holiday 13 Aug 202113/08/2021 Non-Essential / Holiday £2028.00 25% £507.00
Music set 13 Aug 202013/08/2020 Non-Essential / Holiday £17.99 100% £17.99
Meatballs and pasta 11 Aug 202011/08/2020 Non-Essential / Holiday £6.49 100% £6.49