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Our first child

Jack Blackborough

Jack as a baby
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?

£76,601.93

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

3394 (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.

Essential

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

£26,405.04

Non-Essential

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

£46,085.73

Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£4,111.16


Expenses for the last three years

Total expenses for the last three years, select a year for additional detail including the ability to view all years.

2026

Summary of all expenses for Jack in 2026

£4,919.08

2025

Summary of all expenses for Jack in 2025

£6,448.89

2024

Summary of all expenses for Jack in 2024

£4,705.80


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

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

25 most recent expenses for Jack
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Giggling squid 11 Oct 202611/10/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £135.67 25% £33.92
Burger and chips 10 Oct 202610/10/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £8.00 100% £8.00
Share of shopping 10 Oct 202610/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £205.02 25% £51.26
Share of shopping 5 Oct 202605/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £14.20 25% £3.55
Pocket money 4 Oct 202604/10/2026 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £25.00 100% £25.00
Tracksuit bottoms x 3 3 Oct 202603/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £18.80 100% £18.80
Drinks with Mother and Father 3 Oct 202603/10/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £27.20 25% £6.80
School dinners top up 2 Oct 202602/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £50.00 100% £50.00
School dinners top up 2 Oct 202602/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £50.00 100% £50.00
Shoe laces 1 Oct 202601/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £11.74 100% £11.74
Share of shopping 1 Oct 202601/10/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £76.23 25% £19.06
Deodorant pack of 6 26 Sep 202626/09/2026 Essential / Grooming and Toiletries £17.10 100% £17.10
Take out 26 Sep 202626/09/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £25.89 25% £6.47
Takeout 25 Sep 202625/09/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £38.48 25% £9.62
Lunch of with Mother and Father 13 Sep 202613/09/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £16.15 100% £16.15
Coffee ans cake with Dad 12 Sep 202612/09/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £23.30 33% £7.69
Share of shopping 12 Sep 202612/09/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £10.50 25% £2.63
Share of shopping 11 Sep 202611/09/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £11.50 25% £2.88
Share of shopping 6 Sep 202606/09/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £235.37 15% £35.31
Share of shopping 6 Sep 202606/09/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £235.37 25% £58.84
Applecare 5 Sep 202605/09/2026 Essential / Mobile phone £5.99 100% £5.99
O2 5 Sep 202605/09/2026 Essential / Mobile phone £15.93 100% £15.93
Share of shopping 2 Sep 202602/09/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £7.00 25% £1.75
Pocket money 1 Sep 202601/09/2026 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £25.00 100% £25.00
School dinners top up 31 Aug 202631/08/2026 Essential / Education £50.00 100% £50.00