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Our first child

Jack Blackborough

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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?

£71,826.79

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

3158 (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.

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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.

£24,233.38

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Non-Essential

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

£43,920.96

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£3,672.45


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.

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2026

Summary of all expenses for Jack in 2026

£227.28

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2025

Summary of all expenses for Jack in 2025

£6,365.55

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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
Dune graphic novel - Book 1 19 Jan 202619/01/2026 Non-Essential / Education £19.99 100% £19.99
Dbrand skin for Switch 15 Jan 202615/01/2026 Non-Essential / Technology £29.50 100% £29.50
Share of shopping 13 Jan 202613/01/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £15.00 25% £3.75
Share of shopping 9 Jan 202609/01/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £225.04 25% £56.26
Share of shopping 5 Jan 202605/01/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £4.98 25% £1.25
Applecare 5 Jan 202605/01/2026 Essential / Mobile phone £5.99 100% £5.99
O2 5 Jan 202605/01/2026 Essential / Mobile phone £15.93 100% £15.93
School Shoes 6G 4 Jan 202604/01/2026 Essential / Education £50.00 100% £50.00
Curry with Mum and Dad 2 Jan 202602/01/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £52.49 25% £13.12
Pocket money 2 Jan 202602/01/2026 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £25.00 100% £25.00
Star Dew Valley 2 Jan 202602/01/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Gaming £6.49 100% £6.49
McDonald’s 31 Dec 202531/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £7.99 100% £7.99
Pizza with Mum and Dad 29 Dec 202529/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £42.97 25% £10.74
Steam Deck Screen Protectors 27 Dec 202527/12/2025 Non-Essential / Technology £6.31 100% £6.31
Steam Desk 25 Dec 202525/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £479.00 100% £479.00
McDonalds 24 Dec 202524/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £7.99 100% £7.99
Share of shopping 22 Dec 202522/12/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £36.60 25% £9.15
Meal deal 18 Dec 202518/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.60 100% £4.60
McDonalds 17 Dec 202517/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £7.99 100% £7.99
Share of shopping 17 Dec 202517/12/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £4.22 25% £1.06
Meal deal 16 Dec 202516/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £4.60 100% £4.60
Gundam 15 Dec 202515/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £25.00 100% £25.00
Clothes 15 Dec 202515/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £60.00 100% £60.00
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