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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?

£28,685.09

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1767 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£409.00 (Car seat)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£657.00 (Cruise with Mother and Father)

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.

£10,836.12

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Non-Essential

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

£16,481.90

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£1,367.07


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.

£1,786.82

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Childcare

Nursery and child minder costs.

£4,869.85

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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.

£519.07

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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.

£227.14

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Family Birthday

Cards and gifts for family birthdays.

£193.31

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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.

£162.29

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Furniture

The things that make a house a home but aren’t essential.

£154.64

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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.

£3,120.42

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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.

£348.51

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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.

£132.40

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Pocket Money

The weekly rewards for good behaviour.

£188.10

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Special Occasions

The special, once in a lifetime occasions.

£665.66

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Sweet treats

Yummy occasional treats.

£360.16

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Takeaways & Dining

The food we could probably manage without.

£1,086.83

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Technology

All things geeky including batteries.

£243.90

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Toys

Just for fun toys and games.

£211.81

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Travel

Travel

£53.50


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
Drinks package on cruise 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £296.75 20% £59.35
Cruise with Mother and Father 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £657.00 100% £657.00
Car parking for cruise 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £109.00 25% £27.25
Hotel pre cruise 1 Aug 202601/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £75.00 100% £75.00
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