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how much would you expect to spend?

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UhhOhhh · 02/08/2013 21:35

help me settle a minor row...

how much would you expect to spend on 2 days out with 2 children -

day 1 - entry to farm, lunch in cafe, coffees, ice creams etc, trip to gift shop and chippy tea on way home

day 2 - public transport costs in London, picnic for 3 adults and 2 children, ice creams etc, drinks, supermarket trip on way home for dinner for 4 adults 2 children including wine

just had a small row over what I've spent and I'm wondering if I'm being unreasonable?

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guiltyconscience · 02/08/2013 21:56

Very good op you have been frugal !

OutragedFromLeeds · 02/08/2013 21:57

£100 is reasonable for what you did, but a lot of what you did was unnecessary and you probably could have done those days out cheaper. Maybe that's what your DH means?

joanofarchitrave · 02/08/2013 21:59

Yes, what Outraged said.

ChippingInHopHopHop · 02/08/2013 22:00

Tell him to wise up and be grateful he's married to you and not one of us Grin

Should have asked what you had for dinner though as I'd pictured a more 'dinner party' type dinner - so allowed for treaty type food rather than 'mates hanging about for' dinner.

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UhhOhhh · 02/08/2013 22:01

no he's not angry at all just surprised, yes I could have done day 1 cheaper but it was very last minute no time to pack a lunch. I don't think he realised how much things add up!

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Redlocks30 · 02/08/2013 22:03

No-that sounds reasonable to me! It's expensive going out with kids! I always try to take lunch with us and get as much as I can through Tesco Club card vouchers, then I don't mind paying out for coffees/ice creams and the gift shop.

MammaTJ · 02/08/2013 22:04

Tell DP to 'aherm' take them out for two nice days and spend less. Wish him luck!! Grin

fairylightsinthespring · 02/08/2013 22:05

I think in the holidays you have to really ration the coffee / ice cream / gift shop bit of these days. You can't do anything about the entry fees but you can cut corners elsewhere. Its not a problem if you are only going once a month or something in term time, but in the holidays, my 2 could be somewhere with an ice cream van every day, so I am starting to say no much more often, as its rare to get one for less than £1.50 each.

CrapBag · 02/08/2013 22:06

That sounds about right then. When some were saying £200 I did think "what!" but days out are not at all cheap. What was your DH expecting!!

Original poster
UhhOhhh · 02/08/2013 22:08

not sure what he was expecting, he's looking rather sheepish now Grin

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ChippingInHopHopHop · 02/08/2013 22:46
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Sirzy · 02/08/2013 22:50

I think £100 on two normal days out (as in not theme parks or something) is a lot. Mind boggles what was in the picnic on trip 2!

Fluffy1234 · 02/08/2013 22:54

But it's less than £100 because the lunch out, chip shop tea, supermarket shopping would have meant you didn't eat food you had at home. So tell your DH you are saving money!

DrCoconut · 02/08/2013 22:57

My guess was going to be £100 so pretty realistic.

BuildMeUpButtercup · 02/08/2013 22:58

That'd easily amount to £100 here and I'm in Yorkshire!

BuildMeUpButtercup · 02/08/2013 23:00

I think £100 on two normal days out (as in not theme parks or something) is a lot. Mind boggles what was in the picnic on trip 2!

Entrance to a farm for all of you, lunch in cafes, trips to gift shops and drinks all addup.
It's the little things that all add up to a big amount!

Sirzy · 02/08/2013 23:04

Which is why you say no to the little things! Like I said it is a lot of money to spend and it can Be done a lot cheaper whilst still being fun!

WafflyVersatile · 02/08/2013 23:04

£100 IS VERY CHEAP FOR THOSE TWO DAYS OUT. I'D EXPECT IT TO BE MUCH MORE. YOU HAVE DONE VERY WELL. YOUR HUSBAND IS A VERY LUCKY MAN TO HAVE SUCH A FRUGAL WIFE.

SORRY FOR ALL CAPS. IT'S SO OP'S DH DOESN'T HAVE TO STRAIN TO SEE THIS OVER HER SHOULDER. Grin

BuildMeUpButtercup · 02/08/2013 23:06

Which is why you say no to the little things! Like I said it is a lot of money to spend and it can Be done a lot cheaper whilst still being fun!

Completely agree with that, and that's exactly what I usually do! Smile I'm the one who takes water bottles out with us as I refuse to spend stupid money on expensive drinks.
Picnics of sandwiches, bag of crisps and fruit are the way to go!

BackforGood · 02/08/2013 23:16

Well, I'm with your dh - I couldn't spend £100 on 2 days out.
When I take my children to -say - a farm, then that is the treat... the going to a farm. I don't buy overpriced crap stuff in the gift shop and I'd pack a picnic and a flask.
Perhaps that's what your dh is thinking ?
I mean - fine - I can see how you would get to that total by paying out for all the things you did, but perhaps he is wondering why you paid out for all that you did?

Of course, if you are loaded, then HIBU to question what you spent that much on. If you are on a budget, then I'd say YABU to spend that much on the farm day (don't know about the amounts as no idea about transport costs in London, but just thinking about the things you paid out for on the farm day)

Callmedreckly · 02/08/2013 23:20

£150

WafflyVersatile · 02/08/2013 23:26

obviously everyone has a budget they have to stick to (or should stick to)

If you have £200 a week to spend on entertaining the kids in the holidays then it'll be home made sandwiches and tap juice for the rest of the week.

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