AIBU to wonder how we spent so much doing nothing?

[coulditbeme2323]

We were all exhausted this weekend, and literally didn't move further than 1 mile from our house.

How is it possible to spend so much money going nowhere and doing nothing?

Well now the 'son competing on the water' has been introduced, which likely means an expensive hobby over a sustained period.

I've enjoyed this thread.
..its a fascinating little insight in to the corners of our different lives with a Gails/KK/Rodeo Venn diagram..(all new to me).

We did bugger all and spent around £120.

Look if you can afford it then I don’t see the issue. It’s your life but if you want to rein it in then you know what to do ☺️

It's rowing, and it isn't at all expensive.

@honeylulu You are my revelation on this thread. I don’t know why but I’ve never thought to put a programme on my tablet while cleaning. Perhaps now I will actually do some!

And the rest. I must say that some of the threads are rather amusing though. I guess that having loadsamoney, does not stop some people from being bored with it all.

But you said it was rubbish so why did you waste money on something you don't like! You are still astonished that you spent money despite not getting in the car, by the sound of it you manage very well without the car.

It’s giving Mousie from Rivals vibes <niche>

You can't know something is rubbish before you have tried it can you?

Exactly! Me too! I use the tablet- watching in order to persuade myself onto the indoor bike. The idea that I could actually be entertained while cleaning the bathroom … well… we will be having a cleaner bathroom, going forward…

it has become the norm to spend o food, eating in and eating out isn't just the food bill - having coffee, having snacks, eating left overs that no one brought (too good to go) is always being marketed at us

get picky with when you eat, what you eat and how you eat - it will save you a lot of money

Well you can maybe not randomly buy cakes because you are a bit bored from your "do nothing weekend". I think you are being deliberately obtuse now, not sure why.

I listen to podcasts while cleaning, I'd feel I'm not paying enough attention to programmes.

My son asked to pick up some KK on too good to go, they had sold out so we tried Rodeo.

I don't think bringing a donut back for your kids is extreme.

@coulditbeme2323
I get the point of your post. I really do. I'm often astonished at how much money I "have" to spend on the most boring things (replacement swim goggles, bin bags, school socks, toothpaste etc).

But... Your post also hit me in a sensitive spot. I almost never (maybe once a month at most) have a drink out. If I do, I have whatever is cheapest - normally a diet coke. If I eat out I always, always have tap water (rarely eat out at the moment).

I just don't do the cafe lifestyle that the vast majority of my friends do. I avoid meeting people for brunch etc, or if I do I just have a drink.

£50 for brunch for two of us makes my head spin.

Life wasn't always like this, I had WAY more disposable income pre children. Post children and post fucking VAT on education, I can safely say that even when I am at the end of myself with exhaustion we will still be eating at home, even if it's pasta pesto or fridge tapas!

One day I hope to be wealthy enough to go and have brunch without hyperventilating inwardly...

Yes, it's dull. But almost £300 is just 'the food shop' (why do you buy things at Boots you can get with your online shop?)

buying coffee out is expensive, I still do it because I enjoy it. I enjoy drinking it at the location & having it freshly made for me (even though I have a proper coffee machine at home

DH went out for a meal.

yes, it's all just 'life' & it adds up. I'm just thankful I can do it, & aren't trying to feed kids counting the pennies until the next pay day.

I agree money doesn't seem to go far now, but maybe reflect on how fortunate you are to be able to do it without any thought.

With you on VAT.

Edited as you had already answered my question

I don't think buying your kids a donut is extreme no, i do think you being shocked that you spent so much money on treats out is extreme though.

Pre VAT I could take my children out for a pizza or to Leon or something once or twice a month. (We still only had tap water though ;-) )

I could meet a friend for brunch without panicking.

I parent alone and the financial burden is all mine. So I really do think about people being able to just pick up doughnuts or have brunch and coffee in the manner of Tiny Tim pressing his face up against a window!

Krispy Kreme

I work very part time in a pub and the boss gave us 2/3 trays of these donuts one Sunday - it was for doing a lot of trade over the weekend

we were cutting them up to share flavours - so I tried three pieces, they are a waste of fucking calories! no actual taste and just sweet. I tried more as I though well perhaps it just that flavour, but they were all the same.

id rather have a fresh jam donut with sugar

Your kids are privately educated, trust me you aren't Tiny Tim!

Oh I'd love to have been that person!

Well your list comes to £421, so well shy of £500/600. I think your takeaway and brunch are expensive.

I agree. Picking a doughnut up for your children doesn't seem the height of luxury. But it all adds up. I am a big fan of a 4 or 5 pack of doughnuts from M&S as a treat. Can't remember how much that is but much less than 50p per doughnut!