Frugal mom-of-two sparks fierce debate after revealing that she CHARGES other parents for playdates with her children

A frugal mom-of-two has sparked fierce debate after revealing that she charges other parents for playdates with her children.

Brianna Weimar, from Monroe, Washington, took to TikTok to detail the demands that had landed her in hot water after she insisted on being reimbursed for snacks, soap and even electricity.

The 33-year-old shared screenshots of the resulting exchange with another mom in which her actions were branded as a 'price-gouging scheme.'

Viewers were left stunned by the admission - but what do you think?

Brianna Weimar, from Monroe, Washington, took to TikTok to detail the demands that had landed her in hot water after insisting on reimbursement for snacks, soap and even electricity costs 

The 33-year-old shared screenshots of the resulting exchange with another mom in which her actions were branded as a 'price-gouging scheme' 

In the clip, which Briana originally shared with her 683,000 followers, she began: 'I sent a Venmo request for $36 to my son's friend's mom after they came to our house for a playdate - and she sent me the rudest response.

'I do not think I was in the wrong here but read these text messages and let me know what you think.'

Cutting to show the written exchange, she elaborated: 'So I sent over my Venmo request and it just said: "Hey, I had a great playdate. I sent you a Venmo for $36 for food and supplies."

'But this other mom said: "Thanks for the hospitality but this is like a price-gouging scheme to make money," and they called it a "bill."'

Briana doubled down though as she stated: 'While her son was over, I just kept on my notes a running tab of everything that her son used during the playdate. 

'I made sure to put all the food her son ate. I counted the number of pumps that they used of soap when he washed his hands.

'They played video games for 45 minutes, so I calculated how much that electricity cost was, and then divided it by two, so for my son and her son. 

'And then he did spill his juice on the carpet so I charged a clean-up fee.'

Her prices included - but were not limited to - two juice boxes for $4, a bag of goldfish for $3, Gogurt for $2 and three squirts of soap during hand washing for $1 

In the screengrab of her text, Briana listed out nine items that she had charged for.

Her prices included - but were not limited to - two juice boxes for $4, a bag of goldfish for $3, Gogurt for $2 and three squirts of soap during hand washing for $1.

The clip was flooded with comments with most disagreeing with her financial demands.

One person wrote: 'Playdates foster friendships. Friendships aren't transactional. This was uncalled for.'

A second person commented: 'Perfect way to end all friendships for your son.'

Another added: 'I was under the assumption if I have people over, it's on me - dinner, wine, movie, kids snacks, toys, etc. I would hope the same if my child or myself was invited over.' 

However, some followers were on board with Bri's idea as one person wrote: 'I would gladly pay. But would like to know ahead of time, the cost.'

A second person commented: 'Go mama! I believe that you should have charged more, but you do you,' and Bri responded: 'I gave them a deal!' 

Someone else added: '1,000 per cent yes.'

The clip was flooded with comments with most disagreeing with her financial demands 

Bri has since shared: 'Parents have been shocked, confused, angry, saying that they will not send their kids over to our house anymore. 

'People have been very critical, they do not agree with this method at all.'

The mum-of-two, started considering charging people for the things their children consume at her house when prices start to rise, and she found herself being affected by the cost-of-living increase.

To prepare, she told how she created her own spreadsheet to make sure her prices were fair and even.

Although she found herself in a disagreement with one mum, she confirmed that the Venmo request was actually paid.

She said: 'Food is getting so expensive now, I was constantly refilling my kids snacks from all of their friends being over to play at our house.

'I have a very detailed spreadsheet of all of the snacks my kids eat on a regular basis and supplies they use. I calculate how much each individual piece of food or pump of soap cost.

'For example, I weighed out how many ounces each pump of soap is. Then I took the cost of the bottle of soap and divided by the ounces. 

'I've been charged myself one time, my son broke a very valuable base at someone's house and they charged me for it.'