Marketers makes billions betting each year on the anxieties of American parents and their willingness to overspend on their babies. The official Big Baby line: when it comes to the $800 strollers and Mommy and Me Yoga, families concerned with the best in health and safety will spend to catch up.
In early 2012, the Idea Group at Communispace had conversations with hundreds of members of the agency’s private online communities about what made them confident (or not-confident) about their ability to make purchases this year. They found that overwhelmingly, personal factors such as savings and cash on hand much more heavily impacted consumer confidence than macro factors like the economy and stock market – and that 2012 was characterized as a year to spend, not to save.
There are certain widely accepted paths to good health and a longer life. But if quitting smoking, eating a balanced diet, and maintaining a healthy weight aren’t your thing, what’s an aspiring centenarian to do?The following infographic from Confused.com provides some additional options to help maintain a long life.
Some Americans believe that emerging nations are unable to provide basic necessities and that so-called socialist states are indifferent to individual needs. The numbers tell a happier story, in regards to newborns and mothers across the globe. But how about those in America?
Wedding tradition stands strong when it comes to bridesmaids. Of the 11 million bridesmaids in action each year, brides still like having this entourage to help her stand out. What’s probably changed the most is the cost of being a bridesmaid. There’s no getting around it—it’s an expensive honor as this infographic will reveal.
Whether you’re getting bagels sliced in New York or donating deceased deer to the poor in South Carolina, there are a ton of strange taxes and deductions out there. This infographic from Liberty Tax details some of them, just in time for tax season.
Good ol’ sleep – there are those who love it too much and those who think it a hindrance to productivity. This infographic showcases some studies on just how dangerous—and costly—sacrificing sleep can be, and concludes with some facts on how you can try and improve your sleep quality if it’s something you struggle with.
“But wait, there’s more!” is the soundtrack of late-night television and a call to arms for millions of American consumers. Since its inception 20 years ago, the infomercial industry has become an integral part of television culture. CouponCabin takes a closer look at who is purchasing and how much is being purchased in this infographic.
It’s common knowledge that the act of sexual intercourse between a man and a woman can result in pregnancy. But what happens from the time of conception to the actual birth? This infographic explains the process on a week by week basis.
It’s Valentine’s Day – a day of romance, love and time to pay special attention to that significant other in your life. This infographic from My Safety Sign list 14 items you ladies can check off to learn if that special guy in your life “is into you.”
