Results of the “How Much Do You Spend?” Survey
Have you ever wondered how much others spend on certain items? I put out a survey a few weeks ago to see exactly what other moms spend on things like groceries, clothing, extra-curricular activities, and a few other items. Today you can view the results!
I will say that I was pretty happy with the results because it put me right in the middle. On a few items I was in the lowest price bracket, while on others I was close to the highest. I think it goes to show that most of us splurge here and there on certain things, but we all have different priorities.
Check out the results below and let us know if there are any answers that surprise you!
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How much do you spend on haircuts for your children? (Dollar amount is per child) |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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I cut my child’s hair myself. |
17.6% |
29 |
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Less than $10. |
25.5% |
42 |
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$10-$20 |
52.7% |
87 |
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Over $20 |
4.2% |
7 |
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Other (please specify) |
13 |
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answered question |
165 |
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skipped question |
6 |
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We had quite a few comments from parents whose child has not yet had to have a haircut, too!
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On average, how much do you spend on your hair each appointment? (Cut, color, highlight, etc.) |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $40 |
31.0% |
52 |
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$40-$75 |
27.4% |
46 |
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$75-$100 |
20.2% |
34 |
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$100-$150 |
20.2% |
34 |
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Over $150 |
1.2% |
2 |
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Other (please specify) |
12 |
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answered question |
168 |
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skipped question |
3 |
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Best Response: Less than $40 … and I mean waaaay less!
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How much do you tip your hairdresser? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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I don’t tip |
4.2% |
7 |
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10% or less |
13.3% |
22 |
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10%-15% |
30.1% |
50 |
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15%-20% |
45.2% |
75 |
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Over 20% |
7.2% |
12 |
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Other (please specify) |
7 |
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answered question |
166 |
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skipped question |
5 |
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Best Response: 20%, but 20% of cheap, still isn’t much!
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How much would you pay for a new sofa for your main family room area? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $500 |
9.4% |
16 |
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$500-$1000 |
54.4% |
93 |
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$1000 or more |
36.3% |
62 |
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Other (please specify) |
4 |
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answered question |
171 |
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skipped question |
0 |
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Based this on a family of four – How much do you spend when your family goes out to eat (not fast food)? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
8.8% |
15 |
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$25-$50 |
61.2% |
104 |
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$50-$75 |
25.9% |
44 |
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Over $75 |
4.1% |
7 |
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Other (please specify) |
6 |
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answered question |
170 |
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skipped question |
1 |
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Best Response: This of course depends on where you go and what day of this week it is. This would be less if we’re at a kids-eat-free time and place! Thanks TMoM! 🙂
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How much do you spend on groceries each week? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $75 |
9.9% |
17 |
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$75-$100 |
19.9% |
34 |
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$100 – $150 |
42.1% |
72 |
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$150-$200 |
20.5% |
35 |
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$200 -$250 |
5.8% |
10 |
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Over $250 |
1.8% |
3 |
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Other (please specify) |
2 |
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answered question |
171 |
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skipped question |
0 |
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Best Response: Wine adds up.
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How much is your cell phone bill each month? Base this number per person. (ex. if it is $100 for you and your hubby, choose $50) |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $50 |
23.9% |
39 |
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$50-$100 |
60.1% |
98 |
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$100-$150 |
14.7% |
24 |
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Over $150 |
1.2% |
2 |
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Other (please specify) |
4 |
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answered question |
163 |
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skipped question |
8 |
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How much would you pay for a new ” every day” outfit for your daughter (any age)? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $10 |
12.9% |
22 |
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$10-$25 |
46.8% |
80 |
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$25-$50 |
24.0% |
41 |
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$50-$75 |
1.2% |
2 |
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Over $75 |
0.0% |
0 |
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Don’t have a daughter |
15.2% |
26 |
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Other (please specify) |
4 |
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answered question |
171 |
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skipped question |
0 |
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Best response: She is a teenager, so as long as the outfit is not “hootchie” I will spend whatever!
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How much do you spend on your kids clubs/lessons/sports/extra-curricular activities per month? (Dollar amount should be per child.) |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
24.5% |
40 |
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$25-$50 |
27.6% |
45 |
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$50-$75 |
19.6% |
32 |
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$75-$100 |
10.4% |
17 |
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$100-$150 |
9.8% |
16 |
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$150-$200 |
3.7% |
6 |
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Over $200 |
4.3% |
7 |
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Other (please specify) |
9 |
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answered question |
163 |
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skipped question |
8 |
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Best Response: Does preschool count? After paying for that there is no $ for other activities.
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How much would you spend on a nice pair of black dress pants for yourself? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
12.9% |
22 |
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$25-$50 |
40.0% |
68 |
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$50-$75 |
30.6% |
52 |
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$75-$100 |
10.6% |
18 |
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$100-$150 |
5.3% |
9 |
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$150-$200 |
0.6% |
1 |
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Over $200 |
0.0% |
0 |
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Other (please specify) |
2 |
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answered question |
170 |
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skipped question |
1 |
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How much would you spend on a good pair of shoes that you would wear most of the fall/winter season? (You know, casual, comfy, every day shoes.) |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
7.6% |
13 |
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$25-$50 |
32.2% |
55 |
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$50-$75 |
25.1% |
43 |
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$75-$100 |
18.1% |
31 |
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$100-$150 |
12.9% |
22 |
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$150-$200 |
4.1% |
7 |
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Over $200 |
0.0% |
0 |
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Other (please specify) |
4 |
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answered question |
171 |
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skipped question |
0 |
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Best Response, which seemed to be very common: Addicted to Dansko’s!
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How much do you spend on birthday presents for children in your child’s class or playgroup? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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$5 or less |
1.8% |
3 |
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$5-$10 |
15.4% |
26 |
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$10-$15 |
48.5% |
82 |
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$15-$20 |
30.8% |
52 |
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$20-$25 |
3.0% |
5 |
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Over $25 |
0.6% |
1 |
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Other (please specify) |
2 |
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answered question |
169 |
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skipped question |
2 |
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How much would you spend on accommodations for one week at the beach with your husband and kids? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $500 |
13.3% |
21 |
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$500-$750 |
17.1% |
27 |
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$750-$1000 |
17.7% |
28 |
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$1000-$1500 |
29.1% |
46 |
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$1500-$2000 |
14.6% |
23 |
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$2000-$2500 |
5.1% |
8 |
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Over $2500 |
3.2% |
5 |
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Other (please specify) |
18 |
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answered question |
158 |
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skipped question |
13 |
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Most people who skipped this question said they owned a beach house of their own, or knew someone who did. So my question is … When is the TMoM party at the beach?!?!?
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How much do you spend on a pair of sneakers for your child? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $15 |
9.5% |
16 |
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$15-$25 |
22.0% |
37 |
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$25-$35 |
29.8% |
50 |
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$35-$45 |
20.8% |
35 |
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$45-$55 |
13.1% |
22 |
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Over $55 |
4.8% |
8 |
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Other (please specify) |
7 |
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answered question |
168 |
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skipped question |
3 |
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Best Response: My Mother buys expensive sneakers for them before I can, which I think they plan.
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How much do you spend on a good bra for yourself? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
37.1% |
63 |
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$25-$35 |
30.6% |
52 |
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$35-$45 |
14.7% |
25 |
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$45-$55 |
14.1% |
24 |
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Over $55 |
3.5% |
6 |
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I don’t wear a bra |
0.0% |
0 |
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Other (please specify) |
2 |
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answered question |
170 |
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skipped question |
1 |
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Best Response: Hanes outlet–and my hubby gets a 20% teacher discount. BOO YAH!
Side Note: I probably should have asked about the size bra, too. The bigger the boobs, the more you usually need to spend to keep those babies up!
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How much do you spend on a bathing suit for yourself? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
13.5% |
23 |
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$25-$50 |
32.2% |
55 |
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$50-$75 |
27.5% |
47 |
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$75-$100 |
22.8% |
39 |
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$100-$125 |
3.5% |
6 |
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Over $125 |
0.6% |
1 |
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Other (please specify) |
1 |
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answered question |
171 |
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skipped question |
0 |
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How much do you spend on one bottle of shampoo for yourself? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $10 |
75.3% |
128 |
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$10-$15 |
14.1% |
24 |
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$15-$20 |
5.9% |
10 |
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$20-$25 |
2.4% |
4 |
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Over $25 |
2.4% |
4 |
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Other (please specify) |
5 |
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answered question |
170 |
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skipped question |
1 |
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Best Response: Embarrassed to say, I now use my daughter’s 2 in 1 Shampoo/Conditioner and love it!
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How much do you spend on a medium-sized bottle or tube of foundation (make up)? |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $10 |
40.3% |
60 |
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$10-$20 |
24.2% |
36 |
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$20-$30 |
25.5% |
38 |
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$30-$40 |
6.0% |
9 |
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$40-$50 |
2.0% |
3 |
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Over $50 |
2.0% |
3 |
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Other (please specify) |
20 |
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answered question |
149 |
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skipped question |
22 |
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Many of you said you did not wear foundation … you GO with your flawless skin, ladies! I am not so lucky.
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Each month, how much do you spend on extra curricular activities for yourself? (Clubs, lessons, gym memberships, sports, or classes) |
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Answer Options |
Response Percent |
Response Count |
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Less than $25 |
57.2% |
91 |
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$25-$50 |
17.6% |
28 |
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$50-$75 |
11.3% |
18 |
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$75-$100 |
6.3% |
10 |
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Over $100 |
7.5% |
12 |
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Other (please specify) |
16 |
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answered question |
159 |
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skipped question |
12 |
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Almost everyone who made a comment on this one said that they either don’t have time for extra-curricular activities, or don’t have the money. I think we need to take a stand, ladies! Do something for yourself! (Even if it is a free walk around Reynolda Gardens while you ask a friend to watch your kids!)
Thanks also for the suggestions for future polls! We will put some of those together for you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
