I’m saving a lot. I’d normally spend over 100 dollars per week with my 40+ mile-each way commute. I’d normally buy lunch at work at least a few days per week. Lunches are usually not expensive, but still, now I’m not doing that at all. I’m not shopping a lot as there are no stores open, except Walmart and other discount stores, and supermarkets.
In the beginning, mid March, I went food shopping and I bought more than I normally would, because there was uncertainty about things being closed and maybe having to stay in the house for a few weeks. I probably spent 200 dollars then. I’d never spend that much on food at once, normally. I bought at Costco, things like a 25 lb bag of rice for $10. I figured rice won’t go bad, so it’s good to have on hand. I bought a lot of fruit and stuff, and have since been food shopping, but nothing crazy.
I am also saving on wear and tear on my car. Normally I’d get an oil change a few times a year and my tires last around 2 years. Now I’m saving on that.
I would have taken a short trip with my daughter for Spring break. That would have been about 700 dollars for a few nights in a hotel, gas, meals, entertainment.
I’ve been home “working from home” since Thursday March 19 (but who’s counting haha). I’m enjoying it a lot.
I am painting my dining room which is not a typical expense, but I have the time to do it so I am knocking it out. I probably spent a few hundred between paint, equipment, new curtains, etc.
I also signed up for Disney+ which is a new expense but I’m saving on not going to the movies and stuff.