Are you spending a lot less since the shutdown?

yep way less. I have to check but its almost 50% of my last month's bill. We cook once a week and order take out on saturdays

Maybe a little. I'm drinking a lot more on the weekends and spending more on groceries... but we definitely aren't spending as much on the kids activities. It's probably a wash.

I'm saving about $1,500 a month by not eating out.

Lot's.
No out to eat, not as much picking up food, less gas, no gym fee, no cheer lesson fees, no $50 a week at the bar, etc.
Only thing I'm kind of bothered about is I'm still being charged for my parking garage access downtown.

Saving some on gas, but that's about it.

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Plus no family and friends coming over to free load off our food

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this has just caused us to buy higher quality foods and alcohol....good bye tacos and margs hello filets and good wine

shite no. For every dollar I’m saving on entertainment and fuel I’m spending five on diy projects and food for these teenagers

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More costs on Netflix, amazon prime, etc

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wut?

Yes, we are spending way less.