As we continue to run our households, maintain jobs, and assist children with Internet-based schooling during the coronavirus pandemic, our schedules can become very busy. Even though many of us are spending more time at home, we are taking care of several important tasks every day. Remote services can make it easier to get things done while keeping you and your family safe. You can schedule appointments and get essential items for your household without leaving the comfort of your home when you can take care of some errands remotely.

Here are three remote services that can save you a considerable amount of money and time.

Working In a Remote Office

If you have a job that allows you to work from your home office, it will be easier for you to practice social distancing. Not only does this reduce the chances that you and your family will be exposed to the coronavirus, but you’ll save money as well. When you work from home instead of commuting, you can save about $2,600. This includes driving to and from work, getting subway or bus tickets, or using ridesharing services. If you don’t have assigned parking at your place of work and have to go through the hassle of finding a parking spot every morning, you can save about $2500 if you’re working from home. Whether you have to pay out-of-pocket for parking or your company covers the cost, this can serve as a great incentive for working remotely.

You can also save between $2000 and $3000 cooking at home when you’re working remotely. Since you don’t have to go out for lunch or breakfast every day, you can keep that money in your pocket and reserve it for groceries or start a savings account.

Visiting the Doctor Remotely

Keeping up with your family’s doctor appointment can be challenging when you’re trying to remain socially distanced. A number of physicians and medical professionals are offering remote appointments. This means you can schedule an online doctor visit to continue your treatment and maintain your health. Whether you or your children need a regular physical or dental checkup or you need follow-up treatment for an illness or condition, you can receive professional medical advice and medication prescriptions without leaving your home. This gives you the peace of mind of knowing you can still keep your family’s health intact without exposing anyone in your household to potential illness.

Several counselors and therapists are also offering remote services. If you were already in counseling and want to continue your appointments during the pandemic or want to start attending therapy sessions, you can make remote appointments so you can protect and improve your mental and emotional state during this difficult time.

Grocery Shopping Remotely

With all the tasks you have to complete during the day, it can be challenging to make it to the grocery store. This is a necessary errand and you may feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day to purchase food items especially if you have to get your children dressed and bring them with you.

Fortunately, you can take advantage of remote grocery shopping services. Several companies offered this option before the pandemic, but they are becoming increasingly popular. All you have to do is log onto the online grocer’s website, select the items you want, schedule a time for the groceries to be delivered, and pay for your items. A courier will bring the groceries to your door and you can even request that the shopper leave your items at the door and notify you via text when your groceries have arrived. This helps you avoid contact with the shopper to keep you and your family safe.

These are just a few of the ways you can live and work remotely. These services can provide more convenience so you can focus on getting more done. Remote services also save you money so you won’t have to drive around town to run your errands. When you know that your family is protected while you complete doctor visits, buy groceries, or continue to advance your career, you can experience a little more relief. Even though we’re living in unprecedented times, there are still ways to make sure your life runs as smoothly as possible.