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[@BoscosMommy]

People are saying "eat at home" but what if this was a vacation budget. I think they are doing great and showing how everyone got something to eat. Sweet family.

[@angiebby1122]

If it was a vacation budget, this would be great. But I would love to see this with a different age range (obviously not with them, just saying ❤)

[@mylifeasbrii]

It honestly depends even on a vacation you can eat back at the place you’re sleeping. The only thing I would say about this is I hope they tip not based on the $30 spent because they’re getting away with gratuity just for two people when really they’re a family of 6. More plates for waiters to take back more for them to attend to. Not a huge deal at all but hope the tip is bigger (if in America )

[@TOsAquatics]

@@angiebby1122 wouldn’t work with older kids

[@alexjo5948]

I don’t think you should be on vacation if you have to save like this

[@lisao7600]

Wouldn't it cost close to the same amount to prepare that same meal at home anyway? Assuming you have to buy all the stuff to prepare it and only have the seasonings and basic things like flour and milk already at home.

[@phia_2253]

Oldest of 4 kids here. I remember when my mom would take us to McDonalds and order a 20 piece nugget and I think a few large fries. She’d set it up on the dine in tray and just dump it all! To a kid, a pile of fries and nuggets was gold! Then we got to play in the McDonald’s indoor play area . Honestly, memories that I still think about and cherish and have always made me appreciate the things my mom has done for us. Kudos to all those parents who are making it work.

[@donotneedtoknow7541]

Such a nice comment!

[@user-lo7zn5pr3p]

I really love this comment!

[@mustardpikachu3597]

this comment is so sweet 🥹😊

[@seaside_sheilaoceanfront2815]

I remember taking my kids into McDonald's for their (99 cent) happy meal deals I believe on Tuesdays and they got to play in the play area it was great family fun, it was so helpful and affordable for a single mom to do something fun with her kids.

[@debradevine5014]

Oh you can’t afford that place Ce anymore it’s more expensive than a steak house ! HAVENT BEEN IN YEARS AND WONT EVER GO BACK

[@joncerda351]

The kids being grateful is the best part of this video

[@salvatorestabile5547]

Because they are forced to for views

[@ChampBoa]

@@salvatorestabile5547 Or they’re still innocent kids who so far have been raised right

[@salvatorestabile5547]

@ChampBoa I highly doubt that. Parent gets a 3 course meal while the kids get a chichen tender and a fry each. Fuck this guy

[@tkdbz4411]

⁠@@salvatorestabile5547why do mfs on the internet always jump to conclusions, self project, or just assume the worst out of everyone 😭

[@DeV17106]

@@tkdbz4411EXACTLY

[@shondawright9901]

The children received a snack😅😅😮😮

[@positick9049]

they're all young and it was plenty to feed them and let them be satisfied

[@theyorkshireman2467]

You got any kids?? probably not.

[@Mclovin69270]

Some people never grew up broke and it shows. Good for yall. But for the rest of us this hits home. No shame in the game. I’m grateful to have been brought up like that. Shows you meaning and value. Little did we all know we were making memories.

[@EvanWhiteYeah]

Me and my siblings grew up with barely any money we were always behind on rent and groceries were a real hassle, but still I look at this and I kinda just feel bad for the kids, they aren't getting any options. If you're gonna eat out it should be an occasional fun thing instead of treating it like just another meal where dad picks everything, and if you're gonna eat out you should do it when you have the funds to, the kids deserve some options even if it's just the kids meal. If he wanted to save , you can get double the amount of food for like 25$ at the Walmart deli or any stores usually. I'm not trying to talk shit or anything but idk 🤷‍♂️

[@sherylhyatt3065]

​@EvanWhiteYeah The kids got food they wanted. Eating out is a big treat for most kids and parents. They did great! 🩷

[@z0m813]

I remeber growing up and us going to a lot of buffets and doing this.

[@lynnes8241]

You don't know that the kids didn't have input. And dad prob'ly knows what the kids like anyway!

[@elizabethbox4464]

Your last sentence just hit like whoah

[@Stumperyy]

“Thanks daddy youre the best” what a lovely kid!😊

[@Nightingale-tk3me]

​@Rees-qn8ez why can't kids just be sweet? I make my girls a bowl of cereal and they'll say "thanks Mommy, you're the best cook" 😂

[@Ezbc05]

@@Rees-qn8ez I can guarantee he wasnt, this is what being appreciative looks like. Happy Family making it work, but u gotta hate on the internet.

[@Rees-qn8ez]

@@Ezbc05 Yae shut up yk tha cap

[@909TITO707]

​@@Rees-qn8ez You're a POS! Probably don't even have kids so u wouldn't know! My daughter always says "Daddy you're the best" and that's what keeps me going everyday

[@sentientkarma444]

@@Rees-qn8ezu should start assuming more positive outcomes considering there’s always infinite possibilities!!!

[@Sunny-il1xm]

Chili's has the best deals if you want to treat your family to a night out. Not just that, the food is really good and they're very generous!

[@Russta-qi9yh]

Did you see the size of that Mac and cheese yes real generous

[@TrentBiro]

@@Russta-qi9yhliterally the mac en cheese was 6 noodles in a little bit of cheese sauce very generous

[@Alexdad84]

This is great. Mcdonalds and other fast food spots have become more expensive than sit down spots like Chili's. We need to support the few restaurants with good prices as they're still open

[@karengoerss8947]

Don't forget about their rewards program. Free chips and salsa or non alcoholic drink is a common reward. BOGOS on occasion and discounts like $15 off $50 and $10 off $30 and of course a birthday freebie.

[@HopeGardner3amed]

Rewards programs are the best.

[@ShanecaRene]

Thanks for sharing that info 👌🏾😊

[@OneOfDisease]

Most chili's receipts have a code for a free chips and salsa if you do a quick survey. Endless chips is huge with a large family.

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

Free drink is a horrible deal because drinks cost like maybe 10 cents

[@rialynn1113]

@@TheScrubmuffin69here in the United States where I live a drink at a restaurant can cost 3+ dollars at the restaurant I used to serve at it was expensive. The free drink thing is such a hack if you want a bib drink instead of a water.

[@nekomimi6407]

Hearing “Thanks daddy you’re the best” made my heart melt

[@redditor7548]

Kids loves tendies

[@me-pz5yi]

❤❤❤

[@Skdiehsudue1]

That was not enough for the kids dude gave them 2 tenders and some fries best just to go to jack in the box 2 tacos for a dollar for the price of 30 dollars you get 60 tacos

[@surgewarrior6882]

@@Skdiehsudue1as a 5 year old, 2 tenders were enough for me. The older you are, the more your metabolism grows. They’re just prob 4-6 years old and still has has their metabolism growing so they’ll most likely be full from that

[@Skdiehsudue1]

@surgewarrior6882 not everyone weighs 40 pounds different family different cultures

[@pedroveliz4131]

What a beautiful family! I remember when I was 8 years old in 1994 we would go eat once week trying to only spend $20. God bless y’all!

[@random_hero_88]

In '94, that wasn't difficult.

[@TheGreatSalsaMan]

@@random_hero_88in 94 Democrats hadn’t destroyed the economy yet…

[@Que772]

Different times., prices have sky rockted

[@ultimatedarkknight4835]

Bro is Super Intelligent. Lotta ppl spending 4 to 500 at steakhouses to portray a counterfeit lifestyle. Bro just fed the whole family for 30 and change. This is the type of person I'd go into business with and invest with. He knows how to expand the flow. Leader in many ways. Bless You and Your Family Exponentially Bro !!! I gladly go into thrift shops and find name brand dress shirts . 6 or 7 different colors and maybe 40 dollars. Crown of Wisdom. Wealth is not showboating , wealth is knowing how to be smart with money . Blessings to Everyone!!! 💯

[@MrBananablitz123]

Your mindset is wrong but if your finances are set right then you can do it if not then don’t have kids lmao

[@Que772]

I guarantee those kids are still hungry

[@bein551]

And didn't tip right

[@melissahelen88]

@@Que772i know right?! and i know the parents were too, for sure the dad.. he literally had a chicken tender over a few pieces of lettuce and one slice of cucumber.. that is like a snack, not a whole dinner!

[@stafano_836]

He really isn’t he could buy a six pack of chicken breast, vegetables, rice, eggs and feed his fam for $30.

[@Onion-tk4qt]

My Mom used to take my older brother and I to Chucky Cheese because the pizza was so cheap. We rarely played games, but one day my Mom saved an extra $20 just so we could. We’re significantly much better now, and I still love to remember those times despite being a senior in college. I will forever appreciate my Mom’s sacrifices.

[@SteveSmith-hh2ni]

Smart! When my mom was getting up in her late 70's and then 80's, we used to eat out about once a week. We'd often get one meal at a diner or cafe, and an extra plate, and it was always plenty for two. And, yeah, I'd tip extra. I coulda just got two meals, but it always made her feel good to save money. Hey, when your folks get old, see em every chance you get. She went out, peaceful in her sleep, knowing her three boys were ok, and loved her. It's what matters.

[@user-lo7zn5pr3p]

Yes! This is the stuff of life!

[@Aliiii831]

You’re a sweet son, we gotta do what we gotta do to spend time with our families. God bless you and may God rest her soul. ❤

[@TotalBilly]

😆

[@bestlifeever4548]

This is sweet and true. I have 4 sons 16 to 23 and all out of house but youngest now and miss my boys (they are in college in other state and in military overseas) my youngest 16 is home and I homeschool him. My whole life has been for my kids and had them young but was thankful for being their mom and all the great memories and teen years where little rough but still was just happy having them and sometimes miss when little. They are like parts of my heart walking around outside my body and nothing wouldn't try to do for them. I lost my mom and all my family when I was 15 and younger so my family means everything to me. Im 41 now but have seen so many elderly people alone and so sad especially knowing they have grown children but far away. I'm retired combat veteran but I have worked in hospice before and sat with people who passed who didn't have anyone else there sometimes it was family far or didn't get along with them and always made me sad. Growing up I had 4/5 generations always around or in same home and was so greatful to have spent time with grandparents and great grandparents too.

[@raerohan4241]

American portions are huge anyways. The average person can absolutely eat twice, or split one meal into two, with the standard American portion

[@user-ts3sd3mo5p]

Everyone was hungry again 30mins later with those small meals

[@Muichro_]

Those are toddlers they can’t eat that much

[@mariah.moniii]

@@Muichro_exactly! Kids don’t usually eat that much until their teen years

[@nurarobinson7789]

My thoughts, exactly😂😂😂😂

[@melissahelen88]

@@mariah.moniiitry pre-teen, lol

[@zac2780]

No mate that's what normal people eat I'm guessing you're a massive American? Kids don't need anywhere near the same amount of calories an adult does

[@beckymccauley7543]

This is awesome!!!

[@yolesss2190]

Leaving chilis hungry is wild

[@lizpimentel2566]

That looked like plenty for that family. Kids don't need an adult sized meal

[@foxiecake]

Yeah and then they wonder why the kids are like "i'm hungryyy" all night

[@xKrypto98x]

@@foxiecake brother the biggest of those kids couldn't have weighed more than 60 pounds. A couple of big tenders and fries are perfect for them.

[@raerohan4241]

​@@foxiecake You're overfeeding your kids. Two tenders + that portion of fries is plenty for kids that young. Especially at a fast food place where their food is really rich and heavy from the grease

[@jessevillarreal5204]

How about the wife who literally got a side salad only 🤔 😂😂😂

[@Princess-zd4cm]

It’s not about the money it’s about the experience of being out the house and being with your family and Mom’s always deserve it because they get a break from slaving over the stove ❤ mmm maybe the extra money mom can take a spa day to herself hehe I love it .

[@DominantBtch]

How you know she cooks ?

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

2 tenders for each kid is wild 😂😂

[@rowendacarter8790]

To be fair, those tenders looked kinda big, and the kids all looked under 10 years of age except the oldest, I think, and if he knows his kids, he knows how much they will eat

[@chrisbrown2318]

Probably just lunch and they are little. Obesity is high

[@Thegardeninggirl]

To me that is what a kids portion of fried food should be, well done to the parents for taking the kids out without unnecessary expense

[@Yezel93]

With 2 fries for one kid

[@swooshkid2682]

Really wild!! 😝

[@Tony-zn6sh]

Chicken breast 6 lbs $12.50, bag of 10 lbs potatoes $5.00, flour $3, salt and pepper $3, eggs $5, $kool aid $3.50, $3 oil. And you can get each kid their plate with 4-6 tenders and hella fries. Cook at home if you can’t afford to go out. It’s actually more budget friendly and you get more. Even if it’s a vacation cook at home and have a picnic at the park

[@dr.bowers6016]

Everyone deserves small luxuries like going out, even if what they’d spend is limited. My mom used to buy a grand slam breakfast and split it btwn me, my sister and her- no one was super full but no one was hungry, we got the fun of going out, and my mom didn’t have to cook.

[@Tony-zn6sh]

@@dr.bowers6016 yeah every once in awhile it’s good. Going out and getting your mind of things with love ones is nice but just so people are aware if they are on a tighter budget

[@itzajordan]

@@dr.bowers60162 tenders and fries aint a luxury😂 Ik it is the point of the video but much better off cooking much more at home

[@visaormastercard]

They barely had any fries 🍟😔

[@LKS-M9323]

I think this was more of a let's try and see video.

[@Spudzsudz]

If you can't afford it don't go out to eat

[@bradbrowne4987]

Bro tipped a smiley face on the recipe for sure lol

[@zoDotti]

ong zesty ahh🤣

[@sinsodreamy]

Swear to god 🤣

[@rmw9130]

Your not wrong.

[@unclej7621]

Receipt idiot

[@Scribbbbb]

Yeah any family who just orders water definitely came to not tip 😂

[@pacificmamabear]

We do the same thing at olive garden! We have 3 kids, all under 6 so we get 1-2 appetizers (spinach dip usually), 1 pasta dish, 1 endless soup and salad and 1 kids meal. We usually have leftovers and ask for a soup to go (sometimes they give us 2 because my daughter literally inhales their soup 🤣). Honestly, we could probably go without the kids meal because they get full off of the appetizer and soup/salad/breadsticks, but my son loves having the pasta the next day. This definitely works while kids are young. Oh, I also only get water and my husband orders sweet tea since they give free refills and we all share 😅

[@FrankiRanada-xp3pf]

But that a lot of food ma’am lol you ain’t being cheap just not wasteful! There is a huge difference and now I want Olive Garden so thank you 🤣🩷🩷🩷

[@JoeBlolow]

If you’re saying you share the sweet tea, you’re basically admitting to stealing.

[@JoeBlolow]

@@FrankiRanada-xp3pfno, she’s actually being cheap and also stealing.

[@melissahelen88]

@@JoeBlolowi know, right? this comment made me cringe.. like, if it's to that point, please don't go to a sit-down restaurant.. if i were their server and witnessed that i would be so annoyed lol sharing drinks is so friggin cheap and more than likely i wouldn't be getting anywhere near a good tip smh

[@UnbridledFinds]

I took my parents to chillis the other night and honestly they have some pretty great prices! I was impressed i could feed 4 adults with lots of leftovers for $50 (plus a nice tip cause our waitress had a great personality 😋)

[@bein551]

Should tip her regardless of her personality. That's how she lives you elitist bastard

[@TheAuthorNook]

Frugality needs to be celebrated way more. This is incredible!

[@Lala_monzz]

this is not frugality, this is just fucked up because he got an entire sandwich and fries and his wife got a salad….

[@bigdaddyfellowsh]

​@@Lala_monzzoh ho ho ho!!!! 😅😂

[@thisizcle140]

Jst dont be a stingy ass tip

[@Swissk31300BO]

@@Lala_monzz…..why are assuming the wife didn’t want that… the salad was also the largest item there for a person at the table

[@Lala_monzz]

@@Swissk31300BO even a large salad isn’t a meal buddy lmaoo “oh come eat all this lettuce for lunch” and i bet u she didn’t want that, she just had to have it to save him money while he got the whole set

[@ladyfashionsoul]

It’s the dad getting a burger for himself while his wife eats a side salad for me.

[@gathererofmagic5350]

Yeap this shit is child abuse I swear.

[@victoriaskully]

I agree I also feel like there wasn't enough fries for the kids let's just call this a snack

[@minniesmomma6374]

Maybe she is dieting. But I thought he was going to cut it in half and share with her.

[@geniewishes4823]

Right he got a burger and fries, his wife got a side salad and his kids got 2 chicken tenders each. But this is so smart !! Lmao whatever if you can’t afford food don’t go to red robin

[@Izzy-bq1rc]

She’s a big girl she can order a burger or steal some of his if she wants to. Salads are some of the most popular meals at restaurants why are we pretending there’s no way she just wanted a salad?

[@Michelle514C]

New Atlanta Subscriber thanks for sharing 👍

[@jaekamacho1416]

The best part is those kids will grow up with proper family values and learn to appreciate every single cent 👌🏼🙏🏼

[@heatherc4416]

$17 for chicken crispers?! Holy moly what a rip off!!

[@robreeto]

Ypu can get them for $10 still.... it's because he got a combo platter, that's why it was 17. Or else he could have got em in a basket for $10 like he did the chicken sandwich

[@LKS-M9323]

​@@robreetostill that's a rip off. $7 for a partial potion of frys and a half scoop Mac n cheese. That should be 13.49 max!!

[@dianamatthews4365]

He could have bought 2 whole chickens and everyone could have ate good and been full

[@henryrivera9816]

How to be hungry in 30 minutes

[@rockerboy920]

What's the point of being a douche? Maybe you overeat but for kids that age the portions were not bad and the kids seemed to enjoy themselves. It takes more brain power to be negative than positive homie.

[@escapetherace1943]

calorically they ate big meals. We're just used to disgusting portions in the modern age, hence why everyone's a blob, except people who care about themselves

[@federalinvestigation9962]

That food is so bad. Seed oils everywhere​@@rockerboy920

[@DustinBenton]

How to reveal you’re obese in 3 seconds.

[@dylpickle0927]

Americans when they don't have a quadruple cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickles with 2 heaping sides of loaded fries and an extra large, extra sugar Coca-Cola to wash it all down

[@Nisee_BeauxExclusive6]

Awe real sweet n appreciative kid “thanks dad you’re the best” so proud n clear even sped up was so heart melting 🥹

[@dct90210]

I never really got to go out to eat growing up. It's something I always look forward to as an adult. My son loves looking at the menus and ordering. It's the cutest thing

[@frankcadillac1315]

30 min later "Im Hungry"

[@DeereIsaiah]

I was thinking the same thing! For kids their age, this was a snack haha

[@wildflower415]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@jujubee7351]

Lmao for real

[@courtneylee2187]

My middle kid would be down right bawling that I gave his food to his siblings. He can eat more than his father and he's 6. I swear he's got one of those never ending magical Mary Poppins bags for a stomach 😅. Our friend is a 400lb man, who loves to eat and doesn't care who knows it; my son can match him. And if you bring out sweets.... Watch out, he's gonna make room and be back smdh

[@iluvmaad1785]

@@courtneylee2187these lil gremlins can really eat because mine is the same way!!😂😂

[@Sara-kh7kk]

These are the worst tables as a server😭 ton of refills and bussing plates and mess from kids for a $6 tip

[@drippincorpse]

I WAS LITERALLY THINKING THE SAME THING

[@jeremyymelendez]

made me happy to see the kids get excited and say thank you! good job letting your kids enjoy eating out and not having to spend so much hoping the best for you and your family

[@DanielaG-qt2sh]

This is awesome. For those families who want to give their kid the experience of going out as a family treat but can’t afford a whole lot. I love this.

[@TheMzny]

That little scoop of Mac n cheese

[@chriskatz3190]

Silly, right? The product cost is nothing. Serve a reasonable portion.

[@KratomReviews]

@@chriskatz3190 She's still only gonna eat a 1/4 of it, works great for this purpose

[@BreadFred3]

Probably cost $4-something.

[@mateaukalua4426]

​@@chriskatz3190Little kids waste their food anyways. I hate seeing adults give little babies that are like 3 huge portions of food so they can waste it. My friends child is 7 and she wastes a lot of food. Of course they give her small portions because she wastes a lot of food.

[@chriskatz3190]

@@mateaukalua4426 I was referring to the overall portion served by the restaurant.

[@JaeHellyun]

That Mac and cheese was a sample...

[@lightskinprivilege]

a taste! a whole box of it, is cheaper than what they charged for that!

[@theblizzyfamily9926]

Omg this.was.amazing . The bill is usually over $50 for just my husband and i .. next time ill try this hack lol

[@brianasingleton3329]

Traveling around the world, I see families share food like this every meal. Makes great sense to save, not waste and cut portion sizes 👏🏾

[@melissahelen88]

but the dad barely got half a small salad with like one chicken tender on it.. that wouldn't satisfy me at all 😬

[@MC10046]

Mom just got a side salad 🥗 I would still be hungry

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

I think she got a burger

[@ladyfashionsoul]

@@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825the dad got the burger

[@annielynn8730]

She put some of the chicken on it. I saw the little girl didn’t eat any chicken, maybe one of the others is really young too and only wanted one

[@raerohan4241]

Plus 2 tenders. Maybe she eats small meals more frequently. I also tend to eat that little at one time because of acid reflux - don't want to overfill my stomach. But I tend to snack in vetween meals (usually fruits, cheese, nuts, etc. though sometimes chips and chocolate) so I also get my needed calories and nutrients throughout the day

[@TehNubGamer]

Why u lyin​@@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825

[@AngelicDiva1988]

I like this because it is ok to take your family out every now and then. Yes eating at home most of the time is more sensible but it’s okay to do the things you WANT as well. ❤❤❤

[@sunnyt264]

This is simply amazing, and I plan to try it

[@elysiamorris3286]

It was so sweet hearing the kids saying "Dad the best!" You can tell they appreciate their Father so much. ❣️ Such a sweet family

[@Joshua.Mileham]

Thank you for the kind comment

[@Ashley-ls6lo]

Mom is sitting there like, "Well, this sucks."

[@marykoufalis7666]

What was for her the salad?

[@Ashley-ls6lo]

@marykoufalis7666 Yeah, looks like a side salad.

[@marykoufalis7666]

@Ashley-ls6lo I read in the comments that she also had 2 chicken tenders because the third child had the mac and cheese, so four of the tenders went to the two kids and the remaining two went to the mom..

[@Lala_monzz]

@@marykoufalis7666it’s a family of 6 so they have 4 kids and he gave 3 kids 2 tenders each, he gave the youngest one mac n cheese. mom got a salad with a few cut up pieces of someone’s tender

[@marykoufalis7666]

@@Lala_monzz Oh, it seems I missed the part where they have 4 kids. I thought they had three.

[@karamccarthy7329]

The moms like yay salad! Wtf

[@melanderson9929]

Lmfao .. my thoughts exactly.

[@rickjamesbitch4165]

no shit 😂😂😂

[@shellyg5705]

Some people like salad. What’s it to you

[@Peace210ve]

She also put chicken on the salad. So many American restaurants have big side salads, plus we don’t know her own appetite. I really don’t think He forced her to only eat a salad, but idk

[@Cyhcg5uhgb]

I love salads!

[@ryanmuniz6238]

When i was younger I rarely, rarely got kids meals. At Taco Bell i got two crunchy tacos, at McDonald's or BK I got two things off the dollar menu and I was thrilled with it. I still have fond memories of that Rodeo Cheeseburger at BK

[@eduardomeza7279]

Shout out to all the parents that put the effort in to do nice things for the family and make them happy. Whether it be a small gesture or something more special, nothing beats the feeling of knowing there's people who love you and are willing to provide for you in whatever way they can.

[@ianjames93]

As an ex waiter I’d assume the tip wasn’t coming 😂

[@MakoKitten]

I mean, that's a rude assumption. Just because they're not ordering full meals for every person at the table.

[@DrewMoore-eb7ic]

​@@MakoKittenive worked for a steak chain rhymes with mexas moadhouse for 8 years. Started bussing first 4 years and listening to the servers complain has scarred me with servers, i just dont want or need them i can go grab my own food. They would see a black family walk into their section and curse under their breath "knowing they were gona get a shit tip". Complaining about getting 15% when they are a shit server and give bad service. Most are very very lazy and only 2 or 3 out of about 80 at my store actually put in full effort. I tip 15 percent usually and dont eat out much, if at all. Servers fake putting on a smile and expect you to reward them for doing the bare minimum. Pathetic

[@raerohan4241]

​@@MakoKitten I'd hazard to guess this person would also give sh*t service based on their assumption. I find it wild how American servers think of a fat tip as the bare minimum to do their jobs, rather than seeing tips as a nice bonus for good service. And before anyone comes at ne with the "$3 server wage" - that's a lie. They don't make $3 an hour. The law is that restaurants can pay their servers $3 ONLY if the amount they made in tips doesn't equal or exceed minimum wage. If everyone stopped tipping, servers would still make whatever the minimum wage is for their state.

[@paulallen3884]

Tips are all taxable income. As in whatever you claim gets taken DIRECTLY out of your check. I would work close to 30 hours a week and my checks would never be more than $200 for two weeks. That's before tipping out other positions such as bartender, busser, hostess, back of house, etc. So yes servers need good tips to survive. Anything less than 15% nowadays is taken as poor service received imo.

[@tealchrome]

@@raerohan4241 and minimum wage is still 7.25 in some states so what is your point

[@justinanderson5291]

It's so sad that corporate greed has us playing this game. What wonderful parents and kids enjoying a meal together.

[@drew5241]

Or just don’t have fucking 6 kids … why have kids you can’t afford …

[@M3Vader]

Damn that was well done my friend! I don’t have kids or a wife and I thought that’s as pretty remarkable

[@rocketman6883]

This guy seems like a great dad. You can tell.

[@bananascrollsonline7042]

Dad made sure HE got a real meal

[@johnselwitz5362]

Yep, while his wife and children essentially got table scraps. This guy should be ashamed of himself. My kids will always and forever come before the things that I want or even need. They’ll eat until they’re full and if there’s not enough left for me, so be it, I’ll figure it out.

[@chrisbrown2318]

They are young children you don't know what they even ate that day. Y'all being to critical. Merely was just showing a meal shared between family. Who knows couldve been his only meal of the day. Kids probably had breakfast, lunch and then that or that was just lunch. If you look he divvied up all the fries even his. And yeah I saw that one got only mac and cheese and fries but some kids are picky eaters. Always usually one in the bunch. The other comment while respect for eating last( I do the same and if I don't eat that's quite alright) but to shame another and you don't even really know is pretty bogus. Eating out was always a treat just in of itself. Having little kids eat a huge meal is pretty bad especially if just fried food. unless they eat their left overs too or someone does its a waste and fries dont keep well even if baked later. But the biggest problem with that is why obesity is high even with kids. Balanced diet. My Comment was more so meant for the person who replied to the original comment post though I didn't tag the name.

[@swooshkid2682]

@@johnselwitz5362definitely peeped that also!

[@codyadams4389]

Do u think small children eat the same amount as full grown men? I’m a parent, if his kids r eating normal those meals r pretty standard size they all look relatively young. As for his wife, she’s an adult she can order what she wants so criticizing him for what she chose to b fine with eating is odd to me. They have kids menus at places for a reason, serving sizes r smaller..for a reason. Order a kids burger somewhere vs a normal burger the kids burger will b smaller, u get the theme. Children don’t require as many calories n shit, over feeding ur kids is not being a good parent. They should b taught to b comfortable in their skin and as someone who grew up fat I don’t believe it should b shamed. But everybody should educate their kids about healthy meals n portions, being fat had its effects on my mental state. As a parent n now in better shape, I will always make sure my kids r full n taken care of but I will make them aware of health as well

[@Dluiogbre]

I get the joke… but don’t be ridiculous, people. 3 Kids got 2 tenders and fries and one got Mac and cheese and fries. They’re fine. Normal kids meals. Dad only got a chicken sandwich and some fries (if you notice he gave the salad away to his wife). Mom got a salad and you see a cut up tender in there. It was likely part of his sandwich (the sandwich is smaller from the first time it’s shown to the second). Nobody got a real meal.

[@Justus4All]

I respect this kind of content so very much! One love!

[@ab85main73]

This is awesome guys, unique content idea, I wouldn’t call yall cheap, I’d call it smart. Ive seen my friends easily shell out $300 for dinners at restaurants. Parenthood ain’t easy, respect..

[@PrincessVal7]

Lol not his wife literally getting his side salad as a meal. While he eats a full burger and fries. Edit; the amount of butthurt guys in the comments is crazy. All I did was simply state what happened in the video. She ate his side while he ate the rest of the meal. YOU men got insecure and started projecting. Continue arguing amongst yourselves knowing you commenting toward me projecting 100 reasons why my simple comment offended you will forever make me laugh 😂

[@Tay01048]

​@@emm6155Shut up troll, you literally have no idea about their family at all. And in 2024 most wifes work as well. And even if she doesn't, they have 3 young children whom may not be in school yet, and being a sahm is a full time job.

[@PrincessVal7]

@@emm6155 he sounds very flamboyant and has like no muscle mass to indicate a manly job that would need the extra calorie intake. If he was a man, he could afford to feed his family. At the very least make sure they have meals. He could’ve at least SHARED with his wife. He’s not a man, he’s a man-child. And those are the worst.

[@PrincessVal7]

@@emm6155 it’s funny that you commented on his other videos and sided with her, but on this one you side with him and try to make me look dumb. Screenshotted already so

[@A0Z0_]

Not everyone is out to get you

[@PrincessVal7]

@@A0Z0_ makes 0 sense to comment on my stuff then? She responded with the complete opposite opinion she had in another post. From the same exact user. I literally posted and tagged her bc it makes no sense to call the woman lazy in here then defend her in another post. She wants likes, which is fine. But don’t be coming into my comments acting like “he’s a man” “she’s being lazy” and clearly the way she commented it was to correct my statement. So again how is she not coming at me?

[@allgelliebeaneverything1247]

Shidddddd!!!! We would’ve been had a few Hot & Readys from Little Caesar’s. ….at least they would be more full. Two tenders and a drizzle of fries with no veggie or fruit is WILDDDDDDD!!!!!!

[@tricemcc4458]

Hmmm isn't that funny when trying to budget for a family healthier options aren't affordable, it's the reality of America

[@missyroberts6992]

You're getting veggies and fruit with hot and ready?

[@a1090132]

​@@missyroberts6992thought it was just me 🧐

[@victoriaskully]

​@@missyroberts6992😊😂 I love that you caught that

[@haileytavares7143]

What little ceasers has veg 😂

[@taketaroberts-nd9el]

I love it! I think everyone should try beating the menu! I always order one main dish then loaded fries and plenty of water!! 😂

[@ctrodriguez111ent]

This man is articulately responsible, taking care of the fam even on a budget 😎 gotta know the deals 😅 😂

[@Ms.Omertaa]

awww that little “thanks dad you’re the best!” is the reason us parents go out even when we have to scrunch pennies. its worth the love and appreciation ❤

[@jamiekhan1080]

My mother and I go out and usually split a meal. Sometimes we order 2 things and eat half and half but if we do that there's usually leftovers.

[@Meme-gb8ov]

Sometimes it’s like that and it’s ok… everyone had something to eat. That’s what really matters and the children were thankful.Nowadays everything is getting expensive!

[@Shanda-ij5ev]

Love it

[@patriciamoreno5733]

Great idea especially when younger kids don't finish their food and it goes to waste if you don't take it home.

[@h4unthim]

ur kids have such great manners

[@CallmeSins]

Balling on a budget.. I like it

[@TheRich4187]

Nothing wrong with not being well off and enjoying life on a budget! It's when you don't have a lot and you just leave the kids home or do nothing so you can enjoy it that's a problem. I grew up poor and some of my best memories are wrapped around the times we did get some extras or took a simple camping trip and sat on a beach and swam with a simple cheap picnic of ham and cheese sandwiches and chips with a dollar Tradewinds lemon icd tea! Life was so simple and fun back then, and kids actually went outside because theu didn't have a game system or cell phone!

[@tiphneewestry3129]

This reminds me of my childhood. I do this now especially in the summer with my two boys. Sometimes we just wanna go out and eat but I don’t have a lot of money as a single parent for lavish plates multiple times a month. But I also don’t want to just take him to fast Food so sometimes we go eat lunch or dinner at a restaurant and we do things like this. It reminds me of my childhood I grew up in the 80s and 90s.❤

[@dixienormus8]

You don't want to take to him to a fast food restaurant so you take him to eat fast food in a Chili's instead 💜💜 america 🦅

[@samuelyee3424]

Servers probably hate this , having to service a whole family only to get tipped off of what two meals cost

[@ernestpwhirllly]

Yes, I'm sure carrying those 4 extra waters and plated just ruined their day.

[@tw2667]

@@ernestpwhirlllyit is extra work to serve a family of 6 versus a family of 3. Something tells me you haven’t served before.

[@KDawnn]

Sounds like a corporate problem that waiters are taking out on the customer? As long as they pay 20% tip then you can’t really complain. In this economy you gotta do what you gotta do.

[@chelseyt7091]

I used to be a server and yes, nobody wants these people lol 😂

[@chelseyt7091]

​@@tw2667I've served... Please explain how serving 6 people vs 3 isn't more work? It's literally double..

[@raulramos9950]

Very cute and sweet.

[@assalt18]

They gave you one spoonful of macaroni 😂😂😂 they made sure you not sharing that

[@RayBaNSEER888]

😂😂😂

[@melissahelen88]

lol the server is rolling his/her eyes knowing that this family of five is all sharing off of two (not even big) plates 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@carolynabeyta9718]

Enjoy this while you can! Eating out as a family gets so expensive as the kids grow up! 🩷

[@pinacolada1393]

Realistically yes. Even cooking at home, portion increases.

[@sherryyyberryyy235]

You ain’t lying especially teenagers!! Mine ate like horses when they were teenagers! My son used to kill us because he ate sooooo much 😭 I used to have to hide things & ration them out otherwise he’d literally eat everything in one night all by himself!!

[@suicidalalpaca5479]

This man is teaching his kids great values, respect!

[@CeeCeeB.]

Sweet grateful babies! 😊 Here for it...!!!🎉❤

[@legster983]

That actually works so well those chicken tenders are huge and they are only small , it’s seems like reasonable portions

[@jasiystar]

They must really love yall at that Chilis 😂 I use to be a server (not a chilis but something similar) while I love and appreciate watching people save, I know it directly affected my tips. Now that I’m no longer a server, by all means save as much as possible.

[@PerpetualCalamity]

That’s what I was wondering, too. Seeing how his budget is $35, he could still tip a little under 20% which is fine. But depending on how evenly table sections are drawn, a 6 top is usually expected to foot a larger bill.

[@seasonalsecretsASMR]

Yes ma’am I’m so glad I’m not a server anymore. I’m not hating on them. I totally relate to you.

[@jasiystar]

@@PerpetualCalamity Exactly. That’s a party table. I’m hoping a table that size is ordering drinks and desserts with upselling. If not then I’m hoping at least everyone orders their own plate.

[@Shmaples]

This is why we need to quit tipping culture. The customer shouldn't have to pay your wages and feel burdened for trying to save money. Had you been paid a legitimate hourly wage, the customers order wouldn't matter.

[@jakecortez4795]

@@Shmaplessomeone’s justifying being cheap

[@lissamarilopez6599]

My dad use to do an i didn't understand at first now I'm older an starting my own family an completely understand. What a great way to treat yourself on a budget

[@LEEXBEE197]

I love this! This is a great idea especially if you’re on vacation! 😊🙌

[@fartgangtv9143]

The OG 3 for 10 would have you eating crazy good for right above 20 dollars. I havent been since they got rid of that and their original crispers.

[@thatsickkidjaz1749]

Or even the deal with the sausage, sliders, and side

[@user-ke3bj3it6h]

I could be completely wrong but something about him comes off as extremely controlling and not just about the money, the portions are so small for the kids not everything is meant to be split and they get water and you tea? I dont know his wife does it😅

[@chelseyt7091]

The 5 of them split the one chicken tender platter while he got his own meal lol.

[@lindenpeters2601]

Fun fact: American restaurants often serve you twice the amount of food you would serve yourself at home. They are not starving, I promise you.

[@Isabellers]

@@lindenpeters2601 by your own logic he is still underfeeding his family. He had an entire meal that according to you could feed two. Meanwhile 4 other humans split 1 “two person” meal. So by your math, they all had at most, half a normal portion. This guy is a psycho.

[@AzureRadio]

​@@IsabellersIf you REALLY want to play dumb, that is a LARGE order meant for 1-2 adults. They are SMALL children, who generally eat 1/4th what an adult would. So one meal is enough for 4 children, this meal is even larger than that. Where is the problem? Other than you being pissy?

[@jessivilleneuve7939]

Kids that age a don't need more than 2 chicken tenders and fries. This meal is the perfect size for those kids. Now, dad had the burger and some fries. Shr had the salad with the 2 last chicken strips. Which again, is plenty to sustain until the next meal. Portions were fine.

[@AmariahKemet]

A lot of this comment section needs prayer, healing and empathy. These are hurt individuals talking down on a happy family. To the uploader, keep on doing you, your kids obviously respect you. Don't allow these comments to make you feel less than. You are helping people out here. Keep pushing! Sending much love ❤

[@funwithsunshine]

I Love This What A Great Idea 💡 😊🙏🌞

[@Elmiraa666]

So the kids get the amount that is less than a regular meal and the dad gets a whole burger mom eats a side salad ?? This is great if u eat enough before but not rly even an average meal size for kids

[@lindenpeters2601]

The kids got the same amount of food they would have gotten for an overpriced $10 kids' meal.

[@mmors]

The kids are like a 3rd of the size of dad, ofcourse hes gonna get more food.

[@KatieBellino]

2 large tenders with fries is plenty for kids that age. The wife probably got the most shortchanged.

[@Elmiraa666]

@@KatieBellino two small tenders and like 3 fries when I was that age I needed the whole basket to feel full and I was a thin child speaking from personal experience as a kid I would be starving. But what rly gets me is that the dad gets a massive meal and lets the rest of the family fend for themselves 3 kids and the mom split one meal and a side salad that’s crazy

[@Elmiraa666]

@@lindenpeters2601 absolutely not true look at the plates two small tenders and like three fries. Also the restaurant having small portions doesn’t justify not feeding your kids enough… didn’t think I’d have to spell that out

[@user-yy7pj9ht5t]

id be pissed if i was them kids only getting 2 tenders nd 3 fries 😭

[@Libraqueen85]

How much bigger do you think the kid's meal would have been? The only difference would have been they would have got more fries

[@rickjamesbitch4165]

Maybe next time they will get ketchup if there good 🙄

[@aleashacasarez855]

I have kids their age. If you gave them an actual mountain of food, I guarantee they would still only eat 2 chicken strips and a handful of fries

[@jr5557]

​@@aleashacasarez855that is what i really dont understand about the hate on this post. Yall have just never had a meal with young kids. And the kids meal would have beem what 1 more tender and more fries? These kids are not being treated poorly because of this.

[@mateaukalua4426]

Most kids don't eat that much food anyways! They waste food I worked at a summer camp several times. It pissed me off they ate 20% of their food. Why do we normalize food waste in America??

[@bibistvlife8732]

Awesome

[@ElLeoPlaysMusic]

Big ups to to this man doing his best and not afraid of showing it.

[@dg2555]

Hope you enjoyed left a good tip.

[@ellishoke1693]

They can’t afford to leave a tip

[@tropxchic]

That’s a weird statement considering we have no idea how the service was. Standard tip yes, but good I think should be based on if the service excelled. Btw standard to me is min. 15%

[@RanchBlessingsz]

​@@tropxchicnah you should tip extra if u have that many booger pickers

[@tropxchic]

@@RanchBlessingsz why? The dad is the one who served them so how does that equate to a larger tip for the server. Just because they exist?

[@RanchBlessingsz]

@@tropxchic inconvenience fee

[@sarahloohoo2312]

Mom ate a side salad for dinner???

[@henrypoopface1503]

don’t you see the chicken on her salad, i think she got the salad for herself instead of fries

[@catholiccat8489]

not important dad got a full meal as usual .. this isnt about everyone being full (except for dad) this is about clicks

[@GerryDrukh]

Dad is zesty af

[@brandiwestpfahl7539]

Salad had chicken

[@sarahloohoo2312]

@@brandiwestpfahl7539 looks like approximately 1 chopped up chicken strip. Placed on about 27 calories worth of lettuce. The biggest caloric item she ate was a side of ranch.

[@mfndz7162]

Love this!

[@user-yb7is1pj6z]

Yall don't eat alot though, works for now but my kids wouldn't have been full off of 2 chicken tenders and 7 fries, but I'm glade it works for yall good job

[@Lmaoyoudontknowme]

That’s why majority of Americans are obese lol. Don’t know healthy portions.

[@gunnardblack9463]

That's what I'm saying. Wait til the kids get a bit older n hungrier

[@k.foster-rb7eh]

7? One plate it looked like he put 3 fries on there. Im just wondering why the parents get a full meal and kids dont? My kids are grown now, but i raised them the same way my mom and grandma raised us. The children eat 1st and also full stomachs....to each is own though🤷🏾

[@cavnaram1]

@@k.foster-rb7ehnah the parents didn’t get a full meal he ate a single chicken tender on a sad side salad

[@sns22895]

I thought the same for a moment, until I realized some kids are picky eaters, maybe they just really like chicken and fries haha ​@k.foster-rb7eh

[@21truthbetold]

As a wife I have to say a little salad with a tender on it could not fill me! The kids are fine, but my husband would have to split all of the sandwich, fries, and salad with me so that we are both full!!!

[@tropxchic]

“As a wife” 😂 as if WIFE is somehow a barometer of how hungry one is 😅 are we fr here?? Like the old saying goes “I’m as hungry as a wife!”

[@mihanni2214]

​@@tropxchic Are you intentionally being ignorant are you just an asshole?

[@mattfowler3760]

@@tropxchiceveryone in the family looks like they could put on a couple pounds…except one. 😂

[@cecilfuentes5435]

​@@tropxchic😂😂😂😂

[@raerohan4241]

​@@mattfowler3760 You're used to seeing fat people. While I agree that salad with a few tenders isn't too filling (I'd probably need a small snack or a large dinner later on), the whole family looks to be a normal weight, asides from the dad who looks mildly overweight. Speaking as a South Asian, btw - we know how to eat, and aren't at all petite like East Asians. But we're also not 60% obese like America is

[@ThatgirlVenitaBenitaa]

Impressive ❤️

[@Can_I_Get_A_Hoiyaa123]

The “yay thanks mommy you’re the best” made me smile

[@TexBond-cz9pd]

Four adults and 2 children at the Cheesecake Factory was $130.00 (with tip) and no one got a drink, although we got 2 desserts to split. People complain that they have no money but every night the parking lots of every restaurant are full. Someone must not mind spending $20 to $25 per person for each meal.

[@thomashoupt3386]

Coming from a family of nine. I genuinely appreciate and respect these types of situations. I mean years to go as a family of nine to Golden corral and my parents would basically only have to pay for two adults and maybe two to three children, because it was still when they did the children under 10 eat free. But they tipped FAT. For what our bill would be. Having Said that, this is absolutely the table every server hates to have. Even despite the seemingly excellent behavior and politeness of the kiddos. This is the type of table they know they're making nothing on, for a lot of effort. As well as one of their bigger tables for bigger groups they can actually make money off of being taken up. They're trying to make a living just as you're trying to save as much on a bill. The difference is, if money is really a huge deal, don't go out. I'm very curious what your tip was. I can almost guarantee it was not what was deserved. It never is when someone is counting pennies like this

[@4ulordsdg634]

Great job!!

[@Nothoughtsjustvibez]

Ya know what?….. I never thought of that!!!! I think my family would have saved SO much money if we hadn’t all ordered our own things. Would have saved us a lot of stress later down the line when we would eventually be tight financially. I’m not just talking about just eating out, my family had no clue what a budget even was. I can’t change my parents poor spending habits but seeing stuff like this really helps me put things in a different perspective. Thank you!!!

[@nathanfay2649]

Dude got himself a big burger, made his kids split 1 meal and his wife eating a little side salad 🤨🙄

[@andrewlemay3518]

You clearly don't have kids. I've got three kids at two five and seven. If I got them all meals of their own it all would end up in the trash. Restaurant portions for kids are gigantic. Buying one meal for all is practical, inexpensive, and all that they would eat anyways.

[@bein551]

Can you even imagine what a fuck like that tips?

[@enemy_ht]

@@andrewlemay3518then you take it home and eat it later……if my kids don’t eat their entire plate at the restaurant they want it for lunch the next day because it’s like eating out twice.

[@melissahelen88]

each kid literally got like three whole fries 😂 ridiculous.. just get the poor child their own kids meal and save the leftovers smh

[@nathanfay2649]

@andrewlemay3518 I do have kids and it has nothing to do with the portions. I understand that. My kid eats like a bird. But what I'm saying is, its about making my kid feel equal. if I was them I would feel so sad that my dad and mom got a meal but I didn't. And I'd feel embarrassed. I could NEVER sit there and have my kid not feel equal.

[@leticiarosario2899]

Great idea I mean you can't go wrong. Kids hardly finish their food so I think this is an awesome idea whether you're on a budget or not.

[@lilbaphometofficial]

Very impressive! Keep up that hard work with your family guys🎉