A modest family from North Texas is dividing the internet over their restaurant hack.
Millions of people watched the videos they posted on TikTok explaining how to feed a family of six on the cheap.
of The first video was recorded in a restaurant on Cinco de Mayo..
Josh Mileham grabs a tortilla from the fajita platter, sprinkles it with cheese and cooks it in the skillet that came with the meal.
“It’s delicious, it’s delicious,” he said, handing the quesadilla to his son Colton, who flashed a “thumbs up.”
However, his so-called cheesy hack has received mixed reviews on TikTok.
“I never expected people to be so angry and excited to see that video,” said Carrie Mileham, a wife and mother.
Comments ranged from “this is amazing” to “poor kids.”
The Milehams say the criticism doesn’t bother them at all.
I posted another video from Texas Roadhouse.
“This is huge,” Josh says as he puts a pulled pork sandwich on his plate.
He takes the meat out of his pulled pork sandwich, uses the free bread to make sliders for his four kids, and orders an extra side of fries.
The bill: only $17, and Josh says he left a $20 tip.
“I did the math at Texas Roadhouse and if each kid had a kid’s meal and I had a meal and we had a meal, I think it would have been $85,” Josh said. said.
The Milehams said everyone left the restaurant full and satisfied.
However, the video has some online users feeling uneasy.
Comments included labelling it “cheesy” and “disgusting” and even saying parents who don’t feed their kids enough “should be put in jail”.
“They ate it just fine,” Josh said. “Half the time I just want to eat rolls and butter.”
Josh, Callie and their children (Brooklyn, 14, Colton, 11, Asher, 8, and Valyn, 6) live in Denton County, where they run a family-owned art business.
They say they’re not ashamed of what their frugal lifestyle looks like.
“True wealth is spending time with your family, living life, and having fun, so why do you need to spend so much money to look wealthy?” said Josh. .
The Milehams say their children are picky eaters, and even when children’s meals are served, they can’t eat much of it.
Their video has now been viewed more than 3 million times and is controversial, relatable and definitely a conversation starter.
“To be well-liked by others, don’t be afraid to be frugal,” Josh said.
