Money looking a little funny right now

@tianashalfdozen

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Kroger

Kroger is a grocery store chain that provides a platform for pickup and delivery orders and offers digital coupons.

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Why it worked

The video taps into the widespread concern about rising food costs and offers a practical, relatable solution. The creator's personal story and direct appeal for engagement create a sense of community and encourage viewers to support her content.

Summary

The creator shares a budget-friendly meal plan from Kroger, feeding a family of seven for $9.75. The video details the cost breakdown of chicken, green beans, and macaroni and cheese, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the content to support her efforts in providing for her family.

Structure

1Introduction to budget meal challenge
2Shopping at Kroger for ingredients
3Cost breakdown of the meal
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Original caption

Money looking a little funny right now so I went to #kroger praying to find a deal for dinner that wouldn’t break the bank! I get it, everyone budget is different but mine looks a little like this! I thank God everyday for just being able! #dollartreemeals #budgetmeals #easymeals #simplemeals

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Product placement

Kroger: grocery store. It ACTS as the place where the food was purchased. Removing it would change the premise of the video. Dawn: dish soap. It APPEARS on the counter. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

Call to action

Please like, comment, share, engage as much as you can. It definitely helps me be able to provide groceries for my kids and all their other needs.

On-screen text

CHEAP KROGER HACK FEEDING MY FAMILY OF 7 FOR $9.75

Transcript

Money looking a little funny right now so I went to #kroger praying to find a deal for dinner that wouldn’t break the bank! I get it, everyone budget is different but mine looks a little like this! I thank God everyday for just being able! #dollartreemeals #budgetmeals #easymeals #simplemeals So I'm going to go ahead and tell you the price breakdown. And while I have y'all here, if you could please like, comment, share, engage as much as you can. It definitely helps me be able to provide groceries for my kids and all their other needs. So the pack of me was $5. The green beans were $2.40. The box of macaroni was $1.50 each. So with tax I spent around $9.75. So I didn't get no food stamps, no help, no nothing. I'm doing this by myself. Please like, comment, share, engage as much as you can. It definitely helps me be able to provide groceries for my kids and all their other needs. But as of right now, baby, I had to make sure that we have reliable transportation. And now I have to budget in another area. Thank you all so much for all your love and I look forward to showing you many more meals like this. Because when I say money is tight, baby, I promise you money is tight. This is our meal for tonight if it's 7 of us and $9.75. God bless you. Have a blessed day and as always, Lord willing, we will talk to you later.