Hiya Friend,
I’m a joyful homebody. So even though I love food, cooking and hanging out in the kitchen, I don’t love going to the grocery store. When it comes to produce, we usually shop a couple times a week (although because it’s garden season, I just stroll over to my veggie patch—woo-hoo!). For household and kitchen staples, I try to think ahead and get ‘er done, stocking up with enough toilet paper and hand soap to fill a bunker—it’s kinda like I’m prepping for the next Snowmageddon… in July!
Which is why I’m so thankful that Thrive Market exists. I’ve not only cut down on trips to the store, I’ve also cut some of my grocery shopping costs by 25-50%. New to Thrive? I was too, until recently. Basically, Thrive Market is an online supermarket on a mission to make healthy living accessible and more affordable for everyone. What sets Thrive apart from other online stores is that all of their products are at wholesale prices and they give you free shipping for orders over $49. Plus, Thrive has a really awesome 1:1 model: For every paid membership, Thrive donates a free membership to a low-income family, student, school teacher or veteran. Yep, pretty awesome.
Win a $1,000 Thrive Market Shopping Spree!
To celebrate Thrive and all the fabulous things they’re doing, we’ve teamed up to bring you a HUGE Crazy Sexy Giveaway. Now through Monday, June 29th you can enter to win a $1,000 gift card to stock up at Thrive Market. If that’s not an epic shopping spree, I don’t know what is! (Update: This giveaway is now closed.)
What could be better than eating healthy food and staying on budget? Nada. Just the other day I visited Thrive and loaded up my digital cart with a bunch of my pantry and personal care faves. A few days later they arrived on my doorstep—Boo-yah! It was so quick and easy, plus I saved $82.40 (over 32%).
Here’s my haul—you can check out how I’ve used some of them in the yummy recipe below.
- Organic Virgin Coconut Oil: I could go on and on about all of the uses for this luxurious oil—it’s a nutritious cooking substitute and great for your skin too.
- Almond Butter: This scrumptious spread is a staple in my healthy home. From putting a grown-up twist on the classic peanut butter sandwich, to giving raw desserts a rich and nutty flavor, I never let my almond butter supply run dry. It also finds its way into my smoothies most days!
- Maple Syrup: This sweetie is the perfect addition to your morning oatmeal or healthy desserts—without any refined sugars. Plus, it’s loaded with antioxidants and minerals.
- Goji Berries: These little suckers add a powerful antioxidant boost to your trail mix and they’re also a great dessert topper.
- Chia Seeds: Have you tried chia pudding? If not, you’re in for a treat! You can even use these omega-3-filled seeds as an egg substitute for your vegan baked recipes. Woot!
- Hemp Seeds: Sprinkle these special guys on top of your salad for an extra punch of protein. Add them to your smoothies and you’ve got a hearty breakfast or lunch, chock full of vitamins and minerals.
- Nori Sheets: These mineral-rich sheets are full of calcium and iron—they’re the queen of wraps for your sushi fixings!
- Brown Rice: Think brown rice is boring? Well, think again! Ditch typical takeout and whip up your own version of your favorite Asian meal using this fiber-loaded grain. How about brown rice pudding? If you’re making it, I’ll be there in 10…!
- Tamari: Gluten sensitive? Tamari could be the tasty soy sauce solution you’ve been waiting for (just make sure you look for the gluten-free variety). Deepen the flavors in your sauces and soups with this awesome ingredient.
Get the full list of all 24 Crazy Sexy pantry and personal care faves here.
My new favorite purchase from Thrive…Artisana Organics Raw Pecan Nut Butter with Cashews…yummy… I now alternate it with my avo-toast
That sounds great Amanda! Thanks for shopping with Thrive!
I always have shelled walnuts on hand! I keep them in the freezer (so not quite a pantry item!) but the truth is that I eat the whole bag long before the oils would have a chance to spoil anyway! I read somewhere about the silly connection between the walnuts being brain-shaped and having a brain benefit so, true or not, I always reach for them!
I can’t live without chia seeds. They go in everything!
We can’t live without chocolate! Maybe using the Thrive gift certificate just for chocolate!!!! Thanks, Kris! You’re the best.
We wouldn’t blame you Lynn!
It’s a must to never be without apple cider vinegar and coconut oil!!!!
I make sure I never run out of almond butter.
Hands down, almond butter! Every morning! Thanks for Thrive info 🙂
I would have to say organic coconut oil. I have just recently become somewhat obsessed with this wonderful stuff! I have a jar in my kitchen pantry for cooking uses…like making popcorn with it. I also have a jar in my bathroom “pantry” which I have been combining with essential oils to make soothing and pain relieving creams for myself, and other family members!
Coconut oil! It provides wonderful subtle flavor to any dish… And excess can be dabbed to face for a quick moisturizer!
I can live without coconut oil!
My favorite pantry item is organic chia seeds. I use them on everything!
So many to list, I can’t live without maca powder and spinach for my daily smoothies. Raw almonds for sprouted almond milk, quinoa, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast flakes to name a few.
I can’t live without brown rice. as simple as it sounds, sometimes it’s tricky to find a good organic brand that doesn’t cost a caboodle. Thank u for your love and light lady moon.
Basmati rice and lentils!
Just love my sea salt .
Almonds!!!!!
I cannot live without coconut oil. I have a jar in the pantry for cooking and a jar in the bathroom for oil pulling and moisturing!
What an amazing giveaway! My can’t-live-without pantry staple is nutritional yeast! Great on everything from pasta to savory oats. Love it!
Coconut oil!!!
I use it for everything
Love all the products! I have never used the goji berries before, looking forward to trying those!
Love the encouragement of your blog! this is really a cool give away! thank you for the opportunity to win!
Have a great day!
Melanie from Vermont