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.
I love and stock up on flax seeds, chia seeds and hemp seeds, all of which you can get at Costco to save some moolah!!
I can’t live without my Ancient Harvest Organic Quinoa! I make a big batch and use it a variety of ways-Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner….so convenient for my busy work-week!
We can’t live without quinoa or canned beans. Always good for a quick meal when the fridge is bare.
Thanks for the good info on Thrive Market Kris! I was going to say almond butter at first but going with honey. I use honey to make my salad dressing with lemon juice & olive oil. So good!
Almond butter great in Shakelogy shakes
I can’t live without organic virgin coconut oil. I use it for everything! Oil pulling, cooking, moisturizer!
I would have to agree that almond butter is the staple for me!!!! It’s so versatile and DELISH! I truly don’t miss traditional PB I grew up on. When I am feeling decadent and my pockets can afford it vanilla almond butter really makes me happy. Especially on apples and in my smoothies- or as a passing spoon in my mouth! Nom nom I even do a small dance when enjoying it. Ha!
Thank you for creating awareness for Thrive – I look forward to trying it out! Our latest pantry staples – organic black beans, natural saltine crackers and organic lime flavored olive oil.
We look forward to you shopping with Thrive Market Suzanne!
Nutritional yeast!
Brown basmati rice. Great flavor! I cook it in veggie stock and use the leftovers for fried rice.
I have to say coconut oil is an essential product for my household and I have so many uses for it. It meets some many needs and has a good taste.
I think it would be a toss up between almond butter and coconut oi. But then again, I have to have my flax seeds and maca powder for my daily morning smoothie. And I am not sure I could go without my dark chocolate mid-afternoon treat. So I guess I am saying it would be hard to pick just one.
Coconut oil! How did I ever live without it!
I could not love without cacao powder, it’s my favorite!
My fav pantry item is definitely my coconut butter! For baking with and occasionally dry skin in the winter (love the double use!).
Chia seeds and Synergy!
My beverage food need is Teeccino Organic French Roast. It is lovely!
Coconut oil is essential for me. I love to use it! If I could pick two….almond butter runs a close second. I put it on apples, bananas and sometimes just a spoonful between lunch and dinner. Yum!
I have to have brown rice always in my pantry.
Favorite pantry items?? Gluten-free oats and coconut oil!! Every. Single. Morning. 🙂