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.
Coconut oil!
Can’t live without honey and almond butter.
Hi Kris,
I love love love chia seeds. I use them in my raw chia pudding with nut milk, or in smoothies, to make my raw cookies and others raw desserts. They are also great in salad dressings. My favorite summer drink is watermelon juice with chia seeds and fresh mint, so yummy ; )
Happy summer
Love
Aleksandra
Coconut oil!!! xoxo
I have 3 items I cannot live without –
black beans
quinoa
extra virgin olive oil
Coconut oil is a staple in our house!
I can’t live without 85% Dark Chocolate! It’s my go-to sweet after any lunch AND dinner!!!
Organic Coconut Oil, love it in my coffee every morning!
I can’t live without salt, black pepper, and tea, really good quality Earl Grey, green, or ginger teas. Gotta have them!
Definitely can’t live without the coconut oil! Eat it, wear it, use it all the time!
We go through Artisana raw coconut oil like mad in our house. Mate or matcha latte every morning, brew your tea, add a tablespoon of coconut oil, a little raw honey and blend for a second in the baby bullet blender and, voila – the most delicious latte. Not to mention all the body care uses for coconut oil, Our dogs know the sound of the jar opening and coming running for the kitchen for a taste. Our golden retriever has also been known to start lapping at our lattes if left unattended, he just can’t get enough coconut oil! 🙂
Raw honey and apple cider vinegar!
Absolutely love my coconut oil! I use it in and on so many thing. I especially love using it as my face moisturizer.
By far, sunflower butter. Aftrr developing sensitivity to most nuts, this has been a god send. I live in a very rural area in southern NYS and finding good shopping is limited.
Two words….Almond Butter.
Dried beans and rice
Love me some Maca Powder for Cacao for my smoothies!
I can’t live without my olive oil!
Coconut Oil is my must have! 🙂
My staples – coconut oil and brown rice – always in my pantry. Going to the Thrive website – thank you, Kris. You always share such great info!
Thanks for checking out Thrive Market Kathleen!