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 can’t live without my maca powder. Put in my smoothie every morning.
Which Maca do you use? How’s the taste? The one time I tried the powder i thought the taste was horrible, so I went to pills. Do they all have a strange flavor, or possibly it was the brand I tried?
I can’t live without my coconut sugar!
Life wouldn’t be as sweet without dried mulberries! They’re my favorite snack all on their own. I also love adding them to smoothie bowls and energy bites or using them in raw desserts.
Can’t live without coconut oil!!
Almond butter!
Coconut Oil has to be my #1 pantry item. I use it in sweet and savory dishes. I cook with it or leave it raw. It’s so versatile and so good for you!
I have to have nutritional yeast in my pantry.
I cannot live without Turmeric! I add it to my green juices in the morning, my veggie stir fry at night and even soups and such. With amazing healing properties you can’t go wrong adding it to anything! I want to tell the world how this is nature’s original healing spice. I have never heard of Thrive before and as a busy NYC gal…what a great way to get what you need without the fuss of going to a crowded grocery store…..and man they’re crowded in NY.
Love your site, love your wisdom and love your sense of humor!!!
Thx
Kate
My fave pantry item is coconut oil for sure because I use it in my hair, all over my body, and it’s great for baking and cooking! It just does it all 🙂
coconut water
I love your pantry list. Thank you sweet Kris!
My pantry item I particularly love is Spirulina! I put it in smoothies and sprinkle it over salads!
I can’t live without coconut oil. Use it on my body and on popcorn plus saute’ with it. MMm love my coconuts!
Arborio Rice
I must have chia seeds and almond butter in my pantry at all times. And hemp seeds
I can’t live without raw cashews. I enjoy them as a treat by themselves or in a trail mix and can also whip up some amazing recipes with them ( cashew cheese, sauces, etc) !
I can’t live without Coconut Oil! I use it for everything. Cooking, beauty, ect! Love it!
I can’t live without an assortment of dried rice, beans and lentils in the pantry.
Coconut oil is a must! It’s the only thing I’ll cook with, I use it in all kinds of recipes & its a staple in my personal products too!
Peanut butter, raw almonds (in fridge) and coconut oil!
My favorite pantry item is my pink Himalayan salt. It is beautiful, full of minerals and tastes great!