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 olive oil.. I don’t know how anyone can!
Regarding Emerald Cove Nori Sheets, although organic, these are from China and China is very polluted. Whatever the degree of pollution in that “cove”, I would not recommend that anyone take a chance especially as seaweed is particularly efficient at absorbing toxic substances and radiation.
Hemp and flaxseed are two staples I can’t live without.
couldn’t live without my jasmine rice and rice steamer all the way from Japan!! nothing like an authentic sticky rice, and perfect to freeze and reheat later (: thanks for the awesome give away kris <3
A confession ……..dark chocolate chips:)
Absolutely can not do without coconut oil. It has so many uses.
I can’t live without dried tart cherries and steel cut oats. I cook them together every morning for a satisfying and filling breakfast.
Rolled oats!
I always have Garbanzo beans on hand.
I have to say Coconut oil! So amazing in so many ways plus I love how much safer it is than other old to cook at high heats! Too many ways to mention all the awesome uses!! I always have at least 2 in reserve 🙂
Thanks for sharing this! I have a lot of the same things in my pantry. 🙂 It’s good to see I’m doing it right. This is a fabulous giveaway!! I always have coconut oil in our pantry, cannot live without it! xo
Great post, Kris! I can’t live without chia and hemp seeds. I use them in smoothies and salads, and my toddler loves them on applesauce and avocado pudding 🙂
My fav pantry item is roasted coconut chips! They are amazing in homemade trail mix, sprinkled over a smoothie bowl, and right out of the bag!
I have never heard of Thrive, but I am really excited to learn about it! I have a really hard time getting to the store right now with my illness. This would be a Godsend!
Thank you Kris for helping us live our best lives!
We hope that Thrive Market can help you get your healthy products Sarah!!
Mine would be coconut oil, it’s so versatile.
Coconut oil is the item I make sure to always have on hand. It’s a replacement for butter on toast, mixes with chocolate protein powder for a sweet energy bite, and I like to add a spoonful to my morning tea. And yes- love it on my skin to keep me soft. Thanks Kris!
Coconut oil!!!! Cooking & beauty it’s just absolutely ESSENTIAL in our house! (& most of the rest of your list too if I’m honest! ) Lots of love Alison Cameron x
I can’t live without coconut oil!
Maple syrup is delicious with oatmeal!
My pantry cannot live without Apple cider vinegar. It keeps my family healthy and our hair shiny
Almond milk!
My family and I can’t live without almond butter or nutritional yeast!!!! My tots love mac n “cheese” with nutritional yeast!