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 always have coconut oil….for sautéing vegetables and using wherever you would use butter. It is so much better than butter. Also love to put it on my body!!
One pantry item I can’t live without is my raw honey. I find it so useful for everything. From making homemade dressings to adding alittle honey to my tea. It’s the best 🙂
I can’t live without cashew butter, peanut butter, coconut oil, and coconut cream!! So hard to pick just one! 🙂
Coconut oil! I use it for everything!
Coconut oil! So many ways to use it. Love it!
My favorite pantry item is nutritional yeast.
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, I use it in beauty products, and in recipes to eat. So, it literally helps me feel beautiful inside and out.
I can’t live without nut butters! I eat them every day, usually more than once (in smoothies, on cut up apples, in healthy baked goods, etc.).
Hard to pick one… Would be honey
My favorite pantry item is coconut butter. I have used it for everything from skin care, base for mosquito repellant and suntan lotion, as well as always for food items. Thanks for this opportunity! It’s amazing and it helps spread the word about healthy living and lifestyles.
Coconut Oil! I used it in everything – to cook with, in smoothies, in my coffee, to take off makeup… can’t live without it! 🙂
I cannot live without maple syrup. It is the way I sweeten almost everything. Love it!
Almond slivers! I make “smoothie bowls”…topped with crunchy yummies like Chia, coconut shreds, and my favorite, almond slivers!
Nut butters and nori sheets! Not together, but my daughter and I love them both.
I can’t live without Coconut Oil in my Pantry! Used for cooking, baking, skin and so much more!! It is a wonder oil!
I cannot live without Coconut Oil. I use it for beauty products like deodorant, body scrubs as well as using it in the kitchen. I use coconut oil in place of butter, insert it into my smoothies, plus I give coconut oil to my two dogs which makes their coats shiny and less itchy in the Summertime.
Just one item…that’s is a tough one. I would say quionia. Just love it.
Cocao Powder! After I was diagnosed with cancer, I used it for the very first time and learned that it helped me to cut some of my sugar cravings. Now I love being able to to add antioxidants that still give a little bit of a chocolaty taste to my smoothies, etc. without all of the sugar!
I have a few essentials: coconut oil, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar. 🙂
Without a doubt, coconut oil! Our pooch loves it, too!
Olive oil. Use it at least daily for one thing or another. Couldn’t live without it!