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 just discovered Thrive! Can wait to start shopping there to purchase items that I can’t find at home. My family and I have just started a plant based lifestyle so reworking the pantry will take time. One item I can not live with out is nut butter. Almond is my favorite. Also coconut oil! Thanks for all that you do Kris!
Chia seeds and local honey.
I make sure to have a box of veggie broth on hand to improve the flavor of soups and sauces. Also…miso…must have.
Organic black beans, coconut oil, coconut water, flax seeds, chia seeds, and frozen kale.
All of your staples, Kris, plus cacao for my morning smoothies, almonds for homemade almond milk, and maca for natural energy in smoothies and raw desserts! (I don’t mind the added libido burst either 😉
I couldn’t live without almond butter!
Olives packed in sea salt. So easy to keep a few cans on hand. I love to add them to salads or just to have a spoonful as a side. And they’re great when I’m really hungry close to meal time and I just need a little something.
SunButter for my smoothies! Yum!
Toss up: Bragg’s ACV, Coconut Aminos, Udo’s or gluten free fish sauce. I have a sensitivity to almonds so coconut milk and cashew butter or sunbutter are always well stocked — just in case there’s a hurricane 😉 OH! And sprouted grain bread.
It’s hard to narrow it down to one! Oas and chia seeds are strong contenders this morning as I think about breakfast!
A jar of raw tahini – blend it, bake with it,
It’s hard to narrow it down to one! Oats and chia seeds are strong contenders this morning as I think about breakfast!
Not to sound like a lot who’ve commented, but I also couldn’t live without Coconut Oil. From bulletproof coffee ( I don’t add the butter, just the coconut oil) (can’t give it up quite yet!), to oil pulling, to putting it on top of my Van’s gluten free/vegan waffles with fresh pineapple. Love, love, LOVE Coconut Oil and its versatility.
Probably coconut oil. We go through it so fast.
I can’t live without y coconut oil! I use it for cooking, baking and as moisturizer! Would love to be able to stock up and also try some new items.
My favorite pantry item is Apple Cider Vinegar, I use it to clean with, to bake with, and to rinse my hair with! Couldn’t be without it 🙂
Coconut butter…love
Coconut Oil for sure. I use it in the bathroom, for my teeth, my hair and my eye makeup remover, and I use it in the kitchen to cook with and flavor my food.
I am transitioning to a strict, alkalizing diet, and I’ve discovered raw coconut oil. It’s good for your skin, but it’s also delicious in cooking. I put some into a bowl of quinoa, along with ground organic cinnamon, chopped almonds, and some almond or coconut milk, so I don’t miss oatmeal or granola.
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