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.
Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, and Flax Seeds – they go in our smoothies every morning. When traveling, we make sure to pack them, so we can add them to oatmeal, if smoothies are going to be impractical. And Apple Cider Vinegar – we use it in a morning drink (when our taste buds need a change from lemon water) and salads. #LOVE
Definitely coconut oil! I use it for everything, even in my coffee!!
I always have canned chick peas on hand. Great for a quick mock chicken salad or roasting for a crunchy snack.
Fresh ginger!
Can’t live without Bragg’s ACV
Raw cacao powder forever!!!!!
Almond butter and organic honey (especially the wildflower varieties!).
Hmmmm, I think I’ll need a second breakfast now!
I couldn’t live without spirulina. I could live the rest of my life with this one food and some sunlight 🙂
I can’t live without my organic virgin coconut oil in my kitchen.
Chia Seeds are always in my pantry!
My pantry go-to is quinoa. Very nutritious and versatile and tasty!
Coconut oil !
I can’t live without Almond Butter. Almond Butter is so versatile. You can eat it with fruit or veggies, add it to smoothies, and so on. Mmmmmmm almond butter.
Coconut oil! I think my life is centered around coconut oil. I have one in my kitchen and one in my bathroom. I put it in my oatmeal in the morning, use it to cook veggies in and even put some in my smoothies in the afternoon. Then in the bathroom, I use it to moisturize my skin and oil pulling in the morning!
I love tahini! It’s so creamy and yummy. I make hummus, dressings and sauces with it. Sometimes I just drizzle it over a salad with a huge squeeze of lemon and it makes a delicious dressing!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Cannot live with out it ever!
I use coconut oil pretty much everyday….I eat it and wear it!
Almond Butter
Cacoa nibs
coconut oil – I cook with it, bake with it, and use it in my beauty products!