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.
Brown rice flower, coconut oil, brown rice, honey, green tea and organic cane sugar to make my Kombucha tea!
Pantry must have coconut oil, chia seeds, and almond butter.
Definitely need coconut oil – for smoothies, skin lotion, pets…..
I love tea! Although it’s not the item that I “have” to use often like coconut oil or stevia (two of my other favorites), it is one that brings joy and happiness with each cupful. I especial love the Tulsi (amazingly stress relieving) and Yogi brands.
Oatmeal is always in my pantry. Kid-friendly and one of my favorites.
Can’t go without Cocoa powder! So good for you and love to make lots of desserts with it.
I can’t live without coconut oil! We use it everyday in our house for cooking, smoothies, moisturizer, makeup remover, eczema soother, and of course popping popcorn! I’m excited to try Thrive Market, thanks for sharing Kris! I’m a five year Stage 3 breast cancer survivor; I read your book while in chemo. I wrote my own cancer blog @writergirldreams.com. Thank you for all you do spreading love, positivity and passion, despite the challenges of this life! God bless you as you have blessed me!
Coconut Oil!!!
My favorite pantry item is almond butter! It is so versatile!
I can’t live without a few good fats to prepare food with. Like grapeseed oil, avocado oil and coconut oil. I feel like I can’t make a meal without one of them!
My favorite pantry item is oatmeal. I use it to make energy bites, mix it in smoothies, and of course to make cookies 🙂
I can’t live without Goji Berries for my oatmeal!!!
Absolutely can’t live without apple cider vinegar, baking soda and coconut oil!
I always have organic, unrefined coconut oil. And aside from plastics being not so great on our health and environment, coconut oil will taste so much better when its packaged in a glass jar as opposed to a plastic one. I also always have black beans in the pantry, as well as raw apple cider vinegar. Yum!
Coconut oil
Coconut butter – yum yum! And of course coconut oil.
Has to be coconut oil! We use it for everything – cooking, baking, dry skin, chapped lips, manicures… the list is endless!
I can’t live without my virgin coconut oil. I eat it raw, cook with it, and use it as a moisturizer for my entire body!
My pantry item is most definitely hemp seeds. They’re my go to superfood, complete protein, add it to many dishes, smoothies, and breakfast.
We always have Braggs Liquid Amino Acids and Apple Cider Vinegar, along with chickpeas in the pantry. Great to use in salads!