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.
Just started to stock my pantry with some whole food goodness. Right now, I’m loving coconut oil in my coffee with a little bit of vanilla extract. My attempt to cut out the icky, sugary creamers. Baby steps:)
I can not live without my veggie sticks and I also green tea.
I absolutly can’t live a day without cashew butter!
Coconut oil, ground flax seeds and almond butter are staples in my pantry
My favorite pantry item is Bob’s Red Mill Organic Rice Cereal and nuts. I love to add nuts to everything. Thank you for introducing me to Thrive. I can’t wait to visit the webiste. You are a great inspiration.
Medjool dates are a perfect way to sweeten our almond milk!
I don’t think I could live without my coconut oil. It has so many uses, and we go through a jar every 3 weeks:)
I would have a hard time living without hemp milk and almond butter. Both are necessary in this household. They are used constantly — hemp milk on cereal and in many dishes and soups —- almond butter in smoothies and other dishes.
I can’t live without coconut oil!! I always use it in the kitchen, and it’s also my go-to face moisturizer. Love it!!
I can’t live without almonds in my pantry!
I can’t do without almond butter. It’s so versatile and tastes indulgent. I’m not always a “good” vegetarian so I sometimes fall short on protein. Incorporating almond butter helps me meet my protein needs. I also enjoy sprinkling bee pollen and goji berries on yogurt parfaits. But they’re pricey so I don’t get to enjoy them too often. Thank you for drawing our attention to Thrive Market — I had not heard of them before.
Almond Milk! I can’t live without it for my smoothies or iced coffee in the morning!!
Coconut oil for sure!!
Quinoa is one of my favorite pantry items. Chia seeds are also.
Love love love Chia seeds!! Add them to my morning smoothies.
Love Coconut Oil : ) : )
Local honey and Bee Propolis, I stock up at the local Farmers Market during the summer to get us through the rest of the year!
Vinegar is the pantry item I can’t live without! Vinegars of all flavors and varieties is a must in my home and I always have a variety of 20 or so. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to add great flavor to green salads, roasted veggies, quinoa, lentils, etc. Plus I do a tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in my hot lemon water every morning for all the health benefits. I love and treasure my vinegars : )
Totally would have to be coconut oil! I love it and use it for everything from cooking to moisturizing my skin, to healing the kid’s pink eye 🙂 It’s a FABulous fav of mine!
It’s close but I have to go with avocado. I rarely go a day without an avocado. And almost always have a couple ripening for the next day or so. I just discovered that my dog child even loves them!
Thanks so much! Love the spirit of you and all that you do!