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 cannot live without my coconut oil! I make sure I’m always stocked.
Bananas! I love them for baking, smoothies, “ice cream”-you name it!
Coconut oil!!
My fav pantry item has to be local honey. As a young child my dad gave me a spoonful of honey every morning and now 28 years later I still do it. I use it with everything, substitution for sugars in teas and coffee, in smoothies, on fruit, for cooking. Just about anything.
My favorite pantry items are : almond butter and hemp seeds
Well-sourced, high quality extra virgin olive oil is a must-have item for my pantry!
I cannot live without my coconut oil!! I didn’t realize until I left on a vaca without it and how differently I felt without my shot glass of coconut oil every morning… liquid gold for my God pod! <3 🙂
Coconut oil!
Coconut oil!
Apple Cider Vinegar! Same brand as pictured.
My favorite pantry item is coconut milk. I use it on smoothies, Thai dishes, and to make Chia pudding!
I absolutely LOVE my chocolate almond butter! I like it best served on toasted Ezekiel 4:9 bread. So yummy!
I love unrefined coconut oil. I can bring it anywhere in the house and use it. I love to cook with it. My family including my two year old daughter are hooked on my organic popcorn with himalayan salt! Put that in a bowl and Frozen and you got yourself a healthy movie night. I’ve told everyone I know to stop using olive oil to cook and just add it cold and get yourself some coconut oil (as long as it isn’t intense heat). My daughter just loves a scoop in right in her mouth. Since the I am vegan, we just add it on top of our sweet potatoes instead of butter. Who doesn’t love it for massages? I know my little girl loves it with some lavender oil! Great to help calm her before sleep. I guess I love it for that purpose too 🙂 Love to do some oil pulling while I’m in the shower with it. I just have to stock up on it because it doesn’t last long!
Almond butter. My favorite snack is green apples and almond butter. Yummy!
My favourite article would be extra virgin coconut oil, both in the kitchen and the bathroom!
Apple Cider Vinegar
My favorite has to be Apple cider vinegar! Raw of course 😉 I drink it every day!
For me the must have is Braggs Liquid Aminos! And thank you for bringing my attention to Thrive – regardless of whether I win the spree, finding this site is a definate win!
My hubby doesn’t know it but I sneak Coconut Oil into EVERYTHING! I love it for cooking and use it on my skin too.
Kris, that smoothie sounds delicious, but did you forget to put the cocoa or cocoa nibs in the recipe for the chocolate flavor? I would think a tablespoon of good cocao would do the trick. I get mine from Thrive Market, actually
Thanks for shopping with Thrive Erika! That sounds like what’s missing!