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.
The Item I use the most and probably couldn’t live without is flaxseed. I made a flaxseed mug muffin often, put it in my smoothies, pancakes for the kids, make hot flaxseed cereal – basically use it daily. Bob’s Red Mill is my fav.
Quinoa, protein power and goes with everything!!!
I have to go with coconut oil. I use it for SO MUCH. Oil pulling, cooking and making ‘beauty’ products 🙂
Almonds
Chia seeds. I use them ground in place of xantham gum and guar gum in my gluten free baking. They add the needed replacement for the gluten and a wealth of nutrients to boot. I’ve also discovered I can use them whole in place of eggs in many baked goods (1 Tbspn of seeds to 2Tbspn of water let set) And, they add a tasty texture in my morning green drink giving me extra energy to help me make the most of my day.
Soo many – apple cider vinegar , almond butter , coconut oil/butter ,flax seed meal , turmeric powder just tried chia seeds for the first time ,would love to try raw chocolate powder well thats a start
My favorite item would be ground flaxseed. I put it in/on everything from smoothies to oatmeal to salads. It’s the best!
I love having Alive and Radiant Foods Kale Krunch always in my cupboard. My young children devour it and I couldn’t be happier that they are snacking on kale instead of chips or crackers. You can get a great deal at Thrive Market.
Those vanish quickly from the Thrive office kitchen too Whitney! Thanks for shopping with us!
Always have oatmeal in my pantry.
I can’t live without coconut oil and chia seeds. I use coconut oil for my skin and cooking.
Coconut oil is my holy grail pantry item – and I use in multiple times daily. Oil pulling in the morning, skin & face moisturizer, to roast veggies, homemade deferent, in smoothies, in marinades, in curries and dal, and pretty much anything else! I heart it.
I love my Almond milk
Apple cider vinegar, I try to take a teaspoon a day.
I have a new love in my kitchen, and it’s a keeper! Organic Gluten free Tamari sauce! Fantastic addition to my recipes.
natural organic peanut butter. We eat TONS of it 🙂
I can’t live without Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar! I put it in my water every morning.
I can’t live without cacao nibs. I put them in everything… oatmeal, baked goods, smoothies and more.
It’s hard to pick just one thing I can’t live without…but if I had to, I would say raw apple cider vinegar…. So many uses!
My pantry isn’t stocked unless I have peanut butter!
Coconut oil, to cook with, to add to smoothies, as moisturizer, limitless possibilities!