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 can’t live without my coconut oil!
I cannot live without, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil! Why? Isn’t it obvious! Its so versatile, I use it in my cooking, in smoothies, on my skin, oil pulling, the list is endless 🙂
Can’t live without BEANS of all kinds, dry and canned! Also love to have Pacific Veggie Broth!
Coconut Oil!
I can’t live without dried chickpeas!
I cannot live without avocado, maple syrup, peanut butter, or coconut oil. I use the daily.
Raw honey!
I definitely cant live without coconut oil. I use it for everything cooking and body. Wonderful stuff.
Coconut oil–it’s so versatile!
Maple Syrup. Super fond memories of taking a family Sunday ride out to a sugar shack each year. I still love to do that as an adult. Little did I know back then that maple syrup would be the link to eliminating white sugar from my diet. 🙂
Coconut oil…..
I can’t live without coconut oil! I love coconut oil! I use it everyday…to cook and as a beauty product. xoxo
Chia seeds! Love chia pudding and adding chia to drinks.
~organic garlic braid or cone(lasts upto a year)
~coconut oil
~olive oil
~ACV
~pink Himalayan salt
~braags herb seasoning
~multigrain oats (blend dry and doubles as a flour for pancakes, breads etc)
~raw almonds (snack, homemade nut milk/butter)
Oatmeal, yogurt, dry fruits and nuts (*dates and pecans*)
Trying to eat healthy after cancer while on food stamps is not easy! But one thing I definitely MUST have is coconut oil! I use it in all my food, eat it plain, rub it on my dry skin, and oil pull with it. Coconut oil is the best!
I cannot live without my coconut oil. I have a jar in my pantry for cooking and one in the bathroom as a moisturizer, etc. Love that stuff!
Hands down coconut oil…..keep 1 in the pantry and 1 for cosmetic use:)
Cacao powder! -which I think you may have forgotten to add to the above “Chocolate Avocado Smoothie” recipe 🙂
There are SO many essential pantry items that I cannot live without!! After ten minutes of pondering and narrowing it down, I would have to choose extra virgin, cold pressed Coconut Oil! I use it every single day 🙂 cooking, baking, hair mask, moisturizer, a cure for nappy rashes for my cheeky toddler (pun intended :P) … it’s even my homemade deodorant! LOVE Coconut Oil 😀