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.
cannot live without…honey!!
I can’t live without Braggs apple cider vinegar. I use it for meals and beauty needs. Its great.
My favorite pantry item is peanut butter and coconut oil. I love making peanut butter cookie dough balls out of it. They are so addicting.
COCONUT OIL!!! This is my absolute go-to item for everything!
Raw organic hemp seeds! I love them sprinkled on salads, cereal, rice bowls and, best of all, in a creamy hemp seed salad dressing. What a wonderful giveaway, now on to check out Thrive’s website!
Raw organic cacao powder!! 🙂
My fave pantry item is quinoa — easy to make in the rice cooker and have on hand for a quick protein addition!
Coconut oil!
Can’t do without coconut oil! Use it for cooking, baking, and making personal products and more!
I LOVE my coconut oil! So many uses for it 🙂
I can’t live without coconut oil – it smells great and is good for you on the inside and the outside. Skincare products touch the biggest organ on your body, and by slowly replacing lotions and hair products with natural solutions, I’ve changed my skin health dramatically. Coconut oil was essential in this transformation.
Can’t live without raw almond flour/meal for making healthy baked goods!
Coconut oil and cacao powder are two of my main staples! I use coconut oil for everything and cacao powder needs to stay on hand for those odd hour cravings! Thanks for offering this giveaway!! I love all your books and your blog, thanks for all the fantastic info!
Hemp seeds make everything taste better and pack some serious plant protein
COCONUT OIL!!! Since I read about it some years ago it changed my life! I have two jars: a big one in my pantry, which i use to cook with, in my smoothies and muesli; and a smaller jar in my bathroom to remove make up and take care of my skin (:
One of my favourite pantry items is black bean pasta. I also really like quinoa.
It’s hard to pick just one! I’d have to say unrefined coconut oil, I use it for everything!
I can’t live without oats and chia seeds!
Some of my favorite pantry staples are oats, Chia seeds, and nuts!
Almonds! To eat as a snack, make almond milk, almond butter or almond flour.