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 **always** keep apple cider vin or a lemon around! I drink a bit of either one in warm water nearly every morning ta’ keep me regular and to wake me up! It’s a great kick start pre black tea/breakfast.
Hands down, local honey
coconut oil is my absolutely cant live without.
Love Grown GF Oats with Chia seeds and Nuts. I eat it every. single. day!!
I cant live without organic virgin coconut oil.
I can’t live without dark chocolate! I always have cacao powder and nibs stocked in my pantry.
Chia Seeds! So many uses: overnight oatmeal, pudding, smoothies, bubble tea, jam, egg replacer, protein bars …the list is endless!
I adore Tahini. I always make sure I’m stocked up because it goes in almost everything!
I cannot live without my spices/herbs. I am especially found of cayenne rosemary(:
Farmer’s Market Organic Pumpkin for my mutts!
Oil from the coconut, for sure! I use it for cooking, lotion, hair care. It’s amazing!
My pantry essential would be cashew seeds! I love them, they are awesome as a snack, sweet or salty, they make great spreads, awesome dressings and are filled with all the good kinds of fat ♥
The one pantry staple I can’t live without is brown rice. Nothing like it. I like with cinnamon for breakfast, and so many other ways. It just makes me feel better.
Chia Seeds!
I definitely cannot live without Unrefined Coconut Oil. I use it for everything, inside & outside my body.
Thank you for sharing your list! I am not able to list one specific item as they are all used with love in my daily consumption. My pantry is quite bare to begin with but chia & hemp seeds and dates would be the winners.
Definitely can’t live without coconut oil!!
I can’t live without almont butter.
Coconut oil
life would be different for me now without sunflower seed butter! it doesn’t give me allergies like tree nuts sometimes do and it’s naturally sweet in the right amount! I love you, sunflower seed butter ❤️