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.
Walnuts go in morning oats with fruit and yogurt, ground into pesto for sandwiches and sprinkled on salads. I eat them all day!
gotta have my hemp seeds!!
I’m gonna have to go with Maple Syrup. As someone with a HUGE sweet tooth, maple syrup has helped me cut way back on my sugar intake in a very delicious way. Plus it has minerals such as zinc. It’s the only sweetener in my pantry nowadays 🙂
I cannot live without all-purpose gluten free flour. When I’ve got a hankering for bready things (read: pancakes) but I’ve run out of all gluten free bread/crackers I whip up very quick and packed full of fiber gf crepes or pancakes.
I can’t live without coconut oil…I typically use the nutiva brand. A close second is Bragg’s ACV.
I have to have hemp seeds in my kitchen at all times. I use them almost every day in smoothies and salads,etc. I also like to cut an avacado in half and sprinkle some hemp seeds on it. Awesome, quick snack!
I can’t live without my brown rice!
My go to pantry item has to be coconut oil. It is so versatile, whether used in cooking, baking, or personal beauty it is a must have for our house!
Can’t live without coconut oil and Intelligentia coffee!
Hemp hearts! Versatile, delicious, and healthy. (And…dark chocolate, of course)
Coconut Oil is the bomb! Can’t live without it. I use it in either my smoothies everyday or other recipe.
Coconut oil! I cook with it, use it as a body moisturizer, an essential oil carrier, and as an Lmt it makes a great massage oil!
Great article! Great ideas! Great blog! Thanks for working over the weekend!
Coconut Milk! I use it in smoothies, soups, curry and other recipes, and as creamer for coffee and tea.
For my pantry, it is hard t decide but I use one thing for so much from the kitchen to hair and body……can’t live without coconut oil.
Cacao nibs-I love the great crunch they add to everything from smoothies to desserts!
I like to get up in the morning and drink a cup of warm water and some lemon. When I run out of lemon I resort to my favorite item and substitute the lemon with Bragg’s organic Apple Cider Vinger! Always the best!
Hmmm… hard to choose… just one item? Then I’d say almond butter.
Frozen fruit for morning smoothies
Hemp seeds for me. My kids don’t notice them in their smoothies:)