Welcome to the blog! So to kick things off I’m going to jump into how amazing Thrive Market has been to me – I was able to get in on their student membership a couple years ago, so for those students out there, take advantage as they offer (or at least at the time I signed up) a free membership to students normally valued at $45 dollars a year or as of me last checking about $6 a month.
I’m in my early thirties, so for me, as my body gets more aches and pains I really try to focus on eating healthy with at least 80% organic foods and pantry items. Some grocery habits I developed that are easy on the wallet include Imperfect Foods, Thrive Market and even Grocery Outlet, and occasionally Safeway or Natural Grocers. Don’t be afraid to shop around. And most importantly – don’t forget your cashback cards, as always use responsibly! Alright let’s jump in.
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Total coming to $65.98 but with a grocery cashback card PayPal card you can pay 3-5% less.
Ever since I was in college I have been using Thrive – especially during the pandemic when I didn’t want to go grocery shopping, now, I hardly go to the store anymore unless there is a local sale from Freddie’s or Safeway.
1. Thrive Market Alkaline Pitcher
Pros: More affordable than Britta brands, and can be put on subscription, goes with Thrives name brand pitcher.
Cons: The first day or two you get your filters (which seem to be made of sand and charcoal) it takes a second for the water to filter through as they are a little sluggish. But once it’s broken in after a few days it only takes a few minutes to filter the entire pitcher.
2. Thrive Market Organic Ketchup
Pros: About the consistency of Heinz, but with none of the extras. Pretty affordable, at home we use it on burgers, for fries, eggs, you name it. Love that it’s organic.
Cons: For me, none.
3. Thrive Market Organic Oat Beverage
Pros: I actually saw this recommended a long time ago on FlavCity with Bobby, and I tried it last week, and it’s simply oats and water, so you could even make this in your blender – but at this price it’s hard to beat, and minimal ingredients. Shake it up real good and you get a frothy chai or coffee in no time.
Cons: Littler watery, not as creamy as I like, but kind of to be expected when there is only 2 ingredients.
4. Organic Stone Ground Mustard by Thrive
Pros: Goes great with their mustard. It’s grainy which I like, although they have other mustards if you like that, affordable and the right amount of tang to it.
Cons: It goes quick in my house!
5. Sprouted Oats Organic – One Degree Organic Foods
Pros: Creamy, no phosphates, gluten free and sourced from farm to table basically. They operate out of Canada – and having been to Canada myself, I know they have higher standards for food production. Super filling and great for overnight oats or smoothies or cookies even.
Cons: a tad pricey compared to your run of the mill Quaker oats, but for all the goodness your getting in this bag, I think it’s worth the price.
6. Edward and Sons Homestyle Organic Mash Potatoes
Pros: Can quickly make them with boiling water, stir up with your choice of butter, milk and seasonings and ready to go. I added cotija cheese on top and some chives for an extra kick. Very tasty for quick mashed potatoes.
Cons: Does look like instant potatoes and might still have some lumps left – so you might have a sore arm after mixing. But delicious, regardless.
7. Organic Brown Rice and Quinoa by Thrive Market
Pros: Tasty, convenient, shelf-stable. Can be boiled in the bag as it’s BPA-free, microwaved in bag, or sautéed.
Cons: When microwaved it still came out hot in 60 secs but chewy – probably from the brown rice. I still haven’t tried sautéing or boiling.
8. Humm Kombucha – Probiotic Peach Seltzer
Pros: I absolutely love Humm Kombucha – ever since I tried them in there home factory in Bend, OR. This Seltzer tasted amazing with even a nod to a cider, it would be great in a mocktail or simply alone – plus this particular drink has Vitamin D 100 DV%, Vitamin B12, fiber and Bacillus Coagulans strain. Chefs kiss.
Cons: None. Some might not like the taste. Like everything, not everyone is going to like a certain taste. Still try it though.
9. Ingrilli, Organic Lemon Juice
Pros: Like that it’s made locally in Oregon and has a robust whole flavor.
Cons: Sadly, it’s a too bitter for my taste.
10. Organic cooked beets
Pros: You can probably find this for cheaper in a wholesale package at Costco. That said, if you don’t have a membership or don’t want weeks worth of beets laying around, this is a good deal and they’re very tasty if beets are your deal.
Cons: Some people don’t like the earthy taste. Also, might be cheaper somewhere else – on that note though, Thrive does price match! It was easy to do the one time I had too – just sign in and go to their chat feature and follow the prompts.
11. Organic Super fruit Spread by Thrive Market
Pros: Affordable, made in Canada and less sugar than competitors at only 8gr per serving versus 14gr average jams. So yummy and love that is has uncommon ingredients found in spreads such as acai, Morello cherries and pomegranates. Each serving packs 20% Vitamin C.
Cons: None unless you can’t eat sugar (it’s sweetened with apple juice).
12. 7th Gen Lavender Vanilla disinfectant spray
Pros: Smells great, affordable, does the job. I like spraying it on counters, doorknobs, toilets, even shoes (although it’s meant for non-porous areas).
Cons: This time I bought it a couple weeks later it popped up cheaper on Amazon so use honey to price watch your usual items. That being said Thrive Market did price match, and gives you the difference in Thrive Cash to apply to your next order.
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