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Clean Wine: My Favorites on Thrive Market

Published on June 2, 2021February 4, 2022 by ChristineLeave a comment

I recently posted about my Thrive Market autoship items, but sharing about my favorites and not mentioning their wine would be a miss. I LOVE their wine. I was getting the point where a glass of wine would give me a headache, sometimes lasting until the next day. Not with Thrive Market’s clean wines.

For a wine to be considered for the program, it has to abide by a certain set of standards:

Biodynamic, organic, or verified sustainable farming practices
Developed with minimal intervention
Sourced from small and mid-size producers
Minimal to no irrigation whenever possible (this lowers the mold content!)
No added sugar
Low sulfites whenever possible
No flash pasteurization
No oak chips, or flavorings
No use of dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC)

I started out by trying a Bundle of the Month half case – mine came with 3 reds, 2 whites and a rose. This gave me a good sampling to see what I liked. Now, you can choose to purchase just a bottle.

The selection of wines changes frequently, but these are my current personal favorites:

Red

Rich, fruity & flavorful, not acidic. Perfect before, with or after dinner.

White

This is my FAVORITE. Super delicious and versatile.

Rose

So light and delicate, this would be perfect by the pool.

Sparkling

P.S. If you love champagne, you must this stopper. It saves your wine so you don’t have to drink the whole bottle at once. Keeps it perfectly bubbly.

Get 40% off your first order from Thrive Market using this link!

To see some of my other Thrive Market favorites: Thrive Market: My Favorite Deals + Thrive Market: Favorite Toddler Snacks

Thrive Market: My Autoship Items

Published on May 12, 2021May 8, 2021 by Christine3 Comments

I’ve been a Thrive Market customer for years… when you buy high-quality products & mostly organic, value is essential. It’s been awhile since I shared some of my favorite products to order from Thrive Market (see previous posts- Thrive Market: My Favorite Deals and Thrive Market: Favorite Toddler Snacks)… And as they have come out with more of their own branded items that are super budget-friendly, there is so much more to share.

Plus, now they have an Autoship feature that automatically applies an additional 10% discount (!!) on items, and you can edit dates at any time + set frequency for individual items. Just before my ship date, I add whatever else I need to the order or delay the things I don’t need to restock.

Today I’m sharing what you’ll find in my Thrive Market Autoship Cart. If you want to try it out, get 25% off your first order from Thrive Market using this link!

Pantry

I’m sensitive to garlic, but tolerate this!!

Einkorn flour is such a healthier choice when you do need to use flour

Recipe coming soon that uses this unique ingredient!

Spaghetti and lemon shrimp scampi are go-to meals around here

My favorite with Italian sausage or fresh basil pesto

the BEST salsa ever and
it is garlic-free!

Snacks

Thrive doesn’t carry the dark chocolate chips, but those are also a snack-staple in our house

Household

I use this to make homemade foaming hand soap

Lots of benefits for a raw food
diet for pups!

Vitamins

We are big fans of gummies over here! I’ve always struggled to take vitamins because they make me nauseous, but these are great. The Calm gummies have made a big difference in my daughter’s sleep too!

For post-workout, to have on hand during illness or just those days I need an energy boost. This electrolyte drink mix gives you the essential minerals without the extra sugar.

What’s your favorite Thrive Market find?

Thrive Market: Favorite Toddler Snacks

Published on August 23, 2018August 21, 2018 by Christine3 Comments

If you know me, you know I LOVE Thrive Market. I’ve been a member for a few years now and the savings are real. I am passionate about buying all organic groceries for my family and I’ve shared lots of tips about how to do so on a budget; Thrive Market is one of the ways I do it. See some of my favorite deals here.

I shared some of my favorite toddler snacks on Instagram a while ago and many of you were interested in more, so I thought I would share what I buy specifically at Thrive Market because it is cheaper than at the grocery store:

Simple Mills: Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers – a healthy alternative to goldfish

Siete: Lime Grain-Free Tortilla Chips – she loves to dip these in guacamole; besides being grain-free, I love that these are fried in avocado oil instead of canola oil (read why you should avoid canola/vegetable oil here)

GoGo Squeez: Applesauce Pouches – perfect for the diaper bag

nurturme: Organic Power Blends Pear + Pea + Spinach Pouches – for the days when she doesn’t eat her veggies or needs some digestive help

The New Primal: Turkey Sticks – for a protein boost

Larabar: Apple Pie Bars – I love that it’s a simple mix of fruits and nuts sweetened only by dates. All the flavors are great (especially these, carrot cake, blueberry muffin & cashew cookie).

Gimme: Organic Roasted Seaweed – my toddler calls these “chips” and they are a salty snack that’s a great source of vitamins and minerals