Thrive Market!

I am not a huge buy-in-bulk shopper at Costco—mostly because I have no extra storage space. Nevertheless, I capitalize on their meat, cheese, produce, and imported olive oil. My latest low-carb favorites are the Greek Olives, Whisps, and stevia-sweetened Bai Antioxidant Infusion drinks.

I used to cringe when it was time to renew my membership. All I could envision was the $60.00 worth of merchandise that got away. Once I acknowledged that the $60.00 fee amounted to just $5.00 per month, my perspective changed.

When I heard about Thrive Market and saw that the membership was similar to Costco, I got excited. Take a look at the benefits!

• They offer gluten-free, paleo, low-carb, ketogenic, raw, vegan, organic, green-and-clean home and body care, etc.
• It is delivered swiftly to your door.
• Your first order is 15% off.
• Your first month is FREE.
• Orders over $49.00 have free shipping.
• The annual membership fee is only $59.95 which breaks down to less than $5.00 per month.
• They feature a Thrive Market phone app with an easy-to-use interface.
• There are daily FREE or discounted offers.
• "When you buy a Thrive Market membership, you're also donating one to a low-income family, teacher, veteran or student."
• You receive $25.00 referral credits.

I have currently saved $335.00 since August of 2017!

"Thrive Market is my new favorite place to find healthy, natural products. Join me and save hundreds on your grocery bill every month—never pay premium prices for premium products again!"

TO CHECK THEM OUT OR BEGIN A FREE TRIAL, CLICK HERE!

Who knows, I might even get credit for it.

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Thriving, Not Just Surviving

Thrive Market Order

I am concluding one of the best summers of my life! It began with an incredible cruise to the Bahamas—a gracious gift. I enjoyed weeks of field trips (to places on my neglected To-Do list) while working with amazing children at the Boise Rescue Mission. We visited our daughter, son-in-love, and grand-kids in Oregon and found time to explore Idaho.

I bought 3 dozen donuts for the BRM kids on my last day of summer work. I did not partake. This pretty much describes my behavior for the last 3 months. I had ample opportunity to walk and climb stairs. I stayed hydrated. There were eating hurdles to jump and I cleared them. I did not lose weight, nor did I gain. I just maintained.

I am not disappointed in myself, but, after losing 40 pounds, it is time to conquer the rest of my excess weight. I became a subscriber to Thrive Market in order to pay less for healthier options. The yearly membership fee of $59.95 is similar to Costco. It breaks down to about $5.00 per month. Orders over $49.00 receive free shipping. I am just finishing my 30-day free trial. I have already saved $142.42 on items I would normally need to pick up at pricey natural food stores.

I believe in thriving, not just surviving. This plays into my physical and spiritual life. So, aside from the tremendous benefits of being a Thrive Market member, even the name resonates.

Here is my lastest order (pictured above). The invoice included a personal, handwritten message that read "Enjoy". I saved $91.81 and received 12 items for $78.45!

LIST OF ITEMS
- Nutritional Yeast Seasoning
- Organic Creamy Almond Butter
- Fermented Turmeric Booster Powder
- Nutritional Yeast Powder
- Organic Turmeric Coconut Wraps
- Swerve Granular Sugar Replacement
- Salami Point Loma (Rosemary & Garlic)
- Caesar Avocado Oil Dressing & Marinade
- Organic Cacao Powder
- Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna
- Tandoori Elite Wild Tuna
- Grass Fed White Truffle Salt Ghee

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Saving Money

Do high prices keep you from eating healthier? I am sometimes stunned by the investment. If I were the only one eating in my family, maybe I could justify it. It is true that cheaper products are often inferior because manufacturers have cut corners, added sugar and chemicals. It costs more to do it right, but is this a reasonable explanation for huge markups?

I occasionally shop at Whole Foods. The store inspires me despite their preference for carbs. I buy hard-to-find products and food items that are on sale or have a store coupon. My aim is to leave without having spent $40 for just 3 things.

I tried couponing in my early 40's. I was never extreme enough to become a ninja, but I worked up a sweat. Just my low-level commitment gobbled up my life. Even then, I rejected junk and I had no interest in storing up needless bulk items. I also had a pet peeve for being stuck behind the shopper with 50+ coupons. If patiently watching the scanning process was not enough, there were always discrepancies between coupons and what was actually purchased.

Couponing is no longer a hobby, but I still use them. I have found that I can buy high-quality, healthy products in discount stores—even those without membership fees. Grocery Outlet is a prime example.

Here are some of my recent Grocery Outlet finds . . .

Chosen Food's Avocado Oil Mayo with Harissa; Tejava bottled tea; Bragg's Liquid Aminos and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil; bacon, andouille and beer brats without nitrates and nitrites; organic chicken thighs; natural avocado dip without additives; huge packages of chicharrones; Chobani Mezé Dip with Smoked Onions and Parmesan; grass fed ground beef; and provolone cheese slices. (I make taco shells out of the provolone.)

I paid $62 after $54 was deducted! I bought a variety of items without buying too much of any one thing. I read labels for carb counts and hidden sugar. If one of my favs had gone up in price, I chose a less expensive similar product.

Unless the aisle is crowded, I usually make the NOSH isle (above) first on my agenda. I then head for the meat and cheese section. After I have selected things from these locations, I check my budget before moving to other sections.

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