Offseason.
Every year, we pack up the family, ship the car(s), and move to a new city while my husband trains for the upcoming football season. Yes, we drop everything and follow Jeff to a foreign city for a month.
Truthfully, It’s one of my favorite times of the year.
The logistics can be tricky; shipping cars, boxes of stuff for the kids, finding a place to stay, etc. but we have it down to a science now!
It used to entails a HUGE run to Walmart or Target when we got there but I now place a Thrive Market + Amazon Prime Order and save myself the hassle. While I was populating my shopping cart, I had the idea to share what I was ordering as this is basically how I would suggest stocking a bare kitchen. These are the items I use most often. If you are looking to eat cleaner, clear out the pantry/ fridge, or just need a fresh start, you can start with this list.
I have listed everything from cleaning products, to cooking oils + seasonings, as well as snacks. There are several Thrive Brand items on the list as I was happy with the quality and they are typically cheaper but
I did my best to keep it to essential items only. We stay for a little over a month, so if it wasn’t an item I was going to use frequently, I left it off my order. Avoiding waste is high on my priority list! My husband’s diet is more regimented at this time so I do cook at home frequently― even when we are on the road like this.
They key is to find items that can serve multiple purposes and add flavor without having to purchase a ton of seasonings.
ex. balsamic salad dressing can also serve as marinade
For a DOWNLOADABLE PDF, scroll to the bottom of the post!
For the Home
Mrs. Meyer’s All-Purpose Cleaner, Lemon Verbena
Seventh Generation Dishwashing Liquid, Free & Clear
Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent Powder, Free & Clear
Cooking Fats
Organic Valley Farms Organic Ghee Clarified Butter
Thrive Market Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray
Cooking liquids
Coconut Secret Organic Coconut Aminos
Primal Kitchen Balsamic Vinaigrette & Marinade With Avocado Oil
Frontera Texas Original Taco Skillet Sauce
Simply Organic Organic Mild Taco Simmer Sauce
Frontera Classic Fajita Skillet Sauce
Pacific Foods Chicken Bone Broth
The New Primal Classic Marinade & Cooking Sauce
Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Sweeteners
Madhava Organic Very Raw Honey
Thrive Market Organic Maple Syrup, Grade A
Madhava Organic Blonde Coconut Sugar
Grains + Pasta
Lotus Foods Brown Jasmine Rice Bowl, Heat & Eat
Seasonings*
Thrive Market Organic Ground Pepper
Thrive Market Organic Ground Cinnamon
Thrive Market Organic Onion Powder
Thrive Market Organic Garlic Powder
Thrive Market Organic Taco Seasoning
Spiceology Blackened Cajun Spice Blend
Spiceology Mediterranean Greek Herb Blend
*I strongly suggest you check out the BULK seasoning section at your local grocery for the less used seasonings.
Snacks
Purely Elizabeth Coconut Cashew Grain-Free Granola
GoGo squeeZ Fruit & Veggiez Pedal Peach
Thrive Market Organic Medjool Dates
Thrive Market Organic Roasted & Salted Pistachios
Nut Butters
Thrive Market Organic Raw Cashew Butter
Thrive Market Non-GMO Creamy Almond Butter
Thrive Market Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
Everything Else…
Sir Kensington’s Dijon Mustard
Pacific Foods Organic Oat Beverage – Original
Nutpods Unsweetened Non-Dairy Creamer
Califia Farms Almond Milk Barista Blend
Crofters Biodynamic Strawberry Jam
I hope this list is helpful! I am truly a fan of Thrive Market and would highly suggest them to my family and friends (that’s yall!)
If you are interested in trying Thrive Market, you can use my sign up code HERE-> http://thrv.me/FirstandFull
This post wasn’t endorsed or sponsored by Thrive Market, I just thought I would share what works for my family!
Marissa is a wife to Texans Offensive Lineman #79, mother to a baby girl named Joy, a baby boy named Jeff, and a lover of food . She loves to feed people on game day and try new recipes during the week. 
