How do you define “healthy”? For most people, it involves feeling good from the inside out. From meditation and leafy greens to hydration and protein powder, having the right tools in your healthy living arsenal is the key to feeling your best — and there’s always a new health trend to discover. Meet April Lane, ...
Parents are always on the hunt for affordable, healthy finds and foods their kids will actually enjoy. That’s where the winners of our brand-new awards, The After Schoolies, come in. These standout products have been tried, tested, and loved by our members and their little ones. From tasty after-school snacks to practical picks for your ...
The most common question parents are asked—often multiple times a day—might be this: “Can I have a snack?” Between school, sports, and everything in between, snack food is a daily must-have for most families, but keeping the house stocked can feel like a full-time job. Even when you have the chance to make something from ...
Sometimes, being a parent means being a detective. You’re gathering data and making conclusions — observing your child explore what they like and dislike, curating their own sets of values and biases with which they use to interact with the world expanding around them. All the while, you watch and try your best to make ...
Teachers do it all: For their students, they are educators, listening ears, support systems, and mentors. They build lesson plans, but they also wipe noses, keep tabs on kids’ social and emotional wellbeing, and often make sure that each kid has healthy, nutritious food throughout the day. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we decided to do ...
There’s nothing more important to parents than the health and nutrition of their babies. From the formula they drink when they’re an infant to the snacks they eat when they’re a toddler, you likely do quite a bit of research to make sure you’re only choosing the very healthiest baby foods. How and when you ...
In the midst of back-to-school shopping, planning carpools, and coordinating schedules, you may also start looking for ways to make your kids’ often-tricky transition from summer to school just a little bit smoother. Having a big batch of these Vegan Strawberry Almond Crisped Rice Treats waiting for your kids when they hop off the school ...
When you’re looking for the best kids snacks, who better to ask than the kids themselves? We asked the children of our Thrive Market employees (who always have pantries stocked with the latest healthy, organic chips, puffs, crackers, and pouches), and our members, who aren’t shy about expressing their love for their favorite products. Whether ...
Some of the best products come about from one simple question: Why doesn’t that exist? That’s exactly how the founders of Quantum Energy Squares developed their caffeine-fueled energy bars. “I was looking for a healthy source of energy,” says co-founder Leah Marquez. “Whenever I worked out or had a busy day ahead, I drank an ...
Potato chips are, for many people, the quintessential snack: They’re delightfully crunchy, satisfyingly salty, and the perfect vessel for dipping. Often, though, potato chips aren’t particularly healthy—with trans fats from deep frying and high levels of sodium, traditional potato chip brands don’t fit in with most people’s health goals. Much like alternative milks or alternative ...
If you wanted to capture the flavors of Hawaii in a snack, you’d probably want to start with some of the island’s signature ingredients, like coconut, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts.
Apple sauce probably conjures up memories of kindergarten snack time—and in fact, that very well may be the last time you had it.. But with no added sugar and all the nutritional benefits of a whole apple, this single-ingredient snack is a healthy option for all ages. And once you know the story behind Thrive ...