When the third trimester of this pregnancy hit, I lost my ability to act like a level-headed, thriving, patient young woman. The hunger pains turned me into an insatiably hangry beast. And at once, everyone in the house knew that I was to be feared & respected more than the historically hostile tyrannosaurus rex on the dinosaur print that covers my toddler’s pajamas. Enter: Hive Brands.

Hive Brands just became my number one snack hack, sustainable sous-chef, small business curator, and charitable Valentine’s Day crush. So, sign me up for delivery on-demand and consider the beast tamed.

What it is

Hive Brands is the newest socially-conscious pioneer in the food industry. It’s an expertly curated digital marketplace that showcases the latest must-haves from small businesses and gives users the chance to shop by causes that range from economic development to education.

More than that, Hive Brands is a collective of brands that all champion the same ideals. With sustainability and ethics at the forefront of everything that the brands do, the marketplace takes the guesswork out of making discerning choices for your home that will greatly impact the environment for generations to come. And yes, the packaging is recyclable with a low carbon footprint.

What I’m adding to cart

My sweet dreams start with the ultimate pregnancy craving hack: these dark chocolate peanut butter cups. And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’m stocking up.

It’s also easy to wind up in a never-ending cycle of salty-to-sweet cravings but Quinn has mastered the art of the perfect bite with these Dark Chocolate’y Peanut Filled Pretzel Nuggets. I am obsessed.

For those rare moments where I’m not in the mood for chocolate, these whole grain pretzels are another go-to. They’re crunchy, satisfying, and unfortunately also sometimes gone in an instant.

Thinking about the whole family for a change, we’ve tried a wide variety of nutritionally dense pasta substitutes–but this one wins first place. As a bonus, it’s also ready to serve in under 10 minutes.

RightRice is the dinner date I never knew I’d fall for. I tried it in place of a rice side but started to imagine the infinite possibilities of this vegetable-powered rice substitute…like Paella.

There are also numerous benefits to a fiber-rich diet for anyone–especially any slightly anemic moms-to-be taking iron supplements. And these super digestive-friendly gummies certainly pack a punch in more ways than one.