coconut oil {a giveaway}

Way back in August, the folks at Tropical Traditions sent over a 32 oz jar of their Gold Label Coconut Oil for me try out.  I was so excited because I had read glowing reviews about this oil!

It is not an unknown fact that I am crazy about coconut oil.  Scientifically speaking my body is composed of roughly 88% coconut oil.  Ok, that's not exactly accurate.  But I use it for everything!  It is a true super food, so obviously I cook with it!  It has a high cooking heat to it so it is great for sautéing vegetables.  It is also my preferred oil for baking.  I've found that I've been able to reduce the sweetener in my baked goods when I use coconut oil because of the natural sweetness that comes through.  Apart from baking, I use coconut oil extensively in my personal care.  I use it to remove eye make-up (or face paint for the the kids).  I use it as an all over moisturizer (including my face).  I use it to dilute essential oils.  I've also used it in salve preparation.  It has successfully reduced skin inflammation for myself and my children.  It is such a versatile product that I feel like every home should have it on hand!

Here are some other uses:

I have tried several different brands of coconut oil.  I have never really met one I haven't liked.  And while I'll pretty much eat any organic unrefined coconut oil, there are some that are better than others.  And I have to say, Tropical Traditions is the best I have ever tasted!  The difference is more in the feel of it.  It is very light on the tongue and has a lovely, fresh taste to it.  That is because Tropical Traditions prepares their coconut oil in the traditional way- - by hand.  Where most present day companies are making their oil from dried coconuts, crushed by machines, Tropical Traditions uses fresh coconuts.  The difference is really noticeable!

Have you ever tried this product?

Would you like to?!?!

Tropical Traditions would like to make one of you very happy with a free jar of coconut oil!  Isn't that so generous?

Here is some information from the company:

Virgin Coconut Oil, Gold Label - 1 quart

Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!

Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

To enter the giveaway, please:



1. Pop over to the Tropical Traditions site and sign up for their mailing list. I am on this and receive great sale announcements from them periodically. They will often run a buy one get one free special on their coconut oil- it is worth getting the updates!

2. Leave me a comment with your name and email address.

The winner will be chosen randomly using a high level mathematical equation. Or it will be chosen out of a bowl. One of the two...

Contest open until 8pm central, Monday (Nov. 12).

Good Luck!!!

Giveaway closed!  Thanks for entering!


And just in case you're not the lucky winner- you can click on the image below to order your own!  They are running a sale right now!

Virgin Coconut Oil, Gold Label - 1 quart

If you order by clicking on any of my links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a free book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

favorite bath and body products- #1

#1

nutiva coconut oil

i know. you've been unable to sleep. you can't wait to hear what my #1 favorite body product is. well, in an effort not to disappoint, i've chosen nutiva's unrefined coconut oil. to some, this may seem an unlikely candidate for a body product, but trust me, it's the best.

you may have picked up over the past couple of days that i like pure products. i feel that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. it has been very hard for me over the years to find a lotion that i can feel good about. over a year ago (or maybe it's been 2 now?), my friend jenny told me about the benefits of coconut oil- in my diet and on my skin. i will leave the beneficial nutrients to another discussion, but i have found nothing better for my skin. it is lighter than olive oil and absorbs pretty quickly.

after showering i put coconut oil on my face and all the way down to my toes. i use it in my hair, on my lips, and to take off eye make-up. if one of us has some sort of rash or skin inflammation, i use it on that too (it has anti-inflammatory properties). i've also used it as a carrier oil for essential oils. i should also mention that this is what i use on my children's skin in place of lotions (i'd use it on a baby too).

this product is so versatile! it is a great example of one of the benefits of a whole foods pantry- one product has a multitude of uses. think about it, if i buy a face cream, i am confined to using it on my face only. or in terms of food, if i buy pancake mix, i can make, umm, pancakes. but a bag of flour is limitless. well, for me, coconut oil works in the same way. one product, many uses.

when choosing a coconut oil for your pantry, make sure it is unrefined, cold pressed and organic. you can read more about that here.

there is one extra special benefit of using coconut oil as a body product- you get to walk around smelling like a lovely tropical lady all day! mmm....coconuts....