A Gallon Of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Giveaway…O yeah!

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A Gallon Of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Giveaway…O yeah!

May 26, 2012 by Judy

You read the title of this post correctly…Tropical Traditions has authorized me to give away a GALLON of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. Here’s how it works…

Win 1 gallon 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.

Here’s how you enter:

As a requirement to enter my giveaway, please subscribe to Tropical Traditions Sales Newsletter and leave a comment telling me you subscribed.

You may add extra chances a number of ways.

Leave a comment telling me how you would use a gallon of coconut oil.

Leave a comment sharing a recipe you would like to try using coconut oil.

Blog this giveaway and leave a separate post with a link to your blog post.

Like this post on Facebook.

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Giveaway closes on June 15, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. central time.

Contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada.

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.

Until next time…

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally. . . . But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James 1:5-6

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Posted in Giveaways, Swaps, and Reviews, Healthy Pursuits | Tagged Tropical Traditions, Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway, Tropical Traditons Virgin Coconut Oil | 94 Comments

94 Responses

on May 26, 2012 at 4:22 pm Laura

I subscribed to Tropical Traditions!
on May 26, 2012 at 4:23 pm Laura

If I won this giveaway (which I hope I do) I would use this coconut oil for all the ways that I currently use cooking oil! I am just starting to use coconut oil and since it can be pricey, this would be a huge blessing to me!
on May 26, 2012 at 4:26 pm Laura

Here is a recipe for DIY Deodorant that I really want to try using coconut oil:
Soothing Classic Deodorant Recipe

3 Tbsp dried chamomile
2 Tbsp dried calendula
5 Tbsp coconut oil
3 Tbsp sunflower oil (or other oil, like avocado, sweet almond, or apricot kernel)
1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp baking soda
1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder
Essential oils of your choosing (lavender and tea tree are my favorite antibacterials)

In a small, sterilized jar, add the flowers and the oils (making sure your coconut oil is liquified first). Shake well. Store in a dark place for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally.

After 2-3 weeks of infusion, strain the oil from the flowers (again, heating up the oil slightly if it’s in a solid-ish state). In another sterilized jar, combine the infused oil with the dry ingredients and stir well. Add your essential oils drop-by-drop, stirring constantly. Store in your bathroom. This should keep for 3-4 months.

(www.crunchybetty.com)
on May 26, 2012 at 4:27 pm Laura

I also make hard lotion bars which I use coconut oil for and would make more with this gallon!
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on May 27, 2012 at 1:20 am Brenda

I would love to win the coconut oil. I would bake with it because I love to bake and eat!
on May 27, 2012 at 1:44 pm Gina M Maddox

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on May 27, 2012 at 1:45 pm Gina M Maddox

I would use this in place of butter for everything! I love coconut oil. Thanks for the chance to win!
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on May 27, 2012 at 1:45 pm Gina M Maddox

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on May 29, 2012 at 10:21 am Seta

I subscribed to the newsletter.
on May 29, 2012 at 10:23 am Seta

I would use the coconut oil as a healthy alternative to other oils.
on May 29, 2012 at 10:25 am Seta

Liked and shared on FB.
on May 29, 2012 at 10:41 am Vashti M

I subsribe to the TT newsletter! (hun423 at hotmail.com)
on May 29, 2012 at 10:42 am Vashti M

I would use the oil in many ways, baking, frying, and on my skin and hair!
on May 29, 2012 at 10:43 am Vashti M

I’d love to try the chocolate walnut fudge recipe (on the TT website)
on May 29, 2012 at 10:45 am Vashti M

Blogged!
http://hunakamommy.blogspot.ca/2012/05/win-gallon-of-coconut-oil.html
on May 29, 2012 at 11:49 am Karen Hybner

I subscribed to your newsletter.
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on May 30, 2012 at 3:27 pm Vicky Shirey

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on May 30, 2012 at 3:29 pm Vicky Shirey

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on May 30, 2012 at 3:29 pm Vicky Shirey

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on May 30, 2012 at 3:34 pm Vicky Shirey

I would love to try this cookie recipe. It just sounds so delicious.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted At : December 28, 2008 9:09 AM

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup organic granulated sugar
3/4 cup organic brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup oats
2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 360 degrees. Grease cookie sheets with additional coconut oil, if needed. Set aside.

Mix together oil, butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the peanut butter and mix well. Stir in the flours, baking soda, and salt until about half mixed in. Add the remaining ingredients and mix just until blended.

Drop cookie dough by spoonfuls onto prepared and bake in preheated oven for 8-9 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen, depending on size of cookies.

Recipe submitted by Becky, Oklahoma City, OK
on May 30, 2012 at 3:36 pm Vicky Shirey

If I won the gallon of coconut oil, I would try my hand at making the deodorant and soap. I would use it for baking and sauteing too. It is just amazing stuff.
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on May 30, 2012 at 5:14 pm Cindy Luedeman

I subscribed! I would love to try the recipes for the deodorant and soap.
on May 31, 2012 at 11:08 am Quintana

I subscribed!
on May 31, 2012 at 11:09 am Quintana

I have no clue how I would use the oil. I think I will try the deodorant, just now learning the advantages of coconut oil.
on May 31, 2012 at 11:14 am Quintana

I recently made a homemade baking mix using coconut oil. I got it from moneysavingmom.com.

10 C. flour
8 Tbls. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/4 C. powdered milk
1 Tbls. salt
1/4 C. sugar or turbinado
2 1/4 C. coconut oil

Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Cut in coconut oil until you have fine crumbs. Store in a tightly covered container in a cool place. Use in place of Bisquik. (I store mine in freezer)
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on June 1, 2012 at 8:17 am ellens

i subscribe to tropical traditions
on June 1, 2012 at 8:19 am ellens

if i won the gallon of coconut oil..unimaginative, i know but i would fry donuts made with coconut flour. coconut oil has a hi smoke point…so this could be excellent,.
on June 1, 2012 at 8:19 am ellens

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on June 1, 2012 at 8:26 am ellens

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on June 1, 2012 at 9:10 am Beth

I’m subscribed to TT’s newsletter
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on June 1, 2012 at 9:11 am Beth

I would use the gallon of coconut oil in baking, cooking, stir frying, as a moisturizer, and as a burn balm
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on June 1, 2012 at 9:12 am Beth

I would like to try the following recipe using coconut oil
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/6/15/strawberry-cream-pie-gluten-free-and-dairy-free-blog
rollerbeth at gmail dot com
on June 1, 2012 at 9:53 am Annette Balzano

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on June 1, 2012 at 11:07 am Sue D

I subscribed to the Tropical Traditions sales newsletter.
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on June 1, 2012 at 11:07 am Sue D

I would use it for by regular cooking and baking and with a gallon I would also try skin care recipes.
on June 1, 2012 at 11:10 am Sue D

http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2008/4/4/Banana-Orange-Smoothie

here is the link for a recipe I would like to try.
on June 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm Kristen

I subscribe to the TT newsletter.
on June 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm Kristen

I would use the gallon for cooking and baking.
on June 1, 2012 at 12:56 pm Kristen

I would make my homemade granola.

5 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. slivered almonds
1 t. cinnamon

Mix together above ingredients.

1/4 c. coconut oil
1/4 c. honey
1 t. vanila

Melt above ingredients together in microwave until liquid. Pour over dry ingredients. Stir.

Bake for 40 minutes at 325 degrees, stirring every ten minutes.
on June 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm Brittany Thomas

I subscribe to TT newsletter
on June 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm Brittany Thomas

I’d use the coconut oil in EVERYTHING! Deodorant, toothpaste, diaper cream, cooking and baking of course, and lately I’ve wanted to try the oil cleansing method.
on June 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm Brittany Thomas

Here’s a recipe for a toothpaste I’d make http://www.pistachioproject.com/2011/08/homemade-toothpaste.html
on June 1, 2012 at 7:39 pm Theresa P.

If i won the coconut oil. I would make popcorn. It doesn’t taste right unless you use coconut oil!! chocolate chip cookies,sauteed zucchini noodles,(strips).and so many more things. too many to list. Thanks, for the opportunity.
on June 1, 2012 at 9:25 pm Michele lm (@familyapprove)

I subscribe to their newsletter
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on June 1, 2012 at 9:26 pm Michele lm (@familyapprove)

I would use it for moisturizer and preventing stretchmarks (im pregnant), cooking, washing my face and for my hair
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on June 1, 2012 at 9:27 pm Michele lm (@familyapprove)

I would love to try and follow a recipe I found for deodarant!
on June 1, 2012 at 10:41 pm Carly

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on June 1, 2012 at 10:41 pm Carly

I’d use the coconut oil for cooking.
on June 1, 2012 at 10:42 pm Carly

This recipe:

http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2009/9/23/Gluten-Free-Fried-Chicken?__utma=159983352.734319044.1338608519.1338608519.1338608519.1&__utmb=159983352.4.8.1338608521697&__utmc=159983352&__utmx=-&__utmz=159983352.1338608519.1.1.utmcsr=apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com|utmccn=%28referral%29|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/2012/05/26/a-gallon-of-tropical-traditions-virgin-coconut-oil-giveaway-o-yeah/&__utmv=159983352.|1=Visitor=734319044=1^2=FT=apronstringsandothertiesthatbind|null|null|null|null=1&__utmk=237180992
on June 2, 2012 at 12:10 am Amy Brennan (@libravore)

I read Dr. Fife’s book, started using coconut oil and have been amazed. The scaly eczema and toenail fungus on my feet is healing fast, my skin is softer, and it really squashes those midafternoon hunger pangs. I’m going through small jars really fast – I’d love to win the big container to be able to experiment with more recipes and uses
on June 2, 2012 at 8:46 am Leslie Wrona

Its so kind of yyou to have this giveaway for such a great product!!! bless you, Lesli Wrona
on June 2, 2012 at 8:46 am Leslie Wrona

yes ive been subbed to tt for a while now and now yours too
on June 2, 2012 at 8:48 am Leslie Wrona

hon is it showing i subscribed to you??? Lesli_Rene_W@yahoo.com
on June 2, 2012 at 9:38 am Tamira Hill

I’m subscribed to TT newsletter
on June 2, 2012 at 9:39 am Tamira Hill

I’d use it in all my cooking! and for its health benefits!
on June 2, 2012 at 9:48 am Tamira Hill

i would like to try the Coconut Tropical Bliss Smoothie recipe
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 – 15 minutes

Almond Milk:

1/2 cup raw almonds
1 1/2 cups distilled water
Mix ins:

frozen bananas
fresh pineapple
coconut cream concentrate to taste
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Blend nut milk in a high-speed blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until thoroughly mixed.

Adjust ingredients to desired taste and thickness.

Options:

Sprinkle with dried coconut or even add a slice of pineapple to the glass! Enjoy!
on June 2, 2012 at 9:52 am Tamira Hill

i shared on facebook!
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on June 2, 2012 at 2:52 pm Debbie

I subscribed!!! I am just learning about coconut oil, and was visiting the Tropical Traditions website and followed the link to your blog. How would I use it??? Experiment…try recipes, maybe on my face and hair? in our daily smoothies….I really don’t know yet.
on June 2, 2012 at 5:52 pm Kylie C

I’m subscribed to the TT Newsletter!
on June 2, 2012 at 7:23 pm Katie v.

I subscribed

Also posted it on FB :http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=141303775
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on June 4, 2012 at 7:25 am Pam

I already subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter!
on June 4, 2012 at 7:27 am Pam

I’m always buying coconut oil by the gallon because we use it for everything- cooking, oil pulling, as a moisturizer, for my hair, a bit on the dog’s food…we love it!
on June 4, 2012 at 8:06 am FitnessKelly

I currently subscribe to TT’s newsletter
on June 4, 2012 at 11:52 am Amy H

I’m subscribed!!! I love coconut oil and I’m sure I could find a million ways to use up a gallon of the good stuff:)
on June 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm InezbyDesign

I am subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter
on June 4, 2012 at 2:31 pm InezbyDesign

I would use this is numerous ways. It is a fantastic eye make remover! And in protein shakes.
on June 4, 2012 at 2:33 pm InezbyDesign

A recipe I would like to try is this:
Homemade Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe
1 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
a few drops of your favorite essential oils for fragrance (optional)\

1. Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl. (You do not have to melt the coconut oil first.)

2. Mix on high speed with a wire whisk for 6-7 minutes or until whipped into a light, airy consistency.

3. Spoon the whipped coconut oil body butter into a glass jar and cover tightly. Store at room temperature, or in the refrigerator if your house is so warm it melts the oil.
on June 4, 2012 at 2:50 pm InezbyDesign

Posted on my blog at http://inezbydesign.blogspot.ca/2012/06/gallon-of-tropical-traditions-virgin.html
on June 4, 2012 at 2:53 pm InezbyDesign

Posted on my FB at http://www.facebook.com/InezbyDesign/posts/183796935083055
on June 4, 2012 at 5:39 pm Dorothy Tooley

Hello. I subscribed to Tropical Traditions. They have so many products besides coconut oil. Lots of coconut-based foods, and a whole slew of organic foods. Thanks!
on June 4, 2012 at 5:40 pm Dorothy Tooley

If I win this coconut oil I would like to try making some body scrub with it, I would feed a little each day to my dog for his dry skin, and I would add it to oatmeal. Oh, and just about a ton of other things!
on June 4, 2012 at 7:02 pm mell

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on June 4, 2012 at 7:04 pm mell

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on June 4, 2012 at 7:11 pm mell

If I win this giveaway, I would share some of the coconut oil with my sister. With the remaining half, I would cook, bake, and use it for skin and hair care.
on June 4, 2012 at 7:14 pm mell

http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2008/5/11/Best-Ever-Coconut-Oil-Waffles

I would love to try the coconut oil waffles.
on June 4, 2012 at 10:28 pm Neeyati S.

I subscribed!
on June 4, 2012 at 10:30 pm Neeyati S.

I’ve been slowly making shifting away from conventional, toxic hair and skin products and I’ve read so many good things about coconut oil! If I had a gallon of it I’d use it as hair conditioner and a natural skin moisturizer. I’d also consume 2-3 tablespoons a day for its anti-fungal and digestion-enhancing properties!
on June 4, 2012 at 10:44 pm stephanie mauldin

I subscribe to the newsletter. I would love to try the coconut walnut fudge recipe and I currently use coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch as a natural deodorant. I was skeptical at first, but I love how it works. I use one of the creams from TT on my face.
on June 5, 2012 at 12:53 pm Lesli (@LesliAKASkye)

i subscribed Hugs-Lesli
on June 6, 2012 at 10:42 am Rebecca

I already subscribe to TT’s newsletter.
on June 6, 2012 at 10:45 am Rebecca

I would like to use it for oil pulling to remineralize my teeth.
on June 6, 2012 at 10:48 am Rebecca

I would like to use it to brush my teeth with this recipe:

1c. Coconut oil
1 T. Redmonds real salt
5 drops pe ones ppermint essential oil
on June 6, 2012 at 1:25 pm Kara

I subscribed.
on June 6, 2012 at 1:29 pm Kara

Fruit Pizza

Crust:

1 cup raw macadamia nuts, pecans, or walnuts
1/4 cup dates, pitted
1/8 cup dried coconut
For the custard:

2 cups chopped cashews, or pine nuts soaked for at least 1/2 hour
1/2 cup lemon juice (or lime juice)
1/2 cup honey, I use raw
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Topping:

Fruit of choice
To make the crust, process the macadamia nuts and dates in the food processor. Sprinkle dried coconut onto the bottom of a removable bottom tart pan. Press crust onto the coconut. This will prevent it from sticking.

To make the custard, blend the cashews, lemon, honey, gently warmed coconut oil (do not use microwave), vanilla, sea salt (if using). Blend until smooth and adjust to taste.

Pour the mixture onto the crust. Remove air bubbles by tapping the pan on a table.

Place in the freezer until semi firm. Remove the tart from the freezer and decorate with fruit of your choice. I use strawberries, kiwi and blueberries and any other organic berry I can get my hands on.

Place back in the freezer another 10-20 minutes until firm.

Serve.
on June 6, 2012 at 1:30 pm Kara

I would use it for baking
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on June 15, 2012 at 8:45 am Ava

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