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TT Organic Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway! Great for cloth diaper moms, too!

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I love coconut!

Let me clarify: I’m not such a fan of coconut in things like pies, cakes or Almond Joy bars. I prefer my coconut more savory, like in Thai food, or in drinks. I love coconut water, and rich soups made with coconut milk.

Several months ago, I started using coconut oil. I use it in my cooking and baking, and sometimes I even just mix a little bit into my oatmeal. It’s a beautiful cooking oil,  lending a faint, delicate coconut flavor that is just heavenly in fish, chicken and vegetable dishes.

The best thing about coconut oil, in my opinion, is that its uses extend far beyond the kitchen. Did you know that you can use coconut oil on your skin, your lips, and even your baby’s bottom!? 8O Yup, that’s right. Coconut oil is a 100% natural, extremely effective way to combat your baby’s red tush, and, unlike conventional diaper creams, it’s safe to use with cloth diapers! (I recommend keeping a separate jar in baby’s room, though. ;) )

So, I was really excited when Tropical Traditions sent me some of their Gold Label virgin coconut oil to sample!

The first thing I did was head over to their  free coconut recipes blog for ideas on how to use it. There were so many recipes I didn’t know where to start! So, I started with Hot Cocoa! (It is January, after all.)

I’m still experimenting, so I’ll be sending some more recipes your way soon…

I’m not going to throw a bunch of health claims at you, because you know how that goes: research is pretty subjective, and no definitive health claims can be made about a food without upsetting the FDA. But here are a few things I DO know about TT virgin coconut oil:

  • It’s made by family farmers, using good manufacturing practices benefiting rural families in the Philippines.
  • It’s certified organic under strict USDA standards, with no chemicals or GMOs.
  • It contains lauric acid, a nutrient found in breastmilk that supports the body’s immune system.
  • It tastes wonderful, and leaves my baby’s bottom soft, soothed and smelling super coconutty! :)

If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of virgin coconut oil along with recipes and more, you can acquire a free copy of the Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil book by taking part in their referral program! Click here for details, then choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter user ID 6878693 for your free book!  Contact their customer service department for assistance, if needed.

If you use coconut oil, or even if you’re just intrigued by its many uses, I have fun news! Tropical Traditions has offered me one 16-ounce  jar of their Gold Label virgin coconut oil to give away to one lucky reader! :D

And, this one is open to both US and Canada! :)

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED***

Mandatory entry:

Visit Tropical Traditions and leave a comment below telling me something you learned about coconuts, coconut oil, the company itself, or any of its products! Easy as pie!

Bonus Entries:

1. Sign up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter. You’ll be first to find out about free product specials, discounts, news and new recipes! (2 entries – leave 2 comments for this one!)

2. Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter @TropTraditions (1 entry. Include your Twitter handle.)

3. Tweet: (1 entry per day. Leave one comment per tweet, including a link to each unique tweet.) Here’s a sample tweet you can use:

I entered to win @TropTraditions Gold Label virgin COCONUT OIL! Enter now @ABCGP http://wp.me/pTRQh-Bp Ends 2/16 #giveaway

Good luck!

 

Entry period is open until 8 pm on February 16, 2011. I will choose a winner via Random.org after entries close, and winner will be notified via email. Winner will have 72 hours to respond and claim their prize, or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of US and Canada.

**UPDATE! My winner is comment #33! Congrats Nicole! Check your email…

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Disclosure: 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.

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119 Responses to TT Organic Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway! Great for cloth diaper moms, too!

  1. Whitney
    January 29, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I LOVE Tropical Traditions! We use their coconut flour (which can be baked with) for everything since we eat grain free.

    As far as learning something – they renovated an old family farmhouse to live in the Philippines.

  2. Juliea Paige
    January 29, 2011 at 10:23 am

    I learned that this company was the first to import Coconut Oil fro the Philippines! I already know a lot about coconut oil, so it was the only new thing I learned. :D

  3. Juliea Paige
    January 29, 2011 at 10:25 am

    I subscribed to the newsletter! (Can’t WAIT to hear about sales – I make Lactation Cookies called Mama Munchies and use coconut oil to replace a quarter of my butter).

  4. Juliea Paige
    January 29, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Following on Twitter @gypsyjewels

  6. Sabrina Radke
    January 29, 2011 at 10:58 am

    I learned that there are tons of uses for coconut oil!

  7. Sabrina Radke
    January 29, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter!

  8. Sabrina Radke
    January 29, 2011 at 11:00 am

    I follow Tropical Traditions on twitter~brisbritches!

  9. Tara
    January 29, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I learned that Tropical Traditions also makes dish soap!!

  10. Tara
    January 29, 2011 at 11:29 am

    I signed up for Tropical Traditions Newsletter

  11. Tara
    January 29, 2011 at 11:29 am

    I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter as @tarajean56

  13. plaidtoaster@gmail.com
    January 29, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    It was interesting to learn that coconut oil can be replaced in recipes for butter, oil, etc. I also was very happy to hear about using it on baby. We cloth diaper and I love this idea.

  14. Vanessa
    January 29, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway – I love Coconut oil – it’s a great skin moisturizer, and has many other great uses too!!

    Reading their site I didn’t realize that Virgin Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which is also found in human mother’s milk. :)

  15. Shannon Alexander
    January 29, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    This is what I learned:
    We were the first ones to export Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines to the US market.

  16. Shannon Alexander
    January 29, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    receive newsletter (shannon.ready@gmail.com)

  17. Shannon Alexander
    January 29, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    receive newsletter (shannon.ready@gmail.com) entry 2

  18. Shannon Alexander
    January 29, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    follow on twitter (MikeAWife)

  19. Shannon Alexander
    January 29, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    tweeted

  20. domestic diva
    January 29, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    They have coconut peanut butter. Sounds yummy!

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  22. Ceci S.
    January 30, 2011 at 12:55 am

    I learned that Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Oil is versatile. You can cook with it, put it on your skin, and just about everything! It’s a miracle product in my opinion.

  23. Darcy
    January 30, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I learned that coconut oil is safe for pregnant women, but should be used with caution if you aren’t used to eating it prior to becoming pregnant.

  24. Darcy
    January 30, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Follow on twitter @Syrana

  25. Brandi Elam
    January 30, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I like that coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body’s immune system and is also found in human mother’s milk.

    brandielam3 at gmail dot com

  26. Brandi Elam
    January 30, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Subscribe by email
    brandielam3 at gmail dot com

  27. Brandi Elam
    January 30, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter (@shakymommy)
    brandielam3 at gmail dot com

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  29. Alicia C.
    January 31, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I learned that you can substitute coconut oil in any recipe that calls for butter, margarine, oil, or shortening!
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com

  30. Alicia C.
    January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am

    I receive the Tropical Traditions newsletter #1
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com

  31. Alicia C.
    January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am

    I receive the Tropical Traditions newsletter #2
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com

  32. Alicia C.
    January 31, 2011 at 11:01 am

    I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter – amccrenshaw
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com

  33. Mom Always Finds Out
    January 31, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    I learned you can use coconut oil in your baking recipes and it is so nutritional compared to other oils.
    nicolebang@gmail.com

  34. Mom Always Finds Out
    January 31, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Signed up for TT newsletter entry 1
    nicolebangerter@yahoo is the email I used to sign up, you can also contact me at nicolebang@gmail.com

  35. Mom Always Finds Out
    January 31, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Signed up for TT newsletter entry 2
    nicolebangerter@yahoo is the email I used to sign up, you can also contact me at nicolebang@gmail.com

  37. Rachel N
    January 31, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    I learned that a coconut can be classified as either a nut, a fruit, or a vegetable!

    richardrachel at hotmail dot com

  38. Rachel N
    January 31, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    following tropical traditions on twitter @caedmen

  41. Marla
    February 1, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I learned on the Tropical Traditions website that …”research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.” What!? An oil that raises your metabolism?! Sounds fantastic to me! I wanna try it!

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot ocm

  42. Marla
    February 1, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter!

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  43. Marla
    February 1, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I follow @TropTraditions on Twitter!

    @Marseepan

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  44. Marla
    February 1, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Tweet! Tweet!

    February 1, 2011

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/32550447344517120

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  45. Frances
    February 2, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I have been using TT coconut oil for over a year and love it, too. I remember appreciating that the company does all it can to keep its coconut production sustainable – better for the land and the employees.

  46. Frances
    February 2, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I’ve been a long-time newsletter subscriber. 1

  47. Frances
    February 2, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve been a long-time newsletter subscriber. 2

  49. Frances
    February 2, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    I follow TT on Twitter (shepherdslamb)

  50. Jordan
    February 2, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I didn’t know it was good for your immune system! I love coconut, its so good it oatmeal.

  51. Jordan
    February 2, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Signed up for the newsletter.

  52. Jordan
    February 2, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    I’m following tropical traditons on twitter as thisbeangreen.

  53. Marla
    February 3, 2011 at 1:32 am

    Tweet! Tweet!

    @Marseepan

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/33050050896592896

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  54. Ashlei
    February 4, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I learned that coconut oil can also be used as a hair and skin moisturizer, and can be substituted for other oils in cooking.

  55. Ashlei
    February 4, 2011 at 9:19 am

    signed up for their email newsletter

  56. Ashlei
    February 4, 2011 at 9:19 am

    following on twitter @the_vegster

  58. Tanya
    February 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I learned that Red Palm Oil is really high in Vit. E. Love Tropical Traditions….

  59. kara s
    February 4, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I learned that Tropcial Traditions was the first to export Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines to the US market! Thanks for the giveaway!
    kschroeder616 at gmail dot com

  60. kara s
    February 4, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I’m following @troptraditions on twitter as @posielove

  61. kara s
    February 4, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter! I’ll be honest, I try to avoid signing up for newsletters, but after taking a look at their site and facebook page, I saw a lot of great links and information that pertains to health issues that I’m interested in. So thanks!! kschroeder616 at gmail dot com

  62. kara s
    February 4, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Newsletter entry #2 kschroeder616 at gmail dot com

  63. Sue D
    February 4, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I learned that thir gold label coconut oil has higher levels of antioxidants than other brands.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

  64. Sue D
    February 4, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter #1
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

  65. Sue D
    February 4, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter #2
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

  66. robin
    February 4, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    I love that they use family farms and harvest the coconuts using age old practices.
    Thanks!
    cokelush at gmail

  67. robin
    February 4, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    I’m a subber to the TT Newsletter.
    Thanks!
    cokelush at gmail

  68. robin
    February 4, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    2. I’m a subber to the TT Newsletter.
    Thanks!
    cokelush at gmail

  70. Jordan
    February 5, 2011 at 10:32 am

    I learned that coconut oil raises your metabolism! Sounds fantastic!

  71. Katelynn
    February 5, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I learned that because they don’t refine their virgin coconut oil it still smells and tastes like coconuts! I love that!
    Blessings,
    Katelynn
    http://katellynnscreations.blogspot.com

  72. Katelynn
    February 5, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I am a subscriber to the TT newsletter. #1

    Blessings,
    Katelynn
    http://katellynnscreations.blogspot.com

  73. Katelynn
    February 5, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I am a subscriber to the TT newsletter. #2

    Blessings,
    Katelynn
    http://katellynnscreations.blogspot.com

  75. Beth
    February 5, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I learned the difference between all of the various types of Coconut Oil TT sells
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  76. Beth
    February 5, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I’m signed up for TT’s newsletter
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  77. Marla
    February 5, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Tweet! Tweet!

    @Marseepan

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/34018919710724096

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  78. Paula
    February 6, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Coconut oil is wonderful as a skin moisturizer and great for your metabolism!

  79. Paula
    February 6, 2011 at 11:03 am

    I follow TT on Twitter! (LillaRosePaulaR)

  81. Paula
    February 6, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I signed up for the tt newsletter. #1

  82. Paula
    February 6, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I signed up for the tt newsletter. #2

  83. Michelle C
    February 6, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    I learned that coconut oil is solid at room temperature. Weird!!

  84. Ashley Smith
    February 7, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    The coconut oil is made by hand from real coconuts using a technique that his wife learned from her homeland.

  85. Ashley Smith
    February 7, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Signed up for TT newsletter

  86. Ashley Smith
    February 7, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Follow TT on twitter under Dylanangel2001

  90. Little BGCG
    February 8, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    I learned that it’s great for stretchmarks!

  91. Little BGCG
    February 8, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter 1

  92. Little BGCG
    February 8, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter 2

  93. Little BGCG
    February 8, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I follow tropical traditions on twitter!

  95. Brittney Minor
    February 9, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I learned that the company extracts the oil by grating the fresh coconut, extracting the coconut milk, and then letting the coconut milk stand in a covered container for about 24 hours. After about 24 hours, the oil naturally separates from the water producing a crystal clear oil that retains the full scent and taste of coconuts.

  96. Brittney Minor
    February 9, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter

  97. Brittney Minor
    February 9, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter 2

  98. Marla
    February 9, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    Please disregard my previous tweet entry! I didn’t get the correct tweet down! Here is the correct tweet!

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/35488744815468544

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  99. Annette
    February 10, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    I learned the melting point of coconut oil is 76° and is very shelf stable.

  100. Annette
    February 10, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Long time newsletter subscriber.

  102. Marla
    February 10, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Tweet! Tweet!

    @Marseepan

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/35889521518182400

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  103. Tandra Ahrens
    February 11, 2011 at 1:41 am

    I learned that the process for extracting the coconut oil is more natural – a method they had used in older generations.
    ssqueakert at aol dot com

  104. Tandra Ahrens
    February 11, 2011 at 1:41 am

    Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter @TropTraditions
    name: ssqueakert

  106. Tandra Ahrens
    February 11, 2011 at 1:44 am

    #1
    Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter
    ssqueakert at yahoo dot com

  107. Tandra Ahrens
    February 11, 2011 at 1:44 am

    #2
    Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter
    ssqueakert at yahoo dot com

  108. katklaw777
    February 11, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    I learned that they believe the traditional fats and oils that have been consumed in traditional cultures for hundreds of years are still the healthiest fats and oils available to us today, including coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, sesame oil, and butter from the milk of pastured animals.

  109. katklaw777
    February 11, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Signed up for the TT newsletter. #1

  110. katklaw777
    February 11, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Signed up for the TT newsletter. #2

  111. Marla
    February 12, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Tweet! Tweet!
    @Marseepan

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/36577321116762113

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  113. Marla
    February 15, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Tweet! Tweet!

    @Marseepan

    http://twitter.com/#!/Marseepan/status/37617742370578432

    heaventaste @ hotmail dot com

  115. Anne E. Perry
    February 16, 2011 at 1:03 am

    I learned that the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is still produced by hand

    missanneperry at gmail dot com

  116. Anne E. Perry
    February 16, 2011 at 1:03 am

    I Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter.

  117. Anne E. Perry
    February 16, 2011 at 1:04 am

    I Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter @aeperry

  119. Anne E. Perry
    February 16, 2011 at 1:07 am

    I Signed up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter #2