VickieB's Ramblings: August 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Win Microsoft Office 2007

Win one of three copies of Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 at 5 Minutes for Mom Ends 8/28

Tropical Traditions Unscented Soap and Moisturizing Lotion Review and Giveaway

I have been using Tropical Traditions Unscented Soap and Unscented Moisturizing Lotion for about two weeks now. As I'm fragrance sensitive the Unscented Bar Soap and Moisturizing Lotion sounded perfect to try.

In using the soap, made from saponified organic virgin coconut oil, I was surprised by how much lather you get from such a little amount of soap. Tropical Traditions does recommend against using the Bar Soaps, Shampoo Bar or Liquid foaming Soaps on the face as they can be very drying. Although I would suggest you follow Tropical Traditions recommendation, I still have combination/oily facial skin and have been using it with no problem. However, I do follow it either with small amounts of Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil or, when oil is not appropriate, the Unscented Moisturizing Lotion. My skin feels very clean after using the soap.

The Unscented Moisturizing Lotion, made from Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin Palm Oil, I found to be pretty rich, with just the slightest hint of a coconut scent. I can use it sparingly, right from the bottle for my body, but for my face, I have to thin it with a bit more water. Once it soaks in, my skin feels so nice and smooth. Tropical Traditions lotions as well as their creams and lip balms contain no alcohols, no artificial fragrances, and no petroleum products. In fact, look at the ingredients of the Unscented Moisturizing Lotion: purified water, organic virgin coconut oil, organic jojoba, emulsifying wax (plant based, no soy), grapefruit seed extract, and virgin palm oil. Pretty simple.

Visit Tropical Traditions to learn more about the products they sell, and to learn more about how Tropical Traditions was founded, you can watch the video How We Discovered Virgin Coconut Oil - An Interview with Brian Shilhavy, CEO Tropical Traditions

Thanks to Tropical Traditions you have a chance to win a bar of Unscented Coconut Oil Soap AND a bottle of Unscented Moisturizing Lotion. If you're fragrance sensitive like me, now would be the perfect time to give it a try.

Mandatory: check out Tropical Traditions and comment with something you learned about Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil or Virgin Palm Oil.

Extra entries (Leave separate comments for each entry. If it says 2 entries, leave 2 comments):

Sign up for Tropical Traditions newsletter for 2 entries. Leave the email address used for the newsletter, if different from the one used for this giveaway.
Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter for 1 entry, leave user name
Tweet this giveaway using: "Tropical Traditions Unscented Coconut Oil Soap and Unscented Moisturizing Lotion giveaway @vlbsweeps @troptraditions http://bit.ly/2XgVby ". This can be done daily, leave the link to the tweet in your comment.
Blog about this giveaway with a link to this giveaway and to Tropical Traditions for 2 entries, leave direct link

This giveaway ends Saturday September 19,2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Rules:

Open to those 18 years of age or older
Open to US residents
Entries are per person
Email must available in profile or be in comment
Winners chosen by random.org and notified by email
Winner has 3 days to claim, if prize is not claimed within 3 days, an alternate winner will be chosen
The prize will be shipped by the sponsor

While you're here, check out my giveaway for Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil ending 9/12

Special Offer for First-Time Tropical Traditions Customers

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Win a Magic Jack

Enter the giveaway at She Scribes for a Magic Jack. Ends 9/7

Monday, August 24, 2009

Win Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey

Win a jar of Tropical Traditions Organic Canadian Raw Honey at Sweeps 4 Bloggers Ends 8/28

Friday, August 21, 2009

Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway

I've had the opportunity to try Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and all I can say is WOW. I really love it's versatility. It has a very slight coconut scent and taste, but you don't really taste the coconut. I have used it in cooking, as a treatment on my hair and as a bath and body oil. It has become my bath oil of choice. A little goes a long way, I use 1/2 teaspoon of oil in my bath. It soaks into my skin fairly quickly and I love how my skin feels.

The French Toast made with the coconut oil turned out great as did the popcorn. We have used it for other cooking needs with success. One of the few things I don't care to use it for is salad dressings... the flavor of the dressing was very good, but I don't want to take the time to bring the dressing to room temperature before use. Coconut oil is a solid below about 76 degrees.

To learn more about Tropical Traditions, watch the video How We Discovered Virgin Coconut Oil - An Interview with Brian Shilhavy, CEO Tropical Traditions

I also received the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy. The book has many testimonials from people who have successfully used Virgin Coconut Oil for it's health benefits. Virgin Coconut Oil has very high levels of medium chain fatty acids and also contain lauric acid. The book also contains many recipes.

Now on to my first giveaway! Thanks to Tropical Traditions you have a chance to win a quart of Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to try for yourself! To enter:

Mandatory: check out Tropical Traditions and comment with another product you would like to try.

Extra entries:

Leave separate comments for each entry. If it says 2 entries, leave 2 comments
Sign up for Tropical Traditions newsletter for 2 entries
Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter for 1 entry, leave user name
Tweet this giveaway using: "Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil giveaway @vlbsweeps @troptraditions http://bit.ly/wMk6u Ends 9/12 RT ". This can be done daily, leave the link to the tweet in your comment.
Blog about this giveaway with a link to this giveaway and to Tropical Traditions for 2 entries, leave direct link

This giveaway ends Saturday September 12, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Rules:

Open to those 18 years of age or older
Open to US residents
Email must available in profile or be in comment
Winners chosen by random.org and notified by email
Winner has 3 days to claim, if prize is not claimed within 3 days, an alternate winner will be chosen
The prize will be shipped by the sponsor
Entries are per person

Special Offer for First-Time Customers

To receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy through Tropical Traditions Referral Program: When placing your first-time order, please select “Referred by a friend” and in the box that says “How did you hear of us?” enter my sponsor ID number… 5038057. By telling Tropical Traditions that I referred you, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy with your first order! This book is filled with testimonies and research showing how healthy coconut oil is, and it also includes over 85 recipes showing how one can incorporate coconut into their diet.

Here are some easy to use directions for your referrals:

1. Add the items you would like to purchase from the order form linked to Tropical Traditions. Visit www.healthybuyersclub.com/orderform.cfm

2. You'll be directed to the Order Form at the Tropical Traditions/Healthy Buyers Club website. You do not have to be a member or purchase a membership to buy from Tropical Traditions. Membership in the Healthy Buyers Club allows you to purchase in bulk amount at club member discounts if you choose to join. If you choose not to purchase a membership to the Healthy Buyers Club please order under the heading “Retail Sale Items”. This will enable you to purchase less than case amounts of any of the individual items without a membership.

3. Select the items you would like to purchase.

4. When you are ready to check out please click on the "Continue'' link which will take you to your shopping cart.

5. Review your order and then click on the "Check Out" button from your shopping cart.

6. Fill in your account information as directed. In the box: "How did you hear of us?'' you must select: "Referred by a friend'' on the drop down arrow. When you make this selection, a box for your sponsor's User ID number should appear if you are a first time customer.

7. Enter your sponsor's User ID number.

8. To complete your order click on "Save and Proceed to Checkout" at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions through the checkout process. You will receive an order number when you have successfully placed your order.

By following these steps, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy. Your sponsor will receive a coupon for a complimentary gift to redeem on their next order.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Win Tropical Traditions Coconut Flakes

Win Tropical Traditions 100% natural Coconut Flakes at Is It Naptime Yet? Ends 8/26

Special Offer for First-Time Tropical Traditions Customers

Special Offer for First-Time Tropical Traditions Customers

To receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy through Tropical Traditions Referral Program: When placing your first-time order, please select “Referred by a friend” and in the box that says “How did you hear of us?” enter my sponsor ID number… 5038057. By telling Tropical Traditions that I referred you, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy with your first order! This book is filled with testimonies and research showing how healthy coconut oil is, and it also includes over 85 recipes showing how one can incorporate coconut into their diet.

Here are some easy to use directions for your referrals:

1. Add the items you would like to purchase from the order form linked to Tropical Traditions. Visit www.healthybuyersclub.com/orderform.cfm

2. You'll be directed to the Order Form at the Tropical Traditions/Healthy Buyers Club website. You do not have to be a member or purchase a membership to buy from Tropical Traditions. Membership in the Healthy Buyers Club allows you to purchase in bulk amount at club member discounts if you choose to join. If you choose not to purchase a membership to the Healthy Buyers Club please order under the heading “Retail Sale Items”. This will enable you to purchase less than case amounts of any of the individual items without a membership.

3. Select the items you would like to purchase.

4. When you are ready to check out please click on the "Continue'' link which will take you to your shopping cart.

5. Review your order and then click on the "Check Out" button from your shopping cart.

6. Fill in your account information as directed. In the box: "How did you hear of us?'' you must select: "Referred by a friend'' on the drop down arrow. When you make this selection, a box for your sponsor's User ID number should appear if you are a first time customer.

7. Enter your sponsor's User ID number - 5038057

8. To complete your order click on "Save and Proceed to Checkout" at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions through the checkout process. You will receive an order number when you have successfully placed your order.

By following these steps, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy. Your sponsor will receive a coupon for a complimentary gift to redeem on their next order.

My reviews:

Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway (Ends 9/12/09)

To learn more about Tropical Traditions and the products they offer, visit the site. For more information about the founding of Tropical Traditions, watch the video How We Discovered Virgin Coconut Oil - An Interview with Brian Shilhavy, CEO Tropical Traditions

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Back 2 School Blog Bash at Three Boys and a Dog

For the month of September, Three Boys and a Dog will be hosting a series of giveaways during thier Back 2 School Blog Bash. Lots of different prizes, check it out.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

I haven't had the opportunity to try these boots yet, but I hear they're great. For a chance to win a pair, visit this link: http://www.whoogaboots.co.uk