Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review

Over the past year or so I've been incorporating Coconut Oil into my cooking... So far, so good! I absolutely love using coconut oil in my baked goodies because it always adds a perfect moist touch. Recently I received a jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to review and I can definitely say that I'm impressed! The light but sweet scent instantly took me back to my childhood years when I was first introduced to Coconut Oil.

I came across a recipe for Coconut Oil Chocolate Covered Strawberries on FreeCoconutRecipes.com. This recipe turned out to be very quick, easy, stove-free and as yummy as can be! My 8-year old daughter loved mixing all the ingredients together and creating the chocolate dip. It's an extremely kid friendly creation from start to finish...

Combining ingredients, minus salt and chocolate extract.

Ready for dipping!

First chocolate coating & then freeze!

Coconut Oil Chocolate Covered Strawberries

We ended up with over half a bowl full of sauce left so I put some to use and drizzled it over fresh cut mango pieces. All I can say is mmmm, mmm, mmmm! You can even use the remaining chocolate to make small coconut oil chocolate bars. How about chocolate covered fruit pops?


There's tons of delicious summer treats you can create.

Check out this short video on Virgin Coconut Oil...

Find out more about coconut oil: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

Where to buy: Your Guide to Buying Coconut Oil Online

Visit www.TropicalTraditions.com to view more quality organic food and healthy products! 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. =D

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.

Sugar Free Ring Pop Review & Giveaway

What do you get when you take the sugar out of a classic piece of candy? SUGAR-FREE RING POPS! Ring Pop has been reinvented to the likes of a modern day Mommy like myself. With a 7-year old and a 19-month old ruling my home, lol, I tend to hold back on the sugary sweets. No candy during the weekdays and definitely no soda... until now.

I'm happy to say I felt 110% GUILT-FREE when I gave my 19-month old son a ring pop. He really liked wearing his treat on his thumb and he didn't even get messy at all (BONUS!). Sugar Free Ring Pops come in three delicious flavors; Strawberry, Watermelon, and Blue Raspberry. They're only 30 calories each too! My 7-year old was also excited to try out a Sugar Free Ring Pop and when I asked her if she likes it, you can bet her answer was YES. Then I told her that the new ring pops have no sugar in them... she gave me the funniest look as if I was crazy for saying such a thing, lol.

I think Sugar Free Ring Pops are definitely a yummy treat for kids that won't be so bad on their teeth. It's perfect for kids for younger kids who tend to drop lollipops or suckers... with ring pops their sweet sugar free treat won't be going anywhere. =D

Where to buy?



WIN IT!

Ring Pops is offering one lucky reader the chance to win one bag of Sugar Free Ring Pops. This bag contains all three flavors.

To enter for your chance to win...

• 
  Leave a comment telling me what your all-time favorite Ring Pop flavor is. Please include your email address too. (1 Entry)
• Visit & FAN both my facebook page and Ring Pops, be sure to leave a comment saying you did both. (1 Entry)

Prize will be shipped directly to the winner by me. This giveaway ends on Saturday, July 2nd at 12:01am. Good luck!

CSNStore.com Review!

You can bet CSN Stores is one of my favorite places to shop... you can find nearly anything and everything your looking for on one website. Everytime I visit CSNStores.com I find something new! With other 200 stores and thousands of products -- any shopping fanatic would be in heaven (like me, lol). I was overly excited at the chance to review another great item from CSN Stores... check it out!

Convenience Concepts 36" TV Stand

• TV stand
• Wood grain finish
• Includes necessary assembly tools
• Two cabinets
• Sets up in minutes
• Will provide years of enjoyment
• Assembly required

 

 

 

 

 

I was totally surprised when my CSN delivery arrived only 8-days after placing it! (Did I mentioned shipping was FREE too!) Talk about fast shipping for a heavy item. Each piece was carefully wrapped and packaged into the box ready to be assembled. I was able to assemble the entire TV stand by myself in less then one hour! I love how each piece was labeled -- this made putting it together a breeze. Unlike other TV stands... this one has NO sharp or pointy corners. With my 1-year old running around I don't have to worry about him getting hurt on the edges because they are smooth and rounded. (Definitely a PLUS for us mothers!)

Overall I am VERY pleased with my selection... its affordable, adds a nice touch to my home, and was super easy to put together. You can save a whole lot more shopping for pieces on CSNStores.com VS. a furniture store. I just wish I would have started purchasing pieces for my home at CSN Stores sooner! ;-)

Pink Digital Photo Keychain Review & Giveaway Ends 10/12

WholesaleKeychain.com generously sent me Pink Digital Photo Keychain to review and giveaway to one of my lucky readers! I'm a digital photo freak and love sharing my photos with my close friends and family. You can bet I was excited to try out this little beauty... especially since my favorite color happens to be pink. I have to say that this keychain is the perfect size -- far from bulky but absolutely the best size for viewing the digital photos.

Check out it's features...

"1.5 inch 128x128 LCD display;
4.8 MB internal memory which can store about 72 pictures;
Auto / manual picture slide show, slide time adjustable.
Manual switch between picture and time display
Time display including date, week, hours, minutes and seconds.
Time manual adjustable or sync with computer via software.
Picture format: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF;
Picture size automatically cut by software.
Input / output picture via photo View software which contains in the attached CD
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charged / data downloaded via 5 pins USB cable
Dimension: 5.5x4.1x1.2cm
Weight: 85g"

It's easy as 1,2,3 to charge up this little baby, load your pictures, and show them off! They also make WONDERFUL gifts... you can load them up with memorable pictures and give a keychain to your loved ones this holiday season. They are affordable and great for any age! View the full collection of Digital Photo Keychains which are all engraveable too.

Win It!
WholesaleKeychain.com has generously offered one of our readers the chance to win a Pink Digital Photo Keychain!

-Mandatory Entry-
Go to WholesaleKeychain.com to view their line of keychains. Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite keychain is!

-Bonus Entries-
+1 Tweet by clicking the Twitter Icon under this post title. Leave a comment with the direct link to your retweet. You can come back and retweet daily for 1 extra entry max per day.
+5 - Blog about this giveaway by clicking the Blogger Button under this post title. Include a URL to your blog post in a comment.

- Even MORE Entries -
+2 - Follow me on Google Friend Connect (current followers too)
+1 - Follow me on http://twitter.com/winitmama (current followers too)
+2 - Subscribe via email (current subscribers also)
+2 - Subscribe by RSS/Reader (current subscribers also)
+1 - Leave a comment on any one review & comment here with the name of the review. (1 entry MAX)

RULES
This giveaway is open to US residents age 18+ and will end on 10/12/10 at 12:01am Pacific Standard Time. One comment equals one entry. A winner will be announced the following day and will have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize. Prizes are sent directly from the sponsor. Good luck!

(Disclosure Notice: http://cmp.ly/2/i1j7ik)

This Product Was a Free Giveaway
Sponsored by Tomoson.com

CSNstores.com Review & Giveaway! Ends 10/10

CSNstores.com has over 200 stores for you to shop from with over 1,000,000 products from trusted brands! You can bet I was very excited to get the chance to review products of my choice from any of their 200+ stores. Shipping is even free on most products too!

I decided to shop around for some baby items since my now 10-month old is starting to really get around. I was definitely surprised to find a baby gate for under $15 -- this is something I REALLY do need. It's the Safety 1st 23" Wood Security Gate, it expands from 28" - 41" and is 23" high. I love how its pressure-mountable and easy to use too. Within 5 minutes I had it installed without even reading the directions. I for sure would recommend buying a couple for around the house. They're definitely affordable and easy as 1, 2, 3! These wooden gates can even be used for pets also.

I also received the Babyganics Germinator Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer that'll run you under $4 for a 50ml bottle. This small bottle is perfect for throwing in a diaper bag or purse. What both my 1st grader and I LOVE about this hand sanitizer is that its free of any alchohol smell and it kills 99.9% of germs! My daughter is more persistant about keeping her hands clean, washing, and then using hand sanitizer. It's perfect for her because she usually complains about the alcohol hand sanitizers stinging and burning her hands. With Babyganics Foaming Hand Sanitizer there is no stinging or strong smell!


Overall I can absolutely say I'm happy with both products and the shipping process too. CSN.com has so many items for each and every room. You can find all types of gifts and even treats for yourself. CSN Stores has generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate! Entry is simple and easy -- you can always take up on the bonus entries too...

Win It!
CSN.com is giving one lucky reader a $25 Gift Certificate to be used towards any of their 200+ stores!

-Mandatory Entry-
Go to CSNstores.com, browse their products and then leave a comment to tell me what you would use the gift certificate for.

-Bonus Entries-
+1 Tweet by clicking the Twitter Icon under this post title. Leave a comment with the direct link to your retweet. You can come back and retweet daily for 1 extra entry max per day.
+5 - Blog about this giveaway by clicking the Blogger Button under this post title. Include a URL to your blog post in a comment.

- Even MORE Entries -
+2 - Follow me on Google Friend Connect (current followers too)
+1 - Follow me on http://twitter.com/winitmama (current followers too)
+2 - Subscribe via email (current subscribers also)
+2 - Subscribe by RSS/Reader (current subscribers also)
+1 - Leave a comment on any one review & comment here with the name of the review. (1 entry MAX)

RULES
This giveaway is open to US residents age 18+ and will end on 10/10/10 at 12:01am Pacific Standard Time. One comment equals one entry. A winner will be announced the following day and will have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize. Prizes are sent directly from the sponsor. Good luck!

Extreme Bubbles "Dip Stix" Grab & Go Big Bubble Kit Review

Priced at UNDER $15 Extreme Bubbles "Dip Stix" Grab & Go Big Bubble Kit are a must-have for kids of all ages. I thought my 6-year old would have a bit of trouble getting the hang of it -- but she caught on really quick, lol, quicker then me! If you've thought you seen big bubbles... you haven't seen anything until you try out the Dip Stix. My little one and I enjoyed hours of fun with this kit, allowing us to create GIANT SIZED bubbles easily. It comes packaged in a slim box and contains everything you need to start making big bubbles; collapsible bubble wand, concentrated big bubble solution, and a built-in container to hold all of the big bubble solution.

My favorite thing about this kit is that there's an instructional Dip Stix "Tricks" video available on their website where you can learn how to do amazing tricks with these big bubbles. My daughter and I watched the video, picked out our favorite trick -- hers is the Bubbles in a Bubble and mine the Snap Down. Oh yeah, the tubes look awesome too! Check out the Tricks video below...

Extreme Bubbles definitely encourages both children and adults to "Get outside and play." I felt like the biggest kid on the block, lol. These bubbles are sure to attrack groups of children too! They all had a ton of fun trying to pop these huge bubbles with their heads. One thing I would say is stock up on big bubble solution because once your out there will be a crowd of mini frowns.

Stop by http://www.xtremebubbles.com/ to read more about the Dip Stix Grab & Go Big Bubble Kit -- it's even been featured on NBC's Today Show!

(Disclosure Notice: http://cmp.ly/2/i1j7ik)

Little Kids Inc. Review

With this heatwave in Northern California its no where near time to put the bubbles and toys away... It feels like summer has just begun and its the perfect time to reward that special little one in your life with a few awesome toys that will supply them with hours and hours of fun! Little Kids Inc. sent me the No-Spill Mini Bubble Bucket, one No-Spill Bubble Tumbler Mini and the Junk Ball Major League Baseball Players Association Bat & Ball Set.

Parents -- you know just how messy bubbles can be, especially spills! The Mini Bubble Bucket is perfect for up to three children to use and is completely mess free. No more sticky hands or wasted bubble solution. This little bucket literally provided hours of fun for my 6-year old, her 4-year old friend and I even joined in too. You won't believe just how much bubble solution is actually saved. It's a drastic difference when the bubbles don't end up in a puddle on the ground, lol.

The No-Spill Bubble Tumbler Mini is just the same as the Mini Bubble Bucket but for one child to use. It's perfect for on the go also. This past weekend my 6-year old carried this with her for two whole days. I love not having to worry about a messy spill ever! The last item we tried out is the Junk Ball Set -- as much of a Princess my little girl is she had a blast with this. She enjoyed decorating the bat with the stickers and it turned out she even liked playing baseball. You don't have to worry about anyone getting hurt by a swinging bat or flying ball because these plastic toys are virtually ouchless. All three toys can be enjoyed by both little girls and boys. Best of all they are all affordable too! Stop by LittleKidsToys.com to view more of their awesome and affordable toys.

(Disclosure Notice: http://cmp.ly/2/i1j7ik)

PowerMat “One Plug, One Mat, Many Devices” Review

 

PowerMat is one of the greatest inventions ever for us Techy-Moms (and Dads too, lol) – I can’t imagine NOT having one in my home, seriously. You won’t believe the number of visitors who have asked “What’s that?” Simply put, it’s your one-stop wireless charging station for cell phones, iPods, and other gadgets too! These clutter cutting devices are perfect for your home, the office, and even dorm room if you have a child attending college.

I was lucky enough to get the chance to review two different versions of these awesome wireless charging stations, the Home & Office mat and the Portable mat. I love the fact that all it takes is one outlet to charge up to 3 devices wirelessly and 1 by USB. That means less outlets being used and no tangled-up cord mess either. I love everything about the Home & Office Mat… with its modern & unique design it fit in perfectly right on my computer desk. I also noticed while charging my cell phone, it charges much more quickly on the mat then with its own wall charger.

The Home & Office mat even came with a Universal PowerCube, Tip Storage Case and 8 different interchangeable tips to fit a variety of devices! Having so many attachments on hand made it much easier for visitors who needed a charge to just charge up on the mat instead of pulling out a bunch of cords and searching for an outlet. And think about guests who are just visiting for a pit-stop and forgot their own charger – their more then likely to find an attachment that fits their phone or device out of the ones included and the day would be saved, lol…
 

Now the Portable mat has all the great qualities of the Home & Office mat – but its portable! It comes with a small protective travel case that secures the mat with a magnetic lock. The mat itself folds up easily into three pieces to fit into this case along with the power cord. Just take a look at my pictures to see how compact the Portable mat is. The case is so small that it can even fit into my purse or diaper bag – I LOVE that! Just as with the Home & Office mat, the Portable mat can charge up to three devices on the surface and 1 USB device in the back. PowerMats are perfect for home and on the go!

 

 

PowerMat was even featured on both Good Morning America and Fox News, view the clips here: http://www.youtube.com/powermatTV. This is the absolutely perfect gadget to rid your home from heaps of cords. Just add this useful gadget to your home or give it as a gift, stop by PowerMat.com and view the full line of products available. Don’t miss out on FREE GROUND SHIPPING for all orders over $50!

(Disclosure Notice: http://cmp.ly/2/i1j7ik)

Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil & Desiccated Coconut Review + RECIPE!

Since I was a little child I’ve always used coconut oil on my skin instead of lotion… I remember my grandmother always telling me to rub it into my skin not only to moisturize my skin but to smell good too! In my later years I started using coconut oil as a styling product for my hair -- it didn't matter if my hair was curly or straightened out... it worked wonders (and still does)! It wasn't up until a few short months ago that I actually started using coconut oil to cook or bake with. When I received a jar of Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil and 1-lb bag of Desiccated Coconut to review I couldn't wait to use them, so I immediately decided on something sweet & yummy... cupcakes!

I came up with my own recipe the Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix Extender, which includes Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil and Desiccated Coconut. Using this recipe will nearly DOUBLES the amount of cake or cupcakes you make. (I typically get around 24 cupcakes using one box, but adding my extender allows me to make around 40 cupcakes from one box!)
  

  
Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix Extender
1/2 Cup - Tropics Best Desiccated Coconut
1/2 Cup - Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil
1 Cup - Flour
1 Teaspoon - Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon - Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 Cup – Water

Prepare your favorite box cake as normal (I used Funfetti), then add the ingredients for the Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix Extender into the very same bowl. Mix for a few minutes until all ingredients are combined. The batter should come out slightly lumpy due to the coconut flakes. I was very pleased with my creation and I’m sure you will be too… my cupcakes came out deliciously sweet with a heavenly aroma, velvet-like texture and were SUPER moist!

There are so many things that I really like about Tropics Best and their delicious coconut products… For one, Tropics Best is three generations of pure coconut business. Their coconut products are Certified Organic and made to order. You never have to worry about receiving product that has been sitting around forever because Tropics Best products are delivered farm-fresh to all over the world! Even the Virgin Coconut Oil’s expected shelf life of 24 months from the date it is manufactured. YES, that means you can stock up & not have to worry about your supply going bad.
Every time I cook and it calls for oil or added zing I’m going to try and incorporate these products because there are many health benefits to doing so. Even right down to the packaging of the Desiccated Coconut its printed that it “can improve digestion, help regulate blood sugar, protect against diabetes, help prevent heart disease and cancer, and in weight control!” Now for the coconut oil Tropics Best lists some health benefits like“increased energy and metabolism, weight management, thyroid function, antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal, properties of these fatty acids.” Tropics best truly produces the purest organic virgin coconut oil – just take a look at their Specifications Sheet. Be sure to stop by TropicsBest.com to find out more about their organic coconut products and pick up some items at their affordable prices.

(Disclosure Notice: http://cmp.ly/2/i1j7ik)

FlirtyDivaTees.com Review

I have to admit being a mother I find myself wearing a t-shirt pretty often but that doesn’t mean it has to be some bulky, unflattering piece of material. My eyes are always peeled looking for that perfect figure-flattering, funny t-shirt and that’s exactly what FlirtyDivaTees.com offers... they have the largest selection of funny t-shirts for women on the internet!

“Our high quality funny message t-shirts for women have a flattering feminine fit, they're soft styled t-shirts, the funny messages are applied with a super soft vinyl process that lasts. Our women's funny message t-shirts are created with sex appeal and feminine styling.”

FlirtyDivaTees t-shirts come in two different fits: Style #1 is a looser fitting shirt for women who want something less fitted and Style #2 has a stylish body-hugging fit. They definitely cater to women of any shape or size and they even offer Plus Sizes. From Vegetarian, College, Cougar, and even Political designs – FlirtyDivaTees has you covered. Take a look at a few of my favorite t-shirts from FlirtyDivaTees:

   

The ladies at FlirtyDivaTees.com were generous enough to allow me to review a t-shirt of my choice. Now the hardest part was deciding on which one because there are so many I like. I eventually selected the “Well La De Frickin’ Da” Women’s Flirty Word T-Shirt. When the shirt arrived it was beautifully folded and packaged into a lime-green bag, securely tied with a bright pink ribbon. Now how adorable is that? Those just happen to my be favorite colors too! I must mention how pleased I am with the quality also! Not only was the shirt soft to the touch, but the black was bold as ever which made the bright pink lettering really POP. The fit was just right and really hugged my curves just enough to show off my shape.

Not only is there a wide selection of funny t-shirts for us ladies – but you can create your own CUSTOM T-Shirts! They’re currently on sale and of course shipping at FlirtyDivaTees.com is FREE with no minimums. You choose the style, color, font, font color and personalized message on the front and back.

”We've chosen the best soft, sexy, classy feminine fitting high quality earth friendly t-shirts available. Most are organically dyed. The images on our shirts DO NOT fade, crack, wear-out or fall off. OUR SHIRTS ARE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! When you buy a FlirtyDivaTee you are getting the best in quality shirt and the best process available to create the words and graphics. We know that you will enjoy wearing your FlirtyDivaTees for years!”

Now that you’ve got the scoop – get on over to FlirtyDivaTees.com to view the entire line of t-shirts available or create your own! But before you go… Did you know that 5% of each and every purchase made is donated to the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)? Yes, it’s true! FlirtyDivaTees is on a mission to support each other as women, more the reason to shop for a cause & look stylish.

(Disclosure Notice: http://cmp.ly/2/i1j7ik)