Tropical Traditions Organic Shredded Coconut Review and Giveaway

via Tropical Traditions

Lately, my mom has been making a big effort to improve her and my father's diet. So, she's asked me to search for a deal on dried coconut in bulk. Just my luck, Tropical Traditions sent me a 1 gallon bucket to sample and review. They're even offering a gallon to one of my readers.

If 1 gallon of organic shredded coconut doesn't sound like a lot of coconut to sample.... think again. A little of this shredded coconut goes a long long way. I've been sampling it here and there for over a month and there is still plenty of coconut to use on future meals. 

My coconut experience. My first recipe to try with the shredded coconut was coconut shrimp. Wow! What a wonderful way to eat shrimp. I don't regret making this at all. This was some of the best coconut shrimp I have ever made... that I've ever tried. My youngest daughter who hates shrimp or any seafood loved my coconut shrimp. Everyone loved this dish. It was so crispy and so so perfect. Wow! It was easy to make too. I also added some coconut to the rice I made to serve on the size. Not only was it tasty but it appears that my one cup of rice turned into 3 cups when cooked with the coconut. Was I just hungry?  

Next, I made a banana smoothie and added coconut to it. It add a really nice texture and flavor to it. I also discovered that if I accidently add too much sugar in my smoothie adding more coconut will fix the problem. 

Then I applied it to a whole chicken and baked it. This also produced a tasty dish. I had no idea you could combine chicken and coconut together. 

After that I finally pulled out my blender and followed the coconut milk recipe video posted on the Tropical Traditions website here. It was surprisingly easy. We (hubby, kids and I) drank it like regular milk and also added it to cereal. It wasn't our favorite way to use the coconut, but it really gave me some ideas like cooking or baking with it. I'll have to do some research to see if there is a heat difference to it as compared to regular cow milk. 

I used the coconut in a few other recipes too and I can't say there was one I didn't like. I gave my mom some to sample too and I'll be ordering some for her in the next week or so. 

What about the price? I haven't researched the cost of organic shredded coconut so, I don't know much about the cost for Organic Coconut, but considering how much food I made with the coconut, how delicious it was and how long it has lasted and compare to the price, it appears to be a really good deal. Buying it under the Healthy Buyers membership would save me even more money. 

What I don't like! Opening and closing the bucket is frustrating. It's a well sealed bucket and easy to store, but for my small hands I need a lid-off pail opener or something to open it up and a heavier object to shut it tightly. 

The Giveaway: Open to U.S. and Canada. One lucky winner will receive a gallon of Tropical Traditions organic shredded coconut. *Deadline: July 30th, 2011. 

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Winner will be chosen using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email before a new winner is selected.

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review. 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.

Softlips Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner #69 STYLEEZTA

Softlips introduces a fresh new look! That's right after over 20 years of being the lip care product of choice for young woman they are updating with eye-catching graphics and a bold new logo.

Don't worry though their signature slender sticks and fun flavors will remain the same. I love Softlips lip care! Not only do they leave my lips feeling super smooth and moisturized but they contain SPF 20 to help keep my lips protected in the summer sun. I am a young mom on the go and I don't usually wear lipstick but I don't want to be completely bare. That's why I love the light gloss Softlips adds and their tinted line of lip balms are great as well. They give a nice color while still looking light and natural, and for those rare occasions when I feel like getting all dolled up, I can apply some Softlips over my lipstick for some added shine and softness. Softlips has a variety of flavors to choose from with new limited edition flavors being released seasonally. My go to favorite is Cherry but I also love several others like Mint with a hint of Vanilla and Chai Tea from their PURE 100% Natural
Organic Lip Balm line. If you are not already become a fan of Softlips on Facebook  to keep up to date on new flavor announcements and Facebook giveaway offers!  Softlips can be purchased in the lip care section of the cough/cold aisles of food, retail and drug stores nationwide.

I received 6 Softlips flavors for my review including; Cherry, Vanilla, Raspberry with green tea extract, Mint with a hint of Vanilla, Wildberry, and Strawberry. How would you like to win the same great flavors? Softlips is offering one Girly Girl reader this chance!

To Enter: Check out all the great varieties of Softlips and tell me which one you would love to try the most. You can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on July 24, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.  

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Update on Joy's Baby

Hi, Joy here! Several months ago I did a review for Intelligender. You can read that review HERE. My Intelligender result was BOY and it was such a fun test to do. When we went to our mid-pregnancy sonogram baby's ankles were crossed and we got a shot of what looked like a little girl.

So our original thought was that the test was wrong. Consumers must remember that there is a slight chance to get a wrong answer; the test is for entertainment purposes only.

BUT... our 3D scan today showed that we are indeed having a BABY BOY! You can view photos and the story at my personal blog by clicking HERE. It's very much a boy and not a girl as we originally thought!

Intelligender was such a fun test to take and I'm excited to see that our result did end up being correct.

My sister-in-law just bought an Intelligender test and I'm excited to see if her result is accurate, too!

L'BRI Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner #53 The Lenahan Family

 

L'BRI offers a line of high quality skincare, beauty, and nutritional products that are  aloe vera based and formulated with peptides, vitamins, herbs, and selected sea plants and botanicals.

L'BRI's Promise to You:

• L'BRI skin care products are pure, safe, beneficial and effective.
• L'BRI does not use animals in testing, nor do we use any human or animal by-products in our skin care products.
• Our skin care products do not contain mineral, lanolin, animal derivatives or harmful levels of preservatives. They are formulated without SD 40 alcohol, waxes, and artificial colors or fragrance.  

I have used L'BRI facial cleansers and moisturizers in the past with positive results, so I was pleased to be given the opportunity to review L'BRI's Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel. The signs of aging most often appear first around the eyes. Fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles can not only make you look restless and tired but can also age you. By using aloe vera as the primary ingredient, in addition to cucumber, coneflower extract, white Lily, elderflower, meadowsweet, vitamins A, C, E and more, Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel is designed to diminish these eye issues and restore elasticity and youthfulness to the eye area.

While I do not have a problem with fine lines around my eyes yet, I do often have puffy eyes and dark circles around my eyes caused from not getting an adequate amount of sleep at night. I have sleep issues and often awake to find my eyes looking worn and puffy from the lack of. I was eager to see if this eye gel would lessen the puffiness and help with the dark circles. It has! The gel is made to be applied around the entire eye area including eyelids twice a day. it not only moisturizes the area but I have noticed my eyes look lighter and are less puffy since I have started using it. It is also really gentle. I have used eye creams in the past that have irritated my eyes and dried out the skin around them. This Eye Repair Gel does not do this. It actually goes on really smooth and the coolness of the gel is very refreshing. I am hoping that by continuing to use this eye gel I will delay those pesky little eye wrinkles from appearing at least for a little longer. I am also hoping to conquer my sleep issues and start getting the rest I need but until then I am glad I have this to use as a relief for my tired eyes.

Check out this and more natural products from L'BRI online.  

L'BRI would like to offer 5 Girly Girl readers the chance to win a 4 month supply of Smooth n' Firm Eye Repair Gel

To Enter: Leave me a comment letting me know you would like to win. You can also get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on July 22, 2011. I will choose the winners using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. 

   

Happy 4th of July!

Miche Mini PERFECT for Your Summer!

Summer is here! The sun is shining, the skies are blue, the air is warm. And it's time to upgrade your Miche Mini Shell. You can get your own designer handbags from Miche for amazing prices and without cluttering your closet. Seriously - go check it out!

My new Sunny Mini Shell arrived in the mail. New for June is Sunny and she is golden and absolutely beautiful. This is my new favorite shell and I've been wearing it everyday because it matches everything!

I have received the most compliments on this bag. Some may call it yellow when viewing it online but it is actually a rich golden hue accented with a black bottom. I love the floral/vine motif in the leather. One particular instance of Miche-envy was when someone at church grabbed my Mini and said, "WHERE did you get this? Is this one of those bags you're always talking about? I LOVE IT!"

I showed her how easy it is to take off the cover to replace with a new shell. Why dump out your purse and reorganize every single time you want to change the look of your bag? With a Miche all you have to do is change the exterior; not the interior! And with so many amazing choices to choose from you'll always have options no matter your look.

I'm drooling over this awesome shell for my classic-sized bag; purple is my favorite!

You can find Miche on Facebook and Twitter!

Check out my other reviews for Miche for even more information on these designer bags:
-Kennedy
-Classic Size


Photos courtesy of MicheBags.com. 
I was provided with a free sample from Miche for the purpose of this review.