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Tropical Traditions Raw Honey Review & Giveaway (CLOSED)

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I have always grown up on raw honey. My parents live on 30+ acres in the country and for as long as I can remember, have been given raw honey. The reason for this is because there is a beekeeper who places his hives on my parent's property as it is surrounded by fields and fruit orchards. As we all know, bees LOVE wild flowers, tree blossoms and other vegetation that is found in the country. In exchange for keeping the bees on my mom and dad's property, the beekeeper gives them honey...raw clover honey. Because of this, I have never tasted store bought honey until I was married. There is just something so pure, wild and rich about raw honey...how can one go back to store brands after tasting the "real" thing? 
It is no surprise to me that Tropical Traditions carries Organic Canadian Raw Honey. With their wonderful product line, this is just one more luscious product that they offer to those of us looking to go organic and healthy in our lifestyles.

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey is straight from the frontier areas of Canada and is only harvested 6 weeks during the summer months. Here is a bit more about this delectable treat...


In order for honey to be certified organic, the beehives must be placed in isolated areas miles from the dense population, industry, traffic congestion, and farm fields treated with chemicals and landfills. Second, a bee’s flying range is determined by their natural instinct which tells them to stay within their natural four mile range from the hive location. Finding area which can be certified organic is extremely difficult, which is why there are so few certified organic honeys on the market. Tropical Traditions sources its honey from hives in the wild frontier areas of Canada.

These regions are a rich source of wild vegetation that produce some of the finest honey in the world. The USDA and Canadian Organic Certification implies a rigorous set of standards and conditions that must be adhered to by both the producer (beekeeper) and the packager. All aspects of the honey production including the source of the nectar, forage area of the bees, management of the bees, extracting process, transportation, “lot” management, processing temperature, integrity (no co-mingling with non-organic honey), screening, and, packaging materials, are taken into account in the certification process.


As someone who has grown up on raw honey, I can tell you that honey from different flowers tastes different. Because most beekeepers focus on one type of honey, you can really see the difference. Color, texture and flavor are all effected when you take into consideration the location from which the honey has come.
So, for this review I was sent a 17 ounce jar of Organic Canadian Raw Honey. Right away, I noticed that the color was very light. It is almost white. When you think of honey, you probably picture clear and golden honey. This is not like that at all.
As you can see, this honey is not liquefied. The reason for this is because the honey has not been heated or processed...resulting in the crystallized form that you see in the jar. I am used to this, just not THIS crystallized.
To liquefy my honey so I could taste it, I just scooped some out of the jar and placed it in a mug. Then, I heated it for a few seconds. The above photo shows what it looks like prior to heating.
Once it was heated I was really shocked at how creamy it was. I am not used to my honey being like this and it was a very pleasant surprise. I put some butter on a slice of bread and topped it with some of this honey and my, oh my...what a TREAT!!!
The flavor was rich, creamy and sweet. I also gave some to my daughter, who is 3 and loves honey as well, and she ate it right up!

This Organic Canadian Raw Honey from Tropical Traditions comes in either the jar size like I received for $12.99, or you can purchase it in a 15 pound bucket for $135.99. If you consume a lot of honey (and I know people who do), this is a really great deal for you.

So, in my opinion...Tropical Traditions Organic Canadian Raw Honey is wonderful! I love how it is CREAMY and tastes sooo great. My children also loved it and I feel really great about giving them something that is organic and good for them.
Tropical Traditions has offered to give away a jar of this honey to one of my readers!! Yay!! Here are your entry options! :)

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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Raw Honey for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Tropical Traditions website and email. Prize is being shipped by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

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98 comments

  1. eclairreFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    I like the rolled oats.

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  2. BethEldertonFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I'd love to try some of the organic baking products--coconut flour, cocoa, organic sugar.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  3. snFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Oh I would LOVE to try their raw honey!

    Suggestion to all...Do not heat raw honey in the microwave...that will kill the enzymes for sure and that is the main perk of raw honey :)

    xoxo. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. Linda KishFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I would like to try the peanut butter

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  5. KimberlyFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Peanut Butter
    Kims2312@verizon.net

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  6. Debra GuillenFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    organic olives

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  7. Think about itFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I want to try the cat- Grass-fed Lamb Pet Treats
    Tropical Traditions Reward-size Raw Meat Treats


    kadia3 at yahoo dot com

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  8. BowieTipFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I would love to try Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour in the experimental baking of macaroons. Unleavened, organic, and gluten free.

    Hope to win!

    xxbowietipxx@gmail.com

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  9. ChrisFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I love to cook with honey and would love to try some organic!

    candjpalmer at wyoming dot com

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  10. Jenna WoodFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I'd love to try their OXY Bleach!

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  11. Kelly N.February 24, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    rolled oats..i love oats

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  12. Cindy MFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I'd like to try the Tropical Traditions Organic palm oil.
    writer61@yahoo.com

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Mmmm... the coconut flour sounds amazing :)

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  14. Hearthkeeper In ChristFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I would love to try their virgin coconut oil

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  15. DeeAnn SFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I'd love to try the Organic Coconut flour. Thanks.
    sweepster49 at comcast dot net

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  16. ElizabethFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I would like to try their organic extra dark swiss chocoloate for baking with

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  17. LaurenFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I am on a low carb diet so I would love to try their coconut flour! Also I would love to try their coconut oil!

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  18. tavernieFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I would like to try any of their Organic Chocolates!

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  19. buttmuffin (jules mcnubbin)February 25, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    i'd like to try the All Purpose Cleaner
    Non-toxic household cleaner

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  20. llinda29February 25, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I want Organic Mediterranean Olives

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  21. PatFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I'd love to try the organic vanilla

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  22. sksweepsFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I'd love to try the Rapunzel Organic Extra Dark Swiss Chocolate

    sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

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  23. DebbyMFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    So many things I would LOVE to try...including the virgin coconut oil, organic mediterranean olives and would love to try the coconut peanut butter.

    thanks!

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  24. shanaFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    I'd like to try the liquid laundry soap. I've used the dish soap & loved it.

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  25. Lynda Del.February 26, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    I'd love to try Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  26. RondaFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    I love honey. I would love to try this honey the most.

    rrudnick@netnet.net

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  27. Vicki SFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I'd love to try the organic raw pet food..for my cat!

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  28. JessicaFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I would also like to try the Benefect Hand Sanitizer
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  29. The KnappsFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    I'd also love to try the coconut oil

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I would love to try the coconut peanut butteer because it sounds AMAZING

    nickyflowers1978@hotmail.com

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  31. TaraFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I've seen their honey on other blogs and it is definitely what I want to try!

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  32. Michele NFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Would love to try the virgin coconut oil

    shelly sawicki lash neuhouser

    mneuhouser@gmail.com

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  33. Michele NFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    would love to try the olive oil

    shelly sawicki lash neuhouser

    mneuhouser@gmail.com

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  34. ani hearts japanFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I'd like to try some of their coconut oil. I've heard it's great stuff!

    aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

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  35. Frugalista MamaFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    organic cocoa powder

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  36. TarraFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I would LOVE to try TT's honey! Free would be a wonderful blessing! We are only used to consuming dark golden liquid honey, that is said to be raw. Here's hoping!!



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  37. brittanybingoldFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I'd love to try their med. olives, the chocolates and definitely the honey! I have been using honey on my grilled cheese sandwiches and they are so delicious! Mmmm new food would be so exciting!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    WOuld LOVE to try the peanut butter and honey!! shnugbug@yahoo.com

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  39. .ambre.February 28, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    I would love to try their concentrated coconut. ambre dot sautter at gmail dot com

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  40. kathy browerFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    I'd like to try their Omega 3 Berry Greens and their pastured chicken.

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  41. Lesli MademoiselleFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    LOVE ALL THE TROPICAL TRAD PRODUCTS I HAVE TRYED SO FAR,iD LOVE TO TRY THE HONEY i HAVENT EVER TRYED IT YET (ENTER ME CONTEST PLEASE)

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  42. Uniquely Normal MomFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I know it sounds so simple, but I really would love to try the honey! We eat butter & honey toast a lot!

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I'd like to try the coconut flour in my baking.
    lisa.otis6 at gmail dot com
    Lisa Otis

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  44. StaceyFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I would love to try their raw honey. I live in Canada, and LOVE honey :) Honey from the store just doesn't do it for me though. It has to be the real stuff.

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  45. Brittany @ The Pistachio ProjectFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    I'd love to try the coconut cream concentrate
    thepistachioproject@gmail.com

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  46. amandaFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I would love to try the Canadian Raw Honey, of course. :)

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  47. YanazalivFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Tropical Traditions saved my life back in 2009 August after suffering from psoriasis for many many years. Can't wait to try more products from them. I buy the gold coconut oil from them religiously because they are the best of the best. Can't wait the results.

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  48. renatusikFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    coconut flour

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    I started using coconut oil and raw honey several months ago. I love these products. I have since ordered soaps, lotions and lip moisturizers and yes also another bottle of raw honey.
    rosecoryea@yahoo.com

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  50. KarenFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I use their coconut flour and have just started getting into their skin care and cleaning products-I'd love to try anything they offer, very impressed so far!

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  51. RhettFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I'd like their Gold label Virgin Coconut Oil

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  52. RusthawkFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I would love to try their virgin coconut oil

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  53. gibsonfamFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I'd love to try the coconut oil!
    cgibson107@gmail.com

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  54. Liz P.February 28, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Having grown up in West Africa, I know the wonderful taste of raw honey. I haven't had any in the US that I can remember since we returned from overseas. I"d love to try this. elizabeth29210@yahoo.com

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  55. mvernoFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    i'd like to try the Citrus Moisturizing Cream
    mverno@roadrunner.com

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  56. KathleenFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I would love to try some of their grassfed meat!

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  57. DianaFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I would love to try their coconut oil!

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Would love to try this, I have their coconut oil already & really enjoy it. Never tried raw honey & I'm intrigued!
    1971eeyore at sbcglobal dot net

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  59. Shannon CFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I've had the coconut peanut butter and it was amazing!!! Would love to try the raw honey.
    1971eeyore at sbcglobal dot net

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  60. ZuZuFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    coconut peanut butter
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  61. QuantmlifeFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Honestly there are a plethora of their products I would love to try including this honey. I had some that looked similar to it but wasn't put out by TT a few years ago and loved it. Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  62. QuantmlifeFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Sorry didn't include my email in the last post quantmlife (at) yahoo (dot) come

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  63. ElleFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Would also like to try the coconut cream...

    unforgettablefood@gmail.com

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  64. pakMarch 1, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    I would like to try their honey!

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  65. KristenMarch 1, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I'd love to try the coconut peanut butter.

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  66. claireMarch 2, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I would love to try their cooconut oil! I've tried a few brands and am still trying to find my favorite!

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  67. toughturtlesMarch 2, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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  68. Kathryn KruegerMarch 2, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I would like to try to virgin coconut oil

    krueger.kathryn (at) sbcglobal.net

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  69. Jen S.March 2, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I would like to try their coconut cream.

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  70. Kendra GillilanMarch 3, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Oats would be great
    Thanks
    Kendraco22@yahoo.com

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  71. ElaineMarch 5, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    coconut oil

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  72. debdennyMarch 5, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I want to try their Coconut oil
    debdenny at centurytel dot net

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  73. beautytoloveMarch 5, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    -Would love to try: Citrus Mint Skin Exfoliator

    Email: starseeds88 (at) yahoo dot com
    THANKS!! :)

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  74. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I'd like the Coconut Peanut Butter.


    Desiree Dunbar
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  75. HoaMarch 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I would love to try the Organic Herbal Breath Spray.

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  76. Valerie Taylor MabreyMarch 8, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    I want to try there deodorants
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  77. NickolayMarch 8, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Grass-fed Bison Raw Meat Pet Treats

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  78. Lana BradstreamMarch 8, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I want to try their olives!

    lanaleebradstream(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  79. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    The coconut flour sounds interesting. I'd like to try that.

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  80. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    I would like the coconut peanut butter.
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

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  81. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I would love to try the Organic Fusilli Pasta!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  82. sottovoceMarch 8, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I would love to try their coconut peanut butter and their coconut flour. :-) Thank you.
    jaquerichards at yahoo dot com

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  83. carolasarMarch 8, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I like the Tropical Traditions Natural Liquid Soap in Lavender.
    mamacas10 at gmail dot com

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  84. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I'd like to try their olive oil.

    collinssarah90(at)ymail(dot)(com)

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  85. Miranda WardMarch 8, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    The coconut Oil!


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  86. kathy peaseMarch 9, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    id love to try the benefact carpet cleaner

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  87. KarenMarch 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I would like to try the coconut cream concentrate. Thanks for the giveaway.

    President dot peaches at hotmail dot com

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  88. mary gardnerMarch 9, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    gold label coconut oil

    marygardner49 at aol dot com

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  89. carol lewisMarch 9, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    That coconut oil and the red palm oil look great!
    spcale at yahoo dot com

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  90. MomLovesDealsMarch 9, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I've been wanting to try their coconut oil.

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  91. TammyMarch 9, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Tea Tree foam soap

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  92. VeeMarch 9, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I'd love to try to coconut flour

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  93. russrpmMarch 9, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I'd like to try the Rapunzel Organic Extra Dark Swiss Chocolate.
    russrpm@gmail.com

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  94. Kahlan2March 9, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    i love the idea of the peanut butter

    javinemc@gmail.com

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  95. AtreauMarch 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    I would love to try the Rapunzel Organic Extra Dark
    Swiss Chocolate.

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  96. SylviaMarch 9, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I'd like to try their pet shampoo

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  97. EllieMarch 9, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    I want to try the Coconut Oil! :)

    fcorin13 at yahoo dot com
    Ellie W.

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  98. DonnaMarch 10, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I would like the coconut chips.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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