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100th Post Giveaway!

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*This giveaway is closed*

Hey guys! Today is my 100th post, which is so exciting that I’m hosting my first ever giveaway! I can’t believe I’ve been blogging since February…it’s been so much fun! I love sharing my healthy recipes, tips, & lifestyle with such awesome readers!

Enough of that…let’s get to the giveaway! What’s up for grabs?

Tropical Traditions is allowing me to give away a jar of their wonderful coconut oil! I love coconut oil so much. I use it as “butter” on toast, for frying anything and everything, in smoothies, ice-creams, as an oil in my baking…I even use it as a lotion and an eye makeup remover. There’s nothing that this creamy coconut oil can’t do!

Coconut Oil

And Lara Bar has generously donated a 16 count box of their Cashew Cookie bars! I’ve raved about their bars before, so you know how much I like them.

lara bar

So to win a big box of Lara Bars and a jar of Tropical Traditions coconut oil, simply comment below the mandatory entry and for each extra entry, add a new comment.

Mandatory:

1. Comment on this post and tell me what kinds of posts you’d like to see on Colourful Palate. Or maybe any changes that you think would make my blog better. Or else a recipe you’d like to see me make.

2. Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter

For extra entries:

Like Colourful Palate on Facebook

Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook

Like Lara Bar on Facebook

Tweet this: “Enter to win a pack of @larabar and @Troptradions coconut oil at @colourfulpalate https://www.colourfulpalate.com/” #giveaway

Subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter

Pick out a recipe from Tropical Traditions Recipe Page you’d like to try

Follow Colourful Palate on Twitter

Follow Lara Bar on Twitter

There you have it! Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

This giveaway is open to Canada and US readers.

Our travels have gone so well…it’s been so fun exploring my beautiful Canadian country and doing concerts. Unfortunately, I have succumbed to a vicious cold…but God always gives me the grace and the voice to continue through a concert. Certainly makes me depend on God more, that’s for sure! Now we’re at my sister’s place for a while, doing concerts in between…feels like a little bit of home away from home!

Good luck with the giveaway! I’ll announce the winner on the 9th…so keep your eyes peeled!

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141 Responses to “100th Post Giveaway!”

  1. Ellie| Gourmand Recipes - October 5th, 2011 at 7:05 am

    Congrats on your 100th post! Looking forward to many more!
  2. Samantha - October 5th, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I love your blog the way it is, you always have really great post ideas! Your on the go – traveling posts have been helpful so I think you just need to continue doing what you are already doing since it’s wonderful! ps. I followed tropical traditions on twitter.
  3. Samantha - October 5th, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I already follow you on twitter and like your facebook page!
  4. Kelly @ Free Spirit Food - October 5th, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    I love all your posts!!! You don’t need to change :)
  5. Kelly @ Free Spirit Food - October 5th, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    And I also like you on Facebook & Twitter!
  6. Sherri - October 5th, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I just found out about you through Tone It Up! I will certainly check out all you have to offer.
  7. Lauren@LittleYellowKitchen - October 5th, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Your posts are fabulous as is! I love that your pics are so good an you just started your blog in Feb. Amazing!
  8. Lauren@LittleYellowKitchen - October 5th, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter :)
  9. Michelle @ Oats n' Bows - October 5th, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Congrats on your 100th post :D Your blog is beyond adorable!
  10. Pure2raw twins - October 5th, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    congrats on your 100th post!!! yay love your recipes keep doing those :) HUGS
  11. Pure2raw twins - October 5th, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    just followed on twitter!!!
  12. Kelly - October 5th, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    What a great giveaway Charissa! Congratulations on your 100th post!! :) I’m not sure I can think of any changes on your blog, I love it just the way it is! xoxo
  13. Kelly - October 5th, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I’m now following Tropical Traditions on Twitter :)
  14. Kelly - October 5th, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I already like you on Facebook! :)
  15. Kelly - October 5th, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I already follow you on Twitter :)
  16. Kelly - October 5th, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I just tweeted out your fabulous giveaway! :)
  17. Lindsey - October 5th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    The Thai Chicken Coconut soup sounds awesome!
  18. Nikki @ The Tolerant Vegan - October 5th, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    I agree, you don’t need to change a thing! Congrats on your 100th post! :)
  19. Genevieve - October 5th, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    I love cooking and baking with coconut oil, I go through it so quickly! So I would love to see more coconut recipes on your blog!
  20. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I love your recipe section. More recipe posts would be nice. I’ve never tried coconut oil, and wouldn’t even know where to begin to find it in my market, but it sounds so versatile, I would love to try it. Thank you for the opportunity. Oh, and I love your art posts. Good job! Congratulations on your 100th post! :)
  21. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    I’m following Tropical Traditions on Twitter :)
  22. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    I liked Colourful Palate on Facebook. So glad I found you :)
  23. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I liked Tropical Traditions on Facebook.
  24. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I like Larabar on Facebook
  25. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/bleudragon1412/status/121662630032195585
  26. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    I subscribed to the Tropical Traditions newsletter
  27. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    I’d love to try the Super Moist Zucchini Coffee Cake on the Tropical Traditions Recipe page. It looks amAzing!
  28. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    I’m following Colourful Palate on Twitter
  29. Kay W. - October 5th, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    I’m following Larabar on Twitter.
  30. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 - October 5th, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    I just started following tropical traditions. For future posts, I’d just say to keep up the good work!
  31. Jenna - October 5th, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I love your blog! I do think a more organized recipe page would be nice though! And I’m following on twitter… @itsjennaaa!
  32. Sonia The Healthy Foodie - October 5th, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    Wow, such great goodies! I love larabars and I adore coconut oil. It’s one of my last and favorite food discoveries. I too, tend to use it on everything and anything…

    I bet one could make home made larabars with coconut oil (wink wink, get the hint?) ;)

    I can’t believe I wasn’t following your site already! Thank goodness you posted on mine today to remind me of its existence. I am so tagging you everywhere!

    Off to do just that…
  33. Sonia The Healthy Foodie - October 5th, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Liked you on FB
  34. Sonia The Healthy Foodie - October 5th, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Following you on Twitter!
  35. Sonia The Healthy Foodie - October 5th, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    And I tweeted about your giveway
  36. Missy - October 5th, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Just discovered your blog – love it! I’d love to see some recipes that combine sweet and spicy, such as dark chocolate and chili pepper. Love that combo!
  37. Sonia The Healthy Foodie - October 5th, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Euh… Disregard my comment about making home made lara bars, looks like you’ve got that covered! And I have so added it to my list of must try recipes. They look YUMMY!

    Again, I can’t believe I wasn’t following you already. Love your blog and I have MUCH exploring to do!
  38. Michelle (Peachy Palate) - October 5th, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I’ve done all of the above!!! Would you post to Ireland? We can’t get Larabars here :( and I LOVE them! Dying to try more flavours!!! Keep coming with recipes!
  39. Charissa - October 5th, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Michelle~ I’m sorry! I wish that worked for you…but it’s for US & Canada. I love Lara Bars so much too…I hope to try more homemade flavours in the future though, so keep your eyes peeled!
  40. Ann - October 5th, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Just found you today, I’d say just keep it up. And everyone loves giveaways.
  41. Ann - October 5th, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Following Trop Traditions on Twitter
  42. Ann - October 5th, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/coniecone/status/121699520441622528
  43. Ann - October 5th, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Vegan Macaroons: http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Easy_Vegan_Macaroons.htm
  44. Ann - October 5th, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Following the colourful palate
  45. Ann - October 5th, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    following lara bars
  46. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:12 am

    I love your blog as it is! But there is something that surprises me- on google reader, it doesn’t give me the text! It makes me go to your page on browser for some reason :(
  47. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:13 am

    I liked tropical traditions on twitter!
  48. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:17 am

    I liked Colorful Palate on facebook!
  49. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:17 am

    I already liked tropical traditions on facebook!
  50. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:18 am

    I’ve already liked larabar on facebook!
  51. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:19 am

    I’m already subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter!
  52. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:19 am

    I’m already following you on twitter!
  53. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:19 am

    I’m already following larabar on twitter!
  54. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:20 am

    I also really want to try the zucchini crumb/coffee cake! I loooove coffee cake
  55. Rebecca - October 6th, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I just tweeted about this giveaway! I haven’t tried this flavor of larabar so i’m excited and i’ve never had tropical traditions coconut oil before!
  56. Emily - October 6th, 2011 at 1:30 am

    I just recently discovered your blog and I absolutely love it! Your posts and recipes are always equally delicious and inspirational. I don’t think you need to change a thing!
  57. Emily - October 6th, 2011 at 1:31 am

    I’m following larabar on twitter
  58. Emily - October 6th, 2011 at 1:32 am

    I liked larabar on facebook
  59. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:01 am

    Load me up with recipes lady! You are doing a great job. Fav: Red Pepper Eggs. :)

    And now… prepare for the awesomeness of every single one of my entries. There will be lots. Maybe stories.
  60. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Tropical traditions has been fooooolllloooowwweeeed. Sorry, I’m a Twit.
  61. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:04 am

    Totally already following you on Twitter – so that’s a no go.

    However, FACEBOOK HAS SO MANY PICTURES OF FOOD! Like.

    Happiness. :)
  62. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:05 am

    I liked me some Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

    As I like them on my honeymoon. (However, coconut oil should not be worn south of the… well, more south border. :)
  63. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:06 am

    Following Larabar on Twitter. I love Larabars. Favorite? Probably the Key Lime Pie or the Cherry Pie because they are perfectly tangy!

    I haven’t ever tried Cashew Cookie. I like Cashew Chicken sooooo… I will probably like it in cookie form. Cashews are awesome.

    P.S. Is this irritating yet? ;)
  64. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:07 am

    I ALSO liked Larabar on Facebook.

    I would especially like to win that box! :D
  65. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:08 am

    Tweeted it! (Twits Tweet on Twitter to their Tweeps)
  66. Shae - October 6th, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I did not subscribe to the newsletter. I get too many newsletters already.

    However, I picked this chili recipe. http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_nourishingchili.htm

    Why chili? It’s not cold yet, but! I have never ever once made chili that tasted good. It always has no flavor. Have I told this story already?

    Maybe my chili recipes are just missing coconut oil. Yep. I think so.
  67. domestic diva - October 6th, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I’d like to see a recipe for macaroons. Posting about coconut has got me thinking about them.

    Thanks for the chance.
  68. domestic diva - October 6th, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I subscribe to tt newsletter.
  69. domestic diva - October 6th, 2011 at 2:11 am

    I found a recipe on their page for vanilla macaroons that sound great. Maybe I’ll try those.
  70. Liz @ Something To Chew On - October 6th, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Happy 100th! Another very cool blogger had the same anniversary today ;) I can NEVER get enough recipes…if you include recipes of some fabulous eats, I’ll definitely keep coming back!
  71. Moxie - October 6th, 2011 at 5:09 am

    What are you doing to celebrate? :) Congratulations!! x
  72. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:53 am

    i want to see more microwave meals :) i’m a college kid haha
  73. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:53 am

    follow tropical traditions on twitter
  74. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:54 am

    tweeted :)
  75. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:54 am

    subscribed to the tropical traditions newslettaaaa
  76. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:55 am

    follow lara bar on twitteerrrrr
  77. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:56 am

    follow colourful palate on twitter too
  78. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl - October 6th, 2011 at 7:56 am

    there’s a strawberry lemon coconut smoothie that sounds really good! i’ve never had that combo before
  79. Ali - October 6th, 2011 at 8:32 am

    Congrats on your 100th post. Looking forward to many more to come :)
  80. Hannah - October 6th, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Aw, meanie! You told me to come enter your giveaway, and then tell me it’s not open to we Aussie folk! *sticks out tongue* ;)
  81. Chris @ TheKeenanCookBook - October 6th, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Congrats on post #100! Wow, time flies huh? So glad I found you all those months ago. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and being inspired to cook and live healthier – which is always easier said than done for me :)
    Hmm… In terms of recipes, I’d love to see some more side dish recipes.
  82. Chris @ TheKeenanCookBook - October 6th, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter
  83. Chris @ TheKeenanCookBook - October 6th, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I already follow you on twitter :)
  84. Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum - October 6th, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Congrats on your hundredth post. I think your Lara bar knockoff recipes look pretty darn good – so keep the energy bars coming!
  85. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I would love to see some vlogs :D
  86. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I am following tropical traditions on twitter!
  87. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I liked cha on facebook :D
  88. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I already like LARA bar on facebook :D
  89. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    I am following you on twitter!
  90. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    I am following LARA bar on twitter :D
  91. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes - October 6th, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    I’d love to try the thai coconut soup http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2011/9/19/thai-chicken-coconut-soup
  92. Katherine - October 6th, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I’d like to see more vegan, soy-free recipes!

    katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
  93. Katherine - October 6th, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    i subscribe to tropical tradition’s newsletter

    katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
  94. Heidi @ Food Doodles - October 6th, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Congrats on 100 posts! I had no idea we started our blogs around the same time, that’s awesome :D I like your blog just the way it is, although I’m enjoying the quick healthy snacks lately so I don’t mind if you keep posting similar recipes for a while :D Always need more of those.
  95. Heidi @ Food Doodles - October 6th, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    I like Colorful Palate on FB
  96. Heidi @ Food Doodles - October 6th, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I like Tropical Traditions on FB. And I cannot get enough of that coconut oil :D
  97. Heidi @ Food Doodles - October 6th, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I like Larabar on FB
  98. Heidi @ Food Doodles - October 6th, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    I’m already subscribe to the Tropical Traditions newsletter
  99. Heidi @ Food Doodles - October 6th, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    The applesauce cookies on the blog look so yummy. They look super simple too and gluten-free. I may have to try those out, I have a ton of apples right now and love making applesauce so those would be awesome.
  100. Ali - October 6th, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Wow,congrats!!! U have really accomplished so much!! I love ur site the way it is. Keep up the awesome work!
  101. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    Congrats! I love your recipes! Thanks for the giveaway :)
  102. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I follow them on twitter
  103. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I like you on FB
  104. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I subscribe to their newsletter!
  105. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I like them on FB
  106. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I like larabar on FB too!
  107. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Follow you on twitter!
  108. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    I would love to try the super moist zucchini cake from their website :)
  109. Ashley - October 6th, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    I follow larabar on twitter :)
  110. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:35 am

    I’ve followed your site since its beginning and eagerly look forward to each new post! My family regularly uses your recipes and as the cook ’round here, I appreciate the simplicity of the recipes and ingredients.
    For my four-year-old I’d like a healthy gum recipe (since she absolutely loves the nasty stuff), but that’s a pretty tall order, so any kind of kid-friendly, simple recipes is great (especially raw).
  111. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:37 am

    I subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter!
  112. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:39 am

    I picked out the Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy recipe from Tropical Traditions.
  113. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:46 am

    I’m following Tropical Traditions on Twitter.
  114. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I’m following Colourful Palate on Twitter.
  115. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:48 am

    I’m following Lara Bar on Twitter.
  116. Rebecca - October 7th, 2011 at 1:55 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway.
  117. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I love your posts the way they are!
  118. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter
  119. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I Like Colourful Palate on Facebook
  120. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook
  121. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I Like Lara Bar on Facebook
  122. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I Subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter
  123. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I like the moist zucchini cake on their website, I will have to try it
  124. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I Follow Colourful Palate on Twitter
  125. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I Follow Lara Bar on Twitter
  126. jessica w. - October 7th, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    I tweeted about this giveaway

    http://twitter.com/#!/jrwarfield/status/122292800942383104
  127. Joy - October 8th, 2011 at 1:01 am

    I’ve been following for a couple of months now,and I like your posts. I’m vegan, so obviously I prefer your vegan/veg-friendly entries. :)
  128. Katherine Martinelli - October 9th, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Congrats on your 100th post! So impressed you are blogging from the road :-)
  129. Catherine - October 9th, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I found your blog in the first place because of your recipes, so I would definitely say keep up the good work with them!
  130. Catherine - October 9th, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    Oh, and I just followed on twitter. :)
  131. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    I love love love your blog and EVERYTHING you write about..I love learning about different products you use and have got me to buy many things I would have never bought before…I think grocery hauls are always fun to reda about too (or watch in a video :)
  132. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    I followed tropical traditions on twitter
  133. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    I liked colorful palate on facebook
  134. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I liked tropical tradions on facebook
  135. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I liked Larabar on facebook
  136. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I Tweeted this: “Enter to win a pack of @larabar and @Troptradions coconut oil at @colourfulpalate http://www.colourfulpalate.com/” #giveaway
  137. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I Subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter
  138. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I picked out a recipe I would LOVE to try on tropical traditions site…coconut soup!!!
  139. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I Followed Colourful Palate on Twitter
  140. Staci White - October 10th, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Annnnd finally….. I Followed Lara Bar on Twitter :) :)
  141. Naija - October 11th, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Am from Naija and i must say The Thai Chicken Coconut soup sounds awesome!

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