TIB’S SEASON OF GIVING 2025: Day 8

When I was in high school, I ran track and my coaches would tell me that I didn’t have enough heart. That might’ve been a small issue when it came to competition, but I think my poor showings at track meet was because I didn’t have enough muscle, breath, stamina, water, and aerodynamics. While I may not have much heart, this bag I received from General Mills for a Cheerios promotion has a lot of hearts.

The bag is 14 inches wide, 12 inches tall, has a magnetic clasp, and has 1,089 hearts on it. (Note: That number is not correct because I don’t have the heart to count them nor the time.) There’s just one main pocket. No side pockets in or outside the bag. It could probably hold a box of cereal or a human heart.

RULES:

To enter this prize drawing for this heart-adorned bag, leave a comment with THIS post, and that comment MUST include the word “sweetmeat.”

Remember to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winner for their mailing addresses.

We will stop accepting entries on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment is allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents.

JUST A FEW OF NOTES:

If you post a comment and it doesn’t show up, it ended up in our comment spam or trash folder for some strange reason. There’s no need to attempt to post another comment because I’ll be pulling those out of the comment spam vortex regularly.

Also, do not leave your comment using the blue REPLY button at the bottom of other comments. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and leave your comment in the section above the blue POST COMMENT button. I know. Lots of scrolling. But it’ll totally be worth it if you win this.

Good luck!

FINE PRINT:

The Impulsive Buy won’t use your email address to send you emails regarding Apple class action lawsuits or use your mailing address to send AARP cruise brochures. Bribes will not be accepted. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail, damaged mail, or the bag not having enough heart.

SPOTTED: Kellogg’s Cocoa Loops Cereal

Kellogg's Cocoa Loops Cereal.

Kellogg's Cocoa Loops Cereal 2.

Let’s get loooopy! (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email ([email protected]) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED (TRADER JOE’S EDITION) 12/16/2025

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Trader Joe's Organic Double Chocolate Batard
Trader Joe’s Organic Double Chocolate Batard
Trader Joe's Deli Duo Uncured Genoa Salami & Provolone Cheese
Trader Joe’s Deli Duo Uncured Genoa Salami & Provolone Cheese
Trader Joe's Beef & Queso Bowl
Trader Joe’s Beef & Queso Bowl
Trader Joe's Cold Brew Coffee Smooth & Rich Black
Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee Smooth & Rich Black
Trader Joe's Trio Of Flavored Honey
Trader Joe’s Trio Of Flavored Honey
Trader Joe's Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Trader Joe’s Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email ([email protected]) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

TIB’S SEASON OF GIVING 2025: Day 7

You must have a lot of questions about these Count Chocula socks I got from General Mills. I’ll try to answer some of them:

Do these go up to my ankles, shins, knees, thighs?

They are no show socks. So expect little to no ankle coverage.

What shoe sizes do they fit?

According to the box, they are for shoe sizes 4-10.

What are the socks made out of?

97% polyester and 3% spandex.

Do they make my feet smell like Count Chocula?

Only if you put Count Chocula in the sock before placing your feet into them.

Will General Mills bring back Fruit Brute?

You’re asking the wrong person.

If I win this and throw this into someone’s Christmas stocking, will you tell them that I got it for free?

No. But who knows what Santa will do with you next year.

RULES:

To enter this prize drawing for these choco sockos, leave a comment with THIS post, and that comment MUST include the word “turophile.”

Remember to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winner for their mailing addresses.

We will stop accepting entries on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment is allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents.

JUST A FEW OF NOTES:

If you post a comment and it doesn’t show up, it ended up in our comment spam or trash folder for some strange reason. There’s no need to attempt to post another comment because I’ll be pulling those out of the comment spam vortex regularly.

Also, do not leave your comment using the blue REPLY button at the bottom of other comments. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and leave your comment in the section above the blue POST COMMENT button. I know. Lots of scrolling. But it’ll totally be worth it if you win this.

Good luck!

FINE PRINT:

The Impulsive Buy won’t use your email address to send you emails regarding Amazon class action lawsuits or use your mailing address to send AARP life insurance. Bribes will not be accepted. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail, damaged mail, or your feet being too small for these socks.

SPOTTED: Pop & Bottle Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Almond Milk Latte

Pop & Bottle Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Almond Milk Latte.

The Dubai-style chocolate craze won’t be going bai-bai-bai any time soon. (Spotted by Robbie at Costco.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email ([email protected]) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

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