SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 12/10/2015

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

Limited Edition Star Wars Popchips

Limited Edition Star Wars Popchips

What’s stronger than The Force? The desire for companies to put Star Wars characters on their product’s packaging. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Market Pantry Frosted Sugar Cookie Ice Cream

Market Pantry Frosted Sugar Cookie Ice Cream

Market Pantry Winter Mint Sundae Cone

Market Pantry Winter Mint Sundae Cone

Frosted sugar cookie ice cream would’ve been really good in a sugar cone. (Spotted by Nicole W at Target.)

thinkThin Limited Edition Holiday Cinnamon Protein & Fiber Bars

thinkThin Limited Edition Holiday Cinnamon Protein & Fiber Bars

Soooo…Holiday Cinnamon is just cinnamon, right? (Spotted by Elizabeth L at Target.)

Entenmann's Seasonal Favorites Apple Cinnamon Muffins Little Bites

Entenmann’s Seasonal Favorites Apple Cinnamon Muffins Little Bites

Oh, Entenmann’s! You made my Entenmann’s Flickr album grow so big this year. Never stop doing what you’re doing. But do stop putting products that were introduced a year ago into packaging that says “new.” (Spotted by Chris B at ShopRite.)

Rold Gold White Dipped Honey Braided Twists

Rold Gold White Dipped Honey Braided Twists

Some of you might be thinking, “Hey, doesn’t Rold Gold already have White Dipped Honey Braided Twists?” Yes, but this one has **sprinkles**! (Spotted by Jonathan C at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Trader Joe’s Handcrafted Chocolate Raspberry Tamales

Trader Joe's Handcrafted Chocolate Raspberry Tamales

Sweet tamales! (Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Oreo Churros

Oreo Churros

This is the second product this year that’s made it way from under the convenience store heating lamps to grocery store frozen food aisles. The first being Doritos Loaded. (Spotted by David M at Safeway.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 12/9/2015

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

Galliker's Limited Edition Snickerdoodle Milk

Galliker’s Limited Edition Snickerdoodle Milk

I bet snickerdoodle milk to wash down snickerdoodles would blow Santa’s mind. (Spotted by Jason at Sheetz.)

Simply Lay's Wavy Organic Sea Salted Potato Chips

Simply Lay’s Wavy Organic Sea Salted Potato Chips

In a blind taste test, would folks be able to taste any difference between these and the non-organic Lay’s Wavy Potato Chips? (Spotted by Hugo at Jewel Osco.)

Sunbelt Bakery Gingerbread Chewy Granola Bars

Sunbelt Bakery Gingerbread Chewy Granola Bars

Gingerbread man-shaped granola bars would’ve been cool, Sunbelt Bakery. And also probably very expensive since that would involve developing a new processes and machinery to create said gingerbread man-shaped granola bars. (Spotted by Kelly at Walmart.)

Clif Hot Chocolate Energy Bar

Clif Hot Chocolate Energy Bar

If you’re climbing a snow-covered mountain, would you rather have a cup of hot chocolate for the warmth or a Clif Hot Chocolate Energy Bar for energy? Junk Banter has a review. (Spotted by Lindsay A at Meijer.)

Wilton Limited Edition Sugar Cookie Candy Melts

Wilton Limited Edition Sugar Cookie Candy Melts

Wilton Limited Edition Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Candy Melts

Wilton Limited Edition Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Candy Melts

These Candy Melts are used for candy making, but are there folks out there who just eat them straight from the bag? (Spotted by Lindsay A at Meijer.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

QUICK ENERGY DRINK REVIEW: Rockstar Pure Zero Watermelon Energy Drink

Rockstar Pure Zero Watermelon Energy Drink

Rockstar’s Pure Zero Watermelon Energy Drink has 240 milligrams of caffeine, so this review will have 240 words.

When I think of large fruits with lots of seeds that are popular this time of year, I think of pumpkin. But it appears Rockstar Energy thinks of watermelon. Of course, a pumpkin-flavored energy drink sounds gross, so I think Rockstar picked the right fruit for their new energy drink.

The Pure Zero line gets its name because it has zero calories and sugar. It also has zero fat, zero protein, and lots of zeroes in the 100 percent values of B vitamins it has. And, of course, there’s the zero in the 240 milligrams of caffeine it has (play Motley Crue’s “Jumpstart My Heart” intro here).

As for its flavor, imagine a watermelon slice that’s not quite ripe. Then imagine taking a bite from that slice from the side and getting a bit too much of the melon’s white part. Now imagine an artificial and candified version of that flavor and you’ll get an idea of what this energy drink tastes like. There are also moments when it has an artificial sour apple flavor.

I know my description doesn’t make it sound that good, and I didn’t care for the first few sips, but its flavor grew on me. Maybe my tastebuds are weird. Or maybe it’s the huge jolt of caffeine making me type this, but I enjoyed its flavor.

Rockstar Pure Zero Watermelon Energy Drink 2

Purchased Price: 2 for $3.00
Size: 16 oz. cans
Purchased at: 7-Eleven
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (8 fl. oz) 0 calories, 0 grams of fat, 180 milligrams of sodium, 1 gram of carbohydrates, 0 grams of sugar, 0 grams of protein, 100% niacin, 100% vitamin B12, 100% vitamin B6, and 100% pantothenic acid.

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