QUICK REVIEW: Special K Cookies & Creme Pastry Crisps

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Special K Cookies & Creme Pastry Crisps

Purchased Price: $3.29 (on sale)
Size: 5 pouches
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Tastes similar to Cookies & Creme Pop-Tarts. Light and crispy exterior. 100 calories per pouch. A nice little snack. No need to toast in order for it to be crispy, unlike Pop-Tarts. Nutritionally, two Cookies & Creme Pastry Crisps equal one Oreo cookie. If you eat a lot of Cookies & Creme Pop-Tarts and think to yourself, “Hey, I should cut back on the Cookies & Creme Pop-Tarts” these are the Nicorette Gum that’ll satisfy your Pop-Tart cravings.
Cons: Insides were a bit hollow so maybe they could use a little more cream…I mean, creme. Chocolatey drizzle melts in your mouth and in your hands. They’re pretty much portion control Pop-Tarts. Being addicted to Cookies & Creme Pop-Tarts.

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Nutrition Facts: 2 crisps – 100 calories, 20 calories from fat, 2 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/9/2013

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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 Caramelized Onion Ritz Crackers

While researching caramelized onions, I came upon this article about the time it takes to prepare them and spent five minutes of my life reading about something I’ll probably never do in my life. Got seven minutes to spare? Go read that and then go read So Good Blog’s review of these crackers.
(Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

Glade Limited Edition Fall Collection

Glade’s Limited Edition Fall Collection is back to cover up whatever horrible smells you have around the house. (Spotted by Sylvia at Target.)

Chi-Chi's Shredded Beef & Cheese Mini Tacos

There are 32 mini tacos in this box of Chi-Chi’s Shredded Beef & Cheese Mini Tacos, or as Joey Chestnut probably calls them…practice. (Spotted by Jarred at Walmart.)

Kettle Brand Maple Bacon Potato Chips

I really should be eating more of the fruits and vegetables in the background of this photo, but I’d rather eat the Kettle Brand Maple Bacon Potato Chips in the foreground. (Spotted by Caitlin at Kroger.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition 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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/6/2013

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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.

Hello Supermint Toothpaste and Mouthwash

Hello, fresh breath, reduced chance of cavities, and having toothpaste that could be mistaken for sunscreen, shampoo, or conditioner. (Spotted by Sylvia at Target.)

Brach's Gummi Candy

To be honest, I didn’t know Brach’s made something other than candy corn. (Spotted by Sylvia at Target.)

Orbit for Kids Original Bubble Gum

Orbit for Kids? Wait a minute…was I not supposed to give kids regular Orbit Gum? Um…I’ll be right back. (Spotted by Melissa at Walmart.)

Tyson Mini Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Buffalo Style and Mini Pulled Chicken Sandwiches BBQ

Aww. So cute. Mini chicken sandwiches. I want to pinch your wittle chubby buns. (Spotted by Corey at Publix.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition 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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

PRIZE DRAWING: Because I Think Some of You Need More Fiber in Your Diet

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Did you know there’s Weight Watchers Smart Ones oatmeal?

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you probably knew that because we’ve reviewed two of the three varieties: Apples & Cinnamon (which we reviewed), Peaches & Cream, and Maple & Brown Sugar (which we also reviewed).

Well, the folks at Weight Watchers Smart Ones want some of you to try their oatmeal, so they sent us five coupons to give away to five lucky Impulsive Buy readers.

To enter The Impulsive Buy’s Smart Ones Coupon Giveaway, leave a comment with THIS post. You can say whatever you want in your comment, but it MUST INCLUDE how you like your oatmeal. Thick? Topped with Hershey’s syrup? In a boat? With a goat?

Please don’t forget to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winners for their mailing addresses. The Impulsive Buy will stop accepting entries on Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents 18 years old or older.

For those of you who have a Twitter account, you can get an additional entry by tweeting the following by Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time:

Hey @theimpulsivebuy! With all the junk food you eat, maybe you should @eatyourbest. Or eat oatmeal every so often. #SmartOnesOatmeal

So just copy, paste, and tweet. Only one tweet per Twitter account.

Good luck!

Fine Print: The Impulsive Buy promises your email address will not be used to send you emails with jdal;tieopir in the subject line. Impulsive Buy also promises your mailing address will not be used to send you . Bribes will not be accepted. If you’re coming from a site called Online-Sweepstakes, your entries will be disqualified because this drawing for Impulsive Buy readers only. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail, damaged mail, or you not using the coupon before it expires.

QUICK REVIEW: Kellogg’s To Go Vanilla Breakfast Shake Mix

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Kellogg's To Go Vanilla Breakfast Shake Mix

Purchased Price: $5.99
Size: 6 mix packets
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Decent artificial vanilla flavor. Slightly creamy consistency. Quick and easy to prepare. With all its vitamins and minerals, it’s like a liquid multivitamin. About the same amount of fiber as a large apple. Good source of protein. Makes skim milk taste better.
Cons: Has an oaty aftertaste. Vanilla isn’t listed in the ingredients. Large mix packet looks like it’s meant for 16 ounces, but instructions say only 8 ounces of milk. You may get hungry soon after drinking this because it’s not very filling. Kind of makes me yearn for a real breakfast with solid food.

Kellogg's To Go Vanilla Breakfast Shake Mix Closeup

Nutrition Facts: (just the mix) 130 calories, 0 calories from fat, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 270 milligrams of potassium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 17 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein, and lots of vitamins and minerals.

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