Category: Spotted on Shelves

Um…the first paragraph of this USA Today article from earlier this year needs to be updated. (Spotted by Stacie at Publix.)

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. 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.

Are these just Hostess Chocolate Pudding Pies with a new name? (Spotted by Robbie at Big Lots.)

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. 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.

Heat and drink or just drink. Marshmallows not included. (Spotted by Adam S at Tops Friendly Markets.)

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. 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.

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.

Trader Joe’s Sweet, Hot & Savory Honey Roasted Cocoa & Chili Peanuts & Almonds with Roasted Salted Pecans

Trader Joe’s Sweet, Hot & Savory Honey Roasted Cocoa & Chili Peanuts & Almonds with Roasted Salted Pecans…ugh, my fingers are tired from typing that. (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Seattle Chocolates Choc-o-Lantern Milk Chocolate Truffle Bar with Pumpkin Spice

I’m no graphic designer, but shouldn’t “pumpkin spice” be a bit more prominent? Unless, Seattle Chocolates don’t want to sell more of these. (Spotted by Sylvia at World Market.)

Quaker Real Medleys Steel Cut Oatmeal (Cranberry Vanilla Almond and Apple Pear Pecan)

I just Googled “gold cut oatmeal” thinking there was some fancy overpriced oatmeal. There wasn’t any. (Spotted by Lindsay A at Walmart.)

Foster Farms Saute Ready (Fajita, Garlic Herb, and Asian Style)

Come on, Foster Farms! I’m lazy. If you had time to marinate them, you had time to cook them for me. (Spotted by Carla at Fred Meyer.)

Juicy Juice Fruit Punch Splashers

Soooo watered down juice? (Spotted by Debra at Walmart.)

Entenmann’s Minis Cheese Danish

I wish Hostess came up with as many products as Entenmann’s because I’d like them to come up with more funny and naughty-sounding product names. Perhaps Long Slongs? (Spotted by Debra at Stop & Shop.)

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. 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 Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

Awww. It’s as if Mountain Dew Baja Blast and Mountain Dew Dark Berry had a baby. (Spotted by Joshua G at Chevron.)

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. 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.