SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 4/20/2017

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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.

Odwalla Peachy Ginger and Hotter Melon Quenchers

Odwalla Peachy Ginger and Hotter-Melon Quenchers

Odwalla Mocha Latte and Snickerdoodle Almondmilk Shake

Odwalla Mocha Latte and Snickerdoodle Almondmilk Shake

Call me old fashioned, but I prefer my ginger in P.F. Chang’s dishes and my jalapeños in Asian fusion tacos. (Spotted by James D at Sandella’s.)

Dove Chocolates Real Mixed Berries and Cherry Sea Salt Almond

Dove Chocolates Real Mixed Berries and Cherry & Sea Salt Almond

(Spotted by John W at CVS.)

Chocolove Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolove Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolove Milk Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Chocolove Milk Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Chocolove Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolove Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolove Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Chocolove Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Chocolove probably doesn’t want to read this, but I really chocolove Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. (Spotted by Rachel C at BYU Museam of Art Store.)

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 want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Blue Bunny Toffee Brownie Twist Ice Cream

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Blue Bunny Toffee Brownie Twist Ice Cream

Toffee ice cream. Brownie chunks. Toffee pieces. Caramel swirls. I’m going to guess the caramel is the “twist.” That’s an M. Night Shamalan twist right there. But wait, isn’t it “M. Night Shyamalan”? That’s a twist too. I don’t double check my spelling. Two boring twist revealed in one caption. (Spotted by Josh C at Walmart.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino

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Unicorn Frappuccino

If My Little Pony or Care Bears had a ragin’ kegger, the new Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino is what I imagine would come out of their mouths if they drank way too much.

The Unicorn Frappuccino is made with a sweet dusting of pink powder, blended into a crème Frappuccino with mango syrup and layered with a sour blue drizzle. It’s topped with vanilla whipped cream and sweet pink and sour blue powder topping.

It’s available until Sunday, April 23, while supplies last at Starbucks locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A Grande with whole milk and whipped cream has 410 calories, 16 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 230 milligrams of sodium, 62 grams of carbohydrates, 59 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Starbucks)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Little Debbie Orange Cream Cakes

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Little Debbie Orange Cream Cakes

It would’ve been cool if these came with popsicle sticks in them. Presentation, Little Debbie! (Spotted by Eric at Target.)

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.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

REVIEW: Starbucks Pink Drink

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Starbucks Pink Drink

You know what’s awesome?

Secret menu items.

You know what’s not awesome?

Ordering a secret menu item and the employee not knowing what you are talking about.

However, when a secret menu item is then elevated to the main menu it’s like the best of both worlds. A special, kind of exclusive treat that you don’t have to worry about acquiring. That’s exactly what has happened with Starbucks’ new Pink Drink. It contains their strawberry acai refresher mixed with coconut milk and strawberries and is now officially available.

Since its moniker is simply a color, I was very hesitant to see the drink in person as I didn’t want to be let down if it wasn’t enough pink enough. I was definitely hoping for execution more like the fantastic colored ketchup of yesteryear and less like the recent underwhelming naturally colored Froot Loops. The color didn’t disappoint, though, as it was a lovely pastel pink with nice pops of red from the strawberries.

Starbucks Pink Drink 2

The strawberries get a passing grade, probably a C or so if I was a grade school teacher. They are freeze-dried so make sure you let them soak a bit in the drink. Otherwise, they are crunchy and dry which means the flavor is a bit subdued. They are much better with some moisture in them as they provide a nice blast of tartness.

Even though it is advertised to be acai flavored with accents of passion fruit the only flavor I could taste is that of the main one, strawberry, and it comes through very nicely. The drink isn’t a sugar bomb either. It has a creamy nature but is still incredibly refreshing. It’s again the best of both worlds!

It reminded me of a light strawberry milk or even better yet Yoo-hoo’s strawberry drink in a fancier, lighter, and fresher version. I’m not usually a straight coconut milk fan but here it made for the perfect base for the refresher without being too overpowering.

With this drink being promoted to the official menu and being pretty darn good, I wonder if any other of the colored drinks that blew up Instagram last year will make the jump as well. Since it’s my favorite color and there has been an immense void in this segment for years (R.I.P. Pepsi Blue), fingers crossed for the blue one!

(Nutrition Facts – Grande (16 oz) – 140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.)

Purchased Price: $4.85
Size: Venti
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Creamy and refreshing strawberry flavor. Secret menu items getting a promotion. Fondly remembering childhood food.
Cons: Strawberries that are better suited for space travel. Unnoticeable passion fruit and acai flavors.