SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 1/6/2016

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 Scandinavian Swimmers

Trader Joe’s Scandinavian Swimmers

Trader Joe’s Swedish Fish…I mean Scandinavian Swimmers! (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

LumberJack Snacks Bacon Lovers Kettle Chips

LumberJack Snacks Bacon Lovers Kettle Chips

I think real bacon lovers wouldn’t eat bacon flavored chips. They would eat actual bacon. Chip Review tried them. (Spotted by Dustin at Lueken’s Village Foods.)

South Beach Living Whipped Peanut Butter and Whipped Chocolate Almond Snack Bars

South Beach Living Whipped Peanut Butter and Whipped Chocolate Almond Snack Bars

I guess these whipped snack bars will help whip us to a normal weight. Heh…sorry. (Spotted by Amanda at Walmart.)

Luna Protein Berry Greek Yogurt Bar

Luna Protein Berry Greek Yogurt Bar

Where’s the Berry Greek Yogurt bar for men, Clif? (Spotted by Eilish at Target.)

V8 Splash Watermelon Cherry

V8 Splash Watermelon Cherry

I think one could make a TV test pattern using V8 beverages. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger.)

Entenmann's Little Bites Snackin' Bites (Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry)

Entenmann’s Little Bites Snackin’ Bites (Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry)

If Entenmann’s Little Bites are little, then are these littler Little Bites? (Spotted by Lauren 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: Pepperidge Farm Mocha Chocolate, Salted Caramel Chocolate, and Banana Chocolate Milano Cookies

Pepperidge Farm Mocha Chocolate and Salted Caramel Chocolate Milano Cookies

Pepperidge Farm Limited Edition Banana Chocolate Milano

Three new Milano flavors at one time! Well, there went the New Year’s resolutions for some folks who want to eat better. (Spotted by Chris B 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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Conversation Kisses

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Conversation Kisses

1,000,000,000,000 times better than those chalky conversation hearts. (Spotted by Rachel C 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.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Looking for New Reviewers (2016 Edition)

The Impulsive Buy is currently looking for enthusiastic, talented, entertaining, and self-motivated individuals to write junk food and fast food reviews. We hope to bring on a few new contributors to write one or two reviews per month.

It’s a paid gig, but we won’t say here how much we pay per review. However, we can say it’s enough for you to have a pizza party with several of your friends or more than enough to help you fill a bathtub with popcorn.

If you’d like to apply for the position, here’s what you’ll need to send:

1. One sample review in TIB format (nutrition facts, rating, price, pros, cons, etc at the bottom). The review MUST be a new junk food or fast food product (“New” meaning within the past three months. If you’re not sure if the product you want to review is new, email me). The sample review will help us determine if your writing style would be a good fit. The sample review length MUST be somewhere between 400-600 words (not including nutrition facts, rating, price, pros, cons, etc at the bottom).

2. Photo(s) of the product you reviewed. (Full resolution versions, please!)

3. A bio that includes why you want to write for The Impulsive Buy.

A Few Notes:

1. We’re not only judging you on your review, but also your photos to see your photography skills (Tip: Light will help your photos a lot.) and how you write your bio (Tip: have fun writing it).

2. Due to legal reasons, we can’t hire anyone under the age 18.

3. At this time, we’re only looking for writers located in the United States and Canada.

4. Please don’t send your review and bio as an attachment. Copy and paste them into your email. Photos should be sent as attachments.

To apply, please email your sample review, pictures, and bio to [email protected] with “I’m a Hungry Hungry Hippo” in the subject line. We will stop accepting applicants on Saturday, January 23 at 11:59 p.m. HST.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.

Thank you.

Marvo
Editor

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Dove Chocolate Fruit & Nut

Dove Blueberry & Vanilla Cashew

Dove Blueberry & Vanilla Cashew

Dove Strawberry & Cocoa Almond and Raspberry & Honey Roasted Almond

Dove Strawberry & Cocoa Almond and Raspberry & Honey Roasted Almond

Wait a minute…blueberry juice infused cranberries, strawberry flavored cranberries, and raspberry flavored cranberries? Yeah, they’re made with real fruit, but really freaky fruit. (Spotted by Lauren @candyhunting on Instagram at Walgreens and Rachel C 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.