SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 3/15/2016

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.

Marie Callender's Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Marie Callender’s Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

It kind of looks like raw fish with granola on top. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger.)

Kroger Real Sugar Soda Root Beer and Orange

Kroger Real Sugar Soda Root Beer and Orange

Kroger Real Sugar Soda Cola Time and The Fizzicist

Kroger Real Sugar Soda Cola Time and The Fizzicist

If you’re wondering if thefizzicist.com is taken, because seeing the name sparked a desire in you to start a beverage blog. Yes, it’s taken. (Spotted by Andrew M at Kroger Signature.)

H-E-B Sparking Orange Mango

H-E-B Sparking Orange Mango

Why isn’t it mango orange? Why can’t mango have the bigger font? No one is drinking this because of the orange, they’re doing it for the mango. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Campbell's Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup

Campbell’s Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup

Great for cooking and great for giving to food banks. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger.)

Kahiki Sesame Ginger Chicken and General Tso's Chicken Bowl & Roll

Kahiki Sesame Ginger Chicken and General Tso’s Chicken Bowl & Roll

Kahiki Szechuan Pepper Steak and Chicken Pad Thai Bowl & Roll

Kahiki Szechuan Pepper Steak and Chicken Pad Thai Bowl & Roll

If you’re one who smokes a bowl or rolls a joint, I bet these might look really good after doing both. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

ThinkThin Blueberry Banana High Protein Smoothie Mix

ThinkThin Blueberry Banana High Protein Smoothie Mix

ThinkThin Strawberry Raspberry High Protein Smoothie Mix

ThinkThin Strawberry Raspberry High Protein Smoothie Mix

ThinkThin Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie Mix

ThinkThin Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie Mix

Wait a minute. The peanut butter banana one has the same amount of protein, but it’s not a “High Protein Smoothie Mix.” Conspiracy against nuts? (Spotted by Elizabeth L at Target.)

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 (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Polar Unicorn Kisses Seltzer

Polar Unicorn Seltzer Kisses

Ugh! I need UNICORN TEARS to bring them back to life, not unicorn kisses. (Spotted by Lisa B at Hannaford.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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 – 3/14/2016

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 Triple Threat

Trader Joe’s Triple Threat

Hot! Hot! Hot! (Spotted by @TasteTestFilms at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Crispy Crunchy Ginger Chunk Cookies

Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Crispy Crunchy Ginger Chunk Cookies

Mmmm. Melt in my mouth. (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe's Organic Black Bean Rotini

Trader Joe’s Organic Black Bean Rotini

Trick your foodie friends into thinking this is squid ink rotini. (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Mike and Ike Mega Mix

Mike and Ike Mega Mix

Mike and Ike Mega Mix 2

I think ten flavors would be considered a “mega mix.” (Spotted by Joshua G at Dollar Tree.)

Peeps Marshmallow Lollipops Purple

Peeps Marshmallow Lollipops Purple

Peeps Marshmallow Lollipops Red

Peeps Marshmallow Lollipops Red

Peeps White Fudge Coated Marshmallow Lollipops

Peeps White Fudge Coated Marshmallow Lollipops

I bet it’s like licking sandpaper. (Spotted by Amanda at Target.)

Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dressing (Ranch and Cucumber Dill)

Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dressing (Ranch and Cucumber Dill)

There’s also a Creamy Caesar variety. (Spotted by Amanda at Kroger.)

Hellmann's Organic Mayonnaise (Original, Spicy Chipotle, and Roasted Garlic)

Hellmann’s Organic Mayonnaise (Original, Spicy Chipotle, and Roasted Garlic)

Bring out the Hellmann’s and bring out the best. (Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)

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 (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Lay’s Kettle Cooked Lattice Cut Sea Salt Potato Chips

Lay's Kettle Cooked Lattice Cut Sea Salt Potato Chips

I’m surprised this wasn’t one of the original flavors when Lay’s introduced their lattice cut chips two years ago. (Spotted by Marvo at Times.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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: 7-Eleven Cherry and Blue Raspberry Slurpee Cotton Candy

7-Eleven Cherry and Blue Raspberry Slurpee Cotton Candy

You won’t get brain freeze with these, but you’ll definitely get sticky fingers. (Spotted by Chris B at 7-Eleven.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) 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.