The Impulsive Buy

  • PUMPKINUNDATION 2017 (RETURNS EDITION) – 9/13/2017

    Here are some returning pumpkin products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

    Boulder Canyon Pumpkin Pie Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2017

    Boulder Canyon Pumpkin Pie Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

    (Spotted by Robbie at Big Lots.)

    Land O Lakes Limited Batch Pumpkin Pie Spice Spread 2017

    Land-O-Lakes Limited Batch Pumpkin Pie Spice Spread

    (Spotted by DJ at Giant.)

    Hammond s Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Bars 2017

    Hammond’s Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Bars

    (Spotted by Robbie at Tuesday Morning.)

    Pirouline Pumpkin Spice Creme Filled Wafers 2017

    Pirouline Pumpkin Spice Creme Filled Wafers

    (Spotted by Robbie at Tuesday Morning.)

    Creative Snacks Co Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Pretzels 2017

    Creative Snacks Co. Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Pretzels

    Angie s Boom Chicka Pop Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn 2017

    Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn

    (Spotted by Jenn at Wegmans.)

    Entenmann s Pop ems Pumpkin Donut Holes 2017

    Entenmann’s Pop’ems Pumpkin Donut Holes

    (Spotted by Marc C & Matt J at Target.)

    Lofthouse Cookies Pumpkin Pie Swirled Frosted Sugar Cookies 2017

    Lofthouse Cookies Pumpkin Pie Swirled Frosted Sugar Cookies

    (Spotted by Carla at Fred Meyer.)

    Way Better Snacks Limited Edition Pumpkin Cranberry

    Way Better Snacks Limited Edition Pumpkin Cranberry

    (Spotted by Rachel C at World Market.)

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

    Archer Farms Limited Edtiion Pumpkin Spice Snack Bites 2017

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Snack Bites

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Almonds 2017

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Almonds

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Pretzels 2017

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Pretzels

    (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Pancake Waffle Mix 2017

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Toffee Cupcake Mix 2017

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Toffee Cupcake Mix

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Caramel Streusel Blondie Mix 2017

    Archer Farms Limited Edition Pumpkin Caramel Streusel Blondie Mix

    (Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

    Hammond s Pumpkin Spice Toffee Peanuts

    Hammond’s Pumpkin Spice Toffee Peanuts

    (Spotted by Rachel C at World Market.)

    Frontera Limited Edition Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa 2017

    Frontera Limited Edition Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa

    (Spotted by Rachel C at World Market.)

    Clif Bar Spiced Pumpkin Pie 2017

    Clif Bar Spiced Pumpkin Pie

    Kind Nuts Spices Limited Edition Caramel Almond Pumpkin Spice Bar

    Kind Nuts & Spices Limited Edition Caramel Almond Pumpkin Spice Bar

    (Spotted by Rachel C 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 ([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: Chocolate Strawberry Yoo-hoo

    Chocolate Strawberry Yoo hoo

    Yes! A watery chocolate strawberry drink! Yahoo! (Spotted by Talisa 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.

  • QUICK REVIEW: Limited Edition Werther’s Original Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels

    Limited Edition Werther s Original Harvest Caramels Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels

    When I first pop one of these Werther’s Original Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels in my mouth, I get a flavor that makes me think, “Whoa. This totally tastes like fall.” It may be over 90 degrees, but the pumpkin spice flavor truly makes it feel like autumn.

    Unfortunately, a few chews in, that autumnal flavor has faded, and all I taste is typical Werther’s candy. It doesn’t give me enough time to parse out whatever spices or flavors they used. All I get is caramel, with a weird, almost floral aftertaste. Even if I start fresh on a new piece, I can’t taste autumn. I have to wait awhile to detect the pumpkin spice again.

    I had three separate tasting sessions, and this was the case each time.

    Limited Edition Werther s Original Harvest Caramels Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels 3

    The serving size is six pieces, but I don’t recommend that many in one sitting. For one thing, it’s a lot of sweetness and a lot of wrappers all at once; but furthermore, there’s no way you would taste the pumpkin spice by the sixth.

    Now, there’s nothing wrong with the caramel. It’s soft and chewy, but not so sticky it stays stuck to your teeth. It’s a yummy candy, except for that weird aftertaste. This is not a salted caramel flavor, even though the typo on the nutrition label says they’re 276 percent sodium.

    Limited Edition Werther s Original Harvest Caramels Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels 4

    Overall, it’s great as a caramel. But you only get a few seconds of pumpkin spice.

    Purchased Price: $3.99
    Size: 9.5 oz. bag
    Purchased at: Target
    Rating: 6 out of 10
    Nutrition Facts: (6 pieces) 150 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 16 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

  • SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Skittles Trick Plays

    Skittles Trick Plays

    Skittles Trick Plays 2

    No Flea Flicker Falberry? (Spotted by @BFIrrera at Tops Friendly Markets.)

    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.

  • PUMPKINUNDATION 2017: Snyder’s of Hanover Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Pieces

    Snyder s of Hanover Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Pieces

    Welcome to the pumpkin spice party, Snyder’s of Hanover! (Spotted by Brandon D at Harris Teeter.)

    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.