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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/4/2013

Marvo / November 4, 2013 / Spotted on Shelves / 7 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.

I wonder how this will taste in milk. I also wonder if I attach some kind of strap to the bag, can I eat it hands-free. (Spotted by Leah at Walmart.)

“Try it, you’ll love it”? I’m not going to bet against ice cream and frozen dairy dessert, unless we’re living in another ice age. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs.)

Another season, another bunch of new Archer Farms potato chip flavors. How about kickin’ it old school and put out a sour cream and onion version? (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Coffee for kids in need!? Oh wait. It’s just coffee that donates 10 percent to charity. I would’ve known that sooner if I read the email that accompanied this photo. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs.)

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 (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

PRIZE DRAWING: Jack in the Box Jack Ca$h Cards

Marvo / November 4, 2013 / Prize Drawing / 89 Comments

Have you tried a Jack in the Box Munchie Meal?

No? Why haven’t you?

Is it because it’s only available between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.? (some readers have said it can be order at anytime, you just have to ask.) Or is it because you don’t live near a Jack in the Box? Or is it because you haven’t been drunk or high enough to buy under the influence? Or is it because you don’t have an extra six or seven dollars to buy one?

Well, if it’s the last question, The Impulsive Buy will be able to help if you win one of the four $10 Jack Ca$h Card we’re giving away, which we received from the nice folks at Jack in the Box.

You can use the card to buy either a Stacked Grilled Cheese Burger, Exploding Cheesy Chicken, Loaded Nuggets, or Brunch Burger meal, plus a little something extra if you’ve got a bad case of the munchies.

To enter The Impulsive Buy’s $10 Jack in the Box Jack Ca$h Card giveaway, leave a comment with THIS post. You can say whatever you want, but you MUST include the Munchie Meal you want to try the most in your comment. Please don’t forget to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the four randomly selected winners for their mailing addresses.

We will stop accepting entries on Sunday, November 10, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents 18 years old or older.

For those of you who have a Twitter account, you can get an additional entry by tweeting the following by Sunday, November 10, 2013 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time:

hey @theimpulsivebuy im lkie spuer durnk rhigt now but im aslo suepr hagnury rghit now so taht Jcak C$ah crad would be spuer aewosme thx

So just copy, paste, and tweet. Only one tweet per Twitter account.

Good luck! Also, thanks again to Jack in the Box for providing the Jack Ca$h Cards!

Fine Print: The Impulsive Buy promises your email address will not be used to send links to Jack in the Box commercials. Impulsive Buy also promises your mailing address will not be used to send you Jack in the Box coupons. Bribes will not be accepted. If you’re coming from a site called Online-Sweepstakes, your entries will be disqualified because this drawing for Impulsive Buy readers only. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail, damaged mail, or you using a dollar sign every time you type an S.

SPOTTED ON MENUS – Wendy’s Bacon Portabella Melt on Brioche

Marvo / November 3, 2013 / Fast Food News / 4 Comments

The Wendy’s Bacon Portabella Melt isn’t new, but I believe the brioche bun is. Wendy’s sure has been busy with their buns. First, a pretzel bun and now a brioche bun. I hope the Swiss bread Zopf is next. (Spotted by Brad in Chicago)

If you’re out getting some fast food and see a test product on the menu board, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Menus post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – Skittles Desserts

Marvo / November 1, 2013 / Spotted on Shelves / 9 Comments

Taste the dessert-flavored rainbow that consists of raspberry sorbet, strawberry milkshake, key lime pie, blueberry tart, and orange cream. (Spotted by Lauren at Walmart.)

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 (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 11/1/2013

Marvo / November 1, 2013 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

Hey, douchebags who mess with Sasquatch! Jack Link’s Beef Jerky has a new sriracha flavor. (Spotted by Rebecca at Walmart.)

Red Robin. Yummm! If we can’t have Red Robin microwaveable gourmet burgers, I guess this is the best next thing. (Spotted by Michael at Schnucks.)

Combining white sauce, cheese, and potatoes is apparently “special.” (Spotted by Kassie at Kroger.)

Mmmm…dessert waffles. Toast two of these waffles, slap a scoop of vanilla ice cream between them, and then let the ice cream and your troubles melt away. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

GAME TIME! Go (insert favorite football team name here)! Eat the entire can by yourself before halftime! Feel shame for the rest of the game! Feel even worse when your team loses! (Spotted by Marvo at Walmart.)