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So often we get totally hooked on a product and then boom it’s gone from the shelves. I don’t really know how this happens to things I like, because I feel like it, everyone else should too. And if we all like it, how did it get discontinued? So many questions. This we for my Things I Love Thursday, I thought I would share some of the products that I loved that have been discontinued.
I totally loved the Tutti Dolce line from Bath & Body Works. My favorite was the Lemon Meringue on. The smell was fabulous and the lotion was a great texture. Not to thin and drippy, but not super thick either. Just looking at this picture makes me wish I had a stockpile of this stuff somewhere. I don’t recall exactly when this was discontinued, but it’s been at least 5 years since they have sold it. The packaging was so cute too. It caught my eye every time I went into the store. Ugh. This makes me sad just thinking about it!
I don’t think I have ever actually read the box before, but to call this cereal “wholesome” might be a bit of an overstatement. Full of sugar (and super delicious) would be a better description. I have fond memories of crunching on these after some late nights of drinking. Some of the memories may be blurry depending on what was consumed, but I would never forget how tasty these are. They basically are little hunks of cripsy/hard rice krispie treats. And then one day I went to the store and they were just not there anymore. So sad.
During my effort not to drink Diet Pepsi (full disclosure: I fell off the wagon. Diet Pepsi in hand), I was thinking about what other drinks I liked and might work. And I thought back to Clearly Canadian. These were all the rage when I was in middle school. I remember big discussions with my friends about who got to drink what flavor. I liked the strawberry one best. Yummy! I did read that these are still sold in Canada, but usually in plastic bottles. Maybe next time I run for the border I will stop and check this out.
What’s not to like about clear Diet Pepsi? Isn’t pepsi good in all colors, shapes and sizes? Why can we have Pepsi Max, but not this? I hope that Pepsi releases a special edition of this one day. I need it back. I think I was maybe in high school (aka a LONG time ago) when this came out, yet I still remember it.
I saved the best for last. Oreo O’s cereal. This may be the most delicious cereal ever. I couldn’t be sadder that this is no longer being sold. I have heard that it is still sold in South Korea and I am considering planning a trip there so I can get my hands on some of this. Or one of my many international readers (I am sure there are hundreds – lol) could send me a box. I can’t even explain why this is so good. I used to put my cereal in a ziplock bag and eat it as I was driving to work. Nothing says morning better than sugary treats! I think someone (maybe me) needs to start a movement to bring this back. OMG, I just checked Wikipedia and realized that there problem between Post and Kraft since one has rights to the recipe and the other has rights to the Oreo trademark. Totally devastating. Forget Bora Bora. My dream destination is now South Korea where I will bring an empty suitcase full of Oreo O’s!
Are there any products that you loved that are now discontinued? I cannot wait to hear about them. Maybe there is someone out there that misses Oreo O’s just as much as I do!
I totally forgot about Clearly Canadian! I also miss those little seltzer water drinks… hmmm, I can’t even seem to remember their name… but they also came in a bunch of fruity flavors…. New York Seltzer Water.. that’s it!
OMG, I had forgotten all about those yummy drinks. The labels were different colors to match the flavor of the drinks right??
I know this is almost a year late but I just came across it. Anyway, are you thinking of the Original New York Seltzer bottles? They came in glass 8oz bottles I think. LOVED those! The only seltzer water I truly enjoyed.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring-Back-Original-New-York-Seltzer/115039481856027
OOOOOOOOOOH.. and while I’m thinking of drinks I used to love as a kid… what ever happened to burple?? Remember, it was kinda like koolaid but came in that super cool accordion style container!
I do remember those! But I would never have remembered their name! I recall always spilling mine.
I Loved Clearly Canadian! I had forgotten about it.
They seem to discontinue beverages on me all the time. Most recently, I haven’t been able to find my favorite juice anywhere. Welches White Grape Peach in the refridgerated section. I can only find the frozen concentrate, it’s not the same. I hate it when they discontinue things that I love.
Ugh. I would be so annoyed!!!
When I was pregnant all I wanted was Rice Krispies Treats and I found it on Amazon. I bought a case of it! (it went super fast.)
I also really miss Orbits drink. Do you remember that? It had like colored balls floating around in it.
I *think* I remember that drink! This new stuff on the market just can’t compare!
I LOVED the rice krispie treat cereal. It was way better than the pre-made krispie treats in bars. PS–I keep trying to convince my baby that Target is the best place on Earth. Too bad he has a meltdown every time we go!!
It is way way better than the pre-made rice krispie treats!!! And maybe he just needs an icee and some popcorn??? That’s why my son thinks it’s so great!
OMG I am still FURIOUS that b&bw discontinued Tutti Dolce! I was obsessed with Cinnamon Dolce. I used to buy it on eBay and can’t even find it there anymore. 🙁
Discontinued good products are a bummer!! Gosh, I am so busy trying to steer my kids away from the sugar cereals…I didn’t even think about how good some of them would be as a snack — we do like Cookie Crisp as a snack! It’s no Oreos though. Also, we drink a lot of those “imitation” Clearly Canadian seltzer waters that Meijer, Kroger and Walmart have in the not so sheek plastic bottles…lol.
They haven’t discontinued rice krispie treats cereal! I still buy it. I can usually find it at my Meijers but I do find they sell out quite a bit. The box is now purple instead of blue.
I think your brother has already started a movement to eat sugary cereal as snacks from bags at any time during the day.
I use to LOVE that cereal and clearly Canadian! I miss sour cream chex mix from the 90’s. I think they brought it back but it wasn’t the same. Oh, and I miss Bubble Yum soda!
I absolutely LOVE when someone reminds me of something I’ve totally forgotten about. Clearly Canadian! I remember my sister, Julie, and Gabe Fournier would always get the blackberry version with chocoate donuts back in middle school. HAHAHA
I would like to add ZIMA to the list!! 🙂
Blackberry Clearly Canadian and chocolate donuts sure does sound yummy! Your sister and Gabe had the right idea!
I used to love Clearly Canadian too! I loved the cherry and the blackberry flavors, I was so sad when I found out they’ve been discontinued. The flavored water they have now just tastes awful with the artificial sugars in it. This was the only flavored water that I actually liked, wish they would bring it back!!
would love to purchase some of that clearly canadian