Thursday, May 31, 2018

May Savings on Curriculum - Ends TODAY

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Today is the LAST DAY for Homeschool Buyer's Co-op's May Promo - no Service Fees on your purchase! Join the Co-op and buy your summer enrichment or other curriculum packages today!

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Pantry Challenge Dinner



Pantry Challenge. I've been doing them for YEARS...

Actually, I used to subscribe to a Yahoo Group by that name, where people supported each other through their pantry challenge weeks - the support was great, even if the suggestions didn't always work for a kosher home! I loved the creativity and the resourcefulness of that group!

What's a pantry challenge all about anyway? It's about not shopping. Instead, you focus on using up whatever is already in your house - the purpose being to reduce spending and use up food that typically sits in the pantry or freezer and doesn't get used, becoming a waste of money AND space.

I do them at different times for different reasons.

Most of my pantry challenges have been inspired by the need to clear out the pantry. Whether pre-move or pre-Pesach, or pre-big event - there are times when you just must use up what you already have!

Then there are the times when I've had to do a pantry challenge due to lack of funds to buy more food, and those tend to be rather... interesting, as those are really designed just to "get by" until there's more cash available, and they don't always coincide with times when the fridge or freezer is full! That's when you figure out how to make the most creative meals, in my experience - when you somehow have to make a meal out of whatever odds and ends you have!

Here's the anatomy of a typical pantry challenge meal in my house - at least at the beginning, when we're still relatively well stocked.
Grains ~ Frozen Veggies ~ Beans or Lentils ~ Cheap fresh veggies ~ 

So this time here's what it looks like:


Homemade bread (this time it came out of the freezer, but it was made of whole spelt and rye flour (the whole rye flour was really cheap at Rami Levy one day, I think it was under 5 shekels/kg - so I stocked up)



Rice - this was long brown rice, bought in bulk from a dry goods store - I think it was 7 shekels/kg, and this was about 1/2 a kilo of rice...
Veggies - I picked up red peppers at the makolet from the sug bet rack today, so they cost 2 shekels/kilo - I used about half a kilo for this dinner. I simply cut them, tossed with olive oil, and roasted them!

Green beans - these were picked up on sale for 5 shekels a bag (a deal I couldn't pass up - even though we don't eat tons of frozen green beans!), tossed with garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a smidge of olive oil.




Chick-pea Fritters - these were made of chick pea flour, ground flaxseed, and a whole bunch of spices, like salt, pepper, parsley flakes, granulated garlic, and cumin. Pan-fried and a big hit.

I had some spicy sauces around, and some of us mixed up bowls of rice with veggies and spicy sauce. Others prefer to eat everything separately.

I've spent the last decade trying to figure out ways to make meals acceptable to all of my family members - even though there are hardly even 2 things they will all agree to eat at the same time! That's why the majority of our meals are made of of individually cooked foods that can be combined in different ways, including this one. No one has to feel that they weren't thought of, and I don't have to spend all day catering individual meals! It's a recipe for success - even when we're doing a pantry challenge!

Anyone else out there doing a pantry challenge this week? Let me know what you're serving!

Restaurant and Takeout Food DEALS!

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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great Groupon deals and Eluna deals (and other deals) you don't want to miss! Also, Janglo Beteavone has a great selection of restaurant coupons, so you can check http://shop.beteavone.com for additional deals.

This post focuses exclusively on kosher restaurants and take-out food, so if you're going to splurge, you can now afford to splurge a little more, with discount vouchers and savings. I keep checking for new deals, as I know you've been waiting for some, and this week there are some changes, so check carefully! Be sure to check the Facebook group so you don't miss out!

Pre-purchase your vouchers and save up to 50%! This is a GREAT way to save when you want to splurge! Don't miss out on the savings - check below for savings in your area!


Jerusalem and nearby:

Eyal Hotel - Breakfast buffet - 59 shekels for 1, or 115 shekels for 2! Valid Sun-Fri, 7:00am - 10:00am. Reservations required. Valid thru August 30, 2018.

Cafe Avichayil (mehadrin) - pay 10 shekels for a voucher that you can redeem for a buy one get one free deal. There are 2 options - a food voucher or an alcohol voucher. This effectively means you will get 2 items from the menu for the cost of 1 item + 10 shekels. Redeem a max of 2 vouchers (1 of each kind) in a visit. Voucher valid thru Aug 31, 2018

Tereza in Cinema City - breakfast for two for 69 shekels. Valid Sun-Thurs, 10:00am - 2:00pm, and Fridays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Reservations required. Max 2 couples with Groupons at a table. Valid thru July 31, 2018.

Agas v'Tapuach - vouchers for 50% off! Valid on dinner menu only, Sun-Thurs noon - 9pm. Reservations required. Max 4 people with Groupons at a table. Valid thru June 30, 2018.

Maccabi Cheeses (mehadrin) - French cheese platters: choose a 2 kg platter for 149 nis, or a 3 kg platter for 219 nis (50% off!). Voucher valid thru June 28, 2018. Place your order a day in advance, and pick up in Givat Shaul, Mondays or Thursdays.
Montefoire Restaurant, lunch/dinner for 2 (includes wine and dessert), starting at 229 nis Max 3 couples with vouchers at a table. Valid Sun-Thurs, 11:00am - 9:00pm, and Fridays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Reservations required. Valid thru July 31, 2018.
Bourekas/Kanafes at Malcha mall. 15 nis or 18 nis. Call ahead. Redeem Sun-Thurs, 10:00am - 10:00pm, Fridays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, Sat.nights from 1 hr after Shabbat until 11:00 pm. Valid thru Aug. 15, 2018.

Niflaot HaTzuna (mehadrin) 15% off catering, with self-pickup. Delivery within J-m is 100 shekels (free for orders of 20 portions or more). Option for delivery to other cities, as well. After you purchase the Groupon, you must call the caterer to finalize your orders. Minimum order is for 10 people (there are options for 10, 15, or 20 people, plus the option to add an additional person) 

Big Pizza (mehadrin), in Pisgat Zeev - get an XL pizza and garlic bread for just 30 shekels, or an XL pizza, garlic bread, and a pasta dish for just 49 shekels. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Not valid on delivery orders.

Shabbat (Friday night) dinner buffet at the Hotel Shani Restaurant - 79 nis for 1, or 149nis for 2. Reservations required. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Begian Waffles from Beit HaCrepe in Bet Shemesh (Mehadrin) for half off! Voucher valid thru July 31, 2018. Sun-Thurs 11am - 10pm, and Fridays 9:30am - 2:30pm. Reservations required

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Jerusalem, for 69nis per person or 129nis for a couple. Max 6 people at a table. Valid Sun-Fri, 6:30-10:00am. Reservations required. Valid thru June 30.

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Jerusalem area restaurants: Atza Sushi Bar, Bardak, Cafe Cafe (Ramot Mall), Cafe Landwer, Cafe Michael, Gourmandises, Greg (Cinema City), Greg Cafe (Mamilla), HaCnaanit (Kfar Adumim), Hasalatiya, Korus Al HaEsh, La Boca, Mike's Place, Muscat, Nagila, Olive & Fish, Pescados, Pompidou, Sheyan, Tommy's, Waffle Bar (Ramot) (Subject to change)

Shakshuk in Machane Yehuda - 58nis for 2! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Mon - Thurs, 8am - 4:30pm, and Fridays 8am - 1pm

Workshops (meat cooking/butchery) at Ktzizot - including a "Carnivore's meal" and a glass of wine, for 139nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Workshops take place on Mon, Tues, and Thurs, at 6pm and last for 2 hrs. Plan to arrive 15 min before your workshop begins!

Pescados - (Badatz, Jerusalem) Lunch for two for just 139nis! Or the Dinner deal for 44% off regular price (your choice of party of 2, or party of 4). Vouchers valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required

Buffet Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Jerusalem). 1 for 99nis / 2 for 195nis. Groupon valid Sun - Thurs 6:30pm - 9pm. Not valid on Fridays, Shabbat, Holiday eves, or Holidays. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max 10 people per group with Groupon vouchers. Reservations required.

Breakfast Buffet at the Shani Hotel (center of town) - for 49nis (1 person) or 97nis (2 people). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required

Get half off at Ta'im BaKerem. Sun - Wed, 4pm - 9pm or Thursday 4pm -8pm. Reservations required. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max 4 people per table (4 individual vouchers or 2 couples' vouchers)

Tel Aviv and Nearby:

HaYekev, Netanya (I checked - it's Kosher Mehadrin/Badatz, even though Groupon doesn't specify it's kosher) - Breakfast for 2 (Israeli or Premium) 69-89 shekels. Valid Sun-Thurs, 8:30 am -12:30 pm. Reservations required. Valid thru June 28, 2018.

Jandoya Catering (Dairy) Platters - for 10 people (399 nis), 15 people (499 nis), or 20 people (799 nis). Orders for 10 people are pick up only, orders for 15 or 20 can be delivered for an additional fee, fee depends on area. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase. You must place your order at least 48 hrs in advance. Blackout dates apply.

Sheldon, Ramat Gan - lunch for 2 for 139 shekels. Valid Sun-Thurs, 12:00 pm -4:30 pm, (eat in restaurant OR take-away). Reservations required. Valid thru July 31, 2018.

Breishit, Barkan (I checked, it's kosher even though Groupon doesn't specify) - lunch deals (29 nis for 1, 57 for 2, or 113 for 4). Valid Sun-Thurs, 12:00 pm -3:00 pm, (eat in restaurant OR take-away).Valid thru August 31, 2018.

TOSO, Petach Tikva - Shabbat takeout vouchers - pay 50 shekels for a 100 shekel voucher! Limit one Groupon voucher per person. Fridays only, 8 am - noon. Valid thru July 27, 2018

Matsuya, Ramat Gan - up to 48% off your meal for 2! Voucher good for 90 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs from 4pm - closing time.

Lechem Basar, Netanya (mehadrin) - Dinner for 2 for 299 nis. Valid Sun-Thurs, 12:30 pm -11:00 pm. Reservations required. Valid thru June 30.

Jandoya Catering (Dairy) Platters - for 10 people (399 nis), 15 people (499 nis), or 20 people (799 nis). Orders for 10 people are pick up only, orders for 15 or 20 can be delivered for an additional fee, fee depends on area. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase. You must place your order at least 48 hrs in advance. Blackout dates apply.

Breakfast, pool and spa at the Daniel Hotel - Shizen Spa in Herzliya - 155 nis for one person, or 299 nis for 2! Valid Sun-Thurs, 7:30 am - 4pm (breakfast served until 10:30am). Reservations required. Valid thru June 30.

Lunch at Tzanani in Bnei Brak (Machpud) - 65 nis for 1, 129 for 2! Valid Sun-Thurs, 11:00 am -6:00 pm. Valid thru Aug. 1, 2018. Some blackout dates apply.

Meat fix (Tel Aviv) - Burger plus fries and a drink for just 33 nis! Valid Sun-Thurs, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Omega-3 in Bat Yam (it's Kosher even though Groupon doesn't specify! I checked!) - 1 kg smoked fish platter for 99 nis. Place your order in advance. Valid Sun-Thurs, 8:30 am -4:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am - 2:30pm. Limit 2 vouchers at a time. Valid thru July 30, 2018.

Remini in Netanya - Belgian Waffles for over 50% off! Valid Sun-Thurs, 9:00 am -11:00 pm, and Fridays and Sat. nights with reservations. Valid thru July 30, 2018.

El Gaucho in Rishon (mehadrin) - Lunch or Dinner deals for 2, for 50% off. Voucher valid thru July 10, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11:30pm. Reservations required. If using Groupons, max 6 per table.

Paradiso Cafe in Sarona Market - buy one get one free breakfast deal (79 shekels for breakfast for 2!). Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9am - noon. Voucher valid until June 28, 2018

HaDayagim in Jaffa Port - Fish Dinner for 2, including wine and dessert, for 51% off. Reservations required. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm and Fridays, 11am - 1 hr before Shabbat. Voucher valid thru June 30, 2018

Punchline - the restaurant with singing waiters (yes it's kosher!)! Save over 50% with the Groupon. Limit 4 couples with Groupon vouchers per table. Redeem Sun - Wed and Sat. nights, from 8pm - last customer. Reservations required. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase (not on holidays or New Years' Eve)

Shabbat Takeout from Bishulim Express (Petach Tikvah) (mehadrin) - half price vouchers. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem only on Fridays. Limit 1 per person. Cannot be used toward the purchase of certain dishes (grill specialties - salmon, pargit, shnitzel, kebab, kirayim, asado)

Shabbat Takeout from Mitamei Bunim in Holon - Buy a 70nis voucher for just 35nis! Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed ONLY on Fridays. Place your order in advance. Limit 1 per person. 

Shabbat Takeout from Viki in Netanya - half price vouchers! Limit one per person. Valid for 90 days from date of purchase, on Fridays only

Breakfast at the David Tower in Netanya, and then use the spa facilities for the rest of the day! Reservations required. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Must be 16+ to use the spa facilities.

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Art Hotel in TA - 59nis for one, 115nis for two. Voucher valid thru May 30, 2018. Can be redeemed Sun - Fri. Reservations Required. If you go, you can bring babies under age 2 along for free.

Breakfast Buffet at the Ramada in Netanya - 69nis for one, or 135nis for 2! Sun - Friday, 6:30-10am. Reservations required. Voucher can be used thru June 30, 2018. 

Fruit Platters from Ba-Li Pri in Ramat Gan, starting at 99nis. Limit 3 deals per person. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Order your platter in advance! 

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Tel Aviv area restaurants: Alfredo (Petach Tikva), Alternative, Armondo, Baker's Pattisserie, Bistro 56, Black, Borochov 88, Brenner Wine Bar (Raanana), Cafe Neto (Raanana), Cafe Neto (Petach Tikvah), Cafe Yafo, Carousel, Currylinas, Derby Bar, El Gaucho (Netanya), Entrecoti (Petach Tikvah), Fresh Kitchen (Herzliya), Goshen, HaRoeh BaCafe (Kfar HaRoeh),  Hungarian Blintzes, Jems, Kitchen Bar (Netanya), La Lasagna, Marrakesh, Matsuya, Meat & Wine (Herzliya) , Minato (Herzliya), Nagisa (Ra'anana), Pankina, Regina, Salta (Raanana), Shmulik Cohen, Taipei (Netanya), Taj Indian Restaurant, Vici (Raanana) (Subject to change)

La Place in Netanya - Breakfast for 2, for just 59nis. Limit 2 Groupons per table. Show your Groupon before ordering. Use your voucher Sun - Fri, 8:00 am - noon. Valid thru May 31, 2018.

Breakfast Buffet at the Rimonim Tower in Ramat Gan - 59nis for 1, or 115nis for 2. Valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Breakfast buffet is open from 7am - 10am, Sun- Fri 

Dinner for 2 at Hilulim (mehadrin) restaurant in Tel Aviv at the border of Holon, for 169nis. Reservations required. Max 5 Groupons per table. Voucher can be used Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase, but not on Rosh Chodesh. 


Haifa and North:

Chof Gai Hotel (Tiberias) Breakfast and Spa Day - 219 nis for 1, 429 nis for 2. Redeem Sun - Thurs, if you want to redeem on weekends, there is an additional fee payable at the hotel. Breakfast is served from 7:30am - 10:00am. The deal includes breakfast, a massage, and use of the pool and spa facilities (water park not included). Reservations required. Valid thrו July 31, 2018


El Rancho, Tiberias - Lunch for 2 (regular or premium meal - 149 or 169 shekels). Valid every day before 6pm. Reservations required. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase.

Iskander (Mehadrin) at Nahar Hayarden (upper Galilee) - dinner for 2 for 219nis. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max. 3 Groupons for table (3 couples). Reservations required. Redeem Sun - Wed, noon - 8pm, Thurs. noon - 9:30pm, or Friday noon - half an hour before Shabbat.

Shytel in Nahariya (Badatz/Machpud meats) - Dinner for 2 starting at 135nis. Max. 3 vouchers per table (3 couples). Good for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required.

Morgenfeld (Achziv) - (S. American Grill) 299nis for a meal for 2, including a bottle of wine. Groupon valid thru June 30, 2018. Redeem Sun-Thurs, noon - 11pm, and Fridays noon - 3pm. Reservations required.

Yishai's Schwarma at the G Mall in Yokneam - Schwarma meal for 27 nis! Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 11am - 10pm. Limit one voucher per person per visit. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Japan! Japan in Kiryat Ata - choose a buy one get one free voucher for Sushi or for Stir Fry. Up to 3 Groupons can be used at one table. Can be used for takeout, but not valid for delivery orders. Good thru July 31, 2018.

"Totchi" Kiryat Atta (mehadrin) - Toasted Deli Sandwiches, just 18 shekels. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs noon - 10pm. Valid thru July 10, 2018.

Takeout food for Shabbat from Pataio Catering in Tirat HaCarmel - get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Breakfast Buffet at the Bay View Hotel in Haifa - Sun-Thurs: 55nis for 1 or 99nis for 2, Fridays: 59nis for 1 or 115nis for 2. Voucher valid thru May 31, 2018. Max 6 per table with Groupons. Reservations required.

Pizza Puzzle in Akko - get an XL pizza for 30nis. For 49nis, you'll also get a salad and garlic bread with your pizza. Voucher good for 2 months from date of purchase. Not valid for Delivery.

Breakfast Buffet at the Crown Plaza in Haifa - 59nis for 1/109nis for 2 (69/129 on Fridays). You must buy the deal that is valid on the day you want to go (Sun-Thurs OR Friday). Reservations required. Breakfast is served 6:30-10:30am. Voucher valid thru May 31, 2018.

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Northern area restaurants: Baba (Karmiel), Casa Barone (Zichron), Taj Indian Restaurant in Or Akiva, Nili in Zichron Yaakov (Subject to change)

Sinta Bar (Kiryat Ata) at Kenyon Shaar Hatzafon, Burger meal for 2, for 76nis. Includes 2 burgers, one order of fries, and 2 drinks. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Valid Sun- Thurs, 5pm - 10pm, and Sat. nights, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Cannot be redeemed on Fridays. Reservations required, or call in advance for takeout.

Shela Restaurant (Kiryat Motzkin), for 79nis per couple. Limit 2 vouchers per table. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase, with advance reservations. Valid Sun-Wed, 10:30am - midnight, Thursdays, 10:30am - 5pm, Fridays, 8am - 2pm. Max 2 couples with Groupon vouchers per table.

Two Felafels with French Fries at Olam HaOchel, (or two omelet pitot with french fries) for just 19nis! Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9am - 5pm, Fridays 8am - 3pm

Olam Ha'Ochel in Haifa (meat restaurant, with tons of salads for the table) for just 39nis per person (77nis for 2!). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and only from 9am - 5pm (Sun-Thurs) or 8am - 3pm Fridays.

50% off at Ta'im L'Chulam in Haifa! (The meal includes soup, a meat main dish, 2 sides, a drink, and more!) Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9am - 5pm.


South:

Beit HaFul, Ashdod - Chumus meal, 29 shekels, Chumus with beef, 35 shekels. Voucher valid thru August 30, 2018. Valid Sun- Thurs, 10 am - 9pm, and Fridays, 10am - 2 pm. Limit 4 people with Groupons per table. Limit 1 voucher per person.

Atmosphera, Ashdod - dinner for 1 - 119 shekels, dinner for 2 - 237 shekels. Voucher valid thru July 10, 2018. Valid Sun- Thurs, noon - 6pm. Limit 6 people with Groupons per table. Limit 1 voucher per person.

Endive, Ashdod - dinner for 2 for 279 shekels. Valid Sun- Thurs, 6:30 pm - 10 pm. Reservations required, Limit 8 people with a Groupon per table. Voucher valid thru Dec 30, 2018.

Nordau 24, Ashdod - dinner for 2 for 139 shekels (premium package for 189 shekels). Valid Sun- Thurs, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase.

Safra, Be'er Sheva - dinner for 2 for 99 shekels (regular), or 139 shekels (upgraded), or 189 shekels (premium). Valid Sun- Thurs, noon - midnight, and Sat. nights until midnight. Limit 6 people with a Groupon per table. Voucher valid thru October 30, 2018.

Breakfast/Brunch at Endive in the West Boutique Hotel, Ashdod - 75 shekels for 1, 149 shekels for 2, upgrade to include pool admission for the day for 219 shekels for 2. Valid Sun- Fridays, breakfast served 6-10:30am, or brunch served Tues-Thurs, 11 am - 1:30 pm. Voucher valid thru July 31, 2018.

Breakfast Buffet at the Central Park Hotel, Eilat (I checked, the hotel is kosher, even though Groupon doesn't specify) - 59 shekels for 1, or 109 shekels for 2. Valid Sun- Fridays, 7:30 -10:30am. Children under 2 eat free with an adult. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person or couple. Voucher valid thru Oct. 31, 2018.

Jandoya Catering (Dairy) Platters - for 10 people (399 nis), 15 people (499 nis), or 20 people (799 nis). Orders for 10 people are pick up only, orders for 15 or 20 can be delivered for an additional fee, fee depends on area. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase. You must place your order at least 48 hrs in advance. Blackout dates apply.

Criolo, Be'er Sheva - 99 nis for 2. Voucher valid thru July 30, 2018. Valid Sun- Thurs, noon - 11pm, and Sat. nights, until 1am. Cannot be redeemed on Fridays. Reservations required, Limit one couple with a Groupon per table. Not valid for takeout or delivery.

HaMeksikani, Ashkelon - 30 shekel meat filled tortilla deal! Redeem Sun - Thurs, 4pm - 10pm. Not valid on delivery or takeout orders. Limit one voucher per person. Voucher valid until June 29, 2018

TakeOut from Boda Blanca in Ashdod (Mehadrin) for half price! Pay 40nis for an 80nis voucher! Fridays only. Groupon valid thru July 31, 2018. Limit 1 voucher per person

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Southern area restaurants: Namaste (Ashdod) (Subject to change)

Marshmallow in Be'er Sheva - Choose breakfast for 2 for 69nis OR a 40 shekel voucher (for one person) for 20 shekels! Valid thru June 30, 2018. Limit 3 couples with a Groupon at a table. Redeem Sun - Thurs 9:30am - 6pm.

Marshmallow in Be'er Sheva - Pasta dinner for 2 for 79nis, including a dessert (fondue and other "specials" not included) Valid thru June 30, 2018.

Ribs in Ashdod - deals starting at 99nis for a 2 person meal! (upgrade that includes wine, dessert, and coffee is available) Voucher valid thru July 31, 2018. Limit 6 people per table if using a Groupon voucher. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, noon - 7pm. Reservations required.

Lunch at "Space" in Moshav Amonim - 139nis for 1 person, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4. Voucher valid thru August 30, 2018. Check for blackout dates, and reservations required. Generally valid Sun-Thurs noon - 5:30pm or Fridays noon - 2pm. Anyone in your party without a Groupon voucher will be required to order 100nis minimum from the menu, and children under 10 will be required to order a 40nis children's meal. According to the info posted, you can use their gardens (and pool, maybe) before and after your meal.

Pizza HaGesher in Be'er Sheva (Mehadrin) - Get an XL pie for just 29nis! Sun - Thurs, 11am - 8pm. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. You can redeem multiple vouchers at one time.


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Monday, May 28, 2018

Free Resources for Small Business Owners in Israel


We all know it can be a real challenge to go solo and open a business, and olim especially can use all the helping hands we can get! 

Today, I'd like to highlight a few of the resources I know about that small business owners can use to hopefully get ahead.

I hope you find this list helpful!

-- Bank Leumi offers small business management courses in the following locations: Ra'anana, Ramat Aviv, Ashdod, Lod, and Afula. The course is 7 sessions, and is free of charge.
Sign up HERE

They also offer some digital classes (video series) - you can check it out HERE.

These classes are specifically for Israel, so may address some of the unique challenges small businesses in Israel may encounter.

-- The Israel Tax Authority runs Free Clinics for Atzma'im with income from self employment up to 60,000 NIS using Form 137, and other people who need to file a tax report using Form 1301

Find this help HERE:

Every Regional Tax Office (except Eilat and Tel Aviv - details below), between April 22, 2018 and June 14, 2018, Sunday - Thursday from 1pm - 6:30pm. Some offices may be closed on certain days of the week (Teverya is closed on Tuesdays, for example). I recommend calling before you go to verify they are open!

In Eilat, the clinic will be available only on Mondays and Wednesdays.

In Tel Aviv, there is a special Resource Center dedicated just to this service, and it will remain open until July 19, 2018. Find it at Rechov Shefa Tal 12, Tel Aviv.

-- The Jewish Agency (a.k.a. "The Sochnut") has Loan Funds for entrepreneurs if you meet certain criteria. [More Info]

-- Benefits for Small and Medium Business Owners, offered by the Ministry of the Economy - on the BIZנס site

-- Online (Video-based) Courses offered by the Israel Employment Services - for free! The videos are in Hebrew, and are actually a great way to improve your business Hebrew at the same time as learning something new!

-- If your business can travel, you need to know about the fairs at which you can set up shop! Find all the fairs here!

Please let me know if you know of other great resources - I'd be happy to expand this list!

If you're struggling to stay on top of life because you're not yet earning enough money, be sure to check out my Financial Assistance Series, and see if you may qualify for help you didn't know about!

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Memorial Day Savings on Modest Clothing

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Did you see? Kosher Casual has EVERYTHING marked down right now! Hurry and catch the savings!

Get 10% off everything in stock today - just click here to start shopping! No code is needed, and you can shop from anywhere in the world (more or less)!


Kosher Casual sells great modestly styled basics (and more) for reasonable prices! If you  haven't gotten to know them yet, this is the PERFECT time to check them out!

My favorite items from this store are the swim and running skirts with attached leggings - what do you love?




Sale ends Monday night (May 28, 2018) so hurry!


Friday, May 25, 2018

Unpublished iHerb Coupon!


This post contains my iHerb referral link. You'll save money using it (even existing customers), and I may be compensated by iHerb. It won't cost you extra - but it WILL save you money!




 I've promised to share iHerb deals whenever I hear about them, so none of you will miss out on the extra savings! So here's the current deal:


Save big today with a 10% extra discount off your order of iHerb House Brand products! Please note that this discount ends May 31st at 10:00 am PST.

Don't miss out! Be sure click on this link to activate the discount! If you see that it's not active, just add these two codes to your cart: QEJ101 and MHOUSETEN to activate your discount.





If you use Shipping Savers, you can get really affordable shipping, even if you choose DHL Express shipping (I highly recommend this shipping method, it arrives really quickly)! You can sort for Shipping Savers on iHerb by clicking the Shipping Saver checkbox on the left-hand side of the page. Check out my Shipping Saver suggestions, too!

Not sure if shopping at iHerb makes sense?
I shop there pretty often, as you may already know. I find it makes life easier for me - not only do they make it easy to find some "hard to find" products my family needs (like fragrance free shower products), but I save a significant amount of money on things like vitamins and probiotics. So many products are definitely less expensive at iHerb than at my local stores, and shipping is VERY affordable as I mentioned above.

Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb:

Palm Oil (this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or fudge)

Magnesium Tablets (these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel and iHerb is a great way to save!)

Stash Teas (I buy these when they are on sale, as the sale price comes out to less than the lowest price I can find herbal teas for locally, and these are just SO MUCH HIGHER quality than teas I can find for an affordable price!)

Vitamin D (so many people are deficient, it turns out! And my doctor prescribed a rather high dose, and what's sold here is very low dose and more expensive)

Probiotics are far less expensive from iHerb than any I've found in Israel, and they don't weigh much! Many of these are "shipping savers" - so they'll lower your shipping costs for the whole order if you add them in!

EO shower gel (we like this kid friendly all-in-one shower product that doesn't irritate our skin!)

Ricola throat drops (these work out to be only slightly less expensive than the local price, so I use them as a "filler" product, never as my "reason for buying")

Witch Hazel (it's really difficult to find witch hazel products locally, and if you love witch hazel, you'll be thrilled with iherb's price. This one is a toner with alcohol in it - some people like the alcohol in it, but if you don't, they also have plenty of no-alcohol witch hazel products)

Coffee Filters (unbleached) - I can find the #4 size locally, but I use the #2 size, and can't always find unbleached, and it's so easy to order it, rather than running around town!

Brown Rice Pasta (I only buy these when they're on sale though. Great for people who don't eat wheat! The local equivalent is more expensive unless there's an amazing sale going on)

Grapefruit Seed Extract (similar product, 1/4 of the size, cost more than twice as much at my health food store, and many people are convinced this keeps colds away,!)

Essential Oils (I use them in homemade cleaners) - for a fraction of the price here in Israel! Yes, they are real and natural (and very importantly, not an MLM)!

Soy-free Teriyaki Sauce (for my soy allergic child)

Calendula Cream (so soothing and wonderful for eczema!)

Aquaphor Ointment - impossible to buy locally! When it's not available, you might find CeraVe to be a good alternative.

I also regularly check the Specials Page to see if products I use are on sale and work out to a better deal thru iHerb during a sale, and I also occasionally will order a hard-to-find spice.

Let me know what your favorite deals are!

Don't get surprised by import taxes! If you are ordering items from overseas, be sure to familiarize yourself with the most recent personal import regulations!

P.S. If you're looking for vanilla beans, I've found that the best place to buy them right now is ebay, not iHerb! My local spice seller has been sold out for a long time now. But ebay's got them for about 8-9 shekels per pod, and free international shipping!