Thursday, April 28, 2022

Free Help for New Freelancers!

 I see lots of people asking about opening a "tik atzmai". I even see people asking to hire someone to do it for them.



I'll admit, I didn't open mine myself - a tax consultant did it for me as long as I agreed to have her file my end of year tax paperwork... So I duly turned over the info she requested and later that day she gave me proof that I had a file opened!

BUT...

I did later talk someone else through opening one, because they didn't want to have to commit to paying anyone. They knew they would not be earning a lot through their freelance work, and would be eligible for FREE tax filing assistance. And then I realized it really wasn't as complicated as I'd thought!

And NOW?

Well, it's gotten even easier!

Because now, the Israel Tax Authority has a series of "how-to" videos available to the public, explaining exactly what to do!

Check them out HERE!

Who would have thought that the Tax Authority would be so helpful? I know it sounds strange... but it's true that they just want people to file their taxes properly.



Wishing you all good luck with your paperwork and much success in your new business ventures!

Hope you found this post helpful! If yes, please pass it on to someone else who could use it!

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The HUGE recall: Important info

In the last few days, you might have heard that the Strauss-Elite company shut down their chocolate production facility due to a salmonella issue.

They have been forced to recall HUGE amounts of chocolate, as well as other products that contain chocolate. Other companies, that source their chocolate from Strauss-Elite, have also issued recalls.

There's a lot of confusion out there about which products have been recalled. So here's the latest scoop:

The recall includes:

ALL Elite Chocolate Products*
Elite Cakes*
Elite Wafers*
Energy brand snack bars*
Energy brand chocolate covered rice cakes*
Elite Toffees*
Elite Gum*
*ALL expiration dates that are currently available)

Milky puddings with candy-coated chocolate topping exp. dates 26/4/22, 3/5/22, 11/5/22, 12/5/22, 16/5/22

Unilever products:
Magnum Duet exp. dates 1.9.23 - 6.10.23
Magnum White exp. dates 28.8.23 - 13.9.23
Magnum Chocolate exp. dates 29.8.23 - 19.9.23
Magnum Almond exp. dates 7-8.9.23
Magnum White Strawberry exp. dates 31.8.23 - 21.9.23
Magnum White Cone exp. date 7.4.23
Magnum Chocolate Cone exp. date 5-6.4.23
Magnum Mini Almond exp. dates 15.6.23 - 30.6.23
Magnum Mini Chocolate/Vanilla exp. dates 13.4.23 - 14.4.23
Magnum Mini Duet exp. date 15.9.23
Magnum Mini White exp. date 4.9.23
Magnum Mini Dark Chocolate exp. date 18.9.23
Vanilla Mini Ice Cream Treats exp. dates 28.8.23 - 22.9.23
Strawberry Mini Ice Cream Treats exp. dates 3.10.23 - 6.10.23
Bomba Ice Cream Bars exp. date 19.9.23
Mini Pesek Zman Ice Cream Multi-pack exp. dates 15.8.23 - 17.8.23
Shokobo Ice Cream Bars exp. dates 15.8.23 - 27.9.23
Pistachio Goodies exp. dates 3.10.23 - 4.10.23
Cremissimo Vanilla Chip Ice Cream exp. date 22.8.23
Cremissimo White Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream exp. date 1.9.23
Cremissimo White Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream exp. date 8.9.23
Cremissimo Triple Chocolate Ice Cream exp. date 31.8.23
Cremissimo Chocolate Chip Ice Cream exp. dates 29.8.23 - 30.8.23
Solero Coconut Bar exp. dates 14.9.23 - 29.9.23
Mix Round Ice Cream Treat exp. dates 6-7.9.23

To get a refund for the Unilever products, call 1800-780-780 OR WhatsApp 053-7807800 or fill out their customer service form at sherut-unilever.co.il

To request a refund for the recalled products Elite you've purchased but cannot eat, fill out the form here: https://www.strauss-group.co.il/cs_form/elite/#form_all_data_wrap or call *6860 or send a message via WhatsApp to 052-759-9752

If you are reading this from another country, you will likely be able to return your product to the store you purchased it at, or reach out to the importer listed on the label.

Hope that helps make sense of things! And I hope you didn't get sick from tainted chocolate.

Monday, April 25, 2022

Save on the Essentials - the Deodorant Post!

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It's the DEODORANT post! Save big time when you buy deodorant from Amazon instead of locally.

Amazon's prices change frequently but they're really great about letting you know if an item in your cart has changed price.

At the time of posting, all of these products qualify for free shipping to Israel with a $49 purchase, and many work out to 10 NIS or less per unit (some may be a bit more, especially specialty products like Clinical Strength deos):

Almay Sensitive Skin 3-pack 

Garnier OBAO 4-pack 

Love Beauty and Planet Vegan, Alcohol-free Roll On 6-pack 

Sure Solid 3-pack 

Dove Roll-On 3-pack 

Lady Speed Stick Invisible Dry 4-pack 

Teen Spirit Solid 3-pack

6-pack Right Guard Sport 48 hr 

Clinical Strength Certain Dri 3-pack 

Speed Stick Gel 8-pack 

Dove Clinical Strength 3-pack 

Degree Men 48 hour Deo 6-pack 

Arm & Hammer Essentials Aluminum Free Deo 6-pack 

Dove Invisible Solid 6-pack 

Speed Stick 7-pack


Just remember - avoid VAT and other import fees by staying below the $75 tax threshold! If you do go over, you will see exactly what you'll pay in taxes at checkout. I only do this if I'm actually buying a product that costs more than $75. Otherwise, I place separate orders that each total under $75.

If you're in the USA and buying a gift for someone in Israel, please follow those guidelines, too - or be prepared to prepay all taxes and fees. You'll see them before you checkout, so don't worry about surprises. You will need to enter the recipient's ID number at checkout too, so the package can clear customs.

Hope you found this helpful! If yes, be sure to find me on social media, and share this post, too!

Join my shopping group on Facebook to find more deals! See you there!



Sunday, April 24, 2022

The Sunscreen Post (summer is here!)

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It's the SUNSCREEN post! Save big time when you buy sunscreen from Amazon!

Amazon's prices change frequently but they're really great about letting you know if an item in your cart has changed price.

At the time of posting, all of these sunscreens qualify for free shipping to Israel with a $49 purchase:

Pack of 4 travel sunscreens 

2-pack "up & up" brand SPF 50 sunscreens 

3-pack oxybenzone-free face friendly sunscreens 

Blue Lizard baby sunscreen (fragrance free) 

3-pack TSA approved Banana Boat brand reef friendly sunscreens

Just remember - avoid VAT and other import fees by staying below the $75 tax threshold! If you do go over, you will see exactly what you'll pay in taxes at checkout. I only do this if I'm actually buying a product that costs more than $75. Otherwise, I place separate orders that each total under $75.

If you're in the USA and buying a gift for someone in Israel, please follow those guidelines, too - or be prepared to prepay all taxes and fees. You'll see them before you checkout, so don't worry about surprises. You will need to enter the recipient's ID number at checkout too, so the package can clear customs.

Hope you found this helpful! If yes, be sure to find me on social media, and share this post, too!

Join my shopping group on Facebook to find more deals! See you there!



Monday, April 18, 2022

Amazon Deals!

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Some people aren't working this week so it's a great time to catch up on errands that have been left undone. BUT there's also a definite tug make the most of your vacation and get out and DO things, not just shop (check out my posts from earlier this week about things to do)! So here's my solution. Get out during the day, do that tiyul, visit that museum, have your picnic... and at night, do your errands virtually!

I personally rotate where I shop online, I often shop at Groo or Wallashops... but for some things, I just have to turn to Amazon - either for products that aren't available locally or the markup is too high. And, with Amazon, you'll often get free shipping, and you'll always know UP FRONT if you have to pay any extra fees.

Amazon's prices change frequently but they're really great about letting you know if an item in your cart has changed price.

I love to check out the Daily Deals for items that match my shopping list.

Today's deals include some things I've had on my list and I really like finding a discount!

Stainless Steel sports bottle 

iPhone charger cables - 3-pack 

USB-C cables -3-pack

Dragon Touch 7 inch Kids Tablets, 2GB RAM 16GB ROM, Android 9.0 Tablet, Kidoz Pre-Installed with Kid-Proof Case 

Cookie Sheet 

Stainless steel Forks & Spoons set (somehow my forks and spoons keep disappearing!)


Just remember - avoid VAT and other import fees by staying below the $75 tax threshold! If you do go over, you will see exactly what you'll pay in taxes at checkout. I only do this if I'm actually buying a product that costs more than $75. Otherwise, I place separate orders that each total under $75.

If you're in the USA and buying a gift for someone in Israel, please follow those guidelines, too - or be prepared to prepay all taxes and fees. You'll see them before you checkout, so don't worry about surprises. You will need to enter the recipient's ID number at checkout too, so the package can clear customs.

Hope you found this helpful! If yes, be sure to find me on social media, and share this post, too!



Sunday, April 17, 2022

Discount Admission Tickets (close to the Center of the country)

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Let's start with the basic premise that if you want to save money, you need to look for a deal or discount!
This is where I can help - just let me know what you're looking for! I'd be happy to help you find it!

Here are some deals for Pesach activities closer to the center of the country: 


Check this out: Gush Etzion winery tour for two, for 119 NIS (nice discount!):





Find more deals here


Happy savings!

Discounts for you UP NORTH!

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Let's start with the basic premise that if you want to save money, you need to look for a deal or discount!
This is where I can help - just let me know what you're looking for! I'd be happy to help you find it!

Here are some deals for Pesach that I just HAD to share: 







Find more deals here


Happy savings!

More Discount Tickets!

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Let's start with the basic premise that if you want to save money, you need to look for a deal or discount!
This is where I can help - just et me know what you're looking for! I'd be happy to help you find it!

Here are some more Pesach deals I just HAD to share: 







Find more deals here


Happy savings!

More discount tickets!

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Let's start with the basic premise that if you want to save money, you need to look for a deal or discount!
This is where I can help - just et me know what you're looking for! I'd be happy to help you find it!

Here are some more Pesach deals I just HAD to share: 

This deal has an option for Chol Hamoed tickets to Chai-Kef in Rishon for 49 NIS (the other ticket price offered is for the rest of the year):




Find more deals here


Happy savings!

Deals you don't want to miss!

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Let's start with the basic premise that if you want to save money, you need to look for a deal or discount!
This is where I can help - just et me know what you're looking for! I'd be happy to help you find it!

Here are some Pesach deals I just HAD to share:

Print a custom photobook with this amazing 48 hr deal: Buy this voucher for 59 NIS and get your very own photobook from Zooma! (Shipping not included)


Find more deals here


Happy savings!

20% off your iHerb purchase! Code inside!

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עברית למטה

iHerb is doing something. It's big. It involves discounts. Lots of them. And they change pretty frequently.

Right now, there's this sale: Get 20% off your order of $60 or more (Israeli shipping address required) - CLICK HERE to load the discount into your cart!

If it doesn't load automatically, enter these two codes one at a time into your cart before you checkout for maximum savings: promo code 30HONEY and rewards code QEJ101.

CLICK HERE to go to iHerb

Need ideas for your iHerb order?

Here are just a few things I stocked up on recently:

Witch Hazel Cleansing Pads 

Stridex acne control pads 

Cocoa Butter Lotion 

Dental Floss 

Pain Relief Cream (the athletes in my house like this one a lot)

Makeup Remover

Aquaphor

Things to order when it's not Pesach:

Maple Syrup Granules 

Wild Caught Pink Salmon 

Made Good Granola Bars


Your order of $60 and up will usually qualify for FREE Global Air Locker shipping!

Don't forget these important, basic principles of shopping online from Israel:

  • Keep your order under $75 to avoid paying VAT!!
  • Spread out your orders. If you want to buy more than $75 worth of items from one website, and you have the option of splitting your order - DO IT. BUT don't order more than $75 worth on any given day to the same shipping name/address/ID. If you do, customs may combine your orders and charge you. Give it about 3 days between orders. Best to ship to a different name using a different ID for customs, so you can order it all on the same day.
  • Always look for the free shipping option - usually it's to a pickup spot.

I was so excited when my order came to $74.64 after the discount was applied, and with free delivery! Talk about maximizing savings while avoiding import taxes! I hope you're just as successful!

Enjoy and happy savings!

יש לכם הזדמנות עכשיו לקבל הנחה על כל האתר של אייהרב! התחילו את הקנייה עם הקישור למטה, שמקודד להעלות לסל שלכם 2 קודים שיתנו לכם ההנחה המקסימלית!

קבלו הנחה של 20% על הקנייה בשווי $60 או יותר באתר של אייהרב עכשיו לכבוד חג הפסח (ולרוב גם תקבלו משלוח חינם עם גלובל אייר לוקר עם מוסיפים מוצרים כדי שסכום הרכישה
יגיע ל$60)!

תהינו!