Unboxing: Stainless steel frying pans

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Sharing a recent shopping experience

I took a leap of faith and I ordered a set of 3 stainless steel frying pans that I found on sale for an AMAZING price from Amazon recently (When I bought them, the set was under $40, but Amazon prices change all the time - when I checked today, that sale had ended. But you never know, it might come back!). One of my kids had asked for one for his home away from home, so in an attempt to find a great deal, I ended up with a 3-pack. I put the other 2 away for Pesach because I am 100% sure that someone will need one for Pesach but just doesn't know it yet! 

Update July 15: I found a 2-pack for a great price today! You're going to want to get it while it's eligible for the FREE SHIPPING promo (and don't forget to activate the coupon if it's showing up)!

Update June 1: I found a different set for a great price, you're going to want to check it out right now while it's FREE SHIPPING eligible!

Anyhow this deal was too good to pass up. I thought I was getting 3 stainless steel frying pans, because that's all that it said in the description. Here's what I found when the package arrived:

 A BIG box.

I opened it up to find ANOTHER box inside:

Kind of a lot of packaging. But I guess that's the way it's done everywhere.

So I opened the inner box:

Even more packaging inside

So I pulled it all out, and SURPRISE!

It's not just 3 frying pans! There are also oven mitts and silicone trivets!

But everything is wrapped in plastic...

Frying pans unwrapped... Need to tovel them. The other things are staying wrapped and getting stashed away for Pesach I think!

Anyhow, this turned out to be a great deal and I'm so glad I grabbed them when they were discounted!

I'll be watching them and I'll try to post an update when the price drops again!

Update June 1: I found a different set for a great price, you're going to want to check it out right now while it's FREE SHIPPING eligible!

In the meantime, if you need stainless steel pans, check out these Amazon deals:

8-inch tri-ply pan

Set of 2

Or this KSP sale (only available in Israel)! 

Recall Alert!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

There's been a recall on these Universal Travel Adapters:

The product is called "Universal Travel Adapter" Model 177W, Made in CHINA, Sold in 2025, Barcode 6949989408060

They pose a RISK OF ELECTROCUTION and are also a FIRE HAZARD!! DO NOT USE THEM.

If you bought one of these, you can return them at ANY Rikochet store throughout the country, or contact the importer at 08-9708040 or WhatsApp 0523701076

PASS THIS ON to someone who might not know!

Stay safe, everyone!

Free Gift Cards and more - one way to get them

I'm going to assume that if you're reading this, you really appreciate FREE stuff! Sometimes, the only free things you can get are pretty useless junk, but sometimes there's actually something really worthwhile out there!

If you're a Clalit Mushlam member, there's a way to get points towards a VERY WIDE variety of free things that you may be currently missing.

So if you are, indeed, a member of Clalit Mushlam, you're paying a monthly premium for the plan. This plan gives you discounts on things at Clalit pharmacies, and some health-related perks, like the ability to see a private doctor for a copay that is much less than the cost of going fully private. So here's a perk you might not have heard of:

Clalit Active. This is Clalit's healthy lifestye app, where you accumulate points for completing health-related goals. You can redeem those points for rewards. We've gotten health-related items, like a Mi swartwatch, exercise equipment, and a massage gun. We've also gotten gift cards for stores like MegaSport, and even Lenovo earbuds. You can also redeem them for things like discount admission to pools, and health clubs, wipark admission, electric toothbrushes, smoothies, shakes, high coverage swimsuits, discounts on Clalit Mushlam complementary health services, and more (the list changes from time to time).

Now, everyone knows I'm not exactly a big exercise buff, but even I go walking and eat things and drink water, so it's pretty easy to get points! And redeeming them is fun and rewarding!

Want in on it? Just click here:

https://clalitactive.onelink.me/jrj9/ from your phone to get it! And if you use referral code DS2I5SGF, you'll get a 600-point sign-up bonus - there's a section called מישוש חבר מביא חבר where you enter the code - find it when you tap on the menu a the bottom far left of the app screen. Be aware that you may have to put the code in on the same day you activate the app to get the bonus. When you use my code, I'll also get a bonus, so thank you in advance for using it!

So, do you want to start getting more things for free? Join and start today. And please share this post with anyone you know who might want to join!

Alpro Barista vegan "milk" coupon

 Haven't done one of these in a while!

Here's a coupon for you to use at the grocery store/supermarket!

Get 30% off your purchase of Alpro Barista REFRIGERATED products, 1 L cartons. Valid through June 30, 2026 at select supermarkets (Shufersal, Yesh, Chatzi Chinam, Rami Levy, Machsanei Hashuk, Yochenanof, Victory, Super Bareket, Shuk Ha'Ir, Stop Market, SuperTal, AM:PM)

Click here: https://lp.strauss-group.co.il/alpro/ to get the coupon to scan at checkout

Here's a screenshot of the coupon:

FREE Museum Day 2026!

Sorry for the late post, but you need to know that TOMORROW, Monday, May 18, 2026, is FREE Museum Day in Israel!!

There are over 100 participating museums - - there's something for everyone!!

Find the full list here: https://www.icom.org.il/event/4609

Note: Some museums require advance registration, and some may already be fully booked. But there are plenty still available!

Examples from the list of participating museums:

The Eli Cohen Museum

The Herzliya Museum

The Israeli Cartoon Museum

The Lod Mosaics Museum

The Agam Museum

The Chlore Science Garden

The Yemenite Jewish Heritage Museum

The Ramat Gan Israeli Art Museum

The Tel Aviv-Jaffa City Museum

Yad Vashem

The Old Yishuv Court Museum

The Israel Museum

The Tower of David Museum

The Yigal Alon Museum

First Aliyah Museum

Technoda Hadera

The Haifa Train Museum

The Khan Museum

Haifa City Museums

Madatech

The Ghetto Fighters' Museum

The Akko Underground Prisoners Museum

Ralli Museum

Chanah Senesh House

AND MORE!

Let me know where you decide to go!

Have fun! 

Exclusive Discount!

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If you want to support Israeli businesses, I thought this would be a good time to remind you about this local online English bookstore - Eva's Used Books! 

Eva's got a great selection of previously owned books in good condition, albeit in limited quantities, and it's definitely worth checking out her shop if you need books. Plus you'll be supporting an olim-owned business, which is always appreciated and so important! We're all here in this aliyah journey together!

Besides being necessary for self-preservation, books make great gifts, too. AND another thing I love is that Eva's is all about sustainability - used books are good for the environment and for our wallets!

This month, August, is Historical Fiction Month at Eva's - get 20% off your purchase of historical fiction! Click here to go to the Historical Fiction Shelf

And on top of the already great prices on this site, I've got an exclusive discount to share: Get 10% off your order with code KOSHERFRUGAL (A little gift to you from me and Eva)! 😀

As far as shipping goes - orders over 150 NIS ship FREE within Israel! This could just change our lives - because I still CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT BOOKS (yes I have the mug!).

If Eva's doesn't have what you want, check Blackwell's (free delivery!) or BookDelivery (no free shipping right now, though) for a huge selection of books!

Happy reading!

If you're not in Israel, but want to buy books and support Israelis at the same time, check out my list of Israeli authors you can buy on Amazon! They will all appreciate your patronage!

Want more deals? Join my groups!

• Great Deals Israel WhatsApp group
• Kosher Frugal Facebook Group
• Israel Deals Made Easy (in English) Facebook Group
• Live in Israel. Shop Online Facebook Group

You may be able to ship furniture to Israel from Amazon FOR FREE...

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Shoppers in Israel, and probably many other non-US locations, this is for you! I was really curious about this - can you get FURNITURE shipped to you from the US?

Surprise! There are lots of great deals on furniture that ship here FOR FREE. I found a collapsible desk that is perfect for making small spaces do double duty!

Other finds: 

A collapsible, super lightweight folding table with stool that looks like a great upgrade for people who love spending time outdoors!

 Small side table/end table (there's a coupon showing for me!) 

Round small side table (I see a coupon here too) 

Solid pine Montessori toddler bookcase (also showing a coupon - don't forget to activate it! 

Magnetic accordion door panel (with drill-free installation! perfect for a quick fix to a space that needs a door but you can't easily install one!) 

This Horse-Shaped toddler chair is a fun find! 

I'll keep updating as I find deals! In the meantime, be sure to join my shopping groups:

If you want to find (and share!) shopping deals, please join my deals group on Facebook: 

Kosher Frugal (deals & more)

I'm also on WhatsApp with an opt-in group where you'll get links to deals I find. Only admins can post.

FREE HELP with your ISRAELI TAXES (for tax year 2025)

Every year, many of us have to file a yearly tax report with the Israel Tax Authority.

(Are you looking for info about filing US taxes as a dual Israeli-American citizen? Check HERE: https://www.kosherfrugal.com/2025/03/us-expats-tax-season-is-here-and-i-have.html)

Many, many people pay an accountant to handle this report, but did you know that in some cases you can also get FREE help?

Here's the deal:

The Israel Tax Authority runs Free Clinics for filing yearly tax reports: this year, assistance is available for Atzmaim (freelancers/self employed people) who have an Osek Za'ir but want to file manually, people who need to file a tax report using Form 1301, and employed individuals who've received a notice that they can  request a refund.

The assistance is available at the following offices between May 17, 2026 and July 8, 2026, Sundays and Wednesdays, from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, unless listed otherwise:

Some offices may be closed on certain days of the week. I recommend calling before you go to verify they are open!

In Eilat, the service will be available only on Mondays and Wednesdays. In Um Al Fahem and Holon, the service is only available on Sundays. 

Bring ALL your relevant paperwork with you so you can get the most accurate assistance.

Good luck!

Here's info about filing US taxes as an expat/dual citizen!

Follow me on Facebook for more tips and info!

Please share this with anyone who will appreciate this info!

 

NEW deals and discounts!

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I may receive a small commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, but this will never cost you extra!

I'm so excited to bring you some great deals you can only get with my exclusive link (deals show up in your cart!):

1. 3 packages of Pampers Premium stage 6-7, for just 103 ILS instead of 144 ILS!

Click here for the deal

2. 4 packages of Pampers Premium for stages 3, 4, or 5, for 132 ILS instead of 192 ILS!

Click here for the deal

3. 12 packages of Pampers baby wipes (unscented or fresh scent) for 39 ILS instead of 42 ILS!

Click here for the deal

4. Pampers Baby Dry pants, sizes 4, 5, or 6, for 39 ILS instead of 59 NIS!

Click here for the deal

Discounts valid thru 30.04.2026 or while supplies last

ALSO AVAILABLE! 50 ILS off any Braun IPL hair removal machine when you use this link to shop: https://ksp.co.il/cat/16413-91413 (good thru 15.04.2026 or while supplies last)

In time for Pesach: Kitchen finds!

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KITCHEN DEALS!!

If you've been thinking about Pesach, here are some deals for you!

Not kashering your oven for Pesach? Check out these countertop options:

1. 2100W Selmor 60L countertop oven with convection option AND it can be set to work on a timer with the "stay on" setting

2. 2000W Goldline 60L countertop oven with the option to put more than one rack in at a time

Small Appliances that can make cooking for Pesach easier:

 1. Slow cookers: 6.5 L or 8 L are great for families and small crowds!

2. Multicookers can be useful too

3. Electric frying pans can be a big help if you can't kasher your stove. This one has a removable pan for easy serving and washing.

4, NINJA food processer. IYKYN 

5. Black & Decker Soup Makers are perfect for anyone cooking for just one or two! 

Plattas and Hot Water Machines:

1. Silicone fold up platta - under 100 NIS and easy to store when not in use!

2. Giant platta for those meals with lots of dishes!

3. Hot Water Urn (Tzomet certified) 

What are you looking for? There are too many of these deals to post them all, but I'm happy to look for things you're looking for! Just drop me a note!

Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested!

Find me on Facebook

If you want to find (and share!) shopping deals, please join my deals groups on Facebook: 

Kosher Frugal

Israeli Shopping Overseas 

Live in Israel, Shop Online 

Israel Deals Made Easy (in English) 

I'm also on WhatsApp with an opt-in group where you'll get links to deals I find. Only admins can post.