iHerb News for Israeli Shoppers

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 love to share iHerb deals whenever I hear about them, and right now I wanted to make sure you all know that the FREE Boxit locker/store pickup delivery option is BACK!  Remember when I posted earlier this month, and I had gotten Free Boxit Home Delivery, but so many people wrote to me that that option was not available for them. I think it was only available in certain areas, and I, for once, lucked out. Anyhow - now everyone can order again, with a Boxit pick up spot. Just note that the limitations are: your order must total $60 or more, and weigh a maximum of 5 kg (11 lbs). Whether I get home delivery, or store pickup delivery, my iHerb orders have been coming really quickly, despite my location in the boondocks, closer to Damascus than Tel Aviv... I've been consistently impressed with their service during the pandemic. I've been filling in some of the things I was not able to get in my regular grocery or pharmacy delivery orders, or simply things that turned out to be less expensive from iHerb. I order things like fragrance free laundry detergent, french roast coffee, and eco-friendly dishwasher detergent. This time I'm making sure to order some elderberry and zinc - I like to keep those on hand for winter colds. If you use any of the links in this post, or manually enter the code QEJ101 to your cart, and you'll get at least 5% off your order right now. More PRO tips for shopping at iHerb: If you use Shipping Savers, you can get really affordable shipping, even if you choose a home delivery method(I really like home delivery, and sometimes it's as low as $2!) 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 - click the link for some, read below for others!   Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb: Toothbrushes - this 2 pack includes brush covers AND a small roll of floss, and is less than 10 NIS. That means less than 5 NIS for each brush plus cover and some floss! Try beating that price locally! BONUS: this is a shipping saver item, so your shipping cost will GO DOWN when you add it to your cart! Pretty Amazing deal right there! Neosporin and Neosporin with Pain Relief - you can't get these over the counter in Israel! And this is one of the only ways to get neosporin here! It's a bit pricey, but it's a shipping saver, so it should offset some of your shipping! SilverGel - similar products, that are great healing creams for skin, are all Rx only in Israel, and are about the same price or more. If you want to keep a silver based cream handy without needing to prove to your doctor that you need it, stock up at iHerb! AND this product is a shipping saver! Mederma - this scar reducing cream is widely used in the USA, and is not available, as far as I know in Israel! So ordering from iHerb is a great option. Bonus: it's a shipping saver!   Palm Oil this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or vegan fudge. Magnesium Tablets these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel. 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. Vitamin D so many people are deficient, it turns out! And my doctor prescribed a rather high dose, and the only stuff the pharmacist offered me is very low dose and much 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! 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", but once I'm ordering, if there's room to add something - why not? 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 that are great for other uses besides toner. 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) - this is next to impossible to get in Israel! 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're ordering items from overseas, be sure to familiarize yourself with the most recent personal import regulations! Want more deals? Join my Facebook Group and/or my Whatsapp group!

Quarantine Friendly Deals!

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Is your bestie in quarantine? Wish you could go over and give her a hug and help out, but obviously you can't, right? I've got some ideas for sending a gift over, which will make anyone in quarantine feel loved and cared for!

Here are some deals, and I'm sure there are more:

Send a Shabbat gift basket filled with Challah and other baked goods to someone who needs a pick-me-up. The package costs 174 NIS and includes delivery to select areas.

Free delivery to: Netanaya, Kfar Sava, Raanana, Herzliya, Ramat Hasharon, Hod Hasharon, Petach Tikvah, Biq'at Ono, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Rishon Letzion, Holon, Bat Yam, Nes Tziona, Rechovot, Gedera, Yavneh, Gan Yavneh, Ashdod, Rosh Ha'ayin. Order by Thursday at 1pm for Friday delivery!

Olam Helechem also offers a weekday baked goods basket, starting at 129 NIS!

Pizza Donatelo in Tel Aviv: this delivery deal has a very limited delivery area, but if you're in Tel Aviv, worth checking out! Yes, you can send it to a friend stuck in quarantine too! Regular price for this package (2 XL pizzas with toppings, dessert, and a drink) is 183 NIS, but this deal is just 149 NIS

Send a catered meal! This offer has delivery in the Merkaz/Sharon area. It's 179 NIS for a meal for 3, and you can add additional meals for 65 NIS apiece.

Just want to send some snacks? Here's a deal for 10 boxes of granola bars. Including home delivery, it comes to 144 NIS!

This cheese basket is well-loved! You can choose the basic basket for 189 NIS, or upgrade to include wine.

More food delivery options are available on Groo - there are so many to choose from, including DIY kits for desserts and pizza, sushi delivery, drinks - alcoholic and non-alcoholic, chocolates, and more! Check them out!

If you don't want to send food, I also have a great option for you to send some fun! You can gift your bestie or loved one a game from Bagels & Locks Studios! No need to worry about whether it's appropriate for them - it's appropriate for all audiences! Pick an Israel or Jewish themed game and play together with them with new Quarantine Special we've arranged. Check it out - this option gets you 2 connections to a game, so you can play together even when you're not able to be together. (Other options are also available!)

 

Other stay-at-home entertainment options:

Online "Matnas" - 3 months for 79 NIS

Online courses starting at 10 NIS

Hope these deals are helpful! Don't forget to join my Facebook group for more deals! I also have a Whatsapp group!

IHerb discount today!!

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 love to share iHerb deals whenever I hear about them, and right now you can get 12% off your order, on orders over $60! Just be sure to enter promo code OCTOBER12 at checkout! You DON'T want to miss this!! And -- you may be able to get FREE Boxit delivery to your door, if your order total is over $60 and weighs less than 8 lbs. (I managed this during the last sale and it was amazing!) Lately, even though I live really far out in the middle of nowhere, my iHerb orders have been coming really quickly!  I've been consistently impressed with their service during the pandemic. I'm so happy that I filled in some of the things I was missing this way (like fragrance free laundry detergent, french roast coffee, and eco-friendly dishwasher detergent. I couldn't get those in my grocery delivery, for some reason...)! If you don't qualify for the 12% off sale, you can still get a discount by using any of the links in this post! Or manually add code QEJ101 to your cart, and you'll get at least 5% off! More PRO tips for shopping at iHerb: If you use Shipping Savers, you can get really affordable shipping, even if you choose DHL to your door (I highly recommend this shipping method and sometimes it's as low as $2!) 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 - click the link for some, read below for others!   Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb: Toothbrushes - this 2 pack includes brush covers AND a small roll of floss, and is less than 10 NIS. That means less than 5 NIS for each brush plus cover and some floss! Try beating that price locally! BONUS: this is a shipping saver item, so your shipping cost will GO DOWN when you add it to your cart! Pretty Amazing deal right there! Neosporin and Neosporin with Pain Relief - you can't get these over the counter in Israel! And this is one of the only ways to get neosporin here! It's a bit pricey, but it's a shipping saver, so it should offset some of your shipping! SilverGel - similar products, that are great healing creams for skin, are all Rx only in Israel, and are about the same price or more. If you want to keep a silver based cream handy without needing to prove to your doctor that you need it, stock up at iHerb! AND this product is a shipping saver! Mederma - this scar reducing cream is widely used in the USA, and is not available, as far as I know in Israel! So ordering from iHerb is a great option. Bonus: it's a shipping saver!   Palm Oil (this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or vegan fudge) Magnesium Tablets (these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel) 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! 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) 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) - I've never seen this in Israel! 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! Want more deals? Join my Facebook Group and/or my Whatsapp group!

Banana Coconut Bread (with a twist of lime) - "Tropical Coffee Cake" (Vegan)

I made a last minute banana bread on Friday, but I didn't have much sifted flour left on hand, and I had a LOT of mushy bananas (note to self: stop buying too many bananas!).

I also had a lot of limes. Our lime tree has been giving us SO many limes!

(But the lemon tree. Don't ask me about the lemon tree! It's got about 3 lemons on it. What a stingy lemon tree - the lime tree is way more generous.)

So, I decided it would be banana with coconut and lime. And I am a fan. The kids seemed to like it, too - they pretty much polished off this cake without leaving any for me.

Here's what I did:

Banana Coconut Bread, with a twist of lime

3-4 overripe bananas, mashed well
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. oil
1 T. chia seeds
2/3 c. water

juice of 1 lime
1 cup flour
1.5  c. shredded coconut                                                                       
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
 

First combine all the wet ingredients, and then mix in the dry ingredients.

Pour into a loaf pan and bake at 180 C for about 1 hr.

You can make muffins instead if you like, use a greased muffin tin or paper liners, and bake for about 30 minutes.

This is a pretty dense loaf, though! So - keep that in mind.

It went well with my coffee! I'll call it my "Tropical Coffee Cake"!

Enjoy!

Better prices available now on iHerb!

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 love to share iHerb deals whenever I hear about them, and right now you can get many brands are up to 30% off the old price! Just click here to see details and start shopping! You DON'T want to miss this!! And, get this - you can get FREE Boxit delivery to your door, if your order total is over $60 and weighs less than 8 lbs. With my last order, I managed this - it wasn't easy to keep my order at just under 8 lbs, but I did it - and it was amazing! I've been consistently impressed with their service during the pandemic. I'm so happy that I filled in some of the things I was missing this way (like fragrance free laundry detergent, french roast coffee, and eco-friendly dishwasher detergent. I couldn't get those in my grocery delivery, for some reason...)! Be sure to use any of the links in this post  - they may get you an additional 5% off  - the code will be automatically loaded into your cart. IF you don't see it in your cart, you can manually enter code QEJ101 for your referral discount. More PRO tips for shopping at iHerb: If you use Shipping Savers, you can get really affordable shipping, even if you don't qualify for free shipping. 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 - click the link for some, read below for others!   Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb: Toothbrushes - this 2 pack includes brush covers AND a small roll of floss, and is less than 10 NIS. That means less than 5 NIS for each brush plus cover and some floss! Try beating that price locally! BONUS: this is a shipping saver item, so your shipping cost will GO DOWN when you add it to your cart! Pretty Amazing deal right there! Neosporin and Neosporin with Pain Relief - you can't get these over the counter in Israel! And this is one of the only ways to get neosporin here! It's a bit pricey, but it's a shipping saver, so it should offset some of your shipping! SilverGel - similar products, that are great healing creams for skin, are all Rx only in Israel, and are about the same price or more. If you want to keep a silver based cream handy without needing to prove to your doctor that you need it, stock up at iHerb! AND this product is a shipping saver! Mederma - this scar reducing cream is widely used in the USA, and is not available, as far as I know in Israel! So ordering from iHerb is a great option. Bonus: it's a shipping saver!   Palm Oil (this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or vegan fudge) Magnesium Tablets (these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel) 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! 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) 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) - I've never seen this in Israel! 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! Want more deals? Join my Facebook Group and/or my Whatsapp group!

Book Recommendation

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Recently, a friend and neighbor published a book in Hebrew - fiction, paranormal... Something I might pick up if it was in English. But I didn't read it, because I still never got over the hurdle of reading for pleasure in Hebrew.

But now, she's had it translated, and it's available in English!

It looks really interesting, and since I think she's a very creative person, I'm sure it's like nothing I've ever read before.

So let's all check out The House of Lost Spirits! It's available for Kindle with a super low price right now, or you can buy the paperback (my preference is paperback, because I like to physically turn pages when I'm reading a book)!

Enjoy!

24% off your iHerb order if you act FAST!

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 love to share iHerb deals whenever I hear about them, and right now you can get 24% off your order! Just be sure to enter promo code IHERB24 at checkout! You DON'T want to miss this!! And, get this - you can get FREE Boxit delivery to your door, if your order total is over $60 and weighs less than 8 lbs. I just managed this and it was amazing! Lately, even though I live really far out in the middle of nowhere, my iHerb orders have been coming really quickly!  I've been consistently impressed with their service during the pandemic. I'm so happy that I filled in some of the things I was missing this way (like fragrance free laundry detergent, french roast coffee, and eco-friendly dishwasher detergent. I couldn't get those in my grocery delivery, for some reason...)! Be sure to use any of the links in this post  - they may get you a discount in addition to the 24% off deal - the code will be automatically loaded into your cart - right now it should get you 5% off your entire order! IF you don't see it in your cart, you can manually enter code QEJ101 for your referral discount. More PRO tips for shopping at iHerb: If you use Shipping Savers, you can get really affordable shipping, even if you choose DHL to your door (I highly recommend this shipping method and sometimes it's as low as $2!) 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 - click the link for some, read below for others!   Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb: Toothbrushes - this 2 pack includes brush covers AND a small roll of floss, and is less than 10 NIS. That means less than 5 NIS for each brush plus cover and some floss! Try beating that price locally! BONUS: this is a shipping saver item, so your shipping cost will GO DOWN when you add it to your cart! Pretty Amazing deal right there! Neosporin and Neosporin with Pain Relief - you can't get these over the counter in Israel! And this is one of the only ways to get neosporin here! It's a bit pricey, but it's a shipping saver, so it should offset some of your shipping! SilverGel - similar products, that are great healing creams for skin, are all Rx only in Israel, and are about the same price or more. If you want to keep a silver based cream handy without needing to prove to your doctor that you need it, stock up at iHerb! AND this product is a shipping saver! Mederma - this scar reducing cream is widely used in the USA, and is not available, as far as I know in Israel! So ordering from iHerb is a great option. Bonus: it's a shipping saver!   Palm Oil (this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or vegan fudge) Magnesium Tablets (these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel) 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! 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) 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) - I've never seen this in Israel! 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! Want more deals? Join my Facebook Group and/or my Whatsapp group!