The Israel Electric Company raised electricity rates again - the latest increase went into effect in February 2024. Since so many people ask about lowering their bills and how to figure out electricity costs for a specific appliance, I decided it's time to post an updated Electricity Cost Calculator.I hope you'll find this post helpful.One of the best ways to lower our electricity ..read more

This is BIG, important news for anyone planning to visit Israel who holds a passport that doesn't require applying for a visa in advance.Israel is instituting a new ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement.This means that while you don't need to apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate, you DO need to apply for an ETA before you book your flight. You will NOT be able to get on a flight ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to youIt's a great time to look for deals. They're actually everywhere! I found a whole lot of interesting things on Amazon that are priced at $10 or so or less, and qualify for free shipping to Israel with your $49 order.Maybe some of these are things you ..read more

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

this post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you.Don't miss this! International Museum Day is here - Get FREE admission on May 9, 2024 to the museum of your choice: Choose from the list of participating museums below!Looking for something else to do? Check out these workshops, tours, and more!NOTE ..read more

I just HAD to take a break from Pesach cleaning to share this:Here's the list of Bank Hapoalim's free attractions for Pesach 2024. I have linked to websites in English, whenever possible. I hope you find this list helpful, and that you get to have some super-frugal fun over Pesach!*Please note that I put a lot of effort into this post, tracking down websites in English for your convenience. I ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (never at any additional cost to you)Today I am here to admit that Aliexpress is still my friend, and here's why:We've been having trouble finding leotards for our athletes with the sleeve length we prefer. So we ended up buying long sleeve leos, promising to alter them. But ..read more

 Pesach's almost here! And the stores are getting full of special foods for Pesach. And isn't that so exciting?!But then, you start to pile them into your shopping cart, and you suddenly realize that the cost really ADDS UP FAST. Uh oh. What about that little thing called "a budget"?Here's the thing. Pesach is ONE week. So if you can make it one week without buying premade cakes and cookies ..read more

 Tonight, I wanted soup. But I didn't want to spend time in the kitchen, obviously. (That's what extreme burnout does to me...)So I took stock of what I had on hand and it hit me: with just 5 minutes of work, we can have tomato soup with rice and croutons! Here's what I did:Tomato Soup with Rice1-1.5 cups leftover cooked brown rice1 large can crushed tomatoesWater - the amount ..read more

this post contains affiliate links. When you click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission. Thanks for helping keep this website up and running! package from purchase abroad - tax free! Do you live in Israel? Are you wondering what to expect regarding taxes and fees if you shop online?This guide will help you understand the basics that apply to residents of Israel when ..read more