Start recycling Green Koala is a small company that is trying to promote
recycling ideas in Israel. Its new line of folding recycling bins for separating
three kinds of garbage are not only easy to use but also have an attractive
design and will suit any home, school or office, making it fun for kids and
grown-ups to recycle. The containers include recycled plastic bags that
can be reused and are suitable for collecting plastic bottles and containers,
paper and other recyclable materials while separating them. For more
information, go to www.greenkoala.co.il and start recycling!
Instant warm-up
Sunfrost, the leading frozen vegetable brand in Israel, has launched a new
series of ready-to-cook soups. The soups, including bean, lentil, pea, broccoli,
corn and orange root, all have the frozen vegetables, precooked beans and a
sachet of concentrated broth. All you have to do is place the contents in a pot,
add water, mix and 10 minutes later you have a nourishing, filling and
comforting soup. The taste is as close as one can get to the real thing in just
10 minutes. NIS 15.95 – NIS 16.95 for four servings. Available at most
supermarkets.
Relief team Kleenex continues to add new products,
especially during the winter season. This year, the company is offering a soft
tissue with eucalyptus oil to soothe the nose and help relieve congestion.
Another good idea is the pocket tissues in the Out and About series, now with
added menthol and calendula. NIS 12 for a box of 80 Kleenex Eucalyptus and NIS
6.80 for a package of six On the Go pocket packs of eight menthol
tissues.
Soft and soothing Huggies has added a limited edition of Baby
Spa wet wipes, made from organic cotton with added calendula extract and
cucumber, both known for their soothing qualities, as well as vitamin E – and no
alcohol. The product will be available during November and December at most
stores and pharmacies. NIS 29.90 for four packages.
Cold in the winter
Who says you can’t enjoy ice cream in the winter? The new Yogo frozen yogurt by
General Mills, sold in three flavors, makes for a good and healthy choice. The
three flavors – natural, silan and chocolate – are made with pure yogurt and
make an excellent basis for desserts. Available at all food
chains.
Disney dreams Laura Swisra, a family-run business located in
Ashkelon, has new textile collections for baby and children’s bedding including
designs from Disney movies such as Toy Story,
Winnie the Pooh and Tinker Bell. A set (NIS 149) with a duvet cover (140x100
cm.), pillow case (70x50 cm.) and fitted sheet (130x70 cm.) is available at most
baby and children’s stores and online at www.swisra.co.il.
Fight dryness
Kamedis is a cosmetic company that specializes in products for sensitive
skin. The new Topic Face Cream treats dryness and redness caused by
allergies, exposure to cold weather or heated homes, especially that of young
children. Enriched with hydrating agents, the cream is suitable for
babies age six months and up and people suffering from atopic dermatitis. The
cream is available at all pharmacies and health food stores (NIS 90). To find a
store near you, call 1- 800-350-32- or go to www.kamedis.co.il ■