I've been looking forward to this day for a few months now.  Tonight was the first pick-up of my CSA, a share in fresh, locally-grown organic produce.  Kim at work is splitting the share with me, and we were really excited.  The woman who coordinates the CSA is very nice and accommodating.  She said if we don't like something to just let her know or if we want more of something, she'll see what she can do.  This week was a mix of zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, string beans, eggplant and onions.  She was rattling off the numerous other things they have growing, including blueberries, lettuce, scallions--you name it!  The tomatoes are slowly coming in - hopefully they'll be nice and red really soon.  Now it's time to scour the web for yummy recipes!

CVS is so good to me!  These four items cost me 47¢.  Yup, you read correctly.  I used all of my ECBs ($18), but only got $7.50 back.  So I won't get this lucky next time and I'll have to start building them up again.  We were in desperate need of Brita Water Filters and just as I was about to spend full price on them, I was pleasantly surprised to see them in this week's circular and with $5 ECBs returned.  I'm curious about the exfoliating wipes.  I got them for the ECB (and I also had a $2 off coupon), but also as an experiment since I frequently get lazy at night and don't feel like washing my face.  We'll see how these work.  Here's the cost breakdown:

Brita Water Filters - $14.99 on sale, $5 ECBs back
CVS Pantiliners - $.99, $.99 ECB back
Dial Soap - $1.99 on sale, $1 off coupon
Exfoliating Towelettes - $3.49, $2 off coupon, $1 ECB back

Redeemed $17.99 in ECBs.  The pantiliners and towelettes were part of the July monthly deals - there's a separate in store circular.  Now that I have it, I can begin planning for next week!

It was a great 4th of July with family.  Here are a few pics of the family - my cousins from Maine, Christian and Conor, were here for a visit, too.  I made two pies - Blueberry and Key Lime.  The key lime really went over well.