***This giveawy is no longer accepting entries***
By now you all probably know that we try to make the best out of a seemingly bad situation. So when someone tries to rain on your parade, what do we say? Catch it in a rain barrel and put that H2O to good use!
Which is why we’re super excited to bring you this week’s giveaway sponsored by The Rain Barrel Company. They sell a range of pro-sustainability products (composters, etc.) and this week they’re offering up one of their namesake products to one lucky reader…
Yup it’s a fancy pre-made professional rain barrel which means you all can jump on the collect-your-own-rainwater bandwagon with us without even having to go barrel diving like I did. After all, who isn’t down with saving the planet and money on their water bill? Oh and you can learn more about these amazing pre-made rain barrels on the Rain Barrel Company website since the winner gets their pick of the bunch:
- PRIZE: One of the three rain barrels (and stand) show above (either the Californian, Mocha Cascata or Terra Cotta Cascata, valued at $183 – $337 a pop!)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RAIN ON ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us your favorite way to make the most of a rainy day. Do you catch a movie? Curl up with a book (or blog)? Or just sit and dream about filling up a rain barrel?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One and only one
- PRIZE SHIPS: USA and Canada
- THE USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
PS: Anyone catch the subtle Hilary Duff / Laguna Beach theme song reference in the title? Yeah, um, me neither..
Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of The Rain Barrel Company.
Psst, have you updated your bookmarks / reader / blogroll / outgoing links / Twitter/ Facebook yet? If you’re still heading our way using old TYH methods, they won’t last for long so don’t forget to make the switch! We’d hate to lose a single one of you freebie-lovin’ folks.
Amber says
“RAIN ON ME!”
I love to listen to the sound of rain on the sunroof. Unfortunately, there is no sitting and enjoying with a crazy 3 year old and a 13 month old running all over the house.
theresa says
RAIN ON ME!
living in seattle, you’d think we’d already have a rain barrel, (or a few) but not yet. we’d love the mocha one!
Amy B. says
Rain on me! I love to lay on the couch and watch my favorite show, Gilmore Girls and eat some popcorn.
Erin says
Rain on me!
My favorite on a rainy day: french press & a good book, pug snuggled at my side. Living here in Portland, there’s ample opportunity for enjoying a rainy day, and a rain barrel!
Juggling Thoughts says
RAIN ON ME!
I enjoy blogging, watching movies with the hubby, and watching newlyweds ;)
Becky says
Rain on Me!!!
Of course…I love to curl up with the laptop reading the archives of YoungHouseLove. :-)
Chelsea B says
RAIN ON ME
Curl up with a good book, and my puppy.
Michelle says
RAIN ON ME!
Love to put all the children down for a nap at the same time and watch a good movie with my hubby.
Laura A. says
“RAIN ON ME!” On rainy days we like to watch funny movies to take our minds off the weather. Movies like Austin Powers.
beth johnson says
RAIN ON ME… rainy days are great for baking cookies and sewing!
Ryan says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite way to spend a rainy day is curled up on the couch with the kiddos watching movies. The Little Mermaid and Grease seem to be the favorites right now!
Kyla Smith says
RAIN ON ME!!! I live in Portland, OR ….the perfect place for one of these!!
Josh says
RAIN ON ME
I like to take a nap when it rains.
Kami says
RAIN ON ME
I like to clean the house when it rains.
Amy says
RAIN ON ME!
MegRuth says
RAIN ON ME!
I love the sound of rain, so I make sure whatever I’m doing, I’m able to hear it.
Kirsten says
RAIN ON ME!
I love listening to the sound of rain, better still snuggled up in bed, half awake, half asleep.
Laura F says
RAIN ON ME
KatieK says
RAIN ON ME!!
This would be so great for us. Around here it always seems to be feast or famine when it comes to rain. It would be great to save up some rain for those dryer times.
Briana says
RAIN ON ME!
We’ve had a lot of rain lately. It gives me a guilt-free excuse to catch up on my blogging rather than working in the yard.
Baraka says
RAIN ON ME!!!
We live in rainy San Francisco so one of these would certainly come in handy!
On the numerous rainy days in the city, I love to go to my favorite cafe, Boulange, for their delicious macarons & tea & watch the rain come down outside the canopied storefront. People dart into the cafe soaked and laughing – there’s a curious camaraderie between those of us who dared to walk the streets in a rainstorm instead of staying inside.
Jennifer S. says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to go to the library on rainy days.
Alissa says
Rain on Me
We jump in the puddles *of course*
Ellen Price says
RAIN ON ME!!
I like to snuggle up with some knitting or a good book with my cat on my lap…
Melissa says
Rain on me!
The hubby and I made a rain barrel this spring and what a project that was! I am loving that whenever I water the garden or flowers that I’m using rainwater. We are hoping to add another rain barrel for use with our pond so I’m crossing my fingers.
http://enjoyalllifehastooffer.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-we-built-our-rain-barrel.html
David says
Rain on me.
Mary Beth says
Whenever the weather outside makes it RAIN ON ME…..I get out my cookbooks, pots and pans and COOK.
Anne says
RAIN ON ME!!!
Jacque says
Rain on me. I like to hang out on the computer and read blogs. . .like yours!
Stephanie A. says
RAIN ON ME!
I actually HATE rain, but maybe if I have one of these things will change :)
Karen says
Rain on me! On a rainy day I like to curl up on the couch and get caught up on my DVR list. If I had a sun room… I’d sit out there. I love the rain.
Stephanie says
RAIN ON ME
My husband and I are moving into our first home together next week, and we have been drooling over rain collectors! This would be the perfect housewarming gift!
Kara says
RAIN ON ME!
We live in Oregon, so rainy days are spent just like most other days. In fact, we just spent a whole rainy evening watching an outdoor concert in raincoats!
Sarah says
Rain on me!
I like to cook on rainy days…any excuse to make warm comfort foods!
Lindsey says
Rain on Me!
I watch my nephew full time, so he and I like to go outside and play with the umbrella in the rain. Three-year-olds are so easily entertained.
Chris says
Rain on me! Just moved in to our first house and the garden would love this!!
Sarah Temple says
Rain On Me!
I like to grab a gourmet coffee drink and browse through a bookstore and people watch.
Rachel Winslow says
Rain on me!
I love running, biking or doing anything outdoors in the rain. Since I live in Southern Cal, and it doesn’t rain much here, we need to cherish all the rain we can get!
christina in nh says
RAIN ON ME!
on rainy days, if it isn’t also cold outside, i like to be naughty for a minute or two and run outside in the driveway with no shoes on and splash like a little kid!
Julie says
Rain on me!! I love napping when it is raining. :-)
Bethany says
RAIN ON ME!! I love watching movies in my pjs on rainy days…although since my kid, I usually end up watching Elmo instead! :)
jodi says
RAIN ON ME!
I usually just catch up on housework. I admit, no fun but a necessary evil.
Sara N says
RAIN ON ME!!!!!!
I get a treat…like a big glass of sweet tea and sit down w/ a book or magazine. :)
K. Connolly says
RAIN ON ME!
BONUS ANSWER: Watch the rain and clean out the pets stuff!
Nikki says
Rain On Me!
My rainy days are spent cuddling up on the couch, watching a movie.
ashley morgan says
RAIN ON ME!
We watch movies, or I work on my crafts.
jamie porreca says
Rain on me! I like to snuggle up with my two dogs and cute hubs when it rains :)
Caanan says
Rain on me!
Rainy days make me sleepy, so I tend to nap.
Tracy says
Rain on me!
How nice to have one of these, it’ll be awesome for our first house. :D
Bonus answer:
Playing outside with our son with umbrellas and rain jackets!
corinne purnell says
Rain on me!!! I love to eat grilled cheese sandwiches watch a romantic movie with my hubby!