***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.
Kara says
RAIN ON ME
Love to bake on rainy days… though then we have nothing better to do than to eat the results which can be dangerous.
Dipti says
RAIN ON ME !
If it a light rain I take my dogs for a walk to a nearby empty field..nothing like fooling around with two crazy dogs in the rain :)
Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst says
RAIN ON ME!
Rainy day + good book + blanket + mug of hot tea = me happy as a clam!
Jeanie says
RAIN ON ME! Rainy days are great for getting errands done because a lot of people are hiding inside so RAIN ON ME!
Jennifer V. says
RAIN ON ME!!!!
I love to curl up on the couch with a good book and a soft blanket on rainy days!
Celeste Zuckerman says
RAIN ON ME!
Heather says
RAIN ON ME!
I clean my house – how boring is that? Although sometimes that also includes decorating.
Babs says
RAIN ON ME!
I like taking baths when it’s raining out. The rain hitting the bathroom window is so soothing it puts me to sleep!
Denise says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to sit on my front porch and watch the rain come down.
Blair says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to take a nap! Rain is the BEST for sleeping conditions… :)
lauren says
RAIN ON ME!
eating grilled cheese and tomato soup while watching an arrested development marathon
Sarah says
RAIN ON ME PLEASE!!! I love these rainbarrels – so beautiful & practical!
Christina Jones says
Rain on me!!!!
It is actually raining today…HA! I Love to read a good book or play board games with my children when it rains!!! Of course when it rains it is always a good thing to sit down and chillax with my fav blog…YHL!!!
Kathy says
RAIN ON ME! It hasn’t rained here in so long I’ve forgotten what we do….the kids like for me to splash in puddles with them.
Miki says
“RAIN ON ME!”
I like to go to the gym or the mall on rainy days so that I can walk aimlessly for hours.
Tammy says
“RAIN ON ME”!!
My favorite way to pass a cozy rainy day is to catch up with all the pictures i’ve taken. It’s hard to find the time to keep up and organized, even digitally! It’s the perfect excuse to plop down and have a look!
Erin says
RAIN ON ME!
Curled up under a blanket in front of the tv is where you will find me when it’s rainy.
Mandy says
RAIN ON ME!!!
Woohoo! Rain barrel is #1 thing on my list for when we get a new place soon….ok, maybe after reno and decorating and furniture buying and gardening…maybe #1 new thing I haven’t tried before and can’t wait to do! : )
I love watching a summer storm from a swing on the porch.
Meghan Jones says
Rain on Me! When it really pours I like to cuddle up with my pups and just enjoy the sound!
JJ says
RAIN ON ME! Love to snuggle in bed, open the drapes and watch/hear the rain come down…
cody says
Rain on me :)
It hardly ever rains here in Phoenix, so when it does we actually do stuff outside! Running trails or mtn biking on a rainy day is always a fun time!
Lucy says
RAIN ON ME!
I love relaxing on rainy days–curling up with a favorite book or watching a Jane Austen flick.
Sherri says
RAIN ON ME!….PLEASE!
I’ve been looking into making one of these for a few years now…but with three young children, winning one would be much easier! :) We live in Oregon, so it would fill up fast!
Rainy days find me trying to entertain those same 3 kids indoors…without making TOO big of a mess!
Love your site…thought the original name was pretty creative. Good luck with the change.
Jbird says
Rain on me!!!
I play ‘play-do’ with my 3yr.old. (It’s the only time he’s allowed to make a mess of the kitchen table).
Dawn Voelker says
RAIN ON ME!:)
We are in the process of buying our first home and this would be a great house warming gift!
On a rainy day I like to curl up with a blanket and my computer and catch up on all my DYI blogs!
Shannon says
‘RAIN ON ME’ – I love just curling up on the couch with the pups and nap all day when it rains!
Amy says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to read, of course. But I also love it when I’m in visiting a new place and I get to explore in the rain: Seattle, Italy and Hawaii come to mind.
Sarah says
Rain on me!
I love rainy days. Sleep late if possible, and then bake all day. Awesome and cozy.
Katie says
RAIN ON ME!
I love staying in my PJs all day, with a crockpot of some hearty soup/stew a brewin’, and watching my beautiful daughter take in the sights ad sounds of the falling rain.
Amy says
RAIN ON ME!!! I love curling up with a good book or movie on a rainy day!
Jessica says
RAIN ON ME!! My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is curl up on the couch with some hot coffee, a blanket and a good movie. Nothing beats a little R&R!
Angie Lessard says
RAIN ON ME!
One rainy days I like to either hang with family and watch movies or catch up on my decor blogs if kids aren’t interested….you know those teens! :)
Jill says
RAIN ON ME!
Oh a rainy SUMMER day, my kids and I love to go out and puddle jump!!
Bree P. says
RAIN ON ME!
I think this is a neato contraption! What a great way to save water!
Kelly says
Rain on Me!
A good Book and a nap for sure!!!!
Sarah says
RAIN ON ME!
This would be a great way to water my outdoor plants when they need it after a dry spell. On rainy days, I walk around the house and redecorate by moving different pieces to different rooms to create a new look.
Kelly says
Rain On Me~!
I <3 you guys, your give-aways are awesome. On rainy days I usually try to get my least favorite housework done and out of the way, then collapse with a book. Half-way through "Clean", thanks to the slew of wet weather in the Northeast. Think of all the plants I could have watered if I'd had a rain barrel =(
Kylee says
Rain on Me!! I’m all about curling up on the couch with the pups and a good book on a rainy day!
Courtney M says
Rain on me! I love to stay inside when it rains, with some of the windows open so I can hear the rain as it falls.
Angela Brown says
RAIN ON ME!!!
During the rain I knit and watch old movies!
Kara says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to cuddle on the couch with my hubs and dog Tippy when it rains. If it’s a thunderstorm, we have to keep Miss Tippy calm because she hates thunder, so it becomes quite the adventure as we try to restrain our 50-pound lap dog…
Liz says
RAIN ON ME!
I love it when it rains. I like to curl up on the couch with a book or cook and bake (I have a good list of recipes to try for rainy days).
Meredith says
Rain on me!
I absolutely love the rain! I was born with a birth defect in my eyes that effectively prevents my pupils from contracting, so everything is always brighter to me than it is to the average person. It’s kind of like I walk around with my eyes half-dilated all the time. So cloudy rainy days are the best! My favorite thing to do is go outside without sunglasses on and open up my eyes and look at everything. After years of study, I’ve found that everything is prettier when there’s a little rain on it. Leaves glisten a little more glamorously, mud looks like more fun to stomp through, and the clouds look soft enough to wrap yourself up in!
LizzieBeth says
RAIN ON ME.
On a rainy day I tend to rearrange the funiture. My boyfriend jokes that if he sees drizzle, he will be coming home to a new place ;)
Freya says
RAIN ON ME!!!
I like to lounge around the house napping, watching the rain and movies, and reading.
Izzi Lam says
rain on me!
Lindsay says
RAIN ON ME!
On a rainy day I love to just stay in bed and read.
Christine says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to cook or bake something that takes longer or is more involved than I would normally go for.
Jenni B says
“Rain on Me!”
We just built a new home in Vancouver (Canada). Since we get a lot of rainy days, we have plenty of time to work on (& decorate) our place. Plus, it’s great for our new garden!
Amanda says
Rain On Me!
I love to spend a rainy day either watching a super cheesy reality show marathon or doing some online window shopping. I love to pick out items for my house wishlist that I can’t afford right away but it gives me a specific reason to start saving some pennies!