***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.
Abby says
Rain on me!
My favorite rainy day activity is to catch up on my DVR’d Food Network and HGTV shows.
Also is it really lame that I totally caught the Laguna Beach reference in the title? Haha!
Stephanie says
Rain on Me!!!
I love climb onto the back of our couch which faces a beautiful picture window, pull the curtains to the side and watch every lightning bolt with my kitties and my husband. I love when the thunder rumbles the house and we curl up even closer.
stephanie says
Rain on me!
My favorite thing to do in the rain is curl up on the couch with a blanket, my husband, and my two boys and watch a family friendly movie.
logan says
RAIN ON ME!!!!
I love listening to the rain and just relaxing…
michelle says
rain on me
i like to splash, kick and jump in puddles on a rainy day THEN curl up and read a good book / blog!
Guin says
Rain on me!
My husband and I just moved to Virginia from SoCal, so rain is still exciting (and a little bit baffling) for us after living in perfect weather. :)
Avery says
Rain on me!
Rainy days are best spent on a cozy couch with a favorite book and a warm beverage. I find it’s also good to throw in a spontaneous nap sometimes.
judy echols says
Rain on me and my garden and my dirty car and my dry grass and I will be forever grateful.
Megan May says
Rain on Me
I love to spend a rainy day with a good book, curled up on the couch, with a Diet coke, some popcorn and my new husband!
Nancy says
Rain on me!
monica says
rain on me!!
Terena says
Rain on Me!!
I love to spend rainy days with my kids. We will usually watch a good movie or bake something yummy!
Keri says
RAIN ON ME PUH-LEASE!!!
Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? My most favorite activity in the world … NAP!!!!! :)
Maureen Harmon says
RAIN ON ME!!!
I love a rainy day and I hate to say this, but I usually like to take it to the bed, by myself and read books and watch terrible tv. It’s the only time I don’t feel guilty about actualy watching the shows I secretely like to watch.
toni says
“RAIN ON ME!”
I like to catch up on sleep on rainy days :)
Rachel says
Rain on me… I love curling up with a good book and a blanket on the couch (or bed).
Chris says
Rain On Me! I love to nap when it rains :)
Hilary says
Rain on me!!!
Rainy days are all about a cup of tea, the electric blanket, and a good book.
Christie says
Rain on me :)
Best thing to do on a rainy day is grab the skim board, find a lush, green golf course, and have at it!!
Cecily T says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to stay in and do puzzles and read books w/ my little girl. Oh, and catch up on my always-behind RSS feeds!
Ellen K. says
“Rain on me!” I love going to sleep to the sound of good, hard rain showers.
Jenn says
My dad used to take me out onto the front porch during a thunder and lightning storm. We would sit on the porch swing, smell the air and watch the show. I don’t have a porch on my own home, but I do still sit in the front room by a big, open window and try to recreate the moments with him.
JK says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to go outside and feel and smell the refreshing rain! Afterwards a couch, a mug of hot tea, and a book are in order.
HeatherG says
Rain on me!!!
Anneliese says
Rain on me…. I looooove to read when it rains!
Mike and McGee says
RAIN ON ME!
To make the most of a rainy day… well, here in central Texas we are dealing with “exceptional” drought. Nearly every day this summer so far has brought temps above 100 degrees, with almost no rain. The last two years have been obscenely dry. Our house does not have gutters (it’s on our To Do list when we can afford it), but we’ve figured out the places on the roof where most of the water rushes off onto the ground.
So to make the most of a rainy day, you’ll find us darting in and out of the house, strategically placing large buckets where they can fill rainwater which we can then use on our parched garden. Because of the drought, we’ve pretty much given up on the grass, and now we’re just watching it die.
Um yeah, we need rain. And a big rain barrel in which to collect it.
Rob k says
RAIN ON ME!
John K says
RAIN ON ME!
Trish T. says
RAIN ON ME! I love to snuggle under some blankets on rainy days and catch up on the stacks of magazines that pile up on our coffee table.
Diane Neu says
Rain on me! Please! I live in the high desert and could sooo use this rain barrel.
I love to cuddle up with a good book and a mug of tea when it’s rainy and gloomy outside. But it hardly ever rains where I live.
sarah honce says
rain on me!
i love to watch movies or read on rainy days. i’m a huge fan of board games too!
Lisa Phillips says
Rain On Me!
We have had some great rainy days recently. My husband and I love to sit on the front porch and watch the rain roll in.
Robin says
RAIN ON ME! Rain makes me want to cook.
FMS says
RAIN ON ME! Cooking whatever’s in the kitchen cabinet.
Krystie says
Rain on Me! I want one of these so badly…
My favorite rainy day activity is reading a book and just relaxing.
Crystal says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do in the rain is sit on the couch and just listen to the rain. There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch next to the fireplace during a heavy downpour!
Beth in CT says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to sew or read about sewing or maybe look for interesting sewing things online. It’s all about sewing.
Alicia says
RAIN ON ME!
I love rainy days as they allow me to just relax and get everything out of my head for the day.
Amy says
Rain on me!
On a rainy day, I love to re-read my home decor magazines and books (bookmarking and making notes), while sipping a cup of Good Earth tea.
joy hester says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to lay around in my pajamas, drink coffee and read a good book.
Tracy says
Rain on Me!
My husband and converted me to rainy day hikes. It is actually really fun once you get out there and start. Sometimes it doesn’t even feel so bad under the cover of the forest trees. Plus, when you get home and make a yummy cup of tea to warm up, it feels super rewarding!
GayleK says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite way to spend a rainy day is to play in the rain with my two little girls, and then come in, get cozy and dry, and watch Gene Kelly singing in the rain until we get tired of singing along. :)
Amanda says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to clean out the closets on a rainy day.
Erin says
Rain on me!
I love to spend rainy days cuddling with my two little girls, watching cartoons and reading books.
Debbie Smallie says
RAIN ON ME!!!
My favorite place to be on a rainy day….my parents screened in porch. If I win this prize, I’ll give it to my dad…he is a master gardener and currently collects rainwater in huge pots.
Karen says
Rain on me! Sitting on my little sun porch watching the rain roll down the windows, thus blurring all the outside work I have to do!
Heather says
Rain on me!
On a rainy day (off work), I love to turn off the TV, computer, and take in the quiet of the moment…enjoy the peace of the rain.
Rachel B. says
RAIN ON ME!
On a rainy day, I LOVE to sip hot tea and read a book under a beautiful lamp with good lighting. Naps are good, too. :)
Jen J says
“Rain on me!”
My favorite thing to do when it is raining is take my 2 border collie mixes to the dog park. I wear rubber boats and roll my jeans up. We have the entire park to ourselves. When it is time to head home I wrap Bella and Molly in towels for the ride home.
Meghan says
RAIN ON ME!
Living in the desert makes me want to go out and dance in the rain! I look forward to rain in the forcast and one of these barrels would be fantastic to help harness that precious rain.