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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Let The Rain Fall Down

| By John Petersik | July 14, 2009 | 2,299 Comments

Fab Freebie: Let The Rain Fall Down

***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…

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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:

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  • 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.

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Comments

  1. Selena says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    RAIN ON ME! I like to make it a movie day and snuggle on the couch with my boys!

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  2. jaime y says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    rain on me…

    Reply
  3. Michelle Z. says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Rain on me!

    I love rainy days! I feel so energized by rainy weather, I always get tons of cleaning done.

    Reply
  4. Mel says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Rain on me!!!

    I love to sew on a rainy day!

    Reply
  5. Cami Pittman says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!!

    My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is to throw on my rainboots and join my kids jumping in the puddles.

    Reply
  6. Jeanette says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    “RAIN ON ME”

    Reply
  7. Lydia says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Rain on Me!

    I love to watch a good movie with a nice warm cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day!

    Reply
  8. Tammy says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Rain on me!

    Getting rain barrels has totally been on my to-do list for a while. And rainy days are perfect for curling up with my knitting or spinning. Sigh. I wish it were raining now.

    Reply
  9. Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!

    Having grown up in Florida where it storms every day during the summer, I am now living in SoCal and if it were to rain – I’d go out and play in it! I miss my summer thunder and rain!

    Reply
  10. Cassidy says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to work on projects around the house when it rains… and I just told my husband how much I wanted one of these rain barrels!

    Reply
  11. Gord says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    RAIN ON ME!
    Favorite activity in rain – hang out with my kids inside!

    Reply
  12. Emily says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I like staying inside and watching a movie when it rains.

    Reply
  13. Emily says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    RAIN ON ME! I love spending rainy days sitting on my porch and reading a good book.

    Reply
  14. Bekah says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to open the back door and read a book while listening to the rain come down. It’s so relaxing!

    Reply
  15. suzanne says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Oh goodness, RAIN ON ME……..especially if having one of these will bring us some rain!! ;)
    When it rains, I will be using that time to thank God for the rain, and maybe do a little blog reading…..

    Suzanne

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  16. Lesley says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    We’ve had our fair share of rainy days this summer in Maine. I’ve found the best way to make the most of the rain and keep my spirits high is to embrace the wet stuff! Play outside in the puddles, go for a walk with an umbrella or even ride your bike in the rain. Later, you can curl up and dry off inside with a good book or a movie knowing you didn’t let the rain stop you from enjoying your day!

    Reply
  17. Colleen says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    RAIN ON ME….I love to clean the house up a bit and then go shopping!

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  18. RAIN ON ME! says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    On a rainy day, I like to curl up with a good book (or watch LOST) with a big bowl of popcorn and a soda. Also, rainy days are good for blogging. :)

    Reply
  19. Laurie says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    RAIN ON ME !!! I don’t do this – but if I were super skinny then I would relax on my covered porch, read a romance novel, eat homemade chocolate chip cookies, and drink whole milk!!!

    Reply
  20. Jennifer S. says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Rain on me!!

    I like to sit on the front porch with my son and just watch the rain.

    Reply
  22. Elbe says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    when its RAINing ON ME! I always take that as an opportunity to go to the mall.

    Reply
  23. jessica says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Rain on ME!

    I love it when it rains – especially since I live in (somewhat) sunny California, and we never get enough! I like to get dressed properly and go for walks in the rain – can’t beat that “clean world” smell.

    Reply
  24. Leah says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Rain on Me

    With 2 & 3 year old boys they love to splash in the puddles. I would prefer curling up with a book….someday!

    Reply
  25. megan says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!!

    When it rains I love to sit on my front pourch w/ a good book and a glass of wine.

    Reply
  26. Adrien says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!”

    I’m usually the jerk who goes to the gym on a rainy day.

    Reply
  27. Tegan and Tage says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Holy cow, I just saw these for the first time this week and if they weren’t so darn expensive would’ve invested in one immediately. Thanks for the giveaway, my fingers are crossed!

    As for rainy days… I feel they are best spent in bed with (insert your own option here; i.e. my honey, a good movie, hot chocolate.)

    Reply
  28. MrsJG2Be says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!”

    I like to go outside and run around in the rain!

    Reply
  29. chacha says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    My husband and I were just talking about how we could do this (though collection of rain in our area would mostly be twice a year) with all the water rationing going on.

    Reply
  30. Jennie says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    oohhh…great giveaway! we have had a lot of rainy days where i live this summer and i LOVE curling up on the couch with a good book (when i’m not trying to keep my 3-year-old entertained, that is). thanks! jennie

    Reply
  31. girlrunningaround says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love snuggling up with my kitties and listening to the rain!

    Reply
  32. Ambre says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    Rain on me!

    Reply
  33. Angela says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love curling up with a book and a blanket on a rainy day – next to a big bowl of popcorn. It sounds so good! :)

    Reply
  34. layersofmeaning says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    RAIN ON ME!
    The Terra Cotta Cascata is my favorite!
    Movies & popcorn on a rainy day…

    Reply
  35. kamaile says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!

    I love rainy days. I usually bake something and then curl up with a book and munch.

    Reply
  36. Sunny says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    When it’s raining, I love to take a nap! The noises of the rain hitting the roof/windows/gutters is so steady that I can’t help but fall asleep without my mind going into overdrive like it normally does if I try to lay down for a nap. That is my favorite rainy day activity! :)

    Reply
  37. Amy S. says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!!

    On a rainy day, I like to start (and finish) a sewing project, read a book, or curl up on the couch with my sex and the city collection!

    Reply
  38. Kim says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    RAIN ON ME! We have one rain barrel this year and are already planning to add another next year. This would be perfect. And aren’t they fancy?

    On rainy days, I always feel the need to sleep in and then putz around the house with our doggies.

    Reply
  39. Erin says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Rain on me!

    We open the front door when it’s stormy. Fresh air is sometimes a precious commodity.

    Reply
  40. Katie says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Reply
  41. Eleise says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to curl up on the couch and read a book or search the web…

    Reply
  42. Karen says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Rain on me!
    I love to read a book and drink a cup of tea when it’s rainy outside. I actually really love a rainy day :)

    Reply
  43. Carla says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Rain On Me!

    These barrels are sweet! I like to clean on a rainy day and then take a nap!!

    Reply
  44. Kate says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I Love laying in bed reading listening to the rain.

    Reply
  45. Sandra says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!”

    I’m so juvenile, but I love to play World of Warcraft on rainy days!

    Reply
  46. Craig says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love watching movies on rainy days

    Reply
  47. Kathy says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    RAIN ON ME.

    My favorite thing to do on a rainy day involves my children since they need major distractions when they can’t go outside!

    We like to build tents with the kitchen chairs and blankets and then we color, build legos, have tea parties, etc. in our tent. Heck, we do this on sunny days too!

    Reply
  48. alisa says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    Rain on me!

    I used to love reading indoors. Now? I slowly go insane while I try to keep my three-year-old occupied. Usually watching Ratatouille or Cars for the seven millionth time.

    Reply
  49. Shelli says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    My little nephew was so excited to dance in the rain with his new “brella” — sounds like a good plan to me!

    Reply
  50. Shanee says

    July 14, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Well I’m a big fan of rainy days because it feels like finally the world takes it slow and while a bit sobering, it just seems that people are more enjoyable. I love rain days so much that combined with my daughter’s name, Ireland, I have come up with the perfect name to home-based business (When I finally start one) . Rain Led. Same letters as Ireland and honestly, started on a rainy day(well the idea. LOL)

    Reply
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