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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. Catherine says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Rain on me!

    I like to spend rainy days indoors decorating my new place or reading.

    Reply
  2. Kelly says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I either play Rock Band or Mario Galaxy with my husband and kids!!

    Reply
  3. Jess Sykes says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!!I love a long run in the the rain or catch up on missed television shows with my quilt and dog.

    Reply
  4. Prudence says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Rain On Me!
    My husband and I love to watch movies together on rainy days. So relaxing.

    Reply
  5. Maria says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!

    I either watch the rain (if it’s a good t-storm)with my hubby or I curl up with a book by the window. Sometimes I just like laying in bed and listening to the rain hitting the roof – that’ll put me to sleep faster than anything!

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    I love to nap on my big blue couch while watching movies.

    Reply
  7. Stacy says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Rain on ME!!!!

    Reply
  8. Domestic Princess says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    RAIN ON ME, on a rainy day I love to go shopping! Pick ME

    Reply
  9. eleanor says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    RAIN ON ME! My favorite rainy day activity is napping – the sound of raindrops lulls me to sleep every time.

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Rain on me! If it is warn and only raining (no thunder or lighting) I love to go out and play in it. I have convinced many friends to join me and now my daughter loves it also.

    Reply
  11. Amber says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!!” Well, if you can pull me away from my laptop, I love watching movies on rainy days!!! Or take naps, naps are good too. :)

    Reply
  12. Sara says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Rain On Me

    I usually find another fun activity like a museum or art fair since I have an active 10 month old and we don’t like sitting home!

    Reply
  13. Bree says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Rain on me!

    I love cuddling up with a movie with my family!

    Reply
  14. Erin says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to curl up on the couch read a good book or watch a favorite movie!

    Reply
  15. Jessica C. says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Rain on me!
    read a book, and nap

    Reply
  16. rosemary says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    I love to sit on my front porch in the rain-usually accompanied by my 3 kids, sometimes alone with a good book. Our porch is deep enough that even the biggest storm doesn’t chase us away.

    Reply
  17. Joanne says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    RAIN ON ME! Pleeeease!

    My favorite rainy day is to watch a movie and knit or spin (make yarn) on my spinning wheel.

    Reply
  18. Heather Jo Wingate and Tiago Lopes says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Our favorite way to make the best of a rainy day is to get married in the rain! Ha! Our wedding was wet! But we also like to watch movies on rainy days and eat dinner on the living room floor like a picnic.

    Reply
  19. Leslie says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Rain on Me.

    I love to cozy up on the couch.

    Reply
  20. Melissa says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!”

    Reply
  21. ordinaryseeker says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Rain on me!

    I LOVE rainy days; they are my favorite, and we’ve had a lot of them here in New England lately! I like to stand on the porch when it’s raining, and just listen and watch.

    Reply
  22. Jodi Turner says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Rain on me! I love to curl up with a down blanket on the couch!

    Reply
  23. Jael says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Rain on me!

    Reply
  24. Liz says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    RAIN ON ME

    I love to curl up on the couch with my fiance next to me and my cat, Natasha, on my lap and watch movies in our newly refinished basement.

    Reply
  25. Linda says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    Rain On Me! If I feel very productive on a rainy day, it’s the perfect time to clean some closets or tackle a project. If I’m feeling less than motivated, I love to check out blogs for new decorating, cooking, style and parenting ideas.

    Reply
  26. Katie F says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I like to spend a rainy day sitting on our porch and reading a book/watching and smelling the rain.

    Reply
  27. Barbara says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    RAIN ON ME!”

    My favorite way to make the most of a rainy day is to see a movie at home and make a “Tres-Leche Cake”. This is a Yummy sponchy and sweet cake!!

    Is you have not tasted you cake make it with “Duncan Hines Tres Leche 3-Milk Cake Mix or make your own from scratch” you would love it!!

    :D

    PD: The best way to eat it is very cold!!

    Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tres_leches_cake

    Reply
  28. Melissa says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    RAIN ON ME! I like to clean the house when it rains! Not very exciting I know, but if I am stuck in the house it needs to be clean!

    Reply
  29. Tiffany says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!

    My favorite way to enjoy a rainy day is to curl up on the couch by the front window and watch the rain come down, and if it’s nice enough out I love to open up the window and listen too!

    Reply
  30. Ashley says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Rain on me!

    My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is watch a movie at home while curled up on the couch.

    Reply
  31. desiree boyett says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    RAIN ON ME! I live in texas and I have been wanting one of those to ages. On a rainy day I will sit outside on the porch and listen to the rain and either read a book or magazine or chat with the hushband.

    Reply
  32. Kasey S. says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I find the best way to spend a rainy day is either napping with a warm blanket or making cookies in the kitchen.

    Reply
  33. Heidi Jo says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    rain on ME! A perfect rainy day is comfy (yet cute) sweats, brunch with hubby and then just reading or watching movies all day… maybe a board game thrown in there. Lots of tea and warm soup and grilled goat cheese sandwiches for dinner. : )

    Reply
  34. JM says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Rain on me! I used a recent rainy Saturday to whip up some homemade pickles and homemade pesto with herbs I’d just bought at the farmers market. We canned a lot of the pickles and froze most of the pesto so that we can use it all winter! after the cleanup, I watched Lifetime movies back and back well into the evening :)

    Reply
  35. Becky says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    RAIN ON ME! I love to sleep all snuggled in my bed during the rain, and I love that mocha cascata!

    Reply
  36. Tina says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to clean house on rainy days while listening to some good music. :)
    And of course the obvious…catch up on YHL blogs…duh.

    Reply
  37. Lindsey says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    rain on me – the summer days of florida are almost all rainy so my days are spent doing what I normally gotta do :)

    Reply
  38. Leslie says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is snuggle with my sweetie and watch movies.

    Reply
  39. Sarah Hayes says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!”
    I love to sit outside on our lanai and listen to the rain!!! Or curl up on the couch with a good movie or book!!! Gotta love rainy days!! :o)

    Reply
  40. Aimee says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    RAIN ON ME!!!

    My fav rainy day activity is during the winter months, curling up and watching NFL football. GO SKINS!

    Reply
  41. Lynn says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Rain On ME!!! I love to sit out under the umbrella when it rains and take in all the beautiful smells and sounds.

    Reply
  42. Laura says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Reply
  43. Lori says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Rain on me!

    Typical, but I love nothing more than lazying around the house in my pjs, popping fresh popcorn on the stove, and watching an old, favorite movie when it’s really raining outside.
    That, or I read a good book.
    Love your blog!!!!

    Reply
  44. Becca says

    July 14, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is read a little bit of a good book and then take a long nap. :)

    Reply
  45. Bethany Joy says

    July 14, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    “RAIN ON ME!

    On rainy days I like to get Thai food take out and watch movies with my hubby.

    Reply
  46. Brooke says

    July 14, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to puddle jump with my boys:) Though it hasn’t rained uch in TX latley!

    Reply
  47. Leon says

    July 14, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    RAIN ON ME!

    Reply
  48. Holly says

    July 14, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is to blast 80s music (violent femmes, madonna, etc) dance as hard as I can and sing as loud as I can while my cats, dog, and husband stare in disbelief :)

    Reply
  49. Holly says

    July 14, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    I forgot….RAIN ON ME!

    Reply
  50. Amy says

    July 14, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    RAIN ON ME! I like to read or play games with the kids on rainy days.

    Reply
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