***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.
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Kristen Harstad says
RAIN ON ME! Oklahoma has some fabulous thunderstorms. When we have them and I’m not in school teaching, I love to curl up on the couch and watch a Brat Pack movie.
Erin D. says
RAIN ON ME! I like to look through magazines on rainy days and patiently wait for the sun to come back out.
keri says
RAIN ON ME!!!!!
Bonus- This rain barrel would really come in handy because my rainy day activity is grabbing all the trash cans, large bowls, buckets and pitches from all over the house and taking them outside to catch rain. I would be so thrilled to have someplace to keep the water for a longer period of time, and mosquito free!!!
Carley says
Rain on me! For some strange reason I always find myself at Short Pump on a rainy day! However, I prefer to be snoozing on the couch with front door open.
Shannon says
Rain on me!
I love to watch thunderstorms! But, on a rainy day, I use the day to catch up on some indoor cleaning! :)
Emily W says
RAIN ON ME-Love to nap on a rainy day
holly says
RAIN ON ME…i prefer besting my husband at Wii bowling while the rain pours down. :) that or curl up with my Kindle.
Corey says
Rain on me! It hasn’t rained here in a few months so I can’t even remember what I like to do on a rainy day! The kids and I usually have a pj day where we eat junk food, make a fort and watch movies! :)
Arenda says
We’ve had tons of rain this spring and summer, so when it RAIN(S) ON ME I’ve been painting the livingroom and gradually doing little home improvement projects on our fixer-upper. :)
Sarah says
God I love rainy days. I sleep better in the rain, I can be sloth like without feeling bad about it. I don’t have to worry about my hair or makeup cuz I can always blaim it on the rain…this is why I’ll never leave the east coast.
RAIN ON ME!!!
Carrie says
“Rain On Meeeeeeeee… “: I love laying in bed with my boyfriend with the windows open listening to the rain.
Amy says
“RAIN ON ME!”
My favorite way to spend a rainy day…
Sitting on my front porch watching it fall. I love the sound of rain coming down and if it is raining at night, there is nothing better than being cozy under the covers. :)
YAY Rain!
Jessica says
RAIN ON ME!
Mmmm…I love to take naps on rainy days. It’s so peaceful to fall asleep to the sound of rain drops.
Sarah says
Oh, and to Abby above and probably lots of other people on these 27 pages of comments with dogs who freak out in thunder storms…it’s true that the sound scares the crap out of them, but more than the sound dogs are actually in pain from the static in the air. Rub them down with an oderless dryer sheet and it’ll keep them from hurting!
Katie Savage says
RAIN ON ME!
One of my favorite rainy day activities is baking cookies and enjoying a good book!! :) If it’s a good lightning storm though we like to sit on the front porch and watch the storm!
Lael Mills says
Rain on Me!
I personally love to turn on the fireplace and either cuddle up with my husband to a good movie or read a good book!
Chase says
Love watching movies and listening to the thunder. RAIN ON ME!
Colleen says
RAIN ON ME! I love sleeping in and then curling up with a good book on rainy days.
Kate says
Rain on me~
I make soup when it rains!
Stefanie says
Rain on me!!!
On rainy days flickr is where its at!
Kelly Deen says
RAIN ON ME! I live in Seattle, I know rain. I like to go down to the lake on a rainy day because no one is ever there and the rain on the water is stunning! (My little secret)
AJ says
RAIN ON ME! When it rains, I like to curl up in a blanket and watch movies (err Lifetime) all day with a cup of hot cocoa.
Dana Miller says
“RAIN ON ME!” Rainy days are my BFF. They make the day seem longer and calmer. Not to mention I don’t have to water my plants on rainy days! I absolutely LOVE the smell of rain. On rainy days I hang out inside with my two little boys (4 & 1) then afterwards we play in the puddles.
Kacee says
RAIN ON ME
I love to spend a rainy day by watching movies. New ones I haven’t seen or even old classics that I know by heart. If it is a really rainy day I usually move on to checking on the blogs that I love (can you say YHL?) :) Occasionally, I will paint my watercolors, but I like to paint when it is sunny outside, because there is much better light.
I am thrilled about this givaway (I hope I win!). I live in an area with year round water restrictions so this will come in really handy.
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Amber says
RAIN ON ME!
Spring here in the DC area was unusually wet and my sweet husband surprised me with the cutest Burberry rain boots this season. I don’t mind the rain as much anymore, since I get to sport my cute new wellies!
Jessica says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to just relax – hang out on the couch watching tv/movie…. the rain usually puts me in a pretty lazy mood!
ginny7777 says
I have a metal roof that sings in the rain. The rain barrel will only make the song more enjoyable. “Rain on ME!”
Karen says
RAIN ON ME
Aly says
Rain on me!
I’m a rainy day napper.
Erica says
Rain on Me!
I love to catch up on trashy reality tv shows!
Julie says
Oh my – a beautiful rain barrel? That seems like too much to ask for! RAIN ON ME!!!!
Summer Shepherd says
Rain On Me!!
I love to cuddle with my two loves – a 3 year old and 14 month old.
Wendy M says
RAIN ON ME!!!!
On rainy days.. I’m either lost in blog reading (make my way through my home improvement reader.. then my cross stitching reader) or I am curled up on my couch stitching while watching a cheesy Lifetime movie.
Rachel Todd says
RAIN ON ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love to sit on my front porch and watch it rain. It can be so peaceful and calming in the middle of a storm
kelly says
Rain on me. Love to play in the rain with the kids!
Khylee says
Rain on ME!
carrie @ brick city love says
Rain on me! Rain on me! Love, Reign o’er me, rain on me!
The Who? No? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKBATzh9q1g)
My favorite ways to spent stormy rainy days are snuggled on the couch with the dog. Or, if I’m feeling especially playful, grabbing my rain boots and going puddle stomping with the hubs.
Tessa says
rain on me!
i love to read a book in bed and listen to the water pound on down.
Justine Gourley says
Rain on me! If it’s thundering I like to curl up with my kids and nap, but if it’s just raining we’re out splashing in puddles! I love the carefree genuine laughter from my son when his “too serious all the time” mom let’s her hair down and splashes with him!
casey says
RAIN ON ME!
I sit on the porch with a cold beer (if it’s a summertime storm) and enjoy the cool temp that accompanies a good rain storm.
Donna says
Rain On Me
I have wanted one of these rain barrels for a lonnng time!
Rainy days are just and excuse for me to sit around watching a movie and crafting. Sewing, Beading, Digital Scrapbooking – I love it all!
Jennifer P says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to curl up with a good book.
Elizabeth says
RAIN ON ME! Please!
My favorite way to spend a rainy day is watching movies with a down blanket. And it has to be a movie I’ve seen a hundred times or so, like Grease or Dirty Dancing.
Andrea says
RAIN ON ME!!
Rainy days are PERFECT for sleeping – the ultimate pastime :)
amy j. says
RAIN ON ME! My top 3 rainy day activities: 1) a nap 2) a good book 3) a movie.
Mike V says
Rain on me!
Put on my rain gear and go for a hike despite the rain
Shari says
Rain On Me
I like to curl up with my chihuahuas on the couch on a rainy day. And they love it too!
Marie says
RAIN ON ME
I read a book and do NO HOUSE WORK!
haley says
RAIN ON ME…isn’t that a U2 song or the lyrics to one?
During this weekend’s thunderstorm, I popped some corn with olive oil, a dash of salt and curled and watch the storm blow through.
Jamie S says
Rain on me…I love sitting on the couch curled under a quilt. I’ll either read a book, watch a movie, or work on some new craft project.