***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.
Dani says
RAIN ON ME – so I can curl up with Twilight, or Pride and Prejudice, or The Stand…any book really!! =)
Carrie Morton says
We live in Portland, Or so it rains A LOT sure would be nice to put some of that rain to good use in my garden. Since it rains so much here we just make the best of it! Rain party anyone? We even barbeque in the rain sometimes. So RAIN ON ME please:)
Kara Sloan says
“Rain on me”
nicki says
Rain On ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please! :-)
Tanya says
PLEASE RAIN ON ME!
I like to catch up on Netflix when it’s rainy.
kirsten says
“RAIN ON ME!”
I love rainy days. I usually stay inside and watch out the window. I’ve actually done some gardening in the rain–that can be interesting!
maggie says
RAIN ON ME!!
Martha Hanson says
RAIN ON ME!
Katie @ Making This Home says
RAIN ON ME! Rainy day = lots of tea. It also usually = me riding my bike across town because of bad timing.
Carolyne O says
Rain on me!
amy says
Rain on me! My favorite way to spend a rainy day is right here at home curled up reading a good book!
Debbie says
RAIN ON ME – so I can cuddle on the couch with my little one and discover!
slcbby says
Rain on me! I love to curl up with a good book under a blanket on a rainy day. Too bad my 18-month-old doesn’t agree!!
Crystal F. says
“RAIN ON ME!”
When it rains, I like lay on the bed, fan blowing in my face, with a good book.
jess says
RAIN ON ME!!!!!!!!!!!
i love the watch movies and cuddles with the kiddos when it rains!!!
Alecs says
RAIN ON ME!
Deana says
RAIN ON ME! My husband and I are closing in on a month-long roofing and house-painting project on our 110-year old Victorian, so rain breaks are the only breaks we’ve had lately. And now that all the new shingles are finally on the roof, the rain can pour. We’ll stay dry.
katherine says
Rain on me! And pick me, too, please. :) I love sitting on the front stoop listening to the rain. It’s a peaceful way to spend a few minutes on a rainy day.
Amy says
RAIN ON ME!
On a rainy day I enjoy staying in pjs and watching a movie.
GInny says
Rain on Me – I love to sit in a cozy chair with a cup of tea or coffee, cuddled up with my kids, reading a book or doing a crossword!
Vesna says
RAIN ON ME!!
Sharon says
Rain on me!
Vancouver, B.C., Canada, affectionately considered, the “Wet” coast :)
I have a lot of rainy day pick-me-ups: browsing the internet with a cup of coffee, reading a favourite book with a cuppa tea, blogging, taking a luxurious candlelit bath, anddd…. napping!
Amanda says
Rain on Me!!!
Lincoln says
Rain on me!! I’ve never wanted it to rain as badly as I do now!
Erin says
Rain on Me! (But once the weekend is over!)
Fi says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to sit on my comfy couch and look at the rain falling…its just so soothing. :)My kiddos like to do the same thing.
Thanks for the chance!
Fi
erika says
“rain on me” would love this for my house
Renata says
Rain on me! I am here in Texas and we are having the hottest summer on record – but when we do get rain I want to be able to save it!
courtney says
Rain on me!
I like to find projects around the house on rainy days…generally a stack of bills get paid, possibly some clutter dispersement, maybe cook, laundry, etc…
Love the rain barrels- great products!
Jeannine says
RAIN ON ME!!! Catch up on reading all my magazines…
Michelle says
Rain on me please!!!
Rebecca says
RAIN ON ME!!! Deserty Utah needs a Rain Barrel! I love a great thunder and lighting storm (as long as the power stays on for my mac)
Thank you!
anila says
Rain on me! I just bought the home of my dreams in Northern California, and it needs lots of lovin’. Tortoiseshell shag carpet, brown fake wood paneling, 6′ long wet bar covered in brown naugahyde…you get it! I’m an avid gardener and would love to store water to keep my tomatoes and basil happy in the long golden summers. Want to have it all remodeled before the rains come so I can curl up with a book on the window seat, smell the bread baking, and watch the rain blow across the wetlands…
Thank you!
Terri Mc says
“Rain On Me!”, Oh Yeah, this would be great! Maybe if I had one of these barrels it would actually rain at my house. All we have right now is Hot, Hot, Hot. But, if it were to rain at my house, I would just listen to it. Awww, so peaceful. So, come on and rain on me!
Chris says
Rain on ME!! We’re in California, so we just throw on our raincoats and rainboots and head outside anyway! The kids love the rain.
Margie says
RAIN ON ME, PLEASE!
I love to put on a pot of my favorite coffee so the whole house smells good and cozy… Spending the day indoors with my little girl (and hubby if he’s not working), playing games, reading books and watching movies is always great fun on rainy days.
Brian P. says
RAIN ON ME!!!
Love to play video games (ok, I like to do that rain or shine)… but reading a good book is equally as awesome! =)
Hillary says
Rain on me!!!!
Lynn S says
Rain on me!!
beth morris says
Rain On Me! I need to keep some of that good Seattle rain for summer watering.
And a rainy day calls for a fire, a cup of tea, and a good book!
Gary s says
Rain on me!
Nicole P. says
I thought the title was reference to a lyric in a Blue October song . . . :/
Anways . . . RAIN ON ME because my favourite days are rainy days. Doing anything is better with the sound of rain hitting your windows!
Christina Duncan says
RAIN ON ME!!!
I would love to put the rain to use. I found your blog on accident and am loving every second of it. My husband and I just purchased our first home and it looks very similar to your home, we are very excited to make that little house our home. You two are my inspiration.
Thanks for your hard work!
Erin says
“RAIN ON ME!”
I live in Oregon, we are known for rain, and I just put in a new garden, so I need a way to collect rainwater to feed all my new plants. On a rainy day, I like to surf for ideas on new plants for my yard.
Stephanie says
“RAIN ON ME!”
I’m from Portland, so I’ve pretty much perfected the best way to spend a rainy day. Sleep in, but not too late. Make breakfast – bacon is a must. Cuddle on the couch with the hubs and watch a family movie. Do some light housework. Skip lunch and have an earlyish dinner instead. Light a fire and lots of candles. Head back to the couch with the hubs and either watch a spooky movie or spend time with good books. Head downstairs for bed, but don’t quite blow those candles out yet… ;)
Lauren says
RAIN ON ME!
When it rains, I love snuggling up with my husband and watching movies.
ana says
Rain on Me Me Me Me Me!!! Please…. :)
I love spending rainy days indoors with my boys (husband, son, dog and cat!) listening to the rain and having a lazy day with movies and munchies.
Allesha says
Rain on Me! I love to take a nap to the sounds og raindrops :)
Leonard says
RAIN ON ME!
We’ve got a few rain barrels already so yes, I do sometimes just dream of those filling up!
lindsay says
Rain on me!
Definitely curled up on the couch watching a movie with my honey.