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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. Carmil says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:07 am

    RAIN ON ME and congratulations to John and Sherry for turning rain into flowers!

    Reply
  2. Molly E. says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:07 am

    Rain on me! I love to clean out closets/drawers on rainy days and get re-organized – kinda lame, I know, but rainy days are such a bummer that it’s nice to put them to good use!

    Reply
  3. jessie says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:07 am

    RAINONME! i love to watch movies with my hubby and friends, and eat lots of good food, when it rains!

    Reply
  4. Sam says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Rain on me!

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  5. Laroux says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:10 am

    rain on me!! a movie on the couch is the perfect rainy day activity for me!

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  6. Beth says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:10 am

    “RAIN ON ME!”

    Rainy days are all about snuggling and reading in bed :-)

    Reply
  7. Erin H says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:10 am

    let it RAIN ON ME!!!
    I love sitting on the porch and listening to the rain beat down on the tin roof!

    Reply
  8. amanda says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:10 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    rainy days are when i catch up on movies, reading and organizing

    Reply
  9. Wendy says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:10 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    Love to cuddle up on the couch with the husband and either read or watch an old movie. Napping is also best during rainy days.

    Reply
  10. Jean says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Rain on me!

    We love to take walks in the rain and just listenening to it. My children love to play with their umbrellas and stomp in the puddles with their boots. My 3-yr-old daughter loves to run out of our front door and stand in the rain (what?). Baking brownies or something yummy in the oven is also a favorite. (I even like the way rainy days smell.) :-)

    Reply
  11. everyeskimo says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:11 am

    RAIN ON ME! read, sew, catch up on my favorite blogs. boy, i’m hoping today is a a rainy day!

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Rain on me!! I much prefer sunny days, but on rainy days I love to curl up on the couch and watch FRIENDS. Occasionaly I love to head outside and run around in the rain. It’s so refreshing!

    Reply
  13. Sarah S says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:13 am

    Rain on me!

    I like to bake when it’s raining. The humidity is good for bread rising, I think.

    Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:15 am

    RAIN ON ME! Nap time with the windows open–the best sound!

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  15. Lindsey O. says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:15 am

    RAIN ON ME! I set up my dvd player with as many of my favorite DVDs from my collection as possible…5 I think? And I just lay out on the couch, computer next to me, drinks and snacks and cuddle with my 2 dogs the entire day. I enjoy that re-charge and my dogs feel royal!

    Reply
  16. Nikki says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:18 am

    RAIN ON ME!!

    Reply
  17. Jennae @ Green Your Decor says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:21 am

    Rain on Me! My favorite way to enjoy a rainy day is simple: My husband :)

    Reply
  18. Jackie W. says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:22 am

    RAIN ON ME!
    I just sit on the couch and catch up on any design show reruns…

    Reply
  19. Mary says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:23 am

    RAIN ON ME! I love spending a rainy day on the couch, with a good book and my Jack Russell Terrier, Bailey.

    Reply
  20. Caitlin says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:24 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love just sitting on the porch or at a window and watching storms all they roll through. Alternately, a rainy day is a great time to clean up the house. ^_^

    And wow, a contest open to the USA and Canada!? Thank you, Young House Love and The Rain Barrel Company!

    Reply
  21. Alisha says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Rain on ME!

    Reply
  22. Ashley Dougherty says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:25 am

    RaIn On Me! What an awesome giveaway! I love to curl up, channel surf, watch a few old movies I haven’t seen in a while & snack – I LOVE lazy, rainy days! :)

    Reply
  23. Amy W says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Rain on me! My favorite way to enjoy a rainy day is to curl up on the couch and watch movies with my kids.

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  24. Amber W says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:25 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    I love to spend my rainy days watching movies snuggled up on the couch!! :)

    Reply
  25. Leslie says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:26 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    Rainy days are good for doing things around the house that you don’t want to do when it is pretty outside

    Reply
  26. Lauren Bennett says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Rain on me! I like to wear galoshes and splash in puddles.

    Reply
  27. Ally says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:27 am

    My favorite rainy day is snugged up with my honey and my pup. Unfortunately, it seems I’m always at work on rainy days and we seem to be the busiest on them too. What gives??

    Rain on me!!

    Reply
  28. Kristen says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:27 am

    RAIN ON ME!!

    I love, love, love the rain.

    Reply
  29. Ileen says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:28 am

    “RAIN ON ME!” I love walking in the rain. The sound and smell are just so relaxing.

    Reply
  30. Ang says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Rain on Me! My kids and I like to play in the rain (when there’s no lightning). Nothing brings out the inner child faster than getting rained on– in your clothes– on purpose- just for fun. ;)

    Reply
  31. Reba says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:29 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    The best way to spend a rainy day is curled up on the couch w/ an old movie (Breakfast at Tiffany’s, please) and the knowledge that my garden is getting love!

    Reply
  32. Jenny Ice says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:29 am

    RAIN ON ME! I snuggle on the couch with my dog and read a good book!

    Reply
  33. Maggie says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Rain on me!!!! I like to take long naps on rain days – that’s assuming I’m not stuck at work.

    Reply
  34. colleen says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:30 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    Reply
  35. Beverly Lynn says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:30 am

    RAIN ON ME. I must admit that I actually love thunderstorms. So if there is lightning and thunder, I will just sit by the window and watch it. Otherwise, a comfy sweatshirt and a good book with a cup of hot tea is the best way to pass a rainy day!

    Reply
  36. Felicia says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:30 am

    My husband, a pot of coffee, and our porch swing are the makings of the best rainy days.

    Reply
  37. celene says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:31 am

    Rain on Me!!!!!!

    Reply
  38. DavesAnngel says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:31 am

    Rain on me!!!!! Rainy days (like today here in central Indiana) are good for catching up on shows on my DVR!

    Reply
  39. Jackie Mittelhammer says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:31 am

    RAIN ON ME!!!

    Reply
  40. Sky says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Rain on me! I feel like I spend half the day coaxing my puppy to go outside when its raining. The other half is spent watching Casablanca.

    Reply
  41. Lindsey says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Rain on Me!! Our rainy days are spent trying to keep our 5 & 3 year old entertained…

    On another note, my husband would flip out if we won this rain barrel 0- it’s all he talks about! Wish us luck!

    Reply
  42. Elizabeth says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:33 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    I spend my rainy days listening to Milli Vanilli’s song, “Blame It On The Rain,” followed by episodes of The Golden Girls and Designing Women. The late 80s and early 90s were good to me.

    Reply
  43. sarah says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:33 am

    Rain on me!! Snuggling up with my girls and some library books is the best way to pass a drizzly day!

    Reply
  44. SamiJ says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:34 am

    RAIN ON ME.
    rainy days are usually spent doing laundry and organzing closets — rain makes the world seem smaller & cozier.

    Reply
  45. miriam says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:35 am

    RAIN ON ME!! My favorite way to spend a rainy day is movies, knitting, and napping, not necessarily in that order…

    Reply
  46. Katie Hyde says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:36 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    On rainy days I like to go shopping!

    Reply
  47. Kaitlin H. says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:36 am

    RAIN ON ME! I love spending rainy days cleaning the house! I don’t clean on sunny days so it’s perfect!

    Reply
  48. Rhianna says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:36 am

    RAIN ON ME!

    I’m a big fan of curling up with a book in our sunroom on rainy days…

    Reply
  49. Stehanie says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:36 am

    RAIN ON ME!!!

    If my babies are asleep, I like to curl up with a great book or my laptop :-)

    If the kids are awake, we make a fort, get some popcorn and curl up with a rivoting episode of Sesame Street :-)

    P.S- I love a well place Hilary Duff reference

    Reply
  50. Catherine S says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Rain on me!
    I love to beat rainy days by cooking up a more labor-intensive meal than I normally would. Add wine, a couch, and my husband and I’m happy!

    Reply
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