***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.
Carmen says
Rain On Me!!
I love to sit out in the front porch with my kids and husband and watch it rain…we are in a drought right now, so watching rain fall is wonderful.
Lauren says
Rain on me!!!! I love rainy days and how you all turned a possibly rainy situation into a sunny new adventure. My fav way to spend a damp day is to curl up with a book or go run in the rain!
Kelly says
RAIN ON ME! We love to sit under our covered patio and listen to, watch and smell the rain!
Anna says
RAIN ON ME! I love spending rainy days curled up inside with a great book and, if they’ll cooperate, my two cats.
PS – Now I have that Hilary Duff song stuck in my head!
AmandaL says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite way to spend a rainy day is loafing on the couch watching old movies… Saturday was rainy here, and I got to watch A Streetcar Named Desire for the first time ever! Great movie…
Charlotte says
!!!RAIN ON ME!!!!
Yes, sadly, I did catch the song reference–that song sticks in your head!
I would LOVE a rain barrel because I have a spot that has great potential for a shade-loving flower bed but our gutter washes everything away down to the dirt. A rain barrel would be PERFECT!
Rainy day = bed + good book + blanket + fuzzy slipper boots + dinner in bed with hubby and good movie!
CdnAmanda says
RAIN ON ME! In the summer when it rains I love to curl up on the swing of our covered porch and read a book, listening to the rain hit the tin roof :)
Tracy says
RAIN ON ME!! I love to just listen to the rain fall and read a book.
Kim says
RAIN ON ME!!! Going through old design books and magazines and coming up with new desing ideas is something I love to do on a rainy day. My husband gets nervous everytime it rains…he’s just knows it means another project for him. Hee-hee!
Nikki says
RAIN ON ME!
Watching one of my favorite movies always brings me out of a funk!
Amy says
RAIN ON ME!
On rainy days I like to stay cuddled in bed as long as possible. I love having the patio door open to our enclosed outdoor area when it rains. The sounds of rain is so soothing.
Jbeswick says
RAIN ON ME!!!!
On a rainy day I love to lay on my couch and open the patio door and watch, listen and smell the rain coming down. If it is not windy I love to go out on the patio and do the same.
Cathy says
rain on me!!
Jessi says
RAIN ON ME!
My husband and I play games and drink wine on rainy weekend days. Lots of fun I tell ya!
Kylie says
RAIN ON ME!
Hubs and I just bought our first house! We’re trying to fix up the front yard and spending a ton of time outside, but on a rainy day we move in and unpack some boxes or work on fixing up our new-to-us screened in porch! :)
Dave says
RAIN ON ME
On a rainy day, I like to share a blanket w/ my baby and my sweetheart (Wife and Cat!) and watch TV and share a pot of tea.
Heather says
RAIN ON ME!
As you two know now more than ever, when life gives you lemons you make lemonade. I say when it rains, take a shower and get ready for the grass to grow! (..and the garden too with a little help from the rain barrel!)
Elizabeth Mann says
RAIN ON ME!
Nothings better then curling up with a good book and a thick blanket on a rainy day.
Margaret says
Rain on me… There is nothing like going to Dairy Queen and getting a chocolate milkshake to drink in the rain. Don’t ask me, I’ve had this issue since I got my license years ago!
Beth says
Rain on me!
I like to watch the rain and make sure it’s not coming into our basement!
Becky says
RAIN ON ME!
When it rains I sit inside with my dogs, watch a movie and relax on the couch, day dreaming about how much better my garden will look the following day =)
Rebecca says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to sit inside reading a good book and listening to the rain on the roof
Kinga says
Rain on me! There is nothing more relaxing that the sound of rain drops when I sleep.
Debbie L. says
Rain on Me!! These days I like to do indoor projects, like painting bedrooms and hallways! Usually I enjoy reading a good book and just taking it easy. Hooray for rain barrels!
Rebekah says
RAIN ON ME!!!
I am such a homebody, but when it’s nice out you sometimes feel compelled to be out-and-about. I find rainy days a welcomed chance to putz around the house…read, bake, laze about in my jammies, etc.
Marjorie H says
RAIN ON ME!”
LeilaMac says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to nap with the window cracked so I can hear the rain. Love rainstorms!
Jessica J. says
Rain on me!!
I am an avid rainy day book reader!! Or napper..something about the sound of the rain just makes me sleeeepy.
suzi says
RAIN ON ME!
gives me an excuse to be freely creative (a mind trick I think) I love pulling out my watercolors, painting and listening to the rain…I really do love rainy days!
Kristen in Atlanta says
RAIN ON ME!
When it rains I like to read blogs, or sit on the front porch with my husband and enjoy the much needed rain here in Atlanta!
Teresa says
RAIN ON ME! Love this!!! And I love to clean when it rains! It makes me feel like I am using my time wisely!
Michelle says
I’ve followed your blog for a while now and this is the first time I’m commenting…I just want to say this is a fab giveaway! I have the terra cotta cascata and love it! The planter on top is wonderful for seasonal plantings.
Amber says
RAIN ON ME…I love to sleep in on rainy days.
Marsha says
“RAIN ON ME!” and… nothing beats curling up with my 3yr old on a rainy day!
Charisa says
Rain on me!!
Rebecca says
RAIN ON ME Love to read & Relax
Alexandra Noel says
Rain on me! Rainy days can involve coming up with creative entertainment for the kidlets…however jumping in puddles is always a winner!
Jessica says
RAIN ON ME!
On a rainy day I like to curl up in my comfy chair and read a book.
Pat Mann says
RAIN ON ME!
Rainy days are the best. Yes, we love sunshine, but on a rainy day it gives us a chance to stay in our PJ’s all day, lounge around and enjoy each other’s company–in this busy world of ours, a rainy day is a chance to sit back and relax, but after the rain comes beautiful flowers, greener lawns and sometimes a rainbow!
Jenny says
Rain on me! Please! Even my kids want one of these for the garden! Rainy days around here are the best; it’s usually so hot and sunny that we go out MORE when it rains. I love to keep the house dark and quiet when it rains, and I always end up finding everyone off in their own corner, in their own little world.
madelaine says
RAIN ON ME!
Movie and a glass of wine are always the way to go on a rainy day!
magie says
RAIN ON ME!
On a Rainy day I like to curl up on the sofa with my bulldog emma and watch some TV.
Love your blog and how great both your attitudes are in this not so great situation!
Michelle says
I meant to post an image link with my previous comment…
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3670669070_594983778c_o.jpg
Brenda Schwarz says
Rain on me!!!
Play in it- my 6 yr. old highly encourages that
Laura says
RAIN ON ME! :)
I love to do some baking when the weather turns crappy. I love how it warms up the whole house and makes everything better…especially if I’m baking brownies.
Susan says
RAIN ON ME!!!
I love to curl up on the couch with a good book, magazine, or watch a movie. Or if I’m feeling productive, I’ll paint a room!
Mary says
RAIN ON ME!!!
Rainy days are awesome when you can sit around the house all day in your pj’s hanging out with a special someone, watching movies, enjoying a nice fire, and eating junk food all day!
Wade Onuffer says
I have been looking for a nice looking rain barrel and I think that I have a winner with the ones that you have on your site. Even if I do not win I most likely purchase one.
Thanks for providing us with great information of this rain barrel.
WadeO
Kirsten says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to grab a cup of hot tea & a good book & read all day while it rains. Rain does not inspire me to be productive…just lazy :)
Stephanie says
RAIN ON ME! On a rainy day you will find me in a hot bubble bath with candles and my favorite book or magazine. Unless it is a rain on a hot, hot summer day and then I’ll be on the front porch!