***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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Anya Lanford says
RAIN ON ME!
My most favorite thing to do on a rainy day is to listen to it and take in the smells of the earth, I love it. My cats always make rainy days fun as well, they paw at the rain drops on the windows and make me laugh hysterically. It’s like a mini theatre production right in my own home!
Laura says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorie way to spend a rainy day is curled up with my pup, my hubs and a movie, with a pot of chili cooking away on the stove! :)
Emily says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do in the rain is to go outside and play in it! No shoes, puddles, wet hair and clothes is the best on a rainy day! Come inside and take a shower, put on some comfortable PJ’s and watch a good movie on the couch with my hubby!
Elizabeth says
RAIN ON ME–I live in Portland, where is seriously does spend eight months of the year raining on EVERYBODY. What do we do on a rainy day? We walk around, business as usual, waiting for summer to arrive.
Cela says
RAIN ON ME!
We like to bake cookies and enjoy eating them sitting by the window.
Chrissy says
Rain on me!
We watch it rain or play in it! We live in the desert and rain becomes a happy thing!
Dreda Young says
rain on me…..in Arizona these would be very nice!
Dreda Young
GirSue says
RAIN ON ME!
napping. Best rainy day activity. ever.
kat \ Taylor Made designs says
Rain on ME :)
Oh please please please pick me. I have been wanting one of these for so long, but it’s never been in my budget to buy one. They are just fantastic and my pretty gardens would be so happy to share space with one.
On a rainy day I love to curl up with a good book in my sunroom which is all glass and hear the rain on the roof.
Ruth B says
Rain on me!!! Please!!!
Well, I just moved to FL. All it does is rain!! Every day! Having moved from SoCal, it took some getting used to. Whenever it starts to rain, I grab a book, put on my sweats, and curl up on my bed. I love to listen to the sound of the rain while relaxing.
This would be amazing for us since our water bills are high due to having to water our lawns to keep them alive so often due to the heat….and since it rains here daily….. ;)
Julie says
I love rainy days probably more than a born and bred California girl should! My favorite thing to do is start up the fireplace, curl up on the sofa with a quilt,a cat,a cup of tea, and a good book. Of course, there will be cookies or a pie baking in the oven. A good rainy day is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Anne W says
RAIN ON ME!!!
If I’m feeling motivated, my favorite thing to do on a rainy day is work on inside house projects! If I’m not feeling quite so energized, I’d prefer to cuddle up with my laptop and peruse my favorite blogs :)
Mary L says
Rain on me!! I paint and paint and paint!
dymphna says
Rain on Me
dymphna says
I love laying in bed listening to the rain. It is so soothing
Sherry says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to try a new recipe on a rainy day. As it cooks or bakes, I enjoy reading your blog!
Maggie says
RAIN ON ME
Alexis says
RAIN ON ME!
Sit on the front porch and watch my neighborhood in the rain – with a glass of wine or a cocktail and my husband.
Rebecca B says
Rain on me! When I’m not catching up on my reading on a rainy day, I like to dance around in it, take a shower, and watch my favorite old movies like Sabrina and An Affair to Remember
Tylyn Bourdeau says
RAIN ON ME!
i love watching rain collect in my neighbors rain barrel. Just kidding… i love to sit on the porch and watch or play in it…barfoot.
Beth says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is to shove all of my hanging plants and pots out onto the sidewalk and let them…and me…soak up a free shower! :)
Amanda says
RAIN ON ME !
Lalal.. I love that song. I usually curl up with a book and enjoy the rain, or go for a walk.
Mia says
“RAIN ON ME!”
Bonus–When it rains here in California I do a Happy Dance! I dance when I hear it may rain, I dance when it does rain, and I dance after it rains! It makes the garden dance also!!
Brads says
RAIN ON ME!! if its raining I am in sweats and either cooking or watching movies
erin says
Rain on me!
I love watching a movie or curling up with a good book (and DH of course)!
Fatima says
Rain on me!
Before, I used to like curling up with a good book, but recently I taught my newly 5 year old son to play Go Fish during a rainy afternoon. I think it’s going to be a new tradition in our family :)
Erin O says
RAIN ON ME!
The best thing about a rainy day is staying in and smelling the rain.
Nicole says
RAIN ON ME! The best rainy days are those when you can sleep in, listening to the rain and thunder and then get up, drink some coffee, read a book or the paper, and do a little Internet cruising! ;-)
Jill says
Rain on me!
My favorite rainy day memory was my freshman year of college. I hadn’t known my roommate before starting school and one afternoon it rained really hard and we put on some old clothes and went out and played in the mud. It was awesome, and we looked terrible (my mom still has a picture of us) and it was a great friendship cementer. It was like being a kid again and playing in mud puddles. Actually, It is supposed to rain today, maybe I’ll put on some old clothes and give it a go.
Laura says
Rain on me!! Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Light some candles, snuggle up, and break open a good book.
kim says
“RAIN ON ME!”
Junk food, or a yummy grilled cheese with hot soup and a movie…nothing beats a rainy day.
r8chel says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do during a thunderstorm is to sit on the hammock swing on my front porch and watch the lightning and the downpour…
Mel says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to make homemade soup on rainy days.
Amy says
Rain on me!!
What an excellent idea!
Jennifer says
RAIN ON ME!
I like to stay inside watching TV series DVDs and finding new blogs by clicking on others’ blog rolls!
Jesyka says
RAIN ON ME!
My house was built in 1933 and has a lovely wrap around porch. On rainy days I love to sit outside and listen/watch, drink tea/coffee, and read….all the while staying dry.
Jill says
Rain on me any day of the year! Bring on the thunder and lightning, there’s nothing better than a good ole’ southern summer storm. I But am quickly coaxed back in by my poor rescue pup who shakes violently with fear. So after a thrilling em.brace of nature’s power I snuggle down with my little pup while she trembles with all her six and a half pound might
Kelly says
RAIN ON ME!
Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Curl up in an overstuffed chair near a big picture window with an afghan and a great book!
Christen says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is to watch my 2 year old daughter, Addison, discover what a pure and absoulte (not to mention free) joy it is to jump in a great big puddle for the first time or to taste the rain drops with your tongue. We love to put our rain boots on and slash around the neighborhood.
We love to garden and hope that we get one of the awesome rain barrels to help our flowers grow!
ali says
Rain on me!
Love to watch a movie with my bubs when it’s rainy out.
Emily H says
RAIN ON ME! I like to curl up with a good book (right now, the Twilight series) and my pooches (and my husband, if he’ll join me!) and read the day away…..
Blayne says
RAIN ON ME! On a rainy day I like to stay in, sleep late, and read a book or play on younghouselove.com :o)
Gordon Andahl says
Rain on me!
It doesn’t rain much where I live but I am still very concious of saving water (since it doesn’t). Frankly I just love to watch it come down and listen to the rain on my roof while at the same time keeping my fingers cross it doesn’t leak!
Tori says
RAIN ON ME!!! I love to snuggle with the hubby, watch a movie, and maybe read a little on a rainy day.
Miss Novak says
Rain On Me!
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is not water my yard. In the 106 degree heat here in Austin a nice rain storm would make the whole city ecstatic!
thessa says
RAIN ON ME! Nothing beats a good book and hot chocolate on a cold rainy day.
Lisa says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is NOT DRIVE anywhere! Too many people do not know how to drive in the rain. While I am not driving, I like to read and nap!
shelley says
Rain On Me! Anytime anywhere!
Tony says
RAIN ON ME!
On a rainy day, I enjoy staying in and cooking dinner with my wife!
Erin says
RAIN ON ME!
I stay in my pj’s and catch up on any magazines sitting on the coffee table.