***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.
barstow says
RAIN ON ME!
open all the windows and let that wonderful rain smell in
Amy says
Rain on me!
On a rainy day, I like to do inside projects~ like paint a room for a fresh look! Believe it or not, that’s fun to me!
Sara says
Rain on me!
I like to curl up on the couch, watch movies, and nap!
Jenny Smith says
RAIN ON ME!!
I love to bake treats for my friends while drinking homemade sangria
Laura says
RAIN ON ME!!!
Rainy days are totally for napping. MMMM nap.
Angie says
RAIN ON ME!
Love to watch a movie on the couch with my two wiener dogs, Gus and Lenny.
Kristi D says
RAIN ON ME!
and yes, I DO dream of filling up rain barrels. really, been pining for one since i became a homeowner…!
Abby says
RAIN ON ME! And while it’s raining the BEST thing to do is stay in bed all day!
Paul Smith says
RAIN ON ME!!
Work on building furniture for my wife.
Allison says
I love laying on the couch, and watching movies.
Amy says
RAIN ON ME!!! I love to pop some cookies in the oven and read an old book.
Jessica says
RAIN on ME!!!
We like to hang out on the porch and watch the rain.
Mary Joseph says
rain on me while I do income taxes.
Mimi says
RAIN ON ME!!!
Depending on the time of year I love to garden in the rain when the soil is moist and easy to work with. In the winter a good book, a pot of home made soup and a cuddle blanket makes my day!
Dianne says
RAIN ON ME! I like to catch up on some sewing projects.
JennLynn says
RAIN ON ME! I love heading to the mall….no crowds!
Elena Heyer says
RAIN ON ME! My favorite way of spending a rainy day is to read blogs, of course! –Elena
Carrie says
RAIN ON ME! How I need a rain barrel to go right next to my composter! I need to pull the trigger and use more rain water! I was once affraid of water attracting mosquitos, but not anymore! Thanks! I’ll put it to great use!
Amanda says
Rain On me. . . On rainy days I like to stay in the house and tackle some project that I have been saving just for A RAINY DAY.
irene says
Rain on me!
How do I make the most of a rainy day? Well, this may sound little sadistic, but I kind of love watching my dog tip toe down the deck stairs through the rain. I can’t help it! He gets the cutest little droopy ears when he looks up at me as if to say, “I smell like wet dog”
Amanda says
Rain on Me! My favorite thing on a rainy day is to take a nap.
Erica says
RAIN ON ME!
Now that my husband and I have a 6 month old puppy… we don’t even notice it’s raining. The dog has to go out, RAIN or SHINE!
Kolby says
RAIN ON ME!!
Living in the “Frozen Tundra” aka Minnesota, you learn to make the most of rainy or snowy days.
My favorite things to do on these days, is to clean my house so it’s spotless and then sit down and enjoy it. I feel great when my house is clean!
Jill says
RAIN ON ME! Living in Seattle, I have lots of activities for a rainy day. I’d say I do love to knit and sew, and these are perfect activities for a day inside!
Tonni says
RAIN ON ME!
Well, it’s been the wettest summer we’ve had in a long time, so a rain barrel would certainly get use around here! I tend to hole up inside with a book… or else work on the computer. But the book is preferable :)
Andrea M. says
RAIN ON ME!
I spend rainy days couchin’ it with HGTV reruns…ahh!
(Totally got the H.D. reference…nice.)
Audrey says
RAIN ON ME! Definitely curling up with a good book is the best way to beat those rainy day blues.
Beatrix H says
RAIN ON ME!!!
On a rainy day, I like to catch up on the shows I’ve recorded on the DVR. Nothing like watching marathons of Style’s Clean House or WE’s Bridezilla while snuggled in a warm blanket!!
Eryn says
Rain on me! I love to take naps on a rainy day!
Christine says
RAIN ON ME! It rained almost every day of June and the first week of July in Massachusetts. I can’t think about what to do on a rainy day anymore.
Jaime says
RAIN ON ME!
I love to read in the rain.
Not really in the rain, per say.
The pages would get wet.
You know what I mean.
Kim says
RAIN ON ME!!!
I love just laying in bed snuggled under the covers
Julia says
RAIN ON ME!
Nothing better than going for a run in the rain, showering, putting on sweat pants, and reading a good book!
Cory says
RAIN ON ME!
Curled up with the dog on the couch
Elizabeth says
RAIN ON ME!
I love looking out the window- people watching and garden watching. I also love to make a cup of tea get a blanket and a book or magazine and sit on the front porch- relaxing to the sound of rain and enjoying the smell of it. :)
Abby D. says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day is to sleep in!
Sylvia says
RAIN ON ME. I like to cook and bake when it rains – a nice homey dinner is just the ticket for a rainy day.
Lisa says
RAIN ON ME…
So much can be accomplished on a rainy day, like cleaning the mountain bike or the house, but in reality rainy days = lazy days. Nothing better taking a snooze and falling asleep to the pitter patter of rain on my roof.
Lindsey L says
RAIN ON ME!!
Just sitting at home is good enough for me!
Allison says
RAIN ON ME!
On a rainy day, I love to curl up on the couch with my husband and watch movies. It is a bonus if my son takes a long nap that day!
Focipresley says
Rain on Me :)
Rainy days make me feel all mysterious and adventurous, so my imagination runs wild and I’m either dreaming about whats to come or pretending I’m foraging through the heather in Scotland… I know.. I tend to act a little odd on rainy days.
Sarah says
RAIN ON ME!
Not sure it’s my “favorite” rainy day activity, but if it’s thundering I seem to spend most of my time singing “My Favorite Things” to my terrified 4 yr old. (You know…the raindrops on roses song!) Over and over and over….
Good times. ;)
Julie says
Rain on me!
Making popcorn and watching movies all afternoon with the dog and the boyfriend.
mandy says
RAIN ON ME, please! We’ve been wanting a rain barrel for ages, even more so after your excellent tutorial!
Rainy days usually involve major couch time, plus movies, catching up on magazines and catalogs, and other multitasking.
JessG says
Rain on me! I love to cuddle up and nap with my baby girl.
Kari says
RAIN ON ME!
My favorite thing to do is curl up with my doggies and read a good book. and i totally loved that hilary duff song! i may deny that later.
Kay says
“RAIN ON ME”!!!!! We have lots of rainy days in Seattle and the best ones are when I can just stay home and watch old movies and eat lots of fattening popcorn.
allieb. says
Rain on Me!
Yesterday….Why does this summer in Portland feel more like October? Guess a good reminder how lucky we are to live in a place with so much GREEN!
Nora says
RAIN ON ME! Sleep late with my dog.
priscilla says
RAIN ON ME! I like to pop open a can of beer…or two. =)