The weather outside is weather. If you’ve seen the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall, you will recognize that line.
In St. Louis, where Cotton Babies is headquartered, the weather outside is exactly that. It’s weather. Unpredictable is probably the best way to describe a typical forecast here, especially in the summer. Somedays, it’s miserably hot while others are cool and rainy, which has been the case the last three days.
So, how do we brave the elements? Very carefully, you see. Living in the Midwest (or anywhere really) means you have to adjust to the ever-changing climate. And since it’s been raining this whole week, it’s best to be prepared. Let me tell you how fun it is walking in the rain without an umbrella. Oh yeah, it’s not.
For this week’s giveaway, we’re focusing on the word element, but even more so, the word elemental. We’re not giving away something that will help you stay warm, cool or dry in the outdoors. Instead, three people will win a bumGenius Elemental because braving the elements and cloth diapers are pretty similar — you’re going to have to face whatever’s out there.. or in there.
To enter this week’s giveaway, just tell us where you are on the map and let us know what the weather is like in your town.
Eligible entries must be posted no later than midnight Eastern time, Tuesday, July 9, 2013. U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be drawn after the close of the contest and notified via email. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability.
About the Author
Brittney is a social media coordinator for Cotton Babies. She has three sisters, loves pizza and enjoys listening to obscure bands no one has heard of. Outside of posting on the Cotton Babies Facebook and Instagram pages, she babysits a few cloth diaper-wearing kids and likes playing with her dogs.
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South Central PA. Storms on and off. Will be sunny and beautiful one minute, gray skies and rain the next! My poor boys are going nuts…the kids and the dogs!
In Michigan it can’t decide if it wants to be hot or not!
Seattle, it has been rather sunny all week!
I’m in Texas and it is hot!
I am in Wisconsin where it is cold and rainy one minute and hot and rainy the next!
I live on the Oregon Coast and it’s gorgeous today about 70!
Rolla, MO. Hot and Sunny!
Harlan, IA — hot and humid 🙁
Eastern NC is hot and humid! Ready for fall 🙂
Nc, and wayyyyyy too much rain
I’m in Central Illinois. It is hot and humid here!
Chicago. Rainy.
Philadelphia, PA!! It’s so rainy and windy here that you can barely walk! It would definitely be braving the elements to go out into that!
Philadelphia, PA!! Love love love your diapers. It’s rainy and so windy you can barely walk! It would definitely be braving the elements to go out there this week!
I live in Knoxville, TN. it has been rainy and hot for almost 2 weeks..no sunning my 4.0s today 🙁
I’m in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and the weather was 80 degrees and sunny today!! I also bought a bumGenius diaper today, so it was a good day overall. 🙂
FL- it’s sunny now but rained earlier!
Here in Tennessee .. and its rain .. rain.. and more rain =( !
St. Louis — Sunny and warm!
Augusta, GA – it’s only been in the 80’s, but 100% humidity with record rain levels! I feel like I’m living in the Pacific Northwest again…
Connecticut and it’s hot and humid… too much for me. I’m looking forward to going back to the UK where it’s cold and rainy!
I’m in Oklahoma and it is sunny and hot!
I’m in SC, and we are having a pretty mild summer so far. Not terribly hot with lots and lots of rain.
Surprisingly less hot than normal in central Arkansas
I’m in NE OH and it’s been in the upper 70s/low-mid80s all week and threatening rain daily
Ohio – It’s a beautiful warm night
Florida-Very rainy
It’s 82 degrees and clear here in Enid, OK- much cooler than a usual July evening!
Right now I’m in Seattle and it’s overcast and cool, but we are from Herriman UT and it is HOT and perfectly sunny there!
MS – It’s hot but bearable!
Chicago Suburbs, finally warm and sunny after lots of cool rainy days
Austin, TX – sunny and hot just how I like it! 100 degrees.
Checking in from sunny so cal 🙂
It is monsoon season in southwest Virginia.
Super hot in upstate ny
Very hot and sunny
Super comfy in Hawaii 🙂
Louisiana-overcast with thunderstorms on the way!
Florida here. Its hot and muggy b/c it has been raining everyday for the past week I think!
indiana, hot and overcast
I’m in Raleigh NC and the weather is PERFECT!
I’m in Florida and it’s been humid and rainy here.
It’s hot, but not too bad here in Dallas, Tx!
I live in Vancouver, WA, where it is typically really mild with rain. I love it!
I’m in northwest ,Pa. Its really warm , muggy , and rainy here at the moment. We’ve had a lot of rain this summer.
St. Louis! The weather outside is weather—-that best describes it for sure
St. Louis and its unseasonably cool for our crazy Misspuri weather but then y’all know that since HQ is here.
In central Florida it is wet, hot and sticky. 🙂
TN and its rainy and cold 🙂
O’Fallon, Illinois. The weather was perfect. Sunny, high around 85, but a light breeze all day. Perfect for swimming, grilling and playing washers!
Sunny and warm in Norwalk California.
Hot and rainy in PA
Humid in South Western Ontario, CANADA!
Drop by Mamamusing.ca for a visit!
Boise and it’s been in the triple digits.
Hot and sunny in Chicago
Hot;humid along with a drizzle in Lehighton, Pennsylvania!?
Cloudy with threatening storms in Brunswick, OH
Cloudy & windy on our naval base in Japan
80 degrees and sunny in OR!
Hot in sunny Southern CA
It’s cool and rainy here in the Midwest
Hiding in the basement from the heat here in MA!
It’s 80 and slightly overcast in Republic, MO. I think it may rain anytime. Hopefully we’ll get some clearing in time for fireworks!
We are living in South Korea currently (although we have a USA-MN residency and address that will work great for shipping giveaway wins, hint hint 🙂 and our parents would gladly mail us anything we win. The weather here is Monsoon season so rainy and HUMID!!
Sunny in NY!
Sunny and 80 degrees just across the river from St.Louis!
Charleston, SC and it has been raining for FAR. TOO. LONG!!!
sunny and perfect in southern iowa!!
Warm but cloudy here in MI
i live in texas and its HOT!!!!!
Here in Fort Worth Texas it is Hot and sunny with a high of 95 degrees.
It’s 80 and overcast today in the Cleveland suburb of Willoughby, Ohio!
I’m in Winston-Salem, NC, and today is the first day we’ve seen the sun in about 4 days! It’s been a very gray, wet, summer so far!
Happy 4th of July from Pembroke Pines, Florida. We are havig a humid and thunder-y holiday here, hoping it will clear for the fireworks later!!
It’s hot, sunny and steamy today in America’s birthplace – Philadelphia, PA!
It’s a dreary, rainy 4th of July here in Mason, OH 🙁
In Fayetteville, AR, it’s relatively comfortable with a high of 88 and a low of 58. Low chance of storms, high chance of fireworks, and lots of red white and blue in the air, 🙂
Here in Walsh, CO it is a beautiful 85 degrees…much cooler than usual for the 4th of July!
Here in Ferndale, WA will be in the 70’s today!
Ironton, oh where it is rainy and dreary on the 4th.
Happy Fourth! In Fairhaven, MA it is a steamy 90 degrees and sunny! My little one has her red bum genius 4.0 on… cute!
Best 4th we’ve had in 7 yrs since we moved to STL! My son was shivering in the pool! Beautiful day!
It’s warm, sunny, and beautiful in central Wisconsin! Couldn’t have asked for better weather!
Hamlin, NY…it’s hot, humid & rainy here, but we’re hoping for a bit of sun so we can enjoy a nice family meal outdoors.
It’s hot and sunny here in Harrisburg, PA.
North Carolina is sunny. No wait windy. Now rainy. And we’re back to sunny again….
Corpus Christi, TX… HOT!
80,humid,and kind of cloudy here in Indiana!
80s here in south central Kansas! 🙂
We are in Maine. It is a very hot and humid day. We spent the morning at the Wildlife Park so we are hanging out in the a/c for the afternoon!
It’s a gorgeous sunny day here in Margate, FL 🙂 a bit hot but prefect in the pool!!!d
Washington State! It’s cool and overcast today..high will be 75! Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
Wilmington, NC – it’s warm, but with a nice sea breeze- so life in the shade is actually quite nice!
We’re in CT for a few days then we’ll be at the cape and it is hot hot hot & humid.
San Diego is warm but not as bad as it has been!
warm and pleasant in VA
I’m in St. Louis also. Its been a crazy week with temps in the 70s, but today should be perfect!
Happy 4th of July! An elemental would be AMAZING!
OOPS! We’re in PA and hoping the rain clouds disappear for fireworks tonight!
here in Chicago it is a bright sunny 75!
Beautiful and sunny as always in San Diego!
Humid and hot here in PA!
Red white and blue!
Pouring rain in Tallahassee!!
In Panama City, FL, and it is RAINING. A LOT!
68 and sunny in Corvallis,OR
Sunny here in Iowa!!! 🙂
Hot and muggy here in northern northern NY.
Sunny and 82. Moore, Oklahoma
Red, White, and Blue! It is hot and humid in DC metro! Happy Independence Day!!
Red, white, and blue! It’s sunny and 80s here in Iowa! Perfect for the 4th!
Northwest Indiana! Overcast and 80°!
Red, White, and Blue
Sunny and Beautiful! Lawrence KANSAS, Rock Chalk and happy 4th!
I’m in southwest Ohio and it’s a bit gloomy here. Instead of going to the parade we watched Sesame Street and they had a parade… Happy 4th!
rEd, WhIte, AnD, bLuE!
RED, WHITE AND BLUE!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE!
Red, White, and Blue.
MO…Sunny and 80’s
Red, white, and blue!!!!!!
Red, White and Blue!
Red, white and blue!
Warm and muggy out in Charlotte NC!
Hot and rainy in Middle TN!
Red, White and Blue!
Warm and sunny in St. Louis
Red, White and Blue!
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Red, White, and Blue!
Heat wave in the NE corner of California.
Red, white, and blue!
Red, white and blue!!
It is very hot and humid. Enjoying my ac. Red white and blue!
I am in md
Red white & blue.
Upper 80s and sunny in Waco, tx!
Red, white, and blue!
Red, White, and Blue!
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Red White and Blue!!! 70 degrees and rainy here in Auburn, Alabama….
Red, White, and Blue!!! Happy 4th of July 🙂
Red, White and Blue!
Red, White, and Blue!
“Red, White and Blue!”
It’s HOT and HUMID here in Houston!
Red, white, & blue!!!
Red, white & blue! It is rainy and warm here in east Tennessee 🙂
Red, white and blue. Humid and warm in central pa!
red white and blue!!!!
Red, White, & Blue!
red, white, and blue!
Red, White and Blue!
Sunny with a mix of clouds in Orlando Florida! <3
Red, White, and Blue!
Red, white and blue! Woke up to thunderstorms today!
Happy 4th , red , white & blue!
It’s actually kind of a gloomy (but warm) day today in Indiana.
Red, White and Blue!
Sunny and hot in california
Indio, Ca Sunny with highs of 111 degrees!
Red, White, & Blue!
It is 65 here and rainy!
Here in North Georgia that is!
Red, White and Blue!
Red white and blue
“Red, White and Blue!”
Red white and blue! It’s a warm 75 here in the Chicagoland suburbs 🙂
Red, White, and Blue!
Red white and Blue!!
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Red White and blue!!
Hot and sunny in Columbia, MO!! Near 85 before noon!
Red, White and Blue!
SW Ohio is rainy, but not hot…yet!
Red, white, and blue, too! Guess I should read ALL the directions before posting!
Red, White & Blue! I’m in Missouri and it’s going to be 85 degrees and sunny! Perfect day for the fourth!!
Red, white, and blue!
Red, white, and blue! It’s 80° and gorgeous here 🙂
Sunny and hot at the Jersey Shore today! Absecon, NJ will be getting up to the high 80’s today…
Red, White and Blue!
Red, White and Blue!
Red, white and blue! Valparaiso IN 80 and partly cloudy!
Red, White, and Blue!
Red, White and Blue!
It’s been near-record breaking hot here in Spokane! But it’s supposed to be 80 the rest of the weekend. Perfect.
Oh, and Red, white, and blue!
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Red, White, and Blue!
Red, white and blue!!!!!
red, white and blue- a very rainy 4th in SC!
Red, white and blue!!
Also it’s a sunny 75° in Upper Michigan!
🙂
Love BG diapers!!
Evansville, Indiana. Overcast. Was really looking forward to sunning my diapers today, but I know when I’m defeated!
Red, white, and blue!
Red, white and blue! We are in Virginia and it’s sunny and hot!
Red, White and Blue!
red white and blue – sunny and 75 in chicago!
Red, white and blue!
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It’s insanely hot here. It’s been 111 for the last few days. We’re supposed to cool down today to 109. :b I live on the West coast.
Red, White and Blue!
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🙂
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Red, white and blue!! Very hot in mass!!
Red, White, and Blue!
Happy 4th of July it’s warm here on the west coast!
Red, white and blue! Sunny, hot and humid in Saratoga Springs, NY!
Red, White, and Blue!
It’s been rainy here in NE Ohio, but today is sunny and we are headed out to enjoy it- 2 boys are in bg elementals! 😉
Red, White and Blue!
Would love to add an elemental to round out my BG collection!! 🙂
Red, White and Blue!
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Wet and rainy Georgia!
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Cloudy & hot here with extra humidity in Northern MI
Sooo hot lately here in Denver CO!
Red, White, and Blue!
Chicago suburbs…cool but sunny!
Red, white, blue
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“Red, White and Blue!”
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Its a beautiful day up here in Wisco!
Red, White and Blue!
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Shout out from unusually hot and humid Oregon! 😉
Red, White & Blue!
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Grabbing and umbrella here today
Bakersfield, CA we are in a heat wave at 106 degrees today.
Red, White and Blue!
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Wet and raining in the NC mountains, but still a great day!
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“Red, White and Blue!”
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Warm 80s sunny a beautiful here in Washington state
Hot, humid, and like the 2567th day of rain here in Upstate NY.
Red, white, and blue
RED WHITE AND BLUE!!
Lovin the Red, White, and Blue!
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Lawrence, KS – sunny and beautiful for the 4th!
Red, White and Blue!
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Sunny and hot here in the North today!