Make your own snowflakes!

Celebrate Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day! We used to do this in elementary school, but this activity can provide fun for all ages.

First, you need paper. Here’s a fun twist: snowflakes you can take outside. We don’t get a lot of snow here in western Washington, so for those wishing for some of the fluffy white stuff, this option is for you. This can’t be just any paper, however. What happens when it rains (like it often does here in the Pacific Northwest)? Regular paper turns to mush and all the work and time spent crafting those snowflakes is wasted. Not if you use Rite in the Rain all-weather paper.

The RITR all-weather copy paper or loose leaf paper is perfect for this activity!

Next, find some fun-looking scissors and get to work. Fold the paper as many times as you’d like and begin cutting shapes out. They say no two snowflakes are the same, so use your creativity here.

We’d love to see what you come up with! Post your photos on here or on our Rite in the Rain Facebook page.

Happy snowflake making!

Rainforest Day

With the amount of rain we get here in Washington, it’s no surprise our Evergreen State is home to a temperate rainforest. The Hoh Rain Forest one of the only protected temperate rain forests in the Northern Hemisphere and is found on the west side of the Olympic Peninsula where moisture-laden air from the Pacific Ocean brings an average of 140 inches of annual rainfall. If you are in the area, you can visit the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center for hiking and sightseeing galore. 

Are you the type that likes to record your findings from your adventures? Well, then you definitely don’t want to be without your Washington-made Rite in the Rain notebook on this Washington adventure. Check out featured user Melissa Fedrigo’s story about working in a tropical rainforest in southwest Uganda under the heading “Tropical Biomass” in our ‘Cool Stories’ section.




Photo Credit: BluePlanetBiomes.org

 

October 19^th is Rainforest Day, an annual holiday that raises awareness about the importance of rainforests around the globe and the plight they are facing. The unique ecosystem rainforests provide are critical to the balance of nature. In fact, more than 20 percent of the world’s oxygen is produced in the Amazon Rainforest. However, this natural habitat is constantly disappearing due to commercial logging and other human activities.

Here are some interesting facts:

·         Today, approximately six percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by rainforest

·         More than half the world’s animal species and plants are found in the rainforest.

Have you ever been to a rainforest or do you have plans to visit one? What did you like most/what are you most excited about?

When Technology Fails…

What would you do if your phone, computer and other electronic devices all stopped working? One word comes to mind: PANIC!!

Many of us rely heavily on modern technology to make life easier. But, when that technology breaks down, this causes a lot of problems.

No amount of technology can replace good old pencil and paper. What’s even better than paper? Paper that isn’t ruined when wet. Rite in the Rain paper is exactly that. Whether you need to record animal health records on the farm or jot down notes on a rainy (or humid) hike, there’s a Rite in the Rain product perfect for you.

Today is actually simplicity day. They have a holiday for everything, don’t they? Today, let’s get back to the basics. This doesn’t have to mean banning all technological devices, but just keeping it simple. There’s just nothing like a pencil and paper.

We challenge you to keep it simple today. Do one thing that doesn’t involve modern technology.

Draw a picture of a bird day

Do you enjoy bird watching and/or drawing? Well, this day was made for you! Today is ‘Draw a picture of a bird day.’ This can also provide hours of fun for kids. You just need paper, something to draw with and an imagination—or the great outdoors.

Since it is April and the weather may not be the best yet—especially here in the Pacific Northwest, you may need a jacket if you are outdoors, and some all-weather paper. Avoid the disappointment that comes with a destroyed drawing by insuring your paper. Rite in the Rain paper is fully writeable when wet.

So, whether your favorite bird is a peacock, eagle or any of the other birds, rest assured you can keep drawing regardless of the weather.

If you’re on twitter, use the hashtag #drawapictureofabird and @riteintherain to share your creativity. Happy drawing!

Old Stuff Day? Try Something New!

How often have you heard, “Same old stuff” or something similar to that in response to the question ‘What’s new or what’s happening?’ This implies life is boring and, well, that just isn’t very fun.

Today, in recognition of this all too common response, don’t do the same old stuff. Try something new and exciting! Have you always wanted to go kayaking or climb a mountain? Go for it! More often than not, trying something new or different results in a very positive experience.

If you do partake in water activities or anything that involves sweat, humidity, or anything else likely to ruin your notebook and destroy your valuable notes, you won’t want to be without your Rite in the Rain notebook. Regardless of your activity or the size of notebook you are looking for, you will surely find something on our Web site that fits your needs.

The disappointment that follows a ruined set of notes that you spent countless hours on can be avoided by choosing all-weather paper. Work or play—it’s the preferred paper of outdoor workers and enthusiasts.

What are you doing that’s new and exciting today? Don’t forget to take along your Rite in the Rain notebook!

“Rite in the Rain is also Rite in the Snow!”

Spring is just around the corner, but many places are still covered in snow. While the white fluffy stuff can be fun to play in, it can also ruin your notes. Does your hobby or job involve taking notes or records outdoors in the snowy winter months? Have no fear; Rite in the Rain is here for you!

According to one of our users, “Rite in the Rain is also Rite in the Snow!” We couldn’t agree more. You take care of bundling up, and we will take care of protecting your notes.

Have you ever used RITR in the snow? What did you use it for?

We asked, “What do you use Rite in the Rain for?”

We’ve heard some cool stories about how our products are used. You can check out a few of these stories by clicking on the ‘Cool Stories’ tab on the top panel. Our product lines are so diverse that they can literally be used by everyone. We recently asked some of our Facebook friends what their favorite Rite in the Rain product was and what they use it for. Here are some of their responses.

“The smaller notepad is quicker than putting a note into my phone.” –Roy Marshall

“Pocket sized field flex. I use it for everything and anything, it’s the best thing ever.” –Joseph Phan

“I like the notebooks for geocaching. So do all my friends.”       –Nicole Schlosser

“The pen.” –Enrico Flaccovio

“I use the pocket 3x5 tactical for notes and in daily carry. Also keep one in the vehicle.” –Gary Bruner

“I do a lot of the notebooks for geocachers.” –Kevin McCutcheon

“No. 373 with a Digi Camo Case with my own Fischer Space Pen. I use it for everything ranging from goose hunting notes in the pit to accident investigation and job hazard analysis at work. Hard to use anything else.” –Jason Tomsic

What do you use RITR for?