5 reasons to love the rain

When you hear that rain is in the forecast, you might dread this news. But rain can be a good thing.

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We’ve all heard the old saying: April showers bring May flowers. Yes, we all know rain is needed to give plants and animals life, but there is a lot more you can do with the water Mother Nature provides.

Here are the top five things you can do with rainwater.

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