***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org has selected the two random folks who are about to get $100 to IKEA. And they are… Jennifer (who improves lives by teaching and will also be adopting a child from Ethiopia) and Ashley (who says needs some improvement for herself). Congrats!
If you take one thing away from this post, it should be this: two people are winning $100 gift cards to IKEA this week. Woot! But if you have room for a second thing, know that it’s because Ikea is hosting their second annual Life Improvement Project that, among other things (like hilariously helpful “instructions” for living a better life) includes another $100,000 Life Improvement Sabbatical Contest. So if you’ve got a great idea about how to help others, IKEA will give you one year and one hundred grand to make it happen. Last year’s winner (whose video can be seen here) was actually from right here in Virginia. Double woot!
- PRIZE: An $100 gift card to IKEA, courtesy of the IKEA Life Improvement Project
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IMPROVE ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …how you’d like to improve the lives of others. Do you have a special skill or talent that you could leverage? Or is there a specific cause or area of need that you’d like to dedicate yourself too?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm EST (or at 10,000 entries)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: The continental 48 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of IKEA Life Improvement Project
Katy says
Improve Me!! I’m getting my dog, Lennox, certified as a therapy dog so we can go to hospitals and hospices.
Bernice says
IMPROVE ME!!
Julia says
Improve me !
Jennifer H. says
Improve me! I want to share my relationship with Jesus more effectively.
Valerie Banks says
Improve ME!
I am a family literacy specialist and help parents learn the importance of early literacy in the home.
Becky says
IMPROVE ME!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!
I am passionate about helping children with developmental disabilities. I currently volunteer at a hospital/home that does just that and I love it!
Ruth P. says
IMPROVE ME!
Katrina says
IMPROVE ME!
Mentor young women on life skills etc
Lori Johnson says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to improve the lives of others with gifts of money. Special skills or talents I could leverage are seasonal color analyzing, professional organizing and cooking/baking.
Lou Anne says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to do mission work in a 3rd world country. Build houses, give away clothes/food/hygiene items, work in an orphanage, etc.
Lynette says
IMPROVE ME!
I am a nurse in a rehabilitation hospital specializing in spinal cord injuries, CVA recoveries, and traumatic brain injuries. I recently took care of a patient for several weeks with a spinal cord injury from the 1970’s who came to us for a “tune-up”. While assisting him in the shower one evening he told me how awesome it was to be able to take a shower. I asked him about his living situation and he told me that he doesn’t have a way to get in and out of the bathroom of his home and that he in unable to bathe (except for sponge baths). If I won this I would build him the most awesome handicapped accessible bathroom!
Krista Lee says
IMPROVE ME! I love Kaboom’s (kaboom.org) mission to have a playground within walking distance to every child in America, I would build playgrounds!
Tiffany says
IMPROVE ME! I volunteer for my local animal shelter, but I’d like to do more by helping my city work toward becoming No-Kill by reducing euthanasias and increasing adoptions, etc.
stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!
just love to spend time with people who are hurting.
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!
Phyllis says
Improve me !
I would like to improve the lives and well being of the uninsured and non English speaking minority groups. Unfortunately, access to healthcare in the US has become a major health disparity between the haves and have nots. Maybe I can achieve this goal one baby step at a time. Ie. By educating my self on different low in come health programs, so i can educate those in need
QS says
IMPROVE ME!
Ashley Rae says
IMPROVE ME! I’m starting to learn sign language. I have a dream of becoming an interpreter and working with/teaching kids. How fun would that be?
Kimberly says
IMPROVE ME!! I think it’s really important to improve the lives of children- As a dance teacher I like to think that I make a small impact on the lives of my students.
JR says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to spread some love and give everyone one of my delicious homemade choco chip cookies!
kate says
improve me!
i’ve been working to be more mindful, reflective and patient at work and home – we only live one life, it’s gotta be a good one!
Morgan says
IMPROVE ME!
My big passion is working with the SPCA…
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would love to work in an orphanage!
heather says
IMPROVE ME
I love volunteering in my community.
Jana Alexis says
Improve me!
Improving the lives of others? I’d like to think leading a small group for the sophomore girls at my church will be an encouragement and help to them.
Patti says
IMPROVE ME! Education is very important to me. I’m on the board of a university, and think we need to do much more to give all students pathways to higher education
Whitney says
IMPROVE ME!
Speaking of big dogs on Young House Life, I love animal therapy, so do my dogs and the patients. Not sure who is the most rewarded out of the three.
Dog people are the best people!
Molly says
IMPROVE ME!
I try to help others out by making them laugh, even just for a bit. I hope it helps :)
Leigh says
Improve me!!! I LOVE ikea!!!!!
Tami says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to help the world one hug at a time.
miriam says
IMPROVE ME! So many people in my city can’t speak English, and are illiterate even in their native languages. A lot of them are working 3 or 4 low-skill jobs to support themselves and their families. I’d like to teach English, reading, writing, and computer skills to adult immigrants.
chelsea says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to improve the lives of others by sharing the “fruits” of my garden with those in need.
Stephanie Handy says
Improve me!
Lori says
IMPROVE ME! I support anything that helps kids and animals.
Maggie says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to teach people how to cook and feel confident in the kitchen :)
Nichole says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help end bullying!
Jamie S says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help animals without homes.
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to empower teen parents.
J.D. says
IMPROVE ME!!
I’m an interior designer by trade and I really believe that every person should have access to great design in their homes. Whether it be a mansion, a bungalow or an apartment and regardless of their perceived budget, everyone should be able to enjoy great interior design.
People underestimate the impact a well designed interior can have on their daily lives. I’d like to be able to bring that to everyday people. After all, it typically is those who cannot afford it that could benefit from it the most.
(Steps down from soap box)
Sue says
IMPROVE ME!!
Tracie @ Gurtler + Home says
“Improve Me!”
I really loved helping out at Habitat For Humanity. I learned how to replace a door knob, and how to install baseboard. I got a few new skills, and they got a new home. Win -Win
C.Smith says
IMPROVE ME!
Shannon C. says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to help with education about animal abuse. Sorry, not people.
Rebekah from SoCal says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help with Habitat for Humanity or with a Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME
I would love to teach my daughters friends to cross stitch
Bridget =) says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a Brownie Girl Scout leader for my daughter and a Sunday School teacher for my son’s Kindergarten class =)
Amanda Daniel says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to help our older “MEDICARE” generation with their insurance and/or all other living aspects. There are to many people taking advantage of these people and it shouldn’t be that way!
=) It would also be nice to improve my furnishings.
julie j says
IMPROVE ME!! I work in a nursing home and our elderly are left hanging!! I intend to do everything i can to make these conditions better..our prisoners get treated better!
Chuma Gross says
IMPROVE ME!