***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
Kim D says
IMPROVE ME!
Its as simple as putting a smile on and being kinder & helpful to others; there are so many bitter, grumpy and angry people out there!
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to spend time helping victims of domestic violence in DC.
Billie McIntosh says
IMPROVE ME!
DH and I were foster parents for 7 years when we first got married. We adopted our oldest daughter during that time and we are now (17 years later) looking into adopting an older child from the foster care system. WOOT!WOOT!
Bri says
Improve me!
Marcie says
Improve me! I would really love to help people stay organized.
Meagan says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I work with a church youth group and I really enjoy the opportunity to invest in younger people’s lives and helping them grow spiritually. I would love to maybe go overseas as a missionary in the future.
Anu says
Helping people helps me IMPROVE ME!
I enjoy reading to and working with kids. I volunteer my time at my kids’ schools, I blog about children’s literature. I strive to promote literacy, and nurture curiosity.
Mary says
Improve Me!
Suzi D. says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to bake, and freshly baked cookies seem to make everyone a little more joyful, so sharing my cookies (and other baked goods) is one way I like to help others.
tarynkay says
IMPROVE ME!
My husband and I are adopting (domestically) and would love to work with family preservation, somehow.
Alyssa says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to devote more time to helping the homeless in Boston.
MaryC says
IMPROVE ME!
In the past, I used to volunteer at women’s shelters and found there was a great need for basic computer skills training…things that may seem so simple to us (or even our kids!). It’s on my list to do….
Courtney says
IMPROVE ME!
I just try to be a pleasant person and offer my help where needed if I am able. You’d be surprised how many people just want someone to talk to.
Johanna says
IMPROVE ME! I’m hoping to be a counselor (applying to schools currently!) to help care/improve people’s mental health!
Sabrina says
IMPROVE ME!
I love cooking\baking and bringing food to people. It’s something really simple, but sometimes a new mom or someone with a sick spouse really just needs a break from making dinner.
Megan says
IMPROVE ME!!! I teach college philosophy courses and I love to introduce a tradition of inquiry into student’s lives.
Amber says
IMPROVE ME!
I really enjoyed doing volunteer work when I was in high school and college. When my daughter is a bit older I would love for us to help at the local food bank.
Lisa says
Improve Me! Although I help individuals with disabilities through my work, I would love to start visiting wounded warriors while they are recovering at military hospitals.
Faith says
IMPROVE ME!
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME please! I am a former teacher, and would love to volunteer with children.
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME!!! I work with a volunteer group where we as designers & architects go into the public schools in our town to mentor 4th and 5th grade students and get their creative minds going by relating design to what they are already studying in their curriculum. Would love to see that spread throughout the state and country!
Carole says
Improve Me! I used to work with at risk youth and would like to get back to it again someday!
Kelly D says
improve me!
Sarah McCommon says
IMPROVE ME.
We recue dogs. Would like to contribute more to that and to visiting with nursing home residents.
Katie says
Improve Me! I need to be more outwardly focused. Less on me and more on those around me.
Chantelle Lassak says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help children cultivate a passion for reading and literacy at a young age.
Bill says
IMPROVE ME! I am a scientist working on nanoscale characterization and I want the world to understand the value of nanomaterials.
Sara Hinton says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help a Christian camp facility (like the one my husband and I live at/my husband works for) expand to hold more pre-teens and teens during the summer for camp so that they can hear the Word!
Rebecca G says
IMPROVE ME!
Nicole says
Improve me! I teach piano lessons.
Emily Drake says
IMPROVE ME! I’m finishing up my Master of Library Science degree and I love spreading knowledge and information literacy.
Cayenne says
Improve me! I would like to help people take 45 minutes during the lunch hour for a powerfully centering flow yoga practice group.
elvira says
IMPROVE ME!
Meghan says
IMPROVE ME!
Do animals count? Because I have rescued animals and would like to contribute more in the future!
Becca Ledbetter says
IMPROVE ME!
Margaret says
IMPROVE ME!
Jill says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to be a foster parent at some point down the road when I’m done having kids myself.
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to encourage people to clear up the clutter in their lives – clear up that stuck energy and make room to breath – literally and figuratively!
Jill Will Run says
IMPOVE ME! I want to keep spreading the message that beauty is everywhere and that we don’t have to fit a typical media presentation about how we should look… everyone is an individual and needs to love and accept themselves as much as they need to do that for others!
Krista says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to improve creativity in kids by teaching them how to play instruments.
Jenny D. says
IMPROVE ME! I Would Want to See Fewer Lonely Older People in the World… Age Will Come for All of Us and We Need Not to Forget That One Day We’ll Need to Be Helped and Cared For Too…
Stacy says
IMPROVE ME! I <3 Ikea, even if I have to drive 5 hours to the nearest store :)
Kerry says
IMPROVE ME! I want to continue rescuing animals and find them loving homes.
Mary S. says
IMPROVE ME! I feel very fortunate to have a comfortable life so I’d like to help less fortunate individuals and families trying to get back on their feet.
Feruza says
Improve me
Jennifer Cook says
Improve me!
I would love to find a way to help fight childhood obesity in my area. I have recently lost weight and have grown a real passion for whole, healthful foods and exercise, and would love to teach good, healthy habits to children!
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!
I help out a few times a month at a women/children domestic shelter. They never seem to have enough volunteers/funds.
Maddy says
IMPROVE ME!
It’s a tie between spending more time at the humane society, or using my legal skills to help special needs children and young adults.
Yao says
IMPROVE ME!