***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
Katie says
Improve Me! My husband travels a lot so lately I’ve been thinking of taking his hundreds of shampoo/conditioner/soap bottles and making hygeine packages for the homeless. A little bit of clean goes a long way :)
Betsy says
IMPROVE ME! I raise and train service dogs for Susquehanna Service Dogs.
Emily says
Improve me!
I’m working toward getting a better computer and wireless router for our local abused women’s shelter.
Kristin says
Improve me!
I currently volunteer as a Girls on the Run coach, and although I love the positive messages the program delivers, I would love to take it a step further to really help the girls prepare to tackle the unique challenges they’ll face in middle school and high school.
Nora says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m always trying to be more positive and kind. I used to feel that being strong meant that you had to be snarky or tough but I’ve learned that karma’s only a bitch if you are. ;) One of my favorite affirmations but I think smiling and being friendly to people makes life so much better! I love their ideas!
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
I like to help people have a better day. It’s as easy as taking the time to smile and chat with people who help so many people in their daily work but often go thankless… cashiers, postal workers, waiters/waitresses, etc. It’s nice to watch them light up when you ask them how THEY are doing.. and then actually listen to their answer. :)
Jessica says
Improve me! I’d like to improve the lives of others by helping them organize their grocery shopping and meal planning.
Tanya says
IMPROVE ME!
I worked on campaign in NYC called “Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls” that helped girls find confidence in themselves through music. Such an inspiring program that everyone should look into!
Kari says
IMPROVE ME! I have a passion for teaching young, underprivileged women financial literacy and other imperative information that they may not learn in school or as life lessons in their home/family life.
kelly.r says
IMPROVE ME!
I wish I could give every woman of every age confidence! Confidence in their body, their lives, and their selves.
Anne says
Improve me! I suppose you could say that I improve lives on a daily basis as a social worker. I am especially passionate about being an advocate for those with a mental illness.
Tambryn says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to spend my time raising kids and teaching them to lead by example showing love and kindness. I’d like to be their example by volunteering for projects I think are worthwhile: missions, creative problem solving competitions, and improving local and foreign schools.
juli says
IMPROVE ME! Spreading God’s love wherever I can.
Sarah K says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to win some Ikea loot to help my neice in furnishing & decorating her first home.
Kim says
Improve me :)
I have taken my landscape design background and developed a community garden. It has improved the community by bringing everyone together and we donate food to local food banks.
Lorrie says
Improve Me!
I volunteer in an after school tutoring program for at-risk elementary school children in my community.
Erin says
IMPROVE ME! I guess we all can improve the lives of others with the little things: being there to listen, offering encouragement or comfort, being ready to help even when it’s not always convenient. Little things can make a big impact.
Kara J says
IMPROVE ME!
I teach students. I think I’d like to expand my teaching horizons and teach more needy students in other world areas.
Beth says
Improve me! I’d love to use photography in some way to help families and kids.
Jarman says
IMPROVE ME!
As a new mom, I would love to get involved in the future helping mothers with young children either through education or fundraising (once the wee one is sleeping through the night of course.
anna says
IMPROVE ME! I work for a publishing company that publishes educational material.
Tamara B says
IMPROVE ME!
I could use my sewing skills to help sew blankets or clothing for needy families.
Cher says
IMPROVE ME!
Before my dad died of cancer in January, I promised him that I would volunteer in the cancer ward. No one should go through that scary, life-or-death situation without a hand to hold onto, even if it’s a stranger’s hand.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to inspire people to chose (real, healthy) food that makes them feel better!
Juliann says
Improve me!
I love to cook and I love teaching others how to cook!
christina spargo says
improve me :)
Erin F. says
Improve me!! :)
Lindsay says
Improve Me!!!!
Sarah K says
IMPROVE ME!
Mandi says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to share my joy of baking with at risk kids!
Natalie says
IMPROVE ME!
I am always heartbroken to see people on the side of the road panhandling. I haven’t come up with great solution or way to help (I won’t give money that could go to drugs or alcohol) – so for now I am happy to volunteer at my boys schools!!
Rachael says
IMPROVE ME! My husband is a band director for a small high schoolin rural Tennessee. Through many hours–during the school day and many, many after–we are trying to bring music to a community that has had none for almost 20 years.
Monika says
IMPROVE ME! I have a soft spot in my heart for work with senior citizens.
Elizabeth says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to start my own blog someday in the hopes of inspiring and helping others the way that you have inspired so many of your readers!
Meg says
Improve me!
I try to improve the lives of teenagers by teaching them and hosting fun events through our Church. :)
Jinsy Oommen says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to improve myself to be a better housekeeper and be a minimalist at home decor!
Amy in PA says
IMPROVE ME!! I’d love to help children be more prepared for school. As the wife of a teacher, I hear too many stories of students coming to school without breakfast, exhausted from home issues or not otherwise ready for the school day.
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help the homeless; help them find jobs and get back on their feet.
Andrea Stewart says
Improve me!
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help others.
Lydia says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to find volunteers to visit with the residents at my dad’s assisted living who don’t have someone to spend time with them.
Katherine says
Improve my and my house! Love Ikea!
Marie says
IMPROVE ME! I am a cancer biology scientist and hope to improve the lives of cancer patients by continuing to do experiments that may help find a cure….little steps at a time.
Katie says
Improve me!
I’m studying to be a doctor.
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! I am a teacher and dedicated to making a difference in students’ lives.
Janet says
Improve me!
Camille says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve always wanted to work in early childhood education, so I’d do something like that… start a school or program.
Teresa says
Improve me!
I would love to create a way for more families to take vacations. I know its far reaching, but it seems like so many families don’t get enough good, healthy breaks together.
foo says
IMPROVE ME!
Lord knows I need it!
If I could help anyone in my community, it would be kids. If you can help someone when they are young, it can make a world of difference in their future. I don’t know what specifically I could do for them, but let’s just start there.
Trilby says
IMPROVE ME! If I had another 20 hours in a day, I’d like to help people by being a personal trainer, counseling in the benefits of both good nutrition and exercise.