***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
Anne says
Improve me!
I would love to provide love to all the kids out there that don’t get love and support at home.
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to see intergenerational programs available to all older adults and youth. There are so many wonderful benefits to both age groups as well as the community. A little time can truly make a difference in someone’s life!
Brittany says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to visit sick individuals who can’t make it to church anymore and I could cook them meals.
Jessica Cheung says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help people learn about eating healthy meals. I also think it is important to participate in events/raising money to help fight cancer!
Jadie says
IMPROVE ME!!
Wow, I would LOVE to volunteer my time for children with special needs. I have done that in the past but am a STAHM to two littles. So as they grow, I’d like to share my time with other little ones. I love this post!
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to teach families in other countries how to better care for their food animals in order to improve the quality of food they eat!
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I already mentor young marrieds and young moms and would love to mentor more of them.
Bruce says
IMPROVE ME – I am trying to make our home more green by finding new ways to recycle and reuse.
Ann says
Improve me!
I work with sick kids, and I feel educating children and parents how to best take care of themselves makes a difference. I also enjoy teaching children and families to be their own best advocates.
Jen says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to help improve the lives of others through fun, recreation programs to stay healthy, fit, and see them smile!
Claire says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to improve the lives of others by making my room functional and efficient.
Celia White says
IMPROVE ME! I improved me living room just yesterday with an Expedit shelf.
Rebekah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to go on a medical mission someday.
Cameron says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a science teacher and would love the opportunity to offer science programs for young children. It would be great to get out into the community and teach people!
Colie says
IMPROVE ME!!!! I would love to help little kids in need
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ll soon be a teacher to a classroom full of little ones, and I’m so excited to show them that being healthy doesn’t have to be a chore. Good eating habits and regular exercise can kick off a lifetime of healthy living and first grade is as good a place as any to start!
Laura says
Improve Me!
I would like to help small farms get back on their feet/start out and help people to learn where their food comes from, and how to eat healthfully and sustainably.
holly says
Improve me! My heart breaks when I see people or animals in need. I would love to be a part of an effort to help give people/animals the essentials and then work with them to help improve their lives. I’d love for people to know & believe that they are important & the opportunities are endless.
Marlena says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to give the money to three causes in my community: ensure that healthy food is available in all schools and that all schools have enough supplies to not only teach, but teach passionately.
Ash says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to get more people signed up as organ donors.
Lianna says
IMPROVE ME!
I try to improve myself and people everyday through my work as a physical therapist. So rewarding!
Cair says
IMPROVE ME! I would develop a program to teach people to cook, so they don’t have to rely on highly processed foods and fast food.
Amy says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help kids become more active.
Natalie R. says
Improve Me!!
Anne says
IMPROVE ME! I’m a law student, and I’d like to be able to help people learn about their rights (whether that be preventing them from getting evicted or helping them file a police report when they’ve been a victim of a crime).
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME!
In the future, teach kids all about gardening being green.
Kelly B says
IMPROVE ME, please?
I’d love to be able to help families with sick/disabled/medically complicated children have the opportunity for respite care, financial support, or just a shoulder. Having a medically complicated kiddo is tough (but so rewarding!), and many families do it alone. I want to help.
Jill says
IMPROVE ME!!!!
I’m at work, end of the day, so my brain is not in service mode. lol But there are lots of things I’d like to help with… mainly mission work but my brain is on overload so I’m having trouble coming up with something specific to say!
Amanda L says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help people with babies who scream all night and day like ours did the first month. I want to give them ideas on docs to see and things to try!
Amy says
IMPROVE ME! I just toured the new IKEA in Denver with my Dad. He had never had the IKEA experience and we had an amazing time walking around and dreaming together and we managed not to buy a single thing.
I’m trying to help by volunteering my computer skills on the communications committee for a charity that works with AIDS orphans in Uganda and being kind to the people I interact with each day.
stacy w. says
Improve me!
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I would love to work with children
Becky says
Improve Me!
Volunteering with kids – of course!
Becca S. says
IMPROVE ME!
I just got done writing a paper on IKEA for my grad class…what perfect timing for this giveaway! ;)
Hayley says
IMPROVE ME!!
Hoping to improve the lives of others by becoming a nurse.
Gina says
Improve me! I love helping children by paying attention to them, playing with them, and encouraging them. :)
Taylor says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to make people laugh.
Jenet says
Improve Me!
I’d like to help out at a food kitchen more regularly instead of just on holidays.
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to be more generous with my time, and willing to sacrifice my “me time” to help out other people.
Brenda says
IMPROVE ME!
As an aspiring journalist, I try to give a voice to the voiceless in my articles. I try to bring justice who those who cannot seek it for themselves.
Kaydee says
IMPROVE ME! I want to help the world by giving young adults who come from broken homes the opportunity to get a college education. I believe an education is the best gift you could EVER give someone!
Kathy says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help abused/abandoned children in any way!
bdaiss says
Improve me! I craft. Quilts, wreaths, whatever people need to make their space their own. I’m glad to help them learn or to make something special for them.
amy says
improve me!!!
as an RN, i daily strive to help make improvements, even the smallest of things, to help others. would love to find a way to improve the over all health and well being of my patients…to teach and show them that striving to be healthy to begin with, is more affordable than paying healthcare costs down the road.
Melanie says
IMPROVE ME! I’m trying to get into helping some of the local volunteer animal rescues. So many critters out there and not enough volunteers.
Jess says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to convince my company to devote more than one day a year to volunteering!
Hope Arroyo says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would like to see that all children have a healthy meal outside of school.
Johanna says
IMPROVE ME! I love to tutor, and I think it would be fun to donate my time at local high schools with kids who need help with their classwork
Emma says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d definitely love to help raise awareness/reduce the amount of teen bullying, particularly when it’s a result of a teen’s sexuality. The “It Gets Better” project is a great awareness tool, but we need to start doing something to actually REDUCE the occurrences of bullying altogether!
Leah says
IMPROVE ME!