***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
Jenna says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to do medical mission trips (I’m a RN), and help the lives of those in need of medical care/education. I hope one day I’m able to do it!
Tammy says
IMPROVE ME!
I like leaving coupons I won’t be using next to the products in the store for someone to use who might actually want it.
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to help people with home bible studies :) :)
Kim says
IMPROVE ME! I want to become a foster parent and help children
LeighS says
IMPROVE ME! Everyday I try to improve the lives of my students by letting them know they are loved and giving them plenty of opportunities to feel proud of themselves and their accomplishments!
Kelsey D. says
Improve Me!
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME! I love to educate families on the benefits of chiropractic care for proactive health. It is one of the safest, most effective, non-invasive type of health care that actually helps the body heal itself. If I could reach more people with my message..I would be very happy!
Patrick says
Improve me!
I’d like to help people affiliated with The American Heart association since I am a cardiac nurse.
Christine P says
IMPROVE ME! I’m already a math tutor, but I also help out my neighbors with gardening and always hold the door for strangers entering or exiting a building :)
Julia says
Improve me! I am a Young Adult Librarian, and I try to encourage the teens I work with to do more volunteering and community service. I would love to have more time and money to put toward this.
Monica Flores says
IMPROVE ME!
Lindsay says
Improve Me!! I’m a 3rd grade teacher. Everyday I get the chance to inspire my students to be the best they can be :)
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME! We are praying about becoming foster parents. Definitely have a heart for the area of orphans & adoption!
Megan says
IMPROVE ME! No “I’d like to” here, I am going on my first Habitat build in a couple weeks!
Marisa H says
IMPROVE ME!! I want to start coaching basketball in our local community.
Mary says
IMPROVE ME!
A few years ago I lost 55 pounds and for the last year I have been working as a leader/mentor at Weight Watchers. It is thrilling to be a part of the process when people decide to take a positive step with their health and fitness.
orazie slayton says
Improve me. I would like to introduce low income children to the world thru traveling and education
Amberly says
IMPROVE ME!
I absolutely love to give gifts, I would love to open a business where all I do is research people and send them things for special occasions that I know they’ll love :)
Sabrina says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to be able to help those that are less fortunate than me.
Elisabeth@SimpleGreenishLiving says
IMPROVE ME
Ali says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a nurse at a busy children’s hospital but always make time to play with the kiddos so they’re comfortable. So much so that many of them don’t want to leave!
mary says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to improve the lives of children once they age out of the foster care system!
Kate says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to find a way to improve the conditions of public housing so everyone, no matter their income, has a secure, clean, and comfortable place to call home.
lena says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help the elderly or children.
shelley says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I’d like to be a foster mommmy to collies waiting for a home.
Mallory says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Paige H says
IMPROVE ME!
Ali says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to be able to teach environmental science to children, because it is something so important for them to grow up with.
Taryn says
IMPROVE ME!
andria says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help kids who come from broken families understand their worth.
Tiffany says
IMPROVE ME
I love to help woman realize how beautiful they are by compliments. Most women put a lot of thought into our daily appearance I like to make sure it goes unnoticed ;)
Kari says
IMPROVE ME!!
Christen says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Courtney V says
Improve me!!!
Heather W says
IMPROVE ME!
Alina says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Sandra M says
IMPROVE ME!!!
jess says
after reading so many selfless comments, I feel selfish, but at least it’s honest:
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve run a few half marathons -and would love to improve myself to be able to run a full!
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME!
I love helping kids and making their lives better in any way I can!
Laura F. says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help adults with reading/writing skills, specifically resumes/letters of application and job application skills.
Leigh Anne says
Improve Me!!
Alicen Lundberg says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to be a big sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister program.
Samantha says
Improve me!
I’d love to spend my days rescuing and rehabilitating pit bulls and helping them find new families. I feel passionately about educating people about the breed – beyond their bad reputation!
Beth says
IMPROVE ME!
I had no idea how I would improve the world, but now I’ve read a few comments above talking about adult literacy tutoring, and now I am researching it! It sounds perfect and something I would love to do!
Christine says
IMPROVE ME!
I had forgotten about this, but another commenter reminded me that I have intentions of going through pet therapy training with my dog so we can work with people in hospitals! (She’s not ready though. Too much puppy in her yet.)
Katie says
Improve Me! Help me to improve myself!:)
Sara W. says
Improve me!
Ryan says
Improve me!
jessica kent says
improve me!
after moving for MS to Chicago, I’ve tried to just smile more at people – southern people really do seem a bit more outgoing!
Courtney says
Improve me!!! I would like to help people change their lives in subtle ways to help improve their mental health and physical wellbeing! Most people don’t realize how little things can really go a long way in terms of prevention!