***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
Mel says
IMPROVE ME!
our family is passionate about raising money for the march of dimes. our sons were born 4 months early so we know how important the work they do is!!!
robin says
IMPROVE ME!
Sarah Mc says
IMPROVE ME!
Abby says
improve me!
i work at an adoption agency, and am passionate about helping families and children
SalBug says
Improve me!
Cindy says
Improve me! I currently volunteer at our local library. Libraries are so important to the community.
Jamie B says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to be a foster parent someday
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME!
I work at a global nonprofit that helps women and children in Africa, and I’m looking to find a local animal shelter where I can volunteer. :)
Lani @ Diapers and Divas says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I would love to start a community garden…one that would help local schools teach and feed kids about fresh, good food that tastes great! It’s not an original idea…but one that is desperatly needed in more towns!
Juli D. says
IMPROVE ME! I’m all about improving kids. Making them smarter, making them more confident and making them kinder.
Jessica says
I could use $100 to ikea for that new sofa I’m buying this weekend.
Kristie says
Improve me!
I’d love to start a local support group for new Moms. I’ve been thinking about this lately and it’s something my community could really use. We could share breastfeeding advice, have play dates and swap baby clothes! I see a lot of larger towns with groups like this but smaller areas really miss out!
Mindi says
IMPROVE ME! I help work with refugees who have been resettled in my area of the country. There are so many needs in adapting to a new culture….and I want to get others excited about helping my new friends!
Rosemary Campbell says
IMPROVE ME! I try to do my part in our community by helping people get the food they need.
Mary says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m interested in doing fundraising for food banks in my area.
Sarah says
Improve me!!
Fawn Teresi says
Improve ME!!!!!!!
We try to sign up with local community projects through our church. Which have included painting local schools, habitat humanity and working the soup kitchen. I wish we had more time do volunteer to do more.
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to have more space in my home so I could be a foster parent for greyhounds.
kelly taylor says
IMPROVE ME!!
Emily says
Improve me!
I love to bake but don’t really like sweets all that much. I love to share with my neighbors and co-workers.
Jeannine @ Small & Chic says
IMPROVE ME!
As a social media type (hate the other words…guru, expert, bleck), I have found charities that weren’t leveraging social media in their marketing strategies and gotten them online. Two years ago, I started working with the Charlottesville Design House and this year, I started working with Church Street Bridal in Lynchburg. Both support programs for survivors of domestic abuse. I wasn’t attracted to helping them specifically because of those programs, but it’s become my main motivation.
Morgan says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be able to spread the word about the importance of setting aside money each month to help others. We aim for 5-10% of our paychecks and we set up automatic transfers to help us stay on top of it. If we all gave just a little, we could change the world!
Michelle says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to teach people about the tastiness and health benefits of real, clean food and eating!
cora says
Improve me!
I would like to help through homeless population as well as the animals in the shelters by developing a program that helps both!
Laurie says
Improve me!
Lowell says
IMPROVE ME!
I think just generally being kinder on a regular basis.
Amber says
IMPROVE ME! (By the way, I got a “duplicate comment/we’re deleting your entry” error the first time I submitted this, so if it happens again… I’M SORRY!! I’M TOTALLY NOT TRYING TO CHEAT!)
Emily says
Improve me! I’d love to help senior citizens enjoy their lives more.
Denise says
Improve me!!
I am going to be a doctor!! (In med school at UVA, go hoos!) And am very excited to be helping people when they are sick or their loved ones are sick.
Josey says
Improve Me!
Amanda K says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help kids who are in need of food, clothes, or just someone to talk to.
erica says
Improve Me!
I would give every child a book – at least in my area – because every kid should have their own book to discover the joy of reading
Josephine says
Improve me!
caroline craig says
Improve me!!!
Id love to be able to redo and diy rooms for those in need!
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m an occupational therapist and I would love to improve the lives of others in 3rd world countries by providing my services for wheelchair fittings, splint fabrication, and providing techniques for making lives easier after disability.
Susan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to improve the lives of others by teaching kids about the importance of being a responsible pet owner.
Gretchen says
“IMPROVE ME!” Just helping others in any way is fun!!
Natalia says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to go back to school to become a speech language therapist (and possibly work with kids who have autism).
Anita says
IMPROVE ME! I have spent my entire career working for non-profits, so everyday I work raising money to improve the lives of others! It’s very rewarding.
Lauren K says
IMPROVE ME!
I am young and self-aware enough to realize that I have a ton to figure out for myself. When I find something worth sharing with others, I’ll be sure to do so, but until then, I gotta start with the man in the IKEA full-length decorative mirror.
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME!! I’d love to run an orphanage in Russia to show the love of Jesus to the children in that country.
Tara says
“IMPROVE ME”
I would like to improve the quality of life for kids in group homes. I would love to set up, and maintain, EFFECTIVE mentoring programs, counseling services, social opportunities, outings, etc.
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME! Just started a great idea I learned from a friend. On payday, pay-it-forward and buy the next car’s coffee. Sometimes it’s the small things that count :)
Cassie says
Improve me! I think being thoughtful and polite are two of the most wonderful aspects you can improve about yourself or anyone else. I am an elementary school teacher and I try to show my students that being respectful and kind go so much farther than anyone would think. It’s amazing how many children aren’t shown that “please,” “thank you,” or “yes/no” are important.
Anita says
IMPROVE ME! I’m a pianist, so I love improving lives through music and the arts! It’s so important for everyone to have a creative outlet.
Lizzie says
IMPROVE ME!
Melissa says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would love to help the middle class people with their rent or mortgage for a month!! This may not seem that big but it really is HUGE!!!
Abby says
Improve me!
I work with and for kids in foster care, and I love it.
Meagan B. says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to become a foster parent some day :)
Christine says
IMPROVE ME!
I babysit two boys 4 days a week. I would like to teach them something, instead of just supervising. Even if it is just getting them to be nice to each other :)