***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
Amy says
IMPROVE ME!
Anytime I notice someone being particularly patient with their children in public, I take that away with me permanently, so as a mom of three young kids right now, that’s the kind of small step I’d love to offer to others.
Kindness and patience to my kids and everyone around me.
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help people realize their potential…there are lots of people out there who don’t have self confidence to make their lives better and I’d love to show them how to be positive and move up!
Kathy says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help people learn about sustainability, and what it means in various aspects of our lives.
sarah (sarah learns) says
IMPROVE ME!
i volunteer at a local garden that serves groups of often underprivileged youth. we help them grow food, cook with it, and then donate it to a local food pantry, which many of their families receive food from!
LInda says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help children learn to love reading!
Morgan says
IMPROVE ME!
And my favorite cause is the ASPCA
Amber says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to help women reach their fitness goals through weight training–put down the Barbie weights and starting working on your deadlift!
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!
I plan to start volunteering at our local animal shelter.
AmiDawn says
Improve Me!
i’m not sure what it would take, but i would love to see fewer abortions and an improved sense of the importance of marriage and family.
Tara says
IMPROVE ME!
I work for a group that helps youth and families involved in the juvenile justice/social services systems – we provide residential care for kids who’ve been removed from their homes, and in-home care to help families who are in danger of losing their kids. It’s amazing to see the lives of these people being changed by love and support!
Sara says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to teach at a Montessori school.
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help by providing healthy meals for the elderly.
Jill Browning says
IMPROVE ME!
I know this sounds cheesy, but I’d love to be a decorator for people of all budgets. I believe a person’s space directly affects their quality of life. It doesn’t take a lot of money to make your world pretty… ;)
cc says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to do something to help people improve their communication with one another so that they can get along better. I think I have our current Congress in mind, but it certainly applies to other areas of life… *sigh* :/
Carolyn says
IMPROVE ME!! I just want to be more thoughtful towards others.
Jenn V. says
Improve me! I currently help teach a free ESL class once a week, but would love to spend more time with those people and just be a friend =)
Kate says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to see kids get the attention they need, instead of all of the stress.
Jacki D. says
IMPROVE ME!
Monica Gonzalez says
Improve me! I volunteer at a children’s hospital and play with or hold sick kids. It’s small but I figure it at least makes a difference to them.
Bethany says
Improve Me!
shi says
IMPROVE ME! Ever since reading Half the Sky, I’ve been interested in helping women in underdeveloped countries.
Carol H. says
Improve me.
I’d like to have more time to be able to share my free Sunday school curriculum on-line at rotation.org. (I used to do so but then have gotten too busy.)
(I’m just wondering if someone doesn’t say “Improve me” and they get picked, do they not win?)
Michelle says
IMPROVE ME!
Toni says
IMPROVE ME!!
We like to invest in our community and church by volunteering with jr. high youth activities and high school small group programs.
Jennifer B. says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to help bring clean water and food to countries where they have none or too little.
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help with a local literacy program – I should really give them a call!
Kelly says
Improve me! I love volunteering.
Krista B. says
IMPROVE ME
Rebecca B. says
Improve me! I’d give my time to Special Olympics.
Corie says
IMPROVE ME!
I think something simple such as smiling at someone in a hallway or holding open a door or letting a mother with small children ahead of you in line could affect someone’s life in a positive way, more than you might ever know. It’s all about the little things in life : )
Aimee says
IMPROVE ME!
My husband and I are strongly considering being foster parents. Foster children need a safe, stable home just like any other children, and we believe we could provide that.
Becky O. says
Improve me!
As far as volunteering, I am a breastfeeding counselor.. great way to start a healthy life.
Megan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m trying to improve the lives of others by becoming a teacher’s aide. I’m finally taking a chance and dipping my toes into the work field I’ve been dreaming of for years.
Bryanna says
IMPROVE ME!
Megan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m THE biggest animal lover and would do anything to help out any animal in need.
Kelly D says
Improve me! wow, big question, I would love to help lower income families with finances and budgeting. Numbers are my thing….
Samantha Severson says
Improve me!
I work with underprivilaged children as a mentor and life coach. I help suceed in school and have someone positive to interact with.
Robyn G says
IMPROVE ME!
lauren says
IMPROVE ME!
I volunteer with teenagers who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse and i’m going to school to be a counselor so I can help them full time!
Jennie M says
“IMPROVE ME!”
courtney says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to take low-income children and adults on sailing trips to show them the oceans and the impact that we have on the planet and give them confidence to go out into the world and make changes themselves.
Elva says
IMPROVE ME!I’ve always wanted to work with Seniors in some way. Maybe volunteering at a nursing home for a few hours a week…I don’t know what I would do, exacting, but I just want to do something that makes them feel good for a little while.
Libby says
IMPROVE ME! I’ve always wanted to help out with a Habitat for Humanity build.
Shelby lanting says
IMPROVE ME!!
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME!
Cindy says
IMPROVE ME! I currently work at a university. I love mentoring college age girls.
Anne with an e says
Improve me!
C. Schnuelle says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to create a workshop to teach teenagers how to sew. It is becoming a lost art.
cassie says
improve me!
I would love to help families in need try to improve their situation, either through job training, or education.
Mel says
IMPROVE ME! I am a dietitian and would love to help reverse the obesity crisis in the US – especially among kids!