***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
Polly says
IMPROVE ME!
Stacy says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Ally says
IMPROVE ME! I am most passionate about the cause of ending modern day slavery, especially right here in America.
hilary says
Improve me!
Jenny says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help people in 3rd world countries get clean water for their families. So many kids are sick and dying only because of contaminated water…it’s not hard to fix, it just takes a lot of money.
Kristen Dalton says
IMPROVE ME!
I am passionate about raising money for cancer research; I’ve been heavily involved in Relay for Life for the past 5 years. My favorite Relay role was Events Chair on the Executive Committee at JMU for two years in a row. It’s so inspiring to witness how this one event can bring so many people together to reach a common goal.
Hunter says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to spend more time volunteering for Habitat for Humanity!
Krista G says
IMPROVE ME! It’s always great to watch someone’s reaction when you genuinely compliment them on something, as a lot of people are hard on themselves and will always take pause when getting a compliment.
Jill says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve spent time in the past educating kids about responsible pet ownership and the value/benefits of adopting pets from a shelter – I’d love to do it again and to be able to spend more time on it!
Christy H says
IMPROVE ME!!
ZuZu says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be able to design websites for non-profits and not have to charge anything to help them get their sites updated. :)
Heather says
IMPROVE ME Id love to be able to be a child mentor.
laura stern says
Improve me! I like to help women who don’t know how to learn about prenatal care and how to take care of their babies.
margaret says
Improve me! I’m a CASA and I love working with my foster youth. But I would love to find the time and the right venue to work with more foster teens.
Kayla says
IMPROVE ME! I work at an adoption agency and love telling people about all the wonderful benefits of adoption! :)
Cindi Carlson says
IMPROVE ME! i did my first 2 day breast cancer AVON walk this past June in chicago. I am now doing a run for the Alex lemonade stand this weekend. I will continue to walk/run to raise money for cancer. Thanks for the giveaway!
Caity says
Improve me! I am a youth leader at our church and I love investing in the lives of the kids!
Christine says
IMPROVE ME!
Stefanie says
Improve me! I’d love to help work with children.
Lara says
Improve me!!
Bibiana says
IMPROVE ME! Read books with your kids, people!!
Leiann says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would like to volunteer at a children’s hospital someday and make the sick little kids smile.
Jenelle Wass says
IMPROVE ME!
I work every day to help others improve their diet and lifestyle in small, realistic steps. But I would love to reach more people.
Suz says
IMPROVE ME! I try to perform small kindnesses each and every day to friends and strangers alike. Sometimes it is the little things that make a difference.
Allison says
“IMPROVE ME!”
Ashley says
Improve me! I think the best way to improving the world is to start with yourself and move out from there. How can we improve the world if we’re liars and cheaters?
Meredith says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would love to be involved with nutritional education and to help people afford their pets.
Kimberly J says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I don’t necessarily have any skills :) but I have time!!! I am most passionate about children and animals in need.
Allison says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m an audiologist, so helping people hear who are unable to afford hearing aids or other devices would be my choice!
Robin Grey says
IMPROVE ME!
tiffany says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to devote more of my time to pro bono legal services.
Mandy Hardy says
Improve ME!!
Lauren D says
IMPROVE ME! I want to support the researchers who are trying to find a cure for juvenile diabetes.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I don’t have any special skill or talent, but I like to donate to some of my favorite causes – St. Jude’s and breast cancer research.
Jen says
IMPROVE ME!
I already volunteer for an animal rescue organization that provides veterinary care and foster homes for abandoned and abused animals. But would like to become even more involved, or start volunteering at a shelter.
Tiffany says
IMPROVE ME!
… and I’d love to teach kids to bake & sew. Whatever happened to good old-fashion Home Ec? I say bring it back! Yes, technology, math & science are vital in today’s society, but so are basic home and nutrition skills, and they seem to be sorely lacking in kids today. (Yep, I know that totally makes me sound like an old fart. Which I’m not. But I totally sound like one.)
Alexis says
Improve me! I would help people learn how to cook!
Laura says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help people find one sport/athletic activity that they enjoy. It really builds such a positive body image. Not to mention being really good for you and your heart!
Bromeliad says
Improve me, number 3,556 in the long line of commentors.
Jessica P. says
IMPROVE ME!
Cait says
IMPROVE ME!
Lynette says
IMPROVE ME! I would start by taking more time for family and friends.
Kathryn says
IMPROVE ME! I would do exactly what I’m doing…working with kids every day as a teacher :)
susan says
Improve Me! I need all the improving I can get. What fun to go to Ikea to shop.
kristen says
Improve me… I would love to work with kids helping them learn to read.
Kristin says
Improve Me!
I would like to help improve access to quality education for all children :-)
Meghan says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to be able to spend more time helping children in need, especially those with health issues.
deb says
Improve me please!
Meena says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to use my web design and development skills to serve the non-profit community :)
shanna says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to volunteer in the school system in some way.. especially in the media center as books are my true love and I’d love to share that with kids.