***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
sam says
“IMPROVE ME!!”
Heather says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to make the world a healthier place to live by teaching people how to live greener lifestyles.
Michela says
Improve me!
I work as a writer and copyeditor, but really enjoy helping others learn how to communicate effectively and successfully through writing. I would love to tutor elementary kids in an after-school program.
Jen M says
IMPROVE ME!
I don’t know if this counts for really improving people’s LIVES, but I think it’s important that everyone gets recognition on their birthday, so at work I usually bake something yummy and decorate a co-worker’s cube to help start their special day off extra happy :)
Therese says
IMPROVE ME!
I would improve my life by getting out of the city and back into the woods! Start a small hobby farm?
Susie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would just like to find a way to encourage parents to participate more in the low-income school I work for.
Kristin says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to use my biology and nutrition background to work with obese children.
Melissa says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to garden and to see the transformation it can make in peoples’ lives as they learn where their food comes from, eat healthier food, etc.
Mike says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a technical communicator, and I enjoy making computer and software use a much less frustrating experience for all those involved.
Suni says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help people realize that even though fast food is easy and quick, home cooked meals can be easy and quick too, and obviously way more healthy, it would be nie to stop people going to fast food drive thru’s everyday and make it a “special” thing to eat out, to help curb this weight problem america is having!
Steph says
Improve Me!
I’d like to get more books into the hands of needy kids.
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!I saw this great article about children reading to dogs. The dogs are trained to “listen” to the children. I would love to help start an organization like that where I live.
Jessica says
Improve me!
After watching what my husband went through when his father passed away at 43 after a battle with kidney cancer, I always wish that I could do something for families dealing with loved ones with cancer.
Stephanie says
Improve me please!
Rachel says
Improve me!!!
Callie Jennings says
Improve me. I am about to give birth to my first child and I have great plans to improve her life everyday by loving her and teaching her how to live a happy healthy life!
Kelly Smith says
IMPROVE ME! I am on the PTO board at my daughters school. We spend a lot of time making the school a better place for our children.
Lora says
IMPROVE ME!
Spike says
IMPROVE ME!
Amanda Rutkowski says
IMPROVE ME!
Gudrun says
Improve me!!!!
Allison H. says
IMPROVE ME!
Ashley says
Improve me! I’ve always wanted to be a foster parent. As soon as we can afford to we plan on being a foster family. So many kids need a good loving family while they’re in transition!
Nell says
IMPROVE ME!
Su says
Improve me! I’m a dog lover, so I’d love to help animals in need.
Kerrie L says
IMPROVE ME!
Leah says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to spend my time helping people understand why life is worth living.
Michelle Ross says
IMPROVE ME! I’m not sure I can offer any special skills but I had a child pass away in 2004 so I love to visit the NICU and cuddle babies!
Thao says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d teach kids how to paint!
Laura says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to start a class/mentoring program for high school kids that coaches them on how to prepare for “adult” tasks, such as saving money, managing their credit score, choosing a major for college or a skilled trade, writing a resume, etc.
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to make sure everyone had safe places to enjoy the outdoors.
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to teach my children to be kind and help others.
Wendy says
IMPROVE ME”
If I didn’t have the responsibilites of life and a family depending on my, I would join the peace corps. But, in the past I have volunteered at the area food back and feeding the homeless on weekends….and this is where I would spend more time.
Sonia says
Improve me.
I’d like to help new moms and their babies.
Andrea says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m currently going to school to become a counselor to help young women with eating disorders.
Adrianne says
IMPROVE ME
Alison says
IMPROVE ME!
Promote literacy for young children. Right at home or at the local library. Many families do not know about free programs that are offered at libraries.
Catherine M says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to inspire others to discover and develop their creativity, hence my blog Inspire Bohemia – I believe we should all find our passion in this life and do it! I would love to be able to open a small art school/workshop in order to foster creative development in the youth of my community, a place for children to get inspired and encouraged, discover their talents and learn the importance of following ones heart in life. We’re living in a time when funding for arts programs is greatly declining and I believe our education system is losing an integral part of social development. With that said, I believe it’s important that someone step in to supplement such a shortfall for the sake of our future generations.
Becky says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to be able to show kids/teenagers how to overcome their anxiety and depression issues using what I’ve learned over the past six years.
Clarissa says
IMPROVE ME!
Miranda g says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I am an aspiring children’s photographer, so I would love to donate my time to a children’s hospital and offer free photo sessions to the families. Hopefully it would cheer them up and help improve their situation if only a little bit.
Alice H says
“IMPROVE ME!”
BONUS QUESTION: I would like to work with children. I love children. Especially babies.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Chelsea says
IMPROVE ME BABY!!!!
Victoria says
IMPROVE ME!
I really enjoy being a part of Habitat for Humanity with my co-workers.
Alisa says
IMPROVE ME! I work for a nonprofit that’s dedicated to saving important places before they’re lost forever.
lindsay says
Improve me!
I’d love to teach fitness classes to young kids to promote healthy lifestyles.
Jenny says
improve me!
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help the elderly.
kschurrer says
IMPROVE ME! I work for a children’s health research study and I love going to work knowing that I’m helping make a difference for future generations!
Brianna says
Improve me! Always looking to make other peoples’ days better.