***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
silvana says
IMPROVE ME!
An easy way to improve people lives is to just simply be polite and put your self on other people shoes once in a wile
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME! I’ve recently begun training to be a mentor for teenage foster kids – I feel like I’ve been so lucky in my life and I want to spread that around as much as possible!
Lyndsey says
IMPROVE ME!
I have a soft spot for animal causes and would love to be able to volunteer my time to help at local animal shelters.
Jen says
IMPROVE ME! I want to improve other people’s lives via random acts of kindness.
Mary A says
Improve me! I love IKEA!
Carissa says
Improve me! As a mamma-to-be, I’d love to improve our country’s approach to maternity AND paternity leave, as well as REAL childcare options for working families!
DONNA says
IMPROVE ME! I am PASSIONATE about literacy!
Brittany says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I would love to make sure that no one went hungry.
Allison says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to do something to help all the poor, helpless animals that get treated so badly! Every creature deserves to be loved! :)
Alison says
IMPROVE ME!
I work in nonprofits, and would love to start my own bringing the arts to underserved populations.
Laura Jane says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to teach people to bake.
jae says
IMPROVE ME!
Random acts of kindness =]
stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!
Abbey says
Improve Me!
I love helping clients move from one family goal to the next through Real Estate!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME! I am a dentist so I’d like to find more time to volunteer at low income children’s clinics and take the little kiddos out of pain.
Raeanne says
IMPROVE ME!
Thank you for the opportunity to win! :)
Bryn says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would like to coach disabled children in sports/team building.
Lauren S says
Improve me! I’m helping kids increase their literacy.
Katy says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love to educate people on how to love exercise for a healthier life.
Teresa Smith says
IMPROVE ME!
the cape on the corner says
improve me…i already work for the cause that i am passionate about. i promote domestic violence awareness and educate about warning signs, reasons people stay, etc. i love it.
Erin says
IMPROVE ME!
My son receives therapy for his arm weakness at a center for children with disabilities. I’d love to help young children see that everyone is worth love, no matter their differences.
Barbara says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to get involved in a anti-bulling program.
Jenny says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to improve the lives of others by teaching them to eat healthy and incorporate exercise in their lives :)
nikki says
IMPROVE ME!!! I am fluent in Sign Language so i am able to communicate with people on another level
KatieM says
IMPROVE ME!! I would love to be able to dedicate more time to community service.
Lindsey says
IMPROVE ME!! My husband and are going to start donating time each month to volunteer for different organizations, i.e. habitat for humanity, the city mission, etc. With a little one on the way we want to be an example to our son of how you should serve others.
Travis says
IMPROVE ME! I serve as President of the board of an organization called Global Support Mission. Our purpose is to see a movement of compassion wipe out hunger, disease and extreme poverty. Check it out! http://www.globalsupportmission.com
val says
IMPROVE ME!
Paige says
IMPROVE ME!! I would love to work with high school students who are struggling with self image and confidence.
Emily R says
IMPROVE ME!
Would love to do more for wildlife conservation!
Kasey says
Improve me!
Liz says
Improve me! I’d like to get more involved with ASPCA beyond my easy monthly contribution.
El says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to be able to show how you can cook quick and nutricious meals and not spend a ton at the grocery store and make the “food stamps” stretch and have yummy food too.
Heather says
IMPROVE ME… Please? :)
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME!
I can bake. I think everyone benefits from cookies. :)
Amy says
IMPROVE ME!!
Ashleigh says
IMPROVE ME! I want to provide delicious and healthy meals to underpriveleged families.
Kristi Rediske says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to improve myself by getting more organized so I am available to help others in whatever they need help with-I am very flexible!
Mandy says
IMPROVE ME!!!!
I’ve always wanted to work with homeless/abused animals… i know its not for people, but I know my dog makes my life better. So finding good homes for them will help others too!
MH Toth says
IMPROVE ME… helping my kids and their friends to enjoy life while young and learn to make good choices now!
Richard says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Juliana Cordova says
improve me! I would like to volunteer at a rescue league. Those poor puppies in shelters make me so sad!
Gabrielle says
Improve me!
Bonnie says
IMPROVE ME!
Alyse says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I would like to serve on more mission teams in order to bring truth, clean drinking water, clothes, and homes to those less fortunate.
Michelle says
Improve me! Ohhh good question… there are a lot of things I’d like to do but I’d start with the libraries. Maybe volunteering to read to the kids, help them do research, that kind of stuff.
Cherri says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help rebuild the confidence in young girls no matter what the shape, size, color or ability. The confidence to help them grow into beautiful women!
Cady says
“IMPROVE ME!” I worked for some years as a photographer and I love to find ways now to use that skill to bless others.
Jane Lynch says
“IMPROVE ME!” In addition to saying hello to people, look them in the eye and remember them! Nothing makes us feel more loved than being remembered.