***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
Shima says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to teach young girls how awesome they really are so that when they become young women they are more confident in their abilities.
Ashleigh says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to have the time to serve military moms. I have two ladies in my Bible Study who have husbands deployed, and they have children. I know that it would be nice to give them a day off every once in awhile.
(Side note: this would be awesome if I won since I’m headed to IKEA next week to get supplies to hang pictures at my husband’s office and make it a place not so miserable) :-)
Kaitlin A says
IMPROVE ME! In my next career, I want to start co-op grocery stores near urban housing projects – create jobs, and improve access to healthy food!
AmandaT says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m good at free babysitting (I’m a mom myself) and it vastly improves the mental health of the parents. I guess with the year off, I think I would try respite care for overwrought parents esp in that first 12 weeks where no daycares can take them.
Ameya says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help create extensive after school programs for inner city kids who often lack things to do and adults who have time to help them with their homework and their development.
Julia says
IMPROVE ME!
Kathleen W says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to work with our wounded military men and women, and their families, once they come back from war with injuries. They have sacrificed so much for us, it’s the least we could do to help them heal and transition back into civilian life.
Bethany says
IMPROVE ME!
I work for a big scietific society in science education. I’d love to spend more time working directly with kids to get them excited about science so they’ll be better prepared to make decisions in the future and tackle global problems.
Allison says
IMPROVE ME! I am studying to be a personal trainer and am looking forward to helping people learn to enjoy exercise!
Sarah M. says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I try and teach people about animal rescue!
Kathy says
IMPROVE ME! I try to smile and look at people in the eyes, instead of constantly staring at the sidewalk.
Anne S. says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to spread a little respect and friendliness. If everyone went about their day with a smile – whether at the grocery store, bank, or DMV line – it’d change a lot of people’s lives for the better.
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to spend a year learning Spanish and providing health care to underserved Hispanic kiddos!
Jennifer Rangel says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m not sure exactly how it would work (thats why I’m just trying for the $100 instead of the $100,000) but I would like to incorporate music or animals into peoples lives more. Anytime I am unhappy I listen to music and relax with my dog and always feel better afterward.
Sandra P. says
Improve Me…I try to help people that I come in contact with in my everyday life. Whether its with money or a meal, I try to help in any way possible. Its not necessarily a cause, but I feel if we cross paths it was destined to occur.
RC says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to share what I know about eco-friendly living and a sustainable plant-based diet.
Natalie V. says
IMPROVE ME! I’m working on my certification to go into teaching. I’m excited to move to a career where I can help kids… hopefully I’ll make a difference!
Nicole says
Improve me!
I would love to work with kids and literacy.
Lexie says
IMPROVE ME! I hope to continue improving the lives of older adults and others by continuing my yoga teaching for free
Marcy says
IMPROVE ME! I volunteer through our church once a month to help the older members with projects around their house. We usually visit 4 houses on a Saturday once a month. I would like to grow this to twice a month – it is very rewarding!
Eli says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to continue to encourage my daughter to help others with her personal outreach projects. She is always looking for ways to improve other’s lives.
Jen N. says
Improve me!
I’d love to do work in some area of nutrition–specifically teaching people how to make healthy meals that doesn’t have to be expensive.
KellyA says
Improve Me!
Last year I took the leap and quit my full time “secure” job to launch my own business. Very simply, I help online entrepreneurs create systems and structures to run their business more successfully allowing the owners to hire help, get more clients and grow without burnout.
I love the work I do and can see the ripple effect of helping amazing people do their work better.
The entrepreneurs I help are changing the world: bringing clean water to Africa, helping military spouses become entrepreneurs, leading others to health, coaching and nurturing children, teaching that everyone has a voice and story.
I am constantly inspired by my clients and want to pour even more of myself into their projects.
Also, at least half of my furniture is from Ikea so anything I buy will feel right at home here ;)
Lyndsey says
IMPROVE ME!
I try to be as nice as possible to the customer service/receptionists I speak with on the phone. It seems really small, but after being a receptionist myself I know just how hard it is being the first in line for receiving frustration all day.
Sheena says
Improve Me!
I love helping out in any way I can. I am an affiliated photographer with NILMDTS as well as pick up any opportunity to volunteer. I was recently able to help out with the Make a Wish foundation.
Mary Jane says
IMPROVE ME! (please)
Tracy says
Improve me! I would love to teach children about whole food eating and nutrition and the impact that food choices have on health and quality of life.
Hannah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would probably do something involving art education.
Awesome giveaway!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME! If I could improve the lives of others it would involve using horses to teach adolescent girls leadership and responsibility. I feel like horses teach us so much about life. I’ve been around them since I was 5 and having them has definitely kept me out of trouble and on a straight path in life not to mention an enormous amount of responsibility.
Marie says
IMPROVE ME!
I don’t think I have a ton of special skills, but I am very enthusiastic. I would love to help people! I have a lot of elbow grease and time to offer. :)
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME! I really enjoy cooking/baking, and I have been able to combine that passion with helping children who come from abusive homes. It is a project that provides a daily home cooked meal to a safe house for children in my local community.
Jess says
Improve me! I volunteer every week in a library, reading to kids who are ESL. I’d love to help expand the library build upon the program (called “Read to Achieve”) to help more kids improve their reading abilities!
katie p says
IMPROVE ME!
i would love to improve the way people think of shelter pets, and the way shelter pets are funded. all of my charity / extra money goes to shelters because looking at those sweet faces just breaks my heart.
Chelsea says
Improve Me!!
Dominique Christoffersen says
IMPROVE ME…
Emily says
Improve me! I love to make people smile with my baking. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Maria says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to share the importance of good health and nutrition with others.
Kristin says
Improve me!! I would love to spend more time helping out abused dogs, especially in helping to stop puppy mills and the like. How awful for ppl to take advantage of innocent creatures.
Toya says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would like to improve the master bedroom. I get to improve the lives of veterans everyday, I am an addiction therapist and work for Veteran Affairs an I get to help people who served our country and fought for our freedom. I am living my dream.
Jenn says
Improve me!!
Am hoping to work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters once my baby boy is big enough to start pre-school :)
Jen says
IMPROVE ME!
SJ says
IMPROVE ME!
Tricia B says
IMPROVE ME! please.
Jordan says
Improve me!
I volunteer w/ a local non profit that provides psycho-social support to families affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. I would LOVE to be able to do that full time someday!
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to improve agricultural literacy by helping people learn about where and how their food is grown so they can make good nutritional choices and farming can continue to be a viable liveihood.
Briana says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d fundraise for cancer research.
Robin @ our semi organic life says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to save all the kittens!
Beth says
IMPROVE ME!
I volunteer at a local animal shelter that helps give abandoned animals a second chance at finding a forever home. It not only helps the animal but also the lucky person adopting them!
Nichole says
IMPROVE ME!! Pleasssssse! :)
Cassie I. says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to help improve the lives of others by keeping cultural institutions funded, open, and integral in our lives.