***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
Rachel B. says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d definitely dedicate myself to helping animals because they can’t speak for themselves.
Tara says
IMPROVE ME! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Leah says
IMPROVE ME! I’m a Youth Pastor and love being available for students to unload their problems, etc on me. Hopefully my husband and I are good role models for them to look up to!
Isaac says
IMPROVE ME!
Kelsey Thompson says
IMPROVE ME!!
PLEASE!
I am studying to become a Child Life Specialist & cannot wait to start helping and bringing joy to children in the hospital who are going through illnesses and surgeries!
Meg says
Improve Me! I would love to be able to cook for people who can’t afford to eat. It’s a pipe dream right now, but you never know, someday it might come true!
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m all about adult literacy – knowledge is power!
jessica hale says
Improve me!
Jen says
IMPROVE ME, PLEASE!!!
Sara says
Improve Me! I’d love to use my writing to highlight local charities/organizations and raise awareness about important causes.
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME!
I take part in a public service every week that helps families with everyday things. Money, getting along, living a clean life, etc.
Lea says
Improve me!
I’d probably donate that kind of money to some sort of gender equality organization where girls are given the confidence to go in fields of math, engineering and science.
sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
as silly as it sounds, i’m a firm believer that hugs can change the world.
Amy Chachere says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to counsel people who think that they could never own a home on how to do so.
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to work in schools with kids to teach them to make healthy food choices and how to maintain a generally healthy lifestyle:)
Melanie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to get involved with a local program to read to school children.
ELT says
Improve me! Gratitude and contentment go a long way!
Meghan says
IMPROVE ME!
Erin says
IMPROVE ME!
I would use my talents to help make the world a more beautiful place!
Michelle says
Improve Me!!
I’m a girl scout leader so I spend time each week with my girls helping them find their own strengths and talents.
Crystal V says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d actually like to set up a program to help kids learn about finance and managing their money from a young age. It’s not being taught in the schools and sometimes our parents aren’t the best role models. Kids need to know that you dont have to go into massive debt to get an education and you don’t have to have a credit card to make it through life =)
Emily says
IMPROVE ME! I enjoy helping others learn about the natural environment around them, so they’ll want to preserve it!
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to spend more time raising money for cancer research.
Holly says
IMPROVE ME! My husband and I would love to adopt. I know that’s not improving the lives of a ton of people, but we want to try to change the world, one person at a time.
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME! My husband and I are going to use our “putting stuff together” skills to assemble some picnic tables for the Boys and Girls Club this weekend!
Tera says
IMPROVE ME! I’d take in older dogs that are no longer wanted or difficult to adopt because of their age. I’d like to help them finish out their lives in a happy place where they are wanted and loved.
Naomi says
Improve me! I work as a journalist, and I’d like to spend more time telling positive stories from developing countries, instead of always reporting on the problems.
Christine says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I’d like to improve the lives of others with art and photography that brings happiness into their lives.
Jillian says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to volunteer at a local animal shelter.
Katie Register says
IMPROVE ME!
ESBlondie says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I would like to help homeless animals!
Alex says
Improve Me! I would want to be a mentor to students on the verge of dropping out; either high school or college.
Jenna says
IMPROVE ME!
I have a zillion ideas on how to improve the life of others. I keep trying to win the lottery so I can do hundreds of random acts of kindness to those people that go out of their way to help others or make others happy. For example, I have a neighbor that decorates their house insanely for every single holiday and I’m dying to give them a gift card to a home improvement store/decor store. They make me so happy by spending hours/days/weeks making their house reflect the upcoming holiday!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to spend more time volunteering with children in need.
Laura V. says
IMPROVE ME!
I don’t know what I would do…too much to choose from! I’d have to give it more thought :P
Kandace says
Improve Me!
We’re hoping to improve the lives of others by having a wedding where no gifts are given to us just money given to world charities (examples, clean water) and local charities.
Angela says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help provide some sort of financial literacy programs to the many families in my area who are struggling.
Megan says
Improve me!!
I’d like to do more to help the local humane societies. Currently, I attend any fundraisers they throw and it’s also where we adopted our two cats from but it never feels like enough. Although, I do scold people to spay & neuter their pets so that must do something aside from annoy everyone.
Sabrina says
IMPROVE ME!
Deb Ramsthaler says
IMPROVE ME!!
I try to help others by teaching them computers skills. Over my career, I have taught thousands of people. It is very rewarding and I hope that I can help improve their work and home lives!
Ashley G. says
IMPROVE ME!
Lindsay B. says
IMPROVE ME! I’m all about Habitat for Humanity and anyhting that helps kids!
Clare says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to be able to help those overcome their insecurities!
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
Next weekend will be volunteering as a counselor at a purity conference for school age girls. Working with young girls as a mentor is one of my passions.
Kimberlea says
IMPROVE ME! I am passionate about mental health; helping clients and their families understand illness and have the best life possible.
Megan S says
IMPROVE ME!!
Karin says
IMPROVE ME! It’s not a monumental project, but the more new moms I’ve made dinners for at our church, the more I’ve realized that ANYONE would love a home-cooked meal delivered to their door once in a while- old or young, kids or none. Little things can show big love!
Diana says
Improve me! Food education and spectrum life care (babies to elders) are both important causes to me.
Andrea says
IMPROVE ME! World hunger/ starvation- U.S. consumes/ wastes WAY too much food products- by distributing wisely, no one needs to go hungry.
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help feed even more people in need – through Open Arms MN – where I currently volunteer.