***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
Christine B says
IMPROVE ME
Free hugs. =)
Stacy says
Improve Me! I would want to help the 1800+ homeless kids lacking food in my county.
Barbara says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to work with a dog rescue and make their dreams come true.
Alicia says
IMPROVE ME! I’m a middle school librarian and the way I try to help is to get my students to love reading. No matter the student, I work to find something that they’ll love. Whether it’s Ryan Mecum’s Zombie Haiku for a reluctant reader or Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief for my more eager readers, I’m always looking to find the right book for every student.
Kate says
Improve Me!!
Abigail says
Improve ME!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to improve the lives of orphans with education about their plight, fundraisers for their ‘ransom’ costs, and post adoption support.
Amber says
IMPROVE ME! As an interior designer — i would love to help people in need rework there existing houses to work for their lifestyle. Like habitat for humanity/etc. It would be great to do something you love that helps someone else …
April says
IMPROVE ME!
Sundar says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m interested in building more self-reliance (mainly related to food, water and energy) and use what I learn to help people around me become more resilient. We are in uncertain economic times and it always helps to be prepared.
Amy says
IMPROVE ME!!!!! I am actually a nurse working towards my Certified Diabetic Educator certification to help people learn how to live with diabetes in the simplified manner that I have learned to live with mine.
Kana says
Improve Me!
A lot of people have mentioned this already, but I’d also like to help abandoned/abused animals and be the voice for those who can’t speak (well, speak human at least..)
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME! Children growing up with single parents are of great concern to me.
Kim in MD says
IMPROVE ME!
Julianna says
Improve ME! I’d like to continue tutoring immigrant/refugee children in my community. :)
Rachel says
improve me! I want to help others by encouraging healthy lifestyles, starting in the office environment. When we all get together and encourage each other to take the stairs and eat healthier, it feels less like a chore or a monumental task– it just feels normal and fun. It’s great for team bonding!
Steph says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I just re-did our entire home office/library myself using Ikea items…my ability would definitely be at putting the Ikea items together as I’ve become quite the expert the last week. :)
Great giveaway and even greater cause!!!
Emily M. says
Improve me!! I think i would provide infant development classes and parenting classes for at risk families :)
Lucie says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help in a shelter.
Ashley df says
IMPROVE ME! This would be very helpful!
Cori says
Improve me! I’m not sure how I would be able to best improve other people’s lives, to be honest. I am seriously considering going back to school to be a marriage and family counselor, though. If I did that, I guess that would count?
jeanna says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to have a place for children to go after school or on weekends were they could do crafts, painting, dance, learn to cook healthy meals, etc. Just a fun, safe center for children!
Emma Lou says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m currently on my way to getting my Masters in teaching. Hopefully I’ll be able to improve lots of lives as a high school teacher!
Kate says
IMPROVE ME!
I work as a nurse in a very busy ER – my goal is to treat every patient with a smile, hopefully making their bad day a little better…
Jen says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to improve the quality of the lives of our service men and women.
kristin says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help kids who need a little extra help in life.
karlee says
IMPROVE ME!
I went to Haiti in June and feel so passionate about Mission of Hopes cause there that I know there will be more trips in my future!
Ali says
IMPROVE ME!
Before having my second son, I got my M.A. in Counseling. That son was born with significant special needs and someday, I’d like to counsel other families with kids with special needs.
Christy says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Jessica D. says
IMPROVE ME!
I am a high school teacher, so I help teenagers learn how to be good citizens and people!
Ashley A says
Improve me!
I’m a die hard animal rights activist! I do what I can as often as I can for all animals.
Kelli says
Improve me!
As a crafter, I’ve started a monthly craft show to give (mostly women) an opportunity to earn an income year-round. I would love to take it a step further and open an independent sewing store to teach others how to sew, craft, and start their own handmade businesses!
Kelly says
Improve me!
I’m a high school special education teacher, so I hope that I am making an impact on those kids!
Tracy says
IMPROVE ME!
Morgan Cullen says
IMPROVE ME!
i’d totally love, love, love to help battered women in shelters…i think there’s so much that can be done in that area and i’d love to dig in and get going with that!
Linda says
I am talented at sewing so I would like to use my talent to make clothes for those in need, or repair worn-out clothes
Amanda K. says
IMPROVE ME!
I would use the whole amount to try and help cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which is a genetic disorder that effects around 6,000 children a year. It’s a lot like muscular atrophy, but most children with it don’t live past 20. You can visit curesma.org for more info! They say they are 5-10 years out from a cure and treatment. Just in time for my 2 year old niece Lucy!
Laura says
Improve me!
I would love to get into a position to train people to do their jobs better, either in a retail sales environment or a restaurant.
Alexis says
IMPROVE ME! I work in the arts, raising money so that other people’s lives can be improved with art!
Kinga says
IMPROVE ME!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I truely believe that every human being is filled with possibility and much of that possibility is never realized. By providing quality education to more people we can change the future of our society.
Nicole says
IMPROVE ME!
I wish I could come up with a great idea to help needy children and animals (like most other people commenting :)). I think there is a special draw to them because they can’t change their situations themselves.
Allison says
improve me!! i work as a special education teacher, and i would love the chance to do more to help families dealing with disabilities.
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME!!!!
I am working with children at my son’s school and helping them learn to read. I would love to be able to provide under privileged kids with books and be able to help them learn to read! Reading is so important!!!!
Valerie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to use my talent to teach others how to dance. Because how else could you make your day better in a second?!
Kim S says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to volunteer with helping kids learn to read. I also love helping the Humane Society any way that I can (although it does make me want to take home all the dogs there!).
Ashleigh Goldberg says
IMPROVE ME! I would work more with the elderly providing care and access to activities.
katie says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would like to do something to improve the nutritional value of school lunches. I can see the changes gradually happen at the school where I work (whole wheat buns, baked chips, no more fried anything, fresh fruit at every meal), but it is still mostly from canned/frozen/over processed, cheap food. the cooking going on in those huge, amazing kitchens mostly consists of reheating. surely there can be a way to make it better.
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to create a volunteer network to connect volunteers to organizations that need volunteers.
On a side note, it’s so nice to see other people’s life improving ideas. Thanks for doing this!
melanie says
Improve me!
I would spend more time volunteering for great organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters…investing in the lives of youth and children.