***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
Meghan says
IMPROVE ME! I love to help new parents navigate the newborn stage
Kate says
IMPROVE ME! I’m getting a degree in linguistics so that I can teach English as a Second Language.
Kaci B says
Improve me!
Amber Rhodes-Lapoint says
Improve me!
I volunteer with big brother, big sister, operation love reunited, and I work with St. Jude (here in Memphis) – i’d love to get involved with a soup kitchen of some kind soon, though. I try to help other people as much as I possibly can, though sometimes that feels extremely limited. :/
Pam says
IMPROVE ME
jeanette says
improve me…i need it
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!!
I’m trying to improve people’s lives by focusing my studies on Business as Integral Mission…helping poor people through sustainable businesses. and of course, sharing smiles =D
Kelly says
“IMPROVE ME!”
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to improve the lives of dogs and the people who love them. There is a severe lack of education about responsible pet ownership, specifically where to acquire a puppy from. Further knowledge about the cruel practices that exist in our country would help countless dog lovers find a better way to be pet parents!
Dawn says
improve me!! :)
Nicky says
This is not an entry.
How frustrating that a global company like Ikea can’t manage a global giveaway. It couldn’t be that hard to organise an equivalent voucher in the right country, could it? I usually click past your giveaways since they’re so rarely for outside the US (though I know you say you try) but I thought this one could be for everyone.
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! :D
Susan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help find a cure for cancer.
Brooke says
IMPROVE ME! there are so many causes I want to help, I don’t know where to begin. I’d love to help all the hungry children and others here in my town and around the world. I also have a passion for high school students. I believe that have a lot more pressure than ever before! I’ve started trying to connect to a girl in our church.
Mandy says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would love to be a foster parent.
ashley r says
IMPROVE ME!
Matthew says
IMPROVE ME!
Jen says
IMPROVE ME! Food security in the US! I’d like to spend more time volunteering with my local Meals on Wheels and donate to our regional food pantry.
Lyanne T says
IMPROVE ME! I’ve just signed up in my campus to help knit/crochet for the homeless and babies – hopefully my scarfs and hats will come in handy this winter!
Tracy K says
IMPROVE ME!
Does decorating other people’s homes count? :)
Kelsey says
IMPROVE ME!
Deb D. says
Improve me! I love to sew and would like to make things/clothes for those in need.
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME!!
Beth says
“IMPROVE ME”!!! I would love to be able to help animals.
Erin says
Improve me! I teach, so I’d love to be better at that, and really make a difference in my students’ lives.
Alexis Peck says
IMPROVE ME
Lilly says
improve me
Chris says
IMPROVE ME! I teach parents of profoundly disabled children how to navigate resources in our state and how to connect with physicians in other states/countries for help.
Amy says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help people eat healthier and exercise more in a way they can afford and keep up!
Kayla says
IMPROVE ME!
One issue that breaks my heart is sex slavery… it happens across the world, but also in our local cities here in the US. It’s underground, hidden and destroys the lives of thousands of women and children every day. It’s a tragedy, and it needs to stop.
Holly says
Improve me!
laura says
IMPROVE ME!
I am interested in helping people find help with their family issues.
Meghan B. says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to lead free pre and post-natal exercise classes for women. I’m on my way!
Melissa M says
IMPROVE ME! My grandma and 7 of her siblings (there were 15 of them total) passed away from Alzheimer’s. Since I know it’s genetic and also known to skip a generation (meaning I’m a prime candidate) I would like to involve myself more in the fight of this disease.
angel valerio says
IMPROVE ME!
barb says
Improve me!
I would like to help all the shelter animals out there.
Diana says
Improve me!
I would love to improve nutrition knowledge in this country, especially for children. I think learning about a variety of healthy foods and demystifying cooking will help children to grow into healthier adults, who know how to eat well on a budget.
Mandy says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m still figuring out what talents I have to offer, but in the meantime I’d like to make people happy one smile at a time. :)
Sarah Hawes says
Improve me! I would like to volunteer to ring the bell this Christmas season
Stephanie B. says
IMPROVE MEEEEE!!!
I am really good at sewing, especially homemade curtains. :)
maggie says
IMPROVE ME!
Dani says
IMPROVE ME!! My friend and I challenged each other to look people in the eye and smile as we pass by them and say “I love you” in our minds. It helps you not to judge and remember that each person in the world deserves acknowledgement and self worth.
Anne says
IMPROVE ME! We live 400 miles from the nearest IKEA and plan a yearly “vacation” around a visit there. Last year I woke up one morning and said “self, you really want the MAKSROS PS light – drive to Minneapolis and go get it.” So I talked the hubs and kids into it and away we went. We came home the next day.
rebann says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help children develop/improve their self-respect and self-confidence. I believe their huge influencers in the decisions we make.
savannah says
“IMPROVE ME!” Helping animals in anyway I could :)
Allison says
IMPROVE ME! I teach third graders, and I am most passionate about literacy. I would love to teach English language learners.
Jenna B says
IMPROVE ME!
Holly Austin says
IMPROVE ME!!! Oh, the things I could get with an Ikea gift card…
Sara says
Improve me please!
JennCfrGA says
Improve me! I would help Single mothers of babies in need such as providing diapers, baby clothes and other necessecities for infants.