***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
Kelsey says
IMPROVE ME! I love doing art with kids, especially kids who don’t get those opportunities at home.
Rose says
IMPROVE ME!
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME! I had the opportunity this summer to travel to Mozambique and work with the women in remote villages there. I’d love to go back, offering training for HIV/AIDS prevention and water purification. It’s amazing how much there is to learn from them as well!
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME! I have always wanted to get involved in an organization that promotes individuality in kids. Something that embraces being different because growing up I always felt like I was supposed to act like everyone else and it took me a lot longer to figure myself out because of it.
kelly says
Improve Me!
I want to build up my private practice so I can give therapy to adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety and depression.
Susan says
Improve me! I would love to be able to do something to help animals or the elderly…It is so sad when they have no one to care for them!
Tiffany says
IMPROVE ME! I love to create art to help others.
Nadia says
IMPROVE ME! I like to point out the strengths and positives that everyone has!
Mollie S says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to reduce air pollution by preventing forest fires.
Michelle B. says
IMPROVE ME!!
Liana says
IMPROVE ME!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!
I am most passionate about rescuing animals. I would love to open a shelter some day, and not just dogs and cats, I’m talking horses and sheep, all animals!
Tiffany says
IMPROVE ME! I love to bring more art into the world.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to mentor at-risk youth.
TheBargainBabe says
Improve me. :)
I’d love to help women who experience a stillbirth purchase their headstones.
Lia B. says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Nichole K says
Improve Me!
Enabling older adults to remain in their homes as they age.
Adecia says
IMPROVE ME!
I help high school students improve their math skills.
Alisa says
IMPROVE ME!
I like this challenge! I am going to start tomorrow!
I dont have a specific skill to improve someones life, however I like to think that I am a nice person who extends respect to everyone. I think that feeling respected can improve someones life (or at least day!)
Katherine M. says
Improve Me!
Sabrina Jordan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to start up a program allowing people to learn and build sustainable structures like Tumbleweed Tiny Houses. In the “bigger, better” world we live in, there are so many who struggle just to get by. Also adding ways to grow your own garden, build solar panels, and cut basic living costs. :)
Jacob says
IMPROVE ME! I enjoy helping as a US Army soldier.
Ashley says
Improve me! After teaching 7th grade and seeing how many girls (and boys!) needed a good and steady role model I would love to be able to reach out to more girls and help them learn about inner beauty.
Devon says
IMPROVE ME!
Melissa says
IMPROVE ME!
For me, the fastest and most effective way I can improve the lives of others is to simply act with more awareness and empathy in my day to day life, and to make an effort to reach out to those closest to me who may need a friend’s shoulder to laugh, cry, or whatever on!
Gloria says
IMPROVE ME!
Briel K. says
IMPROVE ME!
New England Girl says
IMPROVE ME!
I am working to help a troubled city be full of happy and healthy and well-educated people.
Melanie says
Improve me! I would LOVE to give free art lessons to underprivileged youth. Art has a way of opening new worlds!
Lydia Jo Martin says
IMPROVE ME! I want everyone to know and love Jesus.
Janel says
IMPROVE ME!!! As a dietitian, it’s my life’s work to help people figure out the way to eat well.
Maggie says
improve me…please!
Danielle says
Improve Me! I’d like to help underprivileged learn how to get the funds they need for higher education so they can provide themselves with greater opportunities to achieve personal success.
Valerie says
IMPROVE ME with a new ikea sectional! Would love it. I try every day to improve the lives of my four beautiful children :)
Simone says
IMPROVE ME!
Jamie says
Improve me! Thank you for the offer. I would like to devote more time to the rescue of Great Danes. THey are such a special addition to have in a family.
Angie says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to work with kids with color blindness and learning disabilities. My son is delayed in certain areas and I believe I have picked up a few techniques that might come in handy with other children.
Sarah K says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to just be that encouraging person that everyone loves. I think I’m a bit too sarcastic for that role though…
Claire says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to work on an urban farm!
SarahW says
IMPROVE ME!
Holly says
Improve me! As a teacher, I try to educate my students about content but also teach them social and life skills!
Mary says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help the hospice organization. They provide much needed comfort to both patient and family.
Kim says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to have the time to work with operation christmas child especially with the christmas season upon us!!!
RD Shugart says
IMPROVE ME!!! It’s not a unique goal, but I would like to help families learn how to cook and eat for good health! Opening a can or nuking pre-packaged food does not equal cooking or good health! ;)
mlc7q says
IMPROVE ME…
as I hope to improve the lives of the dozens of 6th grade students I see everyday…by teaching them social studies but also by being a positive role model, or just being there for them when they need someone to listen.
Trudy says
IMPROVE ME! I think the best thing you could do is faith based -finding Jesus in each person you meet.
Nicole J says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be able to volunteer more of my time to http://www.thefamilycenter.org; a NYC non-profit whose mission I adore and support.
Leia says
Improve me!
My husband and I talk about this all the time. I think we’d like to open educational opportunities (free tutoring, etc) to inner city children along with vocational/hobby skills. A place to hang out and talk and be productive.
Tabitha says
“IMPROVE ME!” My ALL-TIME DREAM is to open a youth center in my home town in NJ. I would love to improve the lives of others by giving the young people in Vineland, NJ a safe refuge where they can hang out with their friends, get free tutoring, college/career planning, counseling, play sports and take arts/music classes ALL FOR FREE!
ChristinaTE says
Improve me!