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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: IKEA, IKEA, IKEA!

| By John Petersik | October 25, 2010 | 10,971 Comments

Fab Freebie: IKEA, IKEA, IKEA!

*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***

Perhaps you’ve heard of a little store called Ikea? And perhaps you’ll be interested in a $350 gift card from them for this week’s giveaway? Yeah we couldn’t believe it either when they emailed us. Hooray is right, Ikea catalog. Well said.

Ikea Catalog

And not only are they generously offering up this week’s sweet prize, Ikea’s also presenting “The Life Improvement Project” where they’ll award one philanthropic individual $100,000 to take a one year sabbatical to help others (start a non-profit, volunteer for a year, etc). Plus they’re hosting free seminars in their stores about improving your life through your living space.

Ikea Life Improvement Proje

But back to how you can get your mitts on that $350 gift card:

  • PRIZE: A $350 gift card to Ikea!
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IKEA Me!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … tell us what you’d do if you could spend one year helping others. Would you open an after school program? Volunteer at a homeless shelter? Rescue animals?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 27th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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You guys are quite impressive with your nearly 11,000 entries. So impressive in fact that Ikea decided to change their plans and give away not just one, not just two, but THREE $350 gift cards. That’s over $1000 in gift cards! Thanks Ikea!

So let’s see who the lucky three winners are according to random.org:

  • Alyssa Allen (who’s Life Improvement Project would include moving her fam somewhere in the world to help the poverty crisis)
  • NEPD (who’d give her wedding florist services away free of charge)
  • Jill (who’d give a year working with the Wildlife Conservation Society)

Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Ikea.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for AustynAustyn says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would spend a year on a medical mission.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    IKEA Me!

    What a wonderful giveaway! Wow…

    Reply
  3. Avatar for TeresaTeresa says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    “IKEA Me!”

    I would try to find a weekend program with children.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for Melissa jacksonMelissa jackson says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    IKEA ME

    If I had one year to help others, my number one choice would probably be helping abused and homeless animals. I have such soft heart for the furry friends, and I think most neglect this effort to help them.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Holly SweetHolly Sweet says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME! I would love to take the year helping in international missions. There is a group in the philippines that works with childbirth. that would be amazing.

    Reply
  6. Avatar for AmberAmber says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME!

    Where would I even begin…..So much fun!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Lauren P.Lauren P. says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA Me!

    I’d spend the year volunteering at an international orphanage.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Tori DunlapTori Dunlap says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME! I would like to work with Habitat for Humanity, or perhaps some sort of crafting organization (like making blankets, scarves, and hats for the homeless).

    Reply
  9. Avatar for CharlotteCharlotte says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME! If I had one year, I would volunteer at various animal shelters throughout the state of Maine.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for tarynkaytarynkay says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would spend a year helping human trafficking victims.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for JenJen says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA Me!!

    I’d volunteer in a 3rd world country

    Reply
  12. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA me! I would start a healthy birth outcomes center in my home town, where there is a high rate of perinatal mortality among disadvantaged people.

    Reply
  13. Avatar for KaraKara says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I’d do something with kids… and perhaps nutrition? I’d love to teach them how to cook and make nutritious meals out of very few ingredients and less cold-hard cash.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for lms52lms52 says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME!!!!

    I would spend a year teaching inner city children how to read.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Tiffany LTiffany L says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would open a career center for people trying to obtain jobs. The center would provide resume updating and train people in basic job skills (typing, computer, etc).

    Reply
  16. Avatar for AnsleyAnsley says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    IKEA Me!

    I would like to spend a year on health care in 3rd world countries.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Carole WebbCarole Webb says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Ikea Me! I would love it.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for heather fosterheather foster says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    “Ikea me” !!

    I am already a disaster volunteer with medical teams international. If I had a year, I would go back to Haiti and work in one of the clinics. If I stayed home it would be fun to work in a community garden

    If I win the ikea card, it is going straight to the new kitchen cabinet fund!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for liz @ bon temps beignetliz @ bon temps beignet says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Ikea me!! I wish we had a bigger backyard so we could foster animals.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    IKEA ME! I would work in public schools helping to educate children on the importance of managing their money.

    Reply
  21. Avatar for Thalla-MarieThalla-Marie says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Ikea Me!!!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for ClarissaClarissa says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    IKEA ME!!
    This is a great giveaway!
    If I could spend a year helping people I would probably go abroad or rescue large animals.

    Reply
  23. Avatar for harmonyharmony says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would start a therapeutic early childhood center in our town. There are so many kids in need of special services that just aren’t getting what they need right now :-/

    Reply
  24. Avatar for alexaalexa says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would spend a year helping others who are dealing with depression.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for MegMeg says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!!!

    I would spend the year working in animal shelters and finding homes for abused/abondoned animals.

    Reply
  26. Avatar for PrashantiPrashanti says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA Me!

    I would help disaster affected people rebuild their houses.

    Reply
  27. Avatar for kaitlin e.kaitlin e. says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA me!
    And if I could take a year off, I would create a community involvement program for children in lower income areas, focusing on city cleanup (and fun!)

    Reply
  28. Avatar for ShelbyShelby says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!!!!!!!!!!

    I would spend a year working with kids in school and their community.

    Reply
  29. Avatar for Beth @ bethcooksBeth @ bethcooks says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would spend the year volunteering at different orphanages and helping to fix them up and play with the children. We already plan on doing that next year for a week trip!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for Renee SmithRenee Smith says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA me!

    I’d spend a year with the Sisters of Charity in Rome.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    And I’d definitely go help out at an animal shelter (or start a new one!), after adopting my kitten there last week it made it all the more apparent to me how much help they could really use. :)

    Reply
  32. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Please IKEA me!! I just moved cross country to go to Grad school and need furniture!!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Kelly HKelly H says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    Oh what I would do…probably help kids in some way, maybe kids who have been a victim of abuse or neglect.

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Skye RayburnSkye Rayburn says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA me!!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for JaeneeJaenee says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would go spend a year at an orphanage in Haiti.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for Tess VlasteliciaTess Vlastelicia says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I am a teacher and would create an after school program to help my kiddos in need of extra help, support, and love.

    Reply
  37. Avatar for JenniJenni says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    IKEA Me!!! I would help rebuild homes with Habitat for Humanity! I love them!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Andrea MastersonAndrea Masterson says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would spend a year working with animals in some way

    Reply
  39. Avatar for MeredithMeredith says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA ME!
    Oooh….that’s a toughie, but I think I would work to raise awareness of the need for organ donors and diseases like Polycystic Kidney Disease. :)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for ginagina says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA ME!

    I would spend a year helping animals. How could you not?!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for HollyHolly says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA me!

    I would definitely do more with worldwide anti-hunger efforts, even though it’s what I do for a living. Nearly one billion people in this world suffer from a lack of adequate food to lead healthy, active lives–and children suffer the most devastating effects.

    Yes, I’m on a soapbox, but if you want to learn more, click here for a good news story: http://www.mananutrition.org.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for Jessica Denise AlanizJessica Denise Alaniz says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA ME! PLEASE!!

    I would work on creating more after school programs for kids. :)

    Reply
  43. Avatar for ChristinChristin says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA ME!!!

    Freaking FANTASTIC give away!

    I would help take the Warming Center my church runs on Fridays to an everyday place – not just open on Fridays but a place open every day of the week for people to get cleaned up adn get a good meal. It would take more than just me to do it, but if I had a whole year to just do that I’m sure I could help make it work!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for Michael AnnMichael Ann says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA me! Pleaseeeeee

    I’d love to be able to take a year and open up art programs for kids in low income areas. To be able to provide supplies, instruction, and room for positive creativity would be so wonderful and fun!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for KyleeKylee says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA Me!

    Reply
  46. Avatar for ReneRene' says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA Me!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for CarolineCaroline says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA Me! How could I resist such an awesome giveaway?

    I would spend my time helping educating young mothers and help them achieve their goals of finishing school, getting a steady job and providing a safe home for their children.

    Reply
  48. Avatar for LeahLeah says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    IKEA ME!!!!

    I would spend the year doing missions work in 3rd world countries. This month is Missions Month at our church and I would absolutely love the chance to do missions and bring others to the Lord in other countries.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    IKEA Me! I would spend a year working in various animal shelters. I love animals and dogs especially!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    IKEA Me!

    I’d spend a year volunteering in refugee camps.

    Reply
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