*** 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.
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.
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.
Casey says
IKEA ME!!
Kate says
IKEA ME!
If I had the money and TIME to do a one year volunteer sabbatical, I would do little things. I love crafting (go figure) and it would be nice to follow along the lines of Craft Hope (yea, original). Crafting, sewing, creating things that can be used for a greater cause, to make someone’s life easier (I would focus on children). And something that can inspire others to join the movement.
:) yay, and thank you
jina says
Ikea Me! … pretty please…
Chelsea says
IKEA ME!
I would help teach reading to those who struggle.
Jo says
“IKEA Me”
I’ve totally dreamed of going to Haiti and help set up a school for pregnant mothers and teach them birth control, breastfeeding and help them find other educational resources.
Karen says
IKEA ME!
I would set up a tutoring program for children and adults with dyslexia. My daughter was able to learn to read using the Barton Reading and Spelling program and I would share this gem with others.
Jenn says
I already volunteer a lot, but I would love to volunteer with animals so that my two boys could help as well!
Emily says
Ikea Me! I would help in the research to find a cure for cancer.
Tracy says
IKEA ME! I would volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
HeatherG says
IKEA ME! I’d raise awareness for autism.
Deb says
Ikea Me!
I would volunteer at Habitat for Humanity.
Amanda says
Ikea me!
I would love to help with an after school program teaching art.
Leslie says
Please please please IKEA Me!!!!!!!
I would turn our acre into a miniature farm and coordinate with our local extension office to turn it into an educational farm for not-so-far-away urban youngsters, including bantam poultry, miniature Zebu, miniature goats, Mediterranean donkeys, etc! It would be SUCH fun :)
colleena says
IKEA ME!
I would help LGBT teens understand themselves, how to deal with bullying, family and other relationships.
Tonya says
Ikea me!
Lorie Smith says
IKEA Me: I would LOVE to win this gift certificate…I think if I could take off a year of work, I’d work with kids and literacy somehow.
Windi Hornsby says
IKEA ME!!!
Have been dying to take a trip to Cincy to purchase the Edland canopy bed (my HUSBAND wants a canopy bed, which I think is too cute).
I would spead the money and year setting up a nonprofit to aid teachers and the public education system- something to make their lives and jobs easier and more effective.
Tanks- think I will enter their contest!
Leona says
Ikea me!
I’d spend a year doing disaster relief work in the Louisiana/Mississippi Gulf region.
Jenn Michael says
IKEA ME!!!! I would love to help the boys and girls club of america.
Stephanie says
Ikea me!
I would like to spend time with troubled teens, figuring out how to live their life and get away from their problems and do something to help them succeed.
Kristi says
Ikea Me! I would teach people how to manage their money.
Erin says
IKEA Me!
I’d use the money to help veterans. Whether it be housing for the homeless, medical assistance, food, or something else entirely, I’d use it to do what I can.
Stephanie says
IKEA Me
brooke f says
IKEA ME!!
I think it would be great to volunteer time for Mothers Against Drunk drivers and to enforce tougher laws on drunk drivers.
Jessica U. says
IKEA ME!
I would spend the money to help shelter animals and humane societies. I would buy a huge piece of land and build a no-kill animal shelter and clear out all the pounds and make a animal sanctuary where happy dogs and cats could rest until they found their forever homes.
Heather Spreen says
IKEA ME, Who me? Yes, me!
Renee says
IKEA ME
Jennifer says
Ikea me!
I would take the year off work and go to Haiti to help in childrens orphanages.
Lauren says
IKEA ME!
I have a 10 month old and I really want him to understand how fortunate and blessed he is that he has a roof over his head, food in the fridge, and parents that love him. So I would want him to come with me as I volunteered. I know he wouldn’t really understand but pictures and stories would help shape his world and views later.
With my little man I would like us to: help other stay at home moms who are here in the states as part of a refugee program. At several points in my life I moved to cities where I didn’t have a job or no anyone. I can’t imagine having to do that under circumstances like these families who come to the states are under. Maybe the two of us could assist with taking them to appointments or helping them learn English, or maybe just bringing smiles and hugs. Who knows, but it would be cool.
Allison says
IKEA ME!!
I would spend a year working with underprivileged kids, maybe set up some kind of tutoring program.
kara anthony says
ikea me!
Beth says
“IKEA Me!”
I’d love to teach a free after school arts and crafts program for children.
Kate says
IKEA ME!!! I would volunteer at an animal shelter or raise foster kittens
Kinsey says
“IKEA Me!”
I’d love to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for an entire year.
Marnel says
IKEA ME!
With a sabbatical,I would work with children with special needs – especially those who are ill (in the hospital) and can not physically attend school. I would like to bring the school to them.
Heidi says
IKEA ME!!!
cnorris says
IKEA ME!! I would spend a year… raising money for Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Erika Mil says
IKEA Me! I would use the time or money for education-I think teaching someone to use their skills, abilities, talents, is a gift that keeps giving.
Tiffany says
Ikea Me…
I would def help children find foster and adoption homes. And also make sure they had plenty to eat.
Ashley Z says
Ikea me!
i would help mercy ministries start a home/treatment center in charlotte for girls with eating disorders
Molly says
IKEA ME! I go to this store monthly and most times walk out empty handed. I would purchase an ottoman and make a real looking living room rather than a college looking apartment.
Dana says
IKEA ME!!!!!
Honey B. says
IKEA ME!
I’m an RN with a passion for teaching. I would love to open a non-profit to teach women’s health. The female body is amazing, girls need to know what their body can do and how to take care of it!
Emily says
IKEA ME!
I would spend my year in Mexico with a mission organization that builds houses, runs a medical clinic, a vet clinic, a preschool & library for a growing city. I would spend my money on the endless projects that come with a new house!
Julie says
IKEA Me! …please :-)
If I devoted an entire year to philanthropy, I would purchase/lease a building and set up a low-cost childcare center for impoverished or nearly impoverished individuals. I would provide snacks, meals, education and encouragement to their children for little/no cost.
I know too many parents who work full time, go to school and raise their children alone. I know too many helpless and hopeless people working just to survive and help their children grow up. Working just to pay rent and childcare, and still ending up in debt, feels counter-productive. I want families to thrive and grow and find encouragement in knowing that there is someone who will care for their children in a professional and educated manner regardless of cost. I want people to find encouragement in some financial stability and not ever feel shame about what they can or cannot provide for the people they love the most.
CathyZ says
IKEA Me!
I adopted a dog few months ago from an animal shelter and has had such a positive experience. If I had a whole year to devote to helping others, I would totally help out homeless dogs find their forever home.
Stephanie Montecalvo says
I used to be an art teacher before I went into educational administration. I would use the money to work with students and expose them to the arts.
Stefani says
IKEA Me!
I’d have to do some serious research to figure out how I’d most want to spend a year helping people… that’s a big task, and I’m not sure what I’d do right now!
Allison says
IKEA ME! I would volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for my county. I loved working with at risk families and would love the opportunity to do it full time.
Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen) says
IKEA me!