***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
nicole says
IMPROVE ME! I work with kids everyday. They are my passion and so I love anything that inspires and leads our kids into becoming adults full of passion and outstanding character.
Ashley! says
IMPROVE ME!
I make it a point to dole out (legitimate) compliments to as many people as possible every day; whether it’s as simple as, “Cute shoes!” to telling a friend how a random email from her brightened my day, it makes me feel like I’m sparkling up my corner of the world.
Leah Miller says
Improve life! Woo hoo IKEA!
Meghan says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I would love a year to work on getting people eating healthier!
Anne says
Improve me!! I would like to do a medical mission trip
Dan says
IMPROVE ME
I’d like to improve people’s lives by making sure no one goes hungry. Food drives should be more often than just the Holidays!
Kitty says
IMPROVE ME
I teach K-4 students how to love writing!
Kati says
IMPROVE ME!
Our area is really in need of foster parents right now, and that is definitely something I want to look into more.
hallie barnhill says
improve me! i can’t wait to have kids and teach them to change the world!
Shannon Welch says
Improve me!
countdown621 says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to work with refugees again; I used to be an interpreter for African refugees, but funding was cut. And yet these people still need to know what medical professionals, school officials, etc are saying…
Caitlin says
IMPROVE ME!
Nutmegs says
IMPROVE ME!
As a dietetic intern, I am already working toward this goal, but I would love to improve the lives of others through nutrition. Whether that be teaching them to cook, altering their view of food or helping them lose weight, I can’t wait to show people how great they can be!
Rachael says
Improve me!
I want to volunteer at an agency for teen moms.
Rach says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Chanelle says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to train and rehabilitate shelter dogs.
Larissa says
Improve me!
I would love to get involved as a clinician providing free medical care and therapy to those who can’t afford it.
Eric says
IMPROVE ME
I have learned a lot about simpler living the past two years and I really enjoy spreading the word!
Sue Kane says
Improve me!!!!
Anne says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would help teachers reclaim their voice about doing what they know is best for their students. How? I don’t rightly know with all of this teacher bashing going on.
Adrienne says
IMPROVE ME!
Julie says
IMPROVE ME!
It’s the little things – Goodwill donations, volunteering at a school, church hospital, dropping off food at a shelter, etc.
Rene' Hart says
Improve me! My dear friend, Beth, lost her 14-month-old daughter, Meredith, to a very aggressive brain tumor in 2008. Walking alongside Beth during Meredith’s illness and death, and supporting her in the years following, has been life-changing. Beth wrote a book, Will You Trade Your Dreams For His?, about her experience and fight to remain a faithful servant to God despite the loss of her precious Meredith.
Now, when I read or hear of someone else’s loss of a child, I try to get one of Beth’s books to that person, either directly or through a source close to the family. They may not read the book immediately, as the cycle of grief is different for everyone, but just knowing that they have it and can read it whenever they’re ready is my purpose. It’s how I honor Meredith and Beth.
Shelby says
Improve Me!!! Helping kids and young adults become great adults.
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!” I am hoping to use my law degree to help underprivileged youth.
Taren says
IMPROVE ME!
Currently in medical school, so I’m dedicating my future to saving lives and making a difference :)
Jenna Nicholson says
Improve me! I’d love to get working with Big Brother Big Sisters again. It’s a great organization!
Nicole says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help improve others by creating brilliant documentaries that highlight the needs of our society!
Cassi says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I’d like to improve the world by assisting the homeless. Our family’s been involved in Project Don’t Turn Away, distributing “grab bags” that include toothbrushes, toothpaste, cans of tuna, applesauce cups, granola bars and water. Doin’ a bake sale this weekend!
Rebekah says
“IMPROVE ME!” I would love to teach other women how to do basic car and house maintenance so they can be more independant and save moolah!
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME! :) I improve the lives of students everyday as I teach Kindergarten. We learn and grow together!
Bonnie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help bring fresh drinking water to communities in the US and internationally!
kim says
Improve me! I wish I could find a way to help at-risk kids get a good education. Education is the key to a successful future!
Heather J says
Improve me!
Vita Kobylkina says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to give a random gift to a stranger every day for a year. I guess that I’m hopeing that the random act would make a persons day and that they would pass it on.
Kristie says
IMPROVE ME!
ATLKristen says
IMPROVE ME!
Erin says
Improve Me! I’d love to do more at my local soup kitchen. I’ve been there to organize the pantry before but the thought of serving in the kitchen over a Holiday just gives me such joy. I like what Laura said (10/10/11 at 2:42 pm) about teaching families how to serve REAL food. This is soooo important. We need to bring things back old school. Fresh baked whole wheat bread and veggies anyone?
Cassie says
Improve Me!
WIth a degree in Social Work there is quite a bit I’d like to do, but non-profit agencies don’t give much leeway.
Layla says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to teach grad school again and show students how to look at the world more critically, to not take things for granted, and to be open to new points of view.
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME! I am in school for interior design and I hope to own a nonprofit that renovates homes for those who could not normally afford the cost. AND all while re-using furniture, thrifting, recycling, etc. Can’t wait!
Sandy says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to improve the lives of teen moms by walking along side them through the pregnancy and early childhood to share the knowledge, experience, and resources i have from being a Mom.
Mary says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to give back to the hospice where my father spent his last days. Amazing people.
Jessica Mumford says
IMPROVE ME! I am a music therapist…so I hope I am making an impact on people of all ages through music!
Cathie says
Imorove me! I love to write and work on environmental and social issues.
Willow W says
Improve me!
Chelsea says
Improve me!
Kristina says
IMPROVE ME!
Meg says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to do somethIng with the march of dimes to prevent premature births.
Sayward says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to overhaul the food industry so that all foods only contained real ingredients – no more dyes or processes or chemicals!