***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
Sarah B says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help with the issue of hunger.
Lindsey Gillespie says
Improve ME! I’d make people talk to one another in person instead of through technology…how ironic.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help people gain skills to obtain jobs that provide a livable income.
Jeanne says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to raise awareness about bullying.
Jackie says
IMPROVE ME
lindsay says
IMPROVE ME! We plan on becoming foster parents in a few years.
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to encourage the people around me to exercise. Even just short walks can cause so much positive change!
Susan says
IMPROVE ME!
I love the idea of helping women of domestic violence. I want to start a home where they can come live for 6 months while getting their life and their children’s life back on track. They have to help around the house and watch children, look for a job or go to work, grocery shop etc. – But just a safe, free place to stay and save some money for six months I think would truly help.
Anyhow – thats what I would do if I could improve someone else.
Love your blog BTW! Susan
megan says
Improve me! I want to adopt one day when I’m older!
Emily O. says
IMPROVE ME!
Jeannie says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help under-priviledged or mis-treated children some way. Nothing breaks my heart more than a child who’s suffering.
Abby says
“IMPROVE ME!”
Shaylyn says
IMPROVE ME! I’m working on bringing the everyday relevance of math literacy to the math-phobic.
Tracey says
improve me. As a teacher, I love interacting with my students and helping them learn
Hesper says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m very interested in the non-profit Invisible Children and helping the children in Uganda and other African countries that are/were child soldiers.
Danielle says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to bring confidence and high self-esteem back into people’s lives, especially new moms who may be scared or insecure about their decisions in labor, birth, and breastfeeding.
Hannah T. says
Improve Me!
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to volunteer to help animals!
Hilda says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would love to open an after-school program in my area. So many kids leave school only to arrive to empty homes due to various work schedules at the local mills. Having a place for them to go would be a blessing to so many families!
Amanda says
Improve Me!! I am extremely organized. I would love to be able to use my talent to help others organize their spaces.
Kathy says
Improve me!
I would love to mentor elementary and middle school girls in low income neighborhoods. I participated in the Strong Women, Strong Girls program as a freshman in college and really enjoyed bonding with the girls and (hopefully) cultivated a sense of self and empowerment within them.
Megan says
IMPROVE ME! please.
My ultimate dream come true would be being a part of a nutrition and lifestyle clinic in my home town area. I think people are over-medicated and confused about nutrition in general. My first step is going to nursing school. :)
Caitlin says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m actually in school right now, studying to become a teacher and I hope that I can improve children’s point of views on learning and whether or not it can be fun.
Holly says
Improve me please! Making a big move from Italy back to the States after five long years to pursue a masters in teaching and ESL!
Sara says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to start a local chapter of “Back on my Feet.” Running really changed my life and I’d love to share that to help others.
Kim says
IMPROVE ME
the way people treat animals!
Sarah B says
IMPROVE ME!
Amy E. says
IMPROVE ME Please!
Leanne says
IMPROVE ME!
My partner, Nancy, and I dream of creating a foundation to assist displaced LGBT youth. Some day!
Jackie says
IMPROVE ME! I work in an elementary school and I think that I would love to be able to share my compassion more to the children, especially the ones who are usually overlooked in the day to day classroom drama……perhaps they are quiet or shy but they still need hugs and smiles.
Natalie smith says
Improve me!!! I have been going to love and logic seminars. I hope that improves my family.
Andrea says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to start a backpack program at the elementary school I work at to send home food with kids on the free and reduced lunch program, so that they can eat regular, nutritious meals on the weekends, too.
Jill says
Improve Me!
I would love a way to tell every woman the warning signs of Ovarian Cancer.
Caitlin says
IMPROVE ME! Please! I’d like to bring joy to children at a children’s hospital through reading and playing with them.
Jessica says
Improve me please!
Kristen L says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to get involved in helping kids learn about staying active and eating nutritious meals.
elizabeth says
IMROVE ME!
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!!
I would love to start a non-profit co op for other homeschooling families, to share resources and materials. Educating our children shouldn’t come down to zip code or being able to afford private school tuition. The power is in the family unit!!
Ailie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to find a way to help other women who have lost babies.
Lisa M says
IMPROVE ME! I am getting my Masters in Social Work now because I want to work with low-income communities!
Adrienne says
Improve me!
Prior to becoming a stay at home mom, I was a teacher with a goal of working with special needs students. I would love to work with kids with autism to help improve their lives.
Andrea says
“IMPROVE ME!” I feel strongly about improving peoples’ health through health literacy.
Dana says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to use my interest in art to improve the lives of young and underprivileged children.
Ashlie says
IMPROVE ME!!
I’d love to teach others to crochet, a trade that more people should learn!
Marisa says
IMPROVE ME! I work at an organization called the Center for Nonviolent Communication. I think it is an amazingly helpful tool and would like to one day be a practitioner!
Mallory @ R. Simple Life says
Improve me! I would love to work with young veterans deal with PTSD.
Natalie S says
IMPROVE ME!
Bet says
Improve me!
My cause is the abolition of child slavery: sex slavery, cocoa plantation slavery, etc.
Heather says
IMPROVE ME! I will continue to help improve the lives of those struggling with my involvement through local food banks.
Megan S. says
IMPROVE ME! O just started volunteering at the city art museum. I would love to help with the education classes for kids. Give them something fun to do and give their parents a break for an hour :)