***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
Amanda Culver says
IMPROVE ME!!
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME! Right now I just want to be the best I can be for my growing family.
Ang says
IMPROVE ME!
I would dedicate myself to helping homeless and abused animals.
cecilia says
ImPrOvE mE!!!
Cayce says
Improve Me! I’d like to open a craft bar. People rarely make time or space to make crafty things, especially if they require specialty materials. I know how accomplished I feel when I make something awesome, and I’d love to have a cool spot where others can get that awesome experience!
Annie P. says
IMPROVE ME!
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME….
mama needs a new kitchen! Ikea is like Target…you walk out with $100 worth of stuff you didn’t know you needed until you went shopping.
Shauna says
IMPROVE ME!
Dani S. says
Improve me! I’d like to teach illiterate adults how to read and write.
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!!
My husband is on his second deployment with the Army and I would like to be more involved with the children of this war who’s parents miss so many birthdays and holidays. Any events or activities that helps them!
Traci says
Improve me! I am due any day with my first baby–I want to be the best mom I can be for her.
Emily H. says
Improve me!
I would like to help people learn about better nutrition, especially families with children!
Angela says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to spend more time helping shelter dogs find a loving home.
Kai B says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like the world to have clean, breathable air! Where I live and grew up has the highest rate of asthma in the nation, and it is completely preventable.
Megan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to mentor unemployed 20-somethings. I was in their position and I think I could have a positive impact.
Marinn says
IMPROVE ME!
I am very fond of animals and would like to spend more time doing volunteer work at the local animal shelter
Josh says
Improve Me!!
My wife and I work with Big Brothers Big Sisters, our little brother is Kyle. We have been Kyle’s big for almost 2 years now and loving every minute of it.
Susan deGeneres says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to work with homeless animals and help them find their forever homes!
allison d. says
Improve Me!
I’d love to just help families appreciate what they have, somehow. Find contentment.
Kaitlyn says
Improve me! I am a social work student so I definitely want to improve the lives of others by nature! Specifically, I hope to influence policy to reduce barriers for people to gain self-sufficiency and empowerment.
Liz says
Improve me! Science education, I plan on teaching in some form once I finish my graduate degree.
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME!
I was a Girl Scout all through school and I can’t wait to be the troop leader for my own daughters someday, and scouting is a great way to enrich girls’ lives.
Gwenalyn says
Improve me!
I try to improve the lives of others by being a sounding board for almost everyone I meet. I’m not sure what it is, but people like to tell me their problems, and I love to listen and try to help as best I can! I also just graduated with a bachelors in legal studies, and I want to put my degree to use by improving legislation that protects children from abuse and neglect.
Loren says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to see the arts as a continued and valued resource in public education instead of seeing it phased out.
eileen marie says
IMPROVE ME!
I already give a lot to the students I teach, but if I had the time & resources, I would love to give MORE. Plan weekend trips to museums and zoos, picnics, and community gardening.
Melo says
IMPROVE ME!
As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, my hope is to continue building communities and improve the quality of life right here at home (Bronx, NY).
Ellen says
Improve me!
I’m on the board of our neighborhood association, which is in a “transitional neighborhood” and we’re working towards community improvement, pride in homeownership, poverty reduction and generally neighbors getting to know each other across diverse (ethnic, racial, socioeconomic) lines and playing and working together for the better!
Aubree says
IMPROVE ME!
I basically teach Irish step dancing for free. I feel like the lessons my students learn about cultural differences, history and teamwork are well worth it.
Renee says
IMPROVE ME! Thanks!
Stephanie Hartung says
IMPROVE ME! I want to improve people by being a life coach, and helping them cope with big life changes (birth of a baby, death of a loved one, etc).
Stephanie A. says
IMPROVE ME – please. I am have no huge plan to change the world today. Instead I try to do as many small kind things as I possibly can.
Laurie M. says
IMPROVE ME!
Nicole says
Improve me! I would like to help spread domestic abuse education awareness for teens and young adults.
Sarah says
Improve me! :)
Jennifer M says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to teach kids the fun of crafting. Having a hobby that you are good at can help with self-esteem.
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to work with underprivelaged children in inner-city neighborhoods develop creatively.
Amanda C says
Improve Me!
Maria says
Improve me! Just became a part of a non-profit that brings dance classes to kids in DC who can’t afford to go to expensive studios. We also serve as mentors and tutors for the kids.
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME! I want to donate my time to those children who don’t really have anyone else.
Leann says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help empower young women and men who are suffering from disordered eating.
Stephanie says
Improve me!! Finding a cure for cancer!!
Elaine says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to do something about childhood obesity. Seeing an overweight child is one of the saddest things to me.
jeannette says
improve me! i would love to help bring restoration to small towns and peoples lives as well!!
Tiffany says
IMPROVE ME!
bethany says
IMPROVE ME….!
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a teacher, and I would love to help all students go to college…helping find scholarships, apply to schools, raise test scores, etc.
Michelle says
Improve me! I work as a speech therapist for preschool children with autism.
Emily B. says
Improve me! I would love to be able to slow down and appreciate today instead of planning a strategy for tomorrow.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help people learn that they can eat well on a budget. It doesn’t have to be all pizza and fast food! Also anything to combat obesity in kids is great in my book. It makes me so sad to see these poor kids…
Katie says
improve me! I’d like to spread the golden rule…treat others how you want to be treated!