***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
NAB says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to use chemistry to change the way we treat diseases (I do chemical research) :)
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME! My two kids are in Cub and Girl Scouts. I think there should be a foundation to help disadvantaged kids to join and pay for scouts. They would get a lot out of it!
SARAH M. says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!
Christy says
IMPROVE ME!
I love organizing! When I come home for the holidays I raid through my sister’s kitchen and baby room and re-organize everything for her.
Shanta says
Improve me!
Jess says
Improve me!
My husband and I are working with our premarital counselor to offer marriage workshops- if you have the tools to create a strong bond at home with your spouse, it can impact your kids, family, parents, friends…. we need strong healthy relationships!
Erin Finnegan says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to improve others by teaching them!
Lindsey says
IMPROVE ME!!!!
Nancy says
IMPROVE ME! I volunteer as a mentor to junior high school age girls who will be the first generation in their family to go to college if they choose to. The program that I volunteer through focuses on getting ready for college and exposing all these girls to women in the community with various careers so that they can see what “real” careers are out there for them.
Emily V. says
Improve Me!
I would like to help senior citizens that are alone. That always makes me sad.
Karen says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to start a foundation to put the Barton Reading and Spelling Program in schools, community centers, and other places to teach kids and adults with dyslexia how to read.
Jill says
Improve Me! I’m a nurse, I improve people’s lives every day, whether they like it or not
Shanta says
“IMPROVE ME”
Megan A. says
Improve me!!
Tracy says
Improve me! I think food banks are incredible, and would love to give more of my time and effort to help our local one. Seems crazy that so many people in this country go hungry, but they do.
Alison says
Improve me! I’ve always wanted to volunteer at an animal shelter and now that I work from home, I have the flexibility to do so!
Cathryn @ CARO Interiors says
IMPROVE ME!
Today is my 38th birthday. In the past couple of years, I have struggled with several life-changing diagnosesis, but today I am lucky to be in remission with everything. Birthdays have a whole new meaning to me now.
With that in mind, I wish I could inspire others to quit complaining about aging. We Americans are lucky enough to live in a country with a plethora of healthy living choices: fresh food, clean water, world-class medical care, etc. When I hear people gripe about grey hairs or added years I just want to pull them aside and say, “Have you ever considered the real-life ALTERNATIVE of NOT getting older?” Attitude can make a huge difference in life.
Now if could just figure out how to bottle THAT! : )
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME!
llovell says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help children. I was amazed to find out that there are kids in our elementary school that don’t even speak English. How sad that they don’t have the resources at home to help with this!
Miranda says
Improve me…
I’d help others out by doing resumes for them — and than actually give them an editable version to keep up-to-date themselves. Really, how is that crappy looking standard resume that the local MI Works (or whatever other numb-nut place people go) kicks out supposed to help a candidate stand out? I’d couple that with a practice interview round.
Jamie says
IMPROVE ME! I help by vol. at the local museum of anture and science, its so much fun helpinga kid understand the natural world around us!
Katherine says
IMPROVE ME!
I can’t wait to become an elementary teacher and help kids learn all about the world around them!
Susan C says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help struggling women with financial literacy.
Allison says
Improve me! I’m a gluten-free baker, and one day I’d really love to be able to open my own bakery in my town.
Anna S. says
IMPROVE ME!
I will finish graduate school in December to be a reading specialist and help kids who are struggling to read.
Megan E says
IMPROVE ME!
JenB. says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help the elderly more. I really enjoyed serving my grandparents while they were alive. It would be nice to reach out to that age group again.
Christine Martorana says
IMPROVE ME!
I would use expand on my career in the medical field to educate people on women’s and children’s health.
Josee says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d help small businesses who are struggling to beautify their spaces/offices and surround themselves with loveliness! It’s encouraging and uplifting to be in happy environment!
Alyssa says
IMPROVE ME!
rebecca says
Improve me! I’d love to help homeless animals.
Aimee says
IMPROVE ME!
I have a passion for dogs. If we had a bigger house I would house every stray I find. I’d love to put my passion into a purpose and start my own non-kill shelter (eventually). Right now I’d like to participate with animal rescues.
Liz says
IMPROVE ME! I love working with young women in high school, especially improving self-confidence and body image.
Lauren says
Improve me!
Nicole says
IMPROVE ME!
I would rescue every dog and cat I could!!!
ashley groth says
improve me!
id like to use my artistic skills to help youth find a creative outlet
Kim says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help families dealing with autism.
neena says
IMPROVE ME! i want to make it easier for people to grow their own food.
Joanne F says
“IMPROVE ME!”
Saving all the little kittens in the world.
With their round little bellies.
Yes, I do know those bellies are full of worms!
Janie says
Improve me! I would like to go back to volunteer at the orphanage in Vietnam where I volunteered in 2007.
Miki says
Improve me!
I’d love to use graphic and web design to help non-profits improve their public image and (hopefully) gain funding.
Additionally, I’d love to help (in some way) improve literacy; reading is not only an amazing and expansive way to learn, but also just plain fun!
Keely says
I try to improve the lives of others by sharing my gift of early child education. Working with kids is not only fulfilling, but it’s a way to change the world for the better :-)
Bethany says
Improve me! =)
Nancy says
Improve me! I would like to help orphans and foster children here and around the world.
meggan colombo says
IMPROVE ME! – I loved teaching…but hated the bureaucracy of it. I’d love to go back as an aide or something like that where i could help with my skills
Mary says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stephanie says
IMPROVE ME! I can make weird bird sounds that make my baby girl laugh. Haha. Sorry. Um IMPORTANT special skills. I like to connect with people. I would love to connect with some senior citizens in the area. Maybe they would like my bird calls too? :o)
Mary says
IMPROVE ME!
I would help a local group that works with older foster kids, get those kids connected with loving families to help build relationships and gain life skills. It wouldn’t have to be a long term adoption, even just weekend visits or fun activities.
jerry says
IMRPOVE ME! please =)
Lindley says
IMPROVE ME! I’m an ER nurse and my patients become like my family. Especially when they come in alone. I try to advocate for them as much as possible.