***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
emily @ thirtyeight20 says
IMPROVE ME! I currently work for a nonprofit that provides health and medical care to people in developing countries. Part of my job is fundraising, so my goal is to raise more money to reach more people in need!
Eli S. says
IMPROVE ME!!
Molly says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to write a series of fictional books aimed at improving the self-esteem of pre-teen/young teen girls.
Nic says
IMPROVE ME! Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
Roseanna says
Improve Me!! I’ve always wanted to organize a blanket/coat drive to help those who could use help keeping warm during the winter time.
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME! I have a literacy thing.
Lin says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to make sure that everyone who wants a pet can afford to care for one.
Katie @ Chai Thoughts says
Improve me!
I’m often looking for more ways to open our home to friends and family. Hospitality is fun and always appreciated.
Allisson says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to take some time to actually volunteer instead of thinking I’m too busy for it!
Sheela says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help people or organizations apply for and receive assistance that already is out there (e.g. helping public schools apply for existing grants).
Kim says
Improve me!! I would love to teach kids that don’t have good role models at home.
Jill says
IMPROVE ME!
I love spending time mentoring high school students!
Robin says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to leverage my mad sewing and knitting skills into something to help people.
Mary Ellen says
IMPROVE ME!
Kelly K. says
Improve me!
I like to take photos and share people’s stories. Also, I come from a farm, so we would always invite people out to visit and let them experience life on a farm!
Erin Courtney says
Improve me!! I can teach people the Irish Jig!!!
Alexandra says
IMPROVE ME!
TRICIA says
IMPROVE ME!
I WOULD LIKE TO IMPROVE THE WAY PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT OBESE PEOPLE. I’D LIKE TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT HOW A PERSON FEELS WHEN THEY ARE OVERWEIGHT AND HOW THEY CAN HELP THEM INSTEAD OF HURT THEM.
Brandi says
IMPROVE ME! :)
erika @thisnotedlife says
Improve me! I spent my life working with adults with developmental disabilities so I would like to do continue to do more work in that field.
Cecilia says
IMPROVE ME! :)
Marissa Virtuoso says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to volunteer at a children’s hospital helping the children’s family with anything they need during a stressful time.
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME! Volunteering at the local Humane Society is always a great way to help out in the community.
Helenboston says
IMPROVE ME!
Elizabeth says
IMPROVE ME! please : )
Megan W. says
Improve me!
Jackie kwon says
Improve me! Would love to adopt a bunch of kids.
Ashleigh says
IMPROVE ME! :)
Amanda says
Improve me!
I would love to coach people on healthy lifestyles in their Primary Care Physicians offices.
Kathleen says
Improve me, please.
Erin says
Improve me!!
Quinn Yi says
IMPROVE ME!
After having a baby, I am well aware of the cost of childcare these days. I would love to offer, at least, one day of free childcare a week to a mom in my community. Even if she just needs to get a haircut, hiring a babysit can make that finacially impossible. $40 haircut + $20 babysitter for 2 hours = $60… this can really add up over the year.
suzanne says
improve me! I’d love to get more involved in the local youth advocacy programs.
Mary B says
IMPROVE ME! I love helping others by coordinating a meals ministry at church for those who are grieving, sick or recovering from surgery.
Cassie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to be more intentional in just being a nicer person. I’m currently pregnant and find myself so focused on me, me, me that I forget to smile and just be nice and take into consideration that everyone else has their own set of ups and downs that they are facing.
Jen Long says
IMPROVE ME!
alexandra says
Improve me!!! I’m in school to become a speech-language pathologist. My middle child had a severe speech delay and articulation problems and seeing him finally learn to communicate was amazing… I want to help other kids learn to use their voices.
Jessi says
IMPROVE ME!
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME
I love working with kids
AngelaM says
IMPROVE ME!
Feeding the hungry!
Lauren W. says
IMPROVE ME!
When my mom died suddenly two years ago, I decided to celebrate her compassion for other by doing volunteer work every year for her birthday. I would love to volunteer my time and skills more often and I would love to help special needs children and underprivileged children.
Megan S says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to work with the school district to make a small contribution to a public system that is always in need of help. I am truly inspired by the New York Superintendent came in and cleaned house which really benefited the district. :)
kim says
Improve me! I would love to help kids in someway.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME! I would like spread the good that St. Bernard Project is doing in New Orleans to the rest of the country. They are a non-profit vertically organized construction company.
Courtney S. says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help animals and volunteer at the humane society or another animal shelter!
kim says
Improve me!!!!!
Kristen R says
IMPROVE ME!
Shyla C. says
“IMPROVE ME!” I’m an Army Wife and I think I’d really like to help children of deployed service members. It is hard enough dealing with a deployment and I have seen the struggles the kids and parents left behind go through. Sometimes a little help goes a long way.
Kristina says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help teach/mentor under-privileged youth. I think everyone has the ability to learn, graduate from high school, and go to college – it’s just a matter of someone believing in them and showing them the way!
Aimee says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m currently looking for an organization to volunteer my time to in my community!
Julie Williams says
Improve me!!!