***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
Megan Braswell says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to be able to encourage people and inspire people through words.
Michael says
Improve me!
Lydia says
Improve me! I would love to adopt a baby or help others adopt.
cliff moore says
IMPROVE ME!
Working with young boys with no father figure in the home.
Alex says
Improve me! I’d hop on the food and nutrition bandwagon with the others. Trying to tackle our economy is something I think I could do. :-)
Johanna says
IMPROVE ME! I would move to a developing country, start a company to provide a needed service (e.g., communications, transportation, etc., depending on the location), then train and hire locals to run said company. Thus, three birds with one stone: provide jobs, provide skills, and provide the service. Then, once the company is sustainable and completely run by locals, repeat elsewhere :)
Elisa says
IMPROVE ME!!
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! I bake heart healthy meals (and desserts!) so that the people around me can lead longer, healthier lives.
Lauren says
Improve me!
I enjoy sewing and making blankets for newborns in our area.
Megan says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to volunteer at an animal rescue!
Harmony G says
Srsly, please “IMPROVE ME!” :D
And i would love to start a community garden in my area. with so many people not getting good healthful food i think learning about and growing their own fruits and veggies would be wonderful (plus this is Florida so we have a wonderfully long growing season).
Hilary says
IMPROVE ME! Does being a good mother count as life improvement? :)
Kimberly says
Improve me!
Brooke says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be an influence in the lives of children to keep manners alive!
Jill C says
IMPROVE ME!
my passion is birth education and evidenced based care, and working for an integrated system supportive of all options.
Ali says
IMPROVE ME!
There are many qualified people looking for jobs these days. Working in the HR field, I try to provide guidance and resume help, for example, as much as possible!
Jason says
“IMPROVE ME!”
For me, It would just be the daily interactions with those around me. Doing my best to smile more often and focus on the little things that can make a world of difference.
Kendra says
Improve Me! Working with children and teenagers to help them realize their potential and to better their lives.
Elizabeth says
Improve me!
I volunteer by teaching classes that help military families.
Heidi G says
IMPROVE ME!! I would love a cure for cancer. Since I’m not a scientist who can research a cure, I biked 100 miles to raise money for a cure.
shar y says
IMPROVE ME!!
krissy says
Improve me! I want to help grow the urban/community garden movement in Philadelphia. It tears my heart apart to hear about the number of kids suffering from hunger here and to see all this abandoned land that isn’t being used for anything but a place to throw trash. Hunger, especially childhood hunger, should not have to be an issue in this country.
Nicole says
Improve me!
I’m a nurse, so I help people everyday by helping them to take care of themselves.
Becky says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to improve the lives of the elderly by spending time with those who do not have family. I just wish I had more time to do so!
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a art director at an advertising agency and luckily get to work on our pro-bono client (homeless shelter) which has taught me a lot. I would love to someday start a design firm that would help get non-profit companies off the ground and/or work as a consultant getting companies involved to do the same.
I also have a small dream to open a animal shelter. (You know if I won the lottery or something) :)
Chloe says
IMPROVE ME! I’m learning some new things about nutrition and health lately, and would love to share my knowledge with others who are struggling with disease and illness.
Chris says
Improve me
I enjoy mentoring teens and teaching them about respecting each other as well as others
Kristin C says
IMPROVE ME!! I would love to foster dogs and help them find their forever homes!
Addie Zimmerman says
“IMPROVE ME”
Dacia says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to volunteer at an animal shelter!
Liz says
Improve me!!
I would love to give a newborn gift bag with clothes, bottles and a toy to low income mothers:)
em says
improve me!
i just try to be nice to everyone.
April says
IMPROVE ME!
I sponsor a child from Columbia, and part of the program is regular correspondence. It’s quite rewarding for me, and I truly hope it makes a difference for her and her family.
Jayne says
IMPROVE ME
As a makeup artist, I would like to help young girls with positive self image and appropriate skincare and makeup.
Stephanie T says
IMPROVE ME! I am passionate about helping kids with cancer. My sorority was dedicated to fundraising for Penn State’s Dance Marathon to benefit the Four Diamonds fund at Hershey Medical Center. What a great cause for such brave little kiddos XOXO
amanda says
IMPROVE ME! Smile and say hello – hold doors open, help someone that needs help!
Natalie says
Improve Me!
Recently, my teeny tiny hometown of Owego, NY {voted Coolest Small Town in the Country!} was devastated by a record-breaking flood. My husband and I have already made some donations, but I would like to find out what more we can do to help these people who have lost so much yet still see the good in life!
Susy M. says
Improve me. I would find out the favorite foods of the patient’s in the Nursing Home in our Hospital System and if okay to eat it and deliver them some happiness.
Amanda H says
Improve Me! I would love to spend time and improve the lives of elderly people…no special skill…I just love them!
Sam F says
IMPROVE ME!
Do animals count? I would love to improve animal shelter conditions and space. It breaks my heart that there are so many dogs and cats that need good “forever” homes and while they wait to meet their new family, they don’t always have the best conditions.
Emily says
Improve me! …..I’m teaching my little boy how to read so that the entire public library is at his disposal!
Meg says
improve me…
I would love to review resumes and teach interviewing workshops for those that need help getting back on track.
Trisha says
Improve me! I am passionate about child passenger safety, and I do everything I can to educate and assist parents in properly choosing, installing and using child restraints.
Austin says
IMPROVE ME! I love to sing, and I’m not trying to make a career out of it….I’ll sing pretty much anytime for anything with anyone (you know, within reason). So if I can share my voice with people and that encourages them, I love it and will try to do it.
Kara says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to tutor underprivileged children.
Luce says
Improve Me!
I help build quality child care programs.
Crystal says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!
Amy A. says
IMPROVE ME! I think helping single mothers and/or battered women is so important.
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!! There are so many great causes to support, I don’t think I can choose just one!
Jenn M says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a teacher and in my spare time I tutor high school kids and volunteer for my church’s youth group. Teenagers are amazing – and tons of fun to hang out with (and mentor)