***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 she needs some improvement for herself). Congratulations to both winners!
If there’s one takeaway from this post, it’s simple: two readers won $100 IKEA gift cards this week. Beyond that, this giveaway was inspired by the IKEA Life Improvement Project, a campaign that highlights practical—and often delightfully tongue-in-cheek—ways to make daily life better. That initiative also runs a separate Life Improvement Sabbatical Contest that awards $100,000 and a year to help a person or team bring a meaningful idea to life. The previous winner was from Virginia, which made us especially proud to see a local idea recognized.
- PRIZE: A $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 how you’d use the gift card or what small life-change you’d like to make
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us how you’d like to improve the lives of others. Do you have a special skill or talent you could use? Is there a cause or community need you’d dedicate yourself to?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm EST (or when entries hit 10,000)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: Continental United States (48 states)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. Winners were selected using random.org and announced as an update to the original post. Check back on the post for updates and the official winners’ announcement.
This giveaway was not sponsored and we were not compensated for hosting it—we run giveaways as a way to thank readers for stopping by. For details about how our giveaways work, including entry rules and eligibility, please visit our Giveaway FAQ page on this site. All photos used here were provided by the IKEA Life Improvement Project.
If you missed this particular drawing but want tips for future giveaways: read the entry instructions carefully, follow any comment or submission prompts exactly, and double-check deadlines and eligibility restrictions before you enter. For giveaways tied to larger campaigns like the Life Improvement Project, consider aligning your entry with the theme—share a concise, heartfelt idea for how you’d make someone’s day, home, or community better. Authentic, specific responses tend to stand out, whether entries are judged or used for inspiration.
For anyone curious about the Life Improvement Sabbatical Contest mentioned above, the premise is straightforward: it supports bold ideas with a substantial grant and dedicated time to implement them. If you have a realistic plan for improving lives—whether by addressing a local need, creating an outreach program, developing accessible tools, or offering training that helps people thrive—this kind of award can provide the resources to turn that plan into action. Successful applicants typically present clear goals, a feasible timeline, and a thoughtful explanation of impact.
Finally, a quick word about prize delivery and notifications: winners of this giveaway were chosen at random and will be notified via the method described in the original announcement. Prizes are sent to qualifying addresses within the continental United States. If you are a winner, follow the notification instructions promptly so your prize can be processed and mailed without delay.
Thanks to everyone who entered and to the IKEA Life Improvement Project for helping us offer these small tokens of encouragement. Keep an eye on this space for future giveaways, stories about life-improving projects, and inspiration for how small changes can add up to meaningful improvements.