***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below! ***
Clearly I’m not the only one who loves a good writing utensil (and Target card) as this giveaway reached our 10,000 entry cap within just 24 hours. Nice work team! So that means we get to crown a winner early. That lucky writer is… Heather F (who “writes notes on the back of envelopes and then loses them. Argh.”) Congrats Heather!
This sounds kinda weird, but I’m very particular about my writing tools. So when the folks at Pilot noticed that we tend to write with their products, they wanted to thank us by passing some freebies along. But you know we don’t take them, so we’re paying it forward in the form of a $500 prize to one of you. Now, before you start figuring out what the heck you’re gonna do with $500 worth of pens – let me stop you. While they’ll keep your hands busy with a variety of pens and highlighters (even some erasable varieties) they’re also gonna let our lucky winner pick out $150 worth of Levenger notebooks and organizers (since we could all use a little organization this time of year). Oh, and to round out the $500 prize, how does a $200 Target gift card sound? That way you can pick up any other items you need to get 2013 off to a productive and organized start.
- PRIZE: An assortment of Pilot products plus $150 towards the Levenger notebooks of your choice and a $200 Target gift card (total value $500).
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “PILOT ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … your favorite way to take notes or scribble down a message. Do you always keep a ballpoint pen in your pocket or purse? Do you swear by pencils so that you can erase your misspellings? Or are you 100% digital and prefer to rely on phone apps and voice memos to keep you organized?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, January 16th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States and Canada.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner 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…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of
Stephanie Randall says
Pilot me!
I use my iphone notes for grocery lists/packing lists..really any kind of lists. At work I’m a sticky note and pencil kinda gal. I move my notes around to where I will see them when I need them.
Sheila says
PILOT ME! My favorite pen is the Yasutomo Quad-Point pen (red, black, and blue inks + pencil). I have three of them, and I use them ALL the time! Wish they would create a quad-point that also had a stylus…
Allan says
PILOT ME!
I used to always write notes using pencils because I tend to make a lot of mistakes, and by using pencils I could easily just erase the mistake and fix it. The bad thing about it is that sometimes it would rub off or smudge, so now I’m starting to use pens more.
Liliana C. says
PILOT ME! I always use post-it notes!
Mary says
“Pilot me!”
I love Pilot pens, post-it notes and Notes on my iPhone! Works for me!
Charity M. says
PILOT ME! Please oh please! I am a pen and sticky note taker & they’re everywhere in my house. But I LOVE my pilot pens!! Seriously though, in our family we only use Pilot pens because of my son. He has dysgraphia and has difficulties writing, an activity that can sometiems cause serious mental distress. One of the hardest things is finding something he can write with that is comfortable for his hand. Pilot makes the only ink pen he is comfortable using.
Marcy Lendaro says
PILOT ME! I do love my pilot pens, and I get very antsy when asked to share them! Office supplies just make me happy! thanks for hosting! :)
Beth says
PILOT ME!
I’m not really particular on which pen I use, but an assortment of Pilot products sounds good for keeping up my daily “to-do” list and planner!
Danelle says
Pilot me!! I like to use a pen to take notes and doodle…when I can find a pen! =)
Sara Bowman says
PILOT ME! I am a die-hard pilot G2 fan, they are the best for notes of any kind. Always try to have one around!
Kelley says
Pilot Me!
I prefer sticky notes but will also use my computer for reminders and to-do lists.
Jenny says
Pilot me!
I prefer a good gel pen to anything else. They are just so bold and make everything look important.
Susan says
PILOT ME! I prefer to write in pencil but my daughter teases me when she hears my scritch-scratching!
jessica y says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen kinda girl. It feels so much nicer towrite with a pen than a pencil.
rachel says
Pilot me! Usually accidentally writing all over myself- ooops
Danielle Blake says
Pilot me!
I was a research lab manager so I always have a ballpoint pen and a fine tip black Sharpie in my pocket. That way I’m ready to write on any surface.
Michelle says
Pilot me!!
I’m such a sucker for a good pen!! Right now I love my og blue bic pen.
Brandy says
Pilot me!!! I always keep a pen in my purse. And I’m very particular about it. Once I get a good pen, I always make sure I keep an eye on it so that if I lend it to someone, I get it back.
Tasmin says
Pilot me! I use Evernote for long term note storage and recipets, other important papers. But often those clips are photos of pieces of paper with my scribble.
Kismet says
Pilot me!
I love a good free flowing pen.
Jennifer says
Pilot me! I love pens, will not use a pencil unless I have to for a test. Favorite way to take notes is on sticky notes unless I’m writing myself a to do list. :p
Maureen queler says
Pilot me!!! I am a handwritten note, list,calendar type of girl, much to the dismay of my tech living husband, but nothing beats a plethora of good different colored pens and stationary for a to do list- 500 dollars worth of pens is kinda like my dream scenario!!!
Caroline says
PILOT ME! I’m a ball point pen note-taker. Most of my fellow college kids are fully digital, but I just can’t make the transition. :-\
Jen says
PILOT ME!
If its for the calendar, digital note. For notes, it’s a ball point pen for me. :)
April says
“PILOT ME!” I have lists all over the place. Usually on Post-Its and usually with a felt tip pen, but I love Pilot pens too.
Linda Burton says
PILOT ME!!!!!!! I love my fine point Sharpie pens. I need new note pads. Pens seem to disappear in our house like socks in the washer and dryer. Thanks!!!!!
Amanda K says
PILOT ME! My favorite pen is a pilot G2 .5 or on the rare occasion I can find them .38. I love office supplies :)
Mike says
PILOT ME! If I’m at home I’ll always try to use our stickies program on the computer, but nothing beats writing a note on a piece of paper when I’m out and about.
Chelsea says
PILOT ME!
I usually have a gel pen, and mechanical pencil in my purse at all times. Inspiration strikes everywhere!
Lauren says
PILOT ME!
I have a phone app for my grocery list, dry erase marker over a frame with scrapbook paper in my kitchen for my tangible to do list and then a good ole pen for budgeting and to do list while I’m away from home so I can add it to my board at home later.
Leslie says
Pilot me!
I love pens & post-its, but mostly I keep all my note in my iphone.
Mari says
Pilot me!!!
Pilot pens and post it notes are my best friends. I have even been known to stick post its on the back of my iPhone ;)
Heather says
Pilot Me! I’m mostly digital but this giveaway would definitely sway me to use a pen and paper!
kathryn says
PILOT ME!
lorianny says
Pilot me! I like to use paper and pen. I keep them all over the house just in case something comes to me.
jennifer f says
pilot me!
i’m a teacher and always have a pilot pen (0.38 point, i’m particular!) in my pocket! i take notes…everywhere! scraps of paper, post-its…=)
z says
Pilot me! I use whatever is closest… receipts, napkins -you name it I’ve probably impromptu written on it
Jennifer E says
PILOT ME!
I love a paper calendar to the point of ignoring iCal and my iPhone calendar. Except I’m always losing my lists.
Nat says
Pilot Me!
Pen & paper for sure.
Kai says
Pilot me!
Several years ago I discovered a love for medium point gel pens in blue, the writing is so smooth. Great for to do lists or note taking. I have one stashed everywhere so a blue pen is always close at hand, there is a G2 right in front of me now!
mary says
Pilot me!
I use mechanical pencils for all my to do lists!
Kai says
Pilot me!!
Several years ago I discovered a love for medium point gel pens in blue, the writing is so smooth. Great for to do lists or note taking. I have one stashed everywhere so a blue pen is always close at hand, there is a G2 right in front of me now!
Ali says
PILOT ME!
I use my iPhone for a lot of organizational stuff, but my other favorite thing to use is a chalkboard! We have one in the kitchen and I like being able to see all my to-dos on the chalkboard. Easy to erase and add more. :)
Cathy says
Pilot Me!
I am a teacher, and I use lots of fine line markers in a variety of colors. Love them!
Torrie says
“PILOT ME!”
Notes are all taken with my pilot g2-07 gel ink, black pens. They are THE best. And it’s always gotta be handwritten. something about it sinks in better with me than typing it out. :)
Gina B says
Pilot Me! I’m a fifth grade teacher, and it’s the year that kids really want to write with pens instead of pencils. It’s funny because I prefer pens, but I have to tell them that they must still use pencils-too many mistakes as they’re still learning grammar, how to spell, etc. :-)
Maria says
PILOT ME! I actually have 3 separate desks at work and am CONSTANTLY looking for pens that seem to have sprouted legs and walked away. Maria needs her pens =)
Sheenah says
Pilot me! I love making notes with ballpoint pens in various notebooks. I tried using my iphone for nots, but there is nothing like putting pen to paper for me.
Sarah says
Pilot Me!
My husband included a multi-colored pack of G2’s in my stocking this year…love those pens!
Christina says
PILOT ME!
As a nurse, I’m always using plain-‘ol boring black pens. I’m a heavy writer, though, so I love those bold-tipped ink pens…those are the best!