***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!
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Amy says
Pilot me!
pen and paper all the way
Stephanie S says
PILOT ME!
I jump around with taking notes, but couldn’t live without my highlighters!
Jill Kouts says
PILOT ME! I am required to write in black ink for my job, but I always have sticky notes for quick reminders for a patient or Dr. If something is a long term list item that I need to do, then I put it in the COZI app on my phone.
Erin says
PILOT ME!!
I’m a teacher, so I love a nice, sharp Ticonderoga pencil for jotting notes. And if I use a pen, it has to be some fun color!
Katie says
PILOT ME!
I am all about doubling up on notes- if I get an emailed invitation, I write it in my day planner and save the date electronically. You may think that is over-doing it, but if I don’t write things down, they are forgotten immediately.
I love a good pen. And I do mean love.
Haley says
PILOT ME!
I’m picky about my pens too! I’m a big fan of pens + post its for keeping notes.
Kelly D says
PILOT ME! I have pens everywhere and notes too. Every now and then I try to get more organized but it rarely lasts for long.
Jessica says
Pilot me! I always keep a small stack of post its and my calligraphy pen in my Hobo wallet/purse, you wouldn’t believe how often I use both. Thanks for the giveaway!
Renée says
PILOT ME!! I swear by to-do lists and red pens!!
Hilary says
Pilot me!
Black n’ Red hardcover notebook and Pilot G-2 superfine!
Lissa says
Pilot me!
I tend to use whatever is handy, these days it is the kids’ pencils :)
Amy L says
PILOT ME!
I keep a little notebook in my purse that I refer to as my “Handy Dandy Notebook”, thanks to too episodes of Blue’s Clues while babysitting. I do write down more than just clues – grocery lists, gift ideas, prices that I want to compare, measurements. I have a smartphone, and I always schedule appointments there immediately, but for everything else, I feel like physically writing them down actually gets them to my brain.
Dianna D. says
Pilot me! I am always making lists. At work I keep all my notes in one spiral (Im a teacher). Ive tried going digital…hasnt worked for me!
Christy says
Pilot Me!! Please
I am a pen freak, I have Pen’s everywhere my purse, nightstand, car, journal, desk, sewing table.. whew… I am a journal addict and a list making crazy person,
I love Pilot products, especially their gel pens
Ellie says
PILOT ME!
New year, new lists to make!
Amber says
PILOT ME!
Paper is not something I come by often when I need to jot down a note. My hand becomes my paper. Yes, I do have a pilot pen with me at all times. I actually got a nickname because I steal pens on accident no matter where I go. I really have to be conscious of it now.
Jeffrey Alan says
Pilot Me!
Megan says
PILOT ME!
I usually make lists with pen and paper because I love the satisfaction of being able to cross things off!!
Kitty Bishop says
PILOT ME
Well I would have to admit that I’m a grab any writing utensil and go kinda girl BUT I work at a Children’s hospital and there are NEVER enough pens, they would LOVE me for this! And in terms of organization, we have a baby due in a month….who doesn’t need a little bit more organization in their life :)
Thanks YHL….and p.s., got your book for Christmas from the hubs and LOVING it :)
~Kitty
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Lauren @ BeautifulFight.com says
PILOT ME!
Rosie says
PILOT ME! This is my dream giveaway! I would go gaga for $500 in pens, especially Pilot since the V5 is my go-to implement. Love the Varsity too.
Brandan WH says
Pilot me!
I use scratch paper, post its, a planner AND the ‘reminders’ app on my phone. Yet, I still seem to always forget something when I’m shopping. Go figure! Totally blaming my lack of memory on my 3 kids ;0
Kate says
Pilot me!!
I love pens. Usually i prefer black ink. Double bonus if it clicks :)
Maria Jones says
“PILOT ME!” They always talk about people swiping office supplies from their work. I actually bring my own, because I am so particular about my writing tools. LOVE my lists – brainstorming and list making need a real wood pencil with eraser. Note taking during meetings and other writing need a good feeling dark black pen. Even with a smart phone I still keep a pocket calendar and my friends and family know if it’s not on that calendar it’s not getting done.
Jill says
Pilot me!
I keep a pen in my purse that has a stylus on the other end – so I can either write on paper or type notes into my phone.
Daniel says
Love Micro fine liquid ink pens for precise hand written notes in cursive. No need for hard pressing on the paper.
Daniel says
PILOT ME!
Kristin says
PILOT ME! I’m also particular about my pens. I may or may not have a pen hoarding problem. I always have a couple pens in my purse and I’m known for it. :o) I use a combination of paper and my phone.
Jenny says
Pilot me. My iPhone keeps me from being late everywhere!
Lauren says
PILOT ME! I keep my grocery list on my phone so it’s always with me, but I’m old fashioned and write all our other “to-dos” on our calendar. I use different colored sharpies for different people and events to keep things organized and pretty!
Stacey S says
PILOT ME!
Love this giveaway!!
Sharon Laird says
PILOT ME!
As an Interior Designer I’m constantly making notes in the field. Can never have enough Pilots!
Faith Hickey says
Pilot Me! I always try to keep a small notebook on hand – I love making lists and then crossing things off!
Amy says
Pilot me! I almost always have a pen a notebook with me to jot stuff down.
Taryn Hopper says
PILOT ME!!!!!
I am a speech pathologist in a preschool, so I have to use blue pens for official paperwork to differentiate from a copy. So I always have a ton of blue pens lying around. I wear my hair in a bun or ponytail and will stic love my pen in my hair to always have it handy. I am sure I am a sight walking down the hallway with several pens stuck in my hair.
Kassia says
Pilot me!
Jessica M says
Pilot me!! I can never be without my fine tip RSVP black ink pens. I cringe when I have to use something else! I’m also never without a pad of sticky notes. I have baskets full of them on various surfaces at home and at my office. The crazier the better! I have some shaped like ballet slippers, flip flops, dresses, pumpkins, beach balls, t-shirts….
I also love digital note-taking. I use Evernote and when I use up my monthly data usage on the free version of the app, I switch to Simplenote.
What can I say? I have a lot to get out of my head I guess!
Lori says
PILOT ME!
I have a notebook in my bag I jot this down in, or I use my phone! :)
Teresa C. says
PILOT ME!
Lindsey says
Pilot me! I always have a pen and a sharpie on hand!
Ann M says
PILOT ME! I am a huge gel pen fan and I have the scattered habit of writing grocery lists, don’t-forget lists, to-do lists etc throughout the day on a myriad of sticky notes that I then have to sit down and consolidate on a regular basis. Organization at its worst!
Keisha says
PILOT ME! I’m a pen and notebook kinda girl.
Katie H says
Pilot me! I seem to have a collection of pens everywhere, a couple in my purse, a few in my car…nice to have one handy when I have a list to make…sticky note lists are my go to it seems!
Lisa says
PILOT ME! I’m addicted to lined post it notes and I adore getting a new pen or marker.
jbf says
Pilot Me!! I’m a blue pen kinda girl and stickies….lots and lots of stickies
Kate says
Pilot me…I have a rotating favorite pen that inevitably get lost until I discover a new one I can’t write without.
Christy P says
PIlot me! Old school, pencil and paper!
Meredith says
Pilot Me!!! As a momma of 5, I am constantly writing little reminder notes! Pens & index cards are my fave.
Julie says
Pilot me!! I have a zillion pens and keep them stashed in every available cranny.
Megan says
Pilot Me!
Although I love my smartphone, I still used plain old paper and pen for lists and such!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
Pilot Me! I am giddy for organizers and nice pens!!