***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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Eileen says
PILOT ME! I keep a pen handy in my purse but am not as faithful with a notebook, so it’s usually the back of a receipt. At work, a steno notebook is my best friend ;-)
Ashley says
PILOT ME!
Pen and sticky notes are my go-to at work.
Amanda says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen an paper kind of girl! Love the levenger circa notebooks and the G-2 pen!
Sarah says
PILOT ME! I love Sharpie pens!
Wendy says
Pilot me!
My husband has tried to convert me to all digital with my to do lists but I am a die hard Pilot G2 gel pen and post it note kind a girl.
Lisa says
PILOT ME!
I always carry a ballpoint in my purse and like to write a handwritten list or note. But I am starting to write some notes on my iPhone!
Bluenoser says
PILOT ME! I carry a small notebook with me most of the time (right now I have one that my husband gave me that says “Keep calm and carry on my wayward son” on the front. I use it for jotting down things which then get transferred to the appropriate to do list or file. I like to carry a pencil AND a sharpie…just in case.
Rachel says
PILOT ME!
I made friends with the girl in the office who orders the supplies so that I can put in a personal order for my favorite pens and paper. Whoever thought a yellow legal pad is cute to write on was insane!
Alessandra says
Pilot me!
I’m generally a ball-point pen gal but when I’m writing something seriously important I love a good felt-tip!
Joelle Lehoux says
Pilot Me! I always have a pen in my purse because I absolutely hate it when you need a pen/pencil and don’t have one! I’m a crazy list maker too. Although my lists are usually on scrap pieces of paper floating around, which tend to get lost!
Amanda says
“PILOT ME!”
I love roller ball pens and a hard sided journal for work notes, a small notepad for my purse.
Nick says
While I’m more of a digital person, if I have to use something to write, pencils are my jams.
Lala says
PILOT ME!
i always have a pen or two in my purse to write stuff down. i’m a list maker person. and my purse is always full of post-its and scraps of paper with notes
Becky G says
PILOT ME.
I still like to write stuff down in a notebook rather than doing it digitally.
mariela says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen and paper kind of girl. Love notebooks, notepads, etc.
Carrianne says
Pilot me! I always leave pens around- in my purse, in the middle tray in the van, on the counter next to a pad of paper. Seriously, everywhere. And Pilots are my FAVORITE.
Lara says
PILOT ME! Since going to work in a legal department I have become quite addicted to writing with colored ink pens on yellow legal pads, just like the boss! Love those G2’s and V7’s.
Mary says
PILOT ME!!! I’m a pen & notepad in the catch-all drawer and purse kind of girl. Love Pilot pens!
cc says
Pilot Me!
I am a pen to paper gal. Writing helps me remember. And that pen is always fine tip liquid gel or regular ink
Emma says
Pilot Me!
I use a mix of electronic and hand written notes/reminders. I like to make lists, and I find that when I am rushed I tend to use the ‘notepad’ option on my phone, but when I am relaxed, I like to write things out. I also find that when it comes to planning big projects, I prefer to write things down. I do keep my calendar electronic, but mostly only because I forget to use the calendar at home!
Jen says
PILOT ME!
I always use a nice mechanical pencil to make my lists:)
Michelle Liming says
PILOT ME!
In order to keep my mind stress free and wondering while I sleep, if I realize I need to remember to do something or come up with a good idea, I keep a small notebook and pen on my nightstand. It allows me to jot down any thoughts I have while I’m trying to fall asleep. I know that when I wake up that they will all be right there waiting for me to take action the next day or week!
Kate says
PILOT ME!!!!!!!
Erin Kloosterman says
Pilot me!
My husband loves to carry around the Pilot G2-07. He tends to hang them from his shirt pocket, t-shirt collar, or sweater collar. He’s an English teacher, so he can get away with it. He’s constantly losing them, so new pens would be great! A teacher can never have too many pens!
Abby says
PILOT ME!
I tend to just use whatever is closest, even if its a crayon on a napkin!
Kelly lester says
Pilot me! I’m a list maker with paper and pen for sure!!
Courtney says
PILOT ME! I tend to be digital when I’m on the go, but I got a new notebook for Christmas and I’m really enjoying using it for lists and reminders.
Katy C says
PILOT ME!
I always have a pad of paper and a pen in the kitchen, and upstairs too. I am a huge list maker, and my mommy brain requires writing things down in order to remember things sometimes! :)
Noreen says
PILOT ME! I’m an editor, and it shows. My purse is always full of pens. My favorite pens are… you guessed it, red. Gel ink ballpoints are where it’s at. I have three notebooks: my work to-do list, my home renovation to-do list, and the to-do list for the rest of my life!
Lindsey R says
Pilot Me!
I make lots of lists, so I always need alot of pens and pencils around.
Patty M. says
Pilot Me!!! I always use pens. I have to have a pen beside me all the time to write down notes and bright ideas I might have.
Teresa Vanselow says
Pilot me! I’m a teacher and go through a ton of pens, pencils and other office supplies. My school hasn’t even bought me a pencil in the last 5 years. They did give us 25 dollars to spend at a teacher supply store recently, but all office supplies have come out of my own pocket.
Meagan Bryant says
Pilot Me!! I love pens, especially gel roller ball ones, that just glide across the paper. I always have a pen and I’m always doodling.
Mary Glenn says
Pilot me! I can’t write without the perfect pen-usually a pilot!
Amanda says
Pilot Me!! I’m obsessed with pens. Seriously. Shopping for school supplies is my all time favorite thing to do. My kids think I’m a crazy person! lol
Kristen Swift says
PILOT ME!
For work, I use ball point pens and paper to make to-do lists and jot down notes, but for personal stuff, I’m trying to go digital and use apps like Notes and Calendar so I can set reminders to alert me when I’m supposed to be somewhere or do something.
Natalie says
PILOT ME! I simply LOVE a good pen! I like to take notes by writing in any and everything. I also use my smart phone!
Virginia says
Pilot me!
When growing up, my Dad helped me with my math homework. He always had me do my math work in pencil so erasures would look neat. I am a high school math teacher, and I still only do my math work in pencil! I couldn’t do it in pen.
Amanda says
PILOT ME! I write on my hand with whatever’s nearby, LOL!
HeatherMay says
Pilot me!
I’m a lover of pens but very specific about my utensil of choice!
Dale says
PILOT ME – I keep notes on index cards because they fit easily in my planner or purse and don’t hold an overwhelming amount of items
Shawn says
PILOT ME! I’m totally a must write the thoughts down guy, and it is either a pen or contractors pencil!
Ali says
PILOT ME! I love using good old fashion pen and Paper. Something about physically checking off my to-do list is very rewarding.
Amy says
PILOT ME! I love a good pen, no pencils, and I keep a pad nearby to write down everything that comes by to remember and random thoughts! Could not live without pen and pad at work
Brenda says
Pilot Me! I’m a compulsive list writer so I ALWAYS have a pen handy! ;)
Venus Sanders says
Pilot Me!! My husband and I both love the sharpie pens!
I love making lists and I use every color.
bethany says
PILOT ME!
i love the new sharpie ballpoint pens, but also love the G-2s!
Grace says
PILOT ME!
I wouldn’t trade a good ball point pen and paper, no matter how many “smart” devices I own!
Tara says
PILOT ME!!!
I use a mixture of pens and pencils. Along with a mixture between written and digital organizational tools to keep me organized. I am in love with lists and have them for everything.
Jenn says
PILOT ME! I always carry pens…my place of work uses awesome ones (id on’t even know the brand) and i’m always stealing them from the supply cabinet…don’t tell.