***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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jody says
pilot me!
im always scrambling to find something to write with – wish I were more organized but im not…
Heidi says
Pilot me! I love making lists! You can always find a G-2 pen in my ponytail, they’re my favorite!
Linda H says
Pilot me! I use a pen and paper every day and Pilot very fine gel pens are my favorite.
Lauren Watson says
Pilot me!!
MARY H says
PILOT ME!
Hi my name is Mary, and I am a free pen hoarder.
Becki says
Pilot me!! Always gotta have a pen in the purse for lists and doodling, you just can’t doodle on your phone!
Nycole says
PILOT ME!
I always have a pen handy for notes, but quick grocery lists go on the iphone.
Jenny J. says
Pilot me!
As a landscape architect that does most of my work freehand, I LOVE and appreciate a good pen! One with a nice wide tip that writes smoothly.
I have always been a paper note girl. But, I am a recent convert to one spiral notebook for all of my personal and work to do lists and notes. I have found that now all my information is in one place!
Marnie Blum says
“PILOT ME” I am definitely a note taker. There is always a pad, pencil and pen on my desk, my favorite pen in my purse, and I use my phone and iPad apps.
Meredith says
PILOT ME!
While it is so much easier to keep track of a to-do list or grocery list on my phone, I seem to be better motivated by the good old fashioned written-by-pen-and-paper to do list! Love the feeling of crossing something off the list!
Kristina says
PILOT ME!
I have an affinity for pen (or pencil) and paper. I love being able to cross things off of a list.
MBG says
PILOT ME!
I’m not picky about pens, but I like black ink, not blue. I also LOVE a good, scratchy pencil!
Mary Hall says
PILOT ME!
I have several pads of paper that I’ve collected from different venues–a community events, professional events, etc. They each have their own promotional logos or language on them, but they are perfect for jotting down a grocery list, writing a note to my son, or just marking my place in a book.
Chelsea says
Pilot me!
My very specific pilot pen is in my purse with my sketchbook, always!
bria s. says
PILOT ME!
i have notebooks everywhere. im a very accomplished list maker.
Rachel says
I used to be an advocate of the Pilot G2 pens, but they let me down a couple of years ago and I’ve been searching for a replacement ever since. Pilot me and give me a chance to give Pilot another chance!
Ellen Anderson says
PILOT ME
I’ve been using whatever pen is closest with the leave get notebooks I make from the office’s scrap paper.
Jennifer says
Pilot me! I usually write on my (paper) calendar in pencil so I can erase if something changes, but I like to make lists in pen–for some reason, it’s more satisfying to cross something off a list in pen. :) I also still stick with the paper calendar–I tried using my phone, but I really like having it in black and white in front of me.
Teri says
Pilot Me!
I have sharpie pens in fun colors that I use w/ my planner to keep organized. :)
Carly says
PILOT ME!
I do tend to use my iPhone a lot to take notes, but still rely on to do lists and sticky notes all over my fridge! Plus I love jotting down quotes or song lyrics that strike me in the moment.
Melinda says
PILOT ME!
Kendall says
Pilot me! I clip my pen to my notebook and stash it in my purse. It’s with me at all times in case I need to add something to my list!
Barbara O says
Pilot me! As much as I love my smart phone for lists, there is nothing more satisfying than a list on paper that you can cross off as you go along!
Anne Marie says
Pilot Me!
I love colored pens on fun paper to keep all of my to-do lists happy :-)
Lindsay J says
PILOT ME!
I’m picky with my pens, but I still prefer them over digital and pencil. I only use pencil when working on projects. I LOVE lists, so pens are found all over the house and in my purse for those moments I remember something and need to write it down.
Erin says
Pilot me!
I am always making lists in my planner (yes, I still use a paper planner) and write everything down, otherwise I will never remember what I need to do. I love when I am able to cross items off my list. I feel so productive when I complete a list.
Laura Thompson says
Pilot Me!
Jamie says
PILOT ME!
for some reason it says i have already said that but i’m 100% sure i haven’t commented on this one yet?
Michele says
Pilot me! I’ve almost always got a red pen handy – that my markups stand out from the crowd.
Meredith says
Pilot me! I keep notebooks and pens stashed all over the house to take notes on. When out and about, I use my phone as a note pad.
Diane says
PILOT ME!! I use post-it notes for EVRYTHING! Love using them and then I throw them away when everything is crossed off!
megan says
Pilot me! I am a teacher so natuarlly i adore office supplies and need them for grading!
Liana says
PILOT ME! I don’t have a weapon of choice and I haven’t gotten past my notebook/planner. Someday I will transition toy iPhone.
Sarah Butler says
PILOT ME!
I definitely a pen type of girl. I love lists and pens are required for my list making! :)
Carrie says
Pilot me! I still prefer pen and paper over electronic notes.
c m says
pilot me! i was given a gift of sticky notes with my name on them – those are my favorite to write notes on.
Kelly Ann says
Pilot me!
I love thin tip sharpie pens & always have a few notebooks in my purse to jot things down.
Nichole says
PILOT ME!
Ironically my favorite pens are the Pilot ones, especially the turquoise and purple. My office doesn’t supply those, so I purchase them on my own for use taking notes at meetings and updating paperwork. I love love love pens and pencils and markers, i’m pretty sure its a sickness actually. I carry 2-3 pens in my purse at all times, you just never know when you’ll need one. I try to use my phone for a grocery list, but I always seem to end up writing things down on post-its (also another obsession of mine…..you should seriously see my desk and computer…..covered!)
Elizabeth says
Pilot Me!!
I am always writing down notes on anything I can find that’s handy. It’s usually some ridiculously small piece of scrap paper from junk mail ;-) and then I can never find it when I need it :-p
Jennah says
pilot me. I have a random, crappy ballpoint pen that I’ve had in my purse since college. I’ll be so sad when it dies or I finally lose it!
Misty says
Pilot Me!
At work I live for an ultra fine point permanent marker and a post-it pad! At home I usually leave notes and lists on my kitchen blackboard wall.
Wendy D. says
Pilot ME! I have pens near me wherever I am. Work home, purse, car. I can never have too many pens!!!!
Jennifer S says
PILOT ME!
I like using regular pens. The ball point just seem so fancy and harder to write with! Most of the stuff I do is on the computer anyways though
Bryn says
PILOT ME!
At home: I use the long grocery list pads that magnet to the fridge…I love making nice neat lines of notes!
At work: I carry a Moleskin pad around with me…furiously makeing notes that I may or may not go back to later!
Sarah says
PILOT ME!!! I use fine point markers to write in my knock-off levenger (staples brand) notebook! Would love to use Pilot Pens in a REAL Levenger!
Shannon says
Pilot me! I love a good list! I use both my note feature in my blackberry as well as Post-Its (often stuck to my blackberry!). Sometimes you just need a good solid piece of paper as a reminder (phone lists are more easily forgotten)!
Katie @ Suburban Fervor says
Pilot Me!
I keep post its on my desk, a few notebooks and notepads in my purse all the time. I use pen always! My list making is a little out of hand.
Rebecca says
Pilot me!
As a small business owner, I spend my free time on the elliptical with my iPad in front of me. When new ideas come to me (and they always do when I’m exercising!) I open up my Notability App and either write them with my finger or use the audio function to squawk them…I wonder why I always sound so breathy?!
Maria B says
PILOT ME!
As an artist, I find inspiration everywhere and sometimes I’ll see something or someone will say something that triggers an idea in my head and I know I have to document it in some way immediately or I’ll forget. I’ve taken notes on receipts, my hand…one time in the car I laid my ipad on the passenger seat taking a video of the roof of the car while I talked for 10 minutes about my idea. Once again in the car I called the house and left a long message on our answering machine! I have a journal by the bed for nighttime inspo too. I always seem to get great ideas just as I’m fading off to sleep. So, I guess the answer is I like to take notes in every way possible! I do love sharpies and any pen that has a super smooth flow to it. Oh and I hate writing directly on a table…I like to have a few pieces of paper underneath to aid in the smoothness.
Wow, that was a long answer and likely more info than you wanted….sorry! :)
Donna says
Pilot Me! Most of the time I’m old fashioned pen and paper list maker.