***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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Christy says
PILOT ME! I carry a pretty notebook and pen in my bag all the time to write down shopping lists, to-do’s and things to remember.
Caity says
PILOT ME!
I take notes with a pen on whatever paper I can find – usually a scrap envelope, but recently I became very sophisticated (ya, right) and started keeping a little mini notebook in my purse.
Jenn says
PILOT ME!
Oh how I love all writing utensils! I always have at least one pen in my purse along with a small notebook. I also keep pens in the car. I’m particular about my pens and like a good fine ball point. Nothing over a 1.0. No gel – ew.
Jennifer I. says
Pilot Me!!!
Love writing with pens of all shapes and sizes but particularly love adding some color and using super fine points. :) Thanks for the opportunity!
Sarah K. says
Pilot Me! I love crossing things off – great motivator to see what you’ve gotten done.
Kati says
PILOT ME!!! I am a post it note kind of girl!! They are all over my house, in many different colors!
Mackenzie says
PILOT ME!
I refuse to use much else at work besides their Dr.Grip pen. It’s the best! I write all my voicemails on a small purple notepad. Done that for years.
Jeannette says
PILOT ME!
I use “Stickies” on my Apple to give myself reminders. If it’s notes for work, I use Evernote, and for notes taken while I’m learning something, it’s got to be hand-written!
Becky says
PILOT ME!
Anything that writes…
Kaethe says
Pilot Me!
I am a sucker for office supplies and probably have too many. But these days I find that the notes I can find are the sticky notes attached to my book mark, tucked in whatever book I’m carrying back and forth to work.
Carole Anne says
Pilot Me! I love using pens, even my 2 Older children were thrilled when they were finally allowed to use a pen in school (it must be genetic!)My youngest is eager to follow in their footsteps :)
Amy Q says
PILOT ME!!! I carry pens everywhere for the brain dump any time of day.
Kristi says
PILOT ME!
Meg C-P says
PILOT ME!
I prefer the index card and pen trick for random notes and ideas.
lindsay says
PILOT ME! I use a pen a notebook – call me old fashioned!
Stephanie says
Pilot me! The Pilot G-2 pens are my favorite!
Erin says
PILOT ME!!
I love clicky pens because they give me something to do while I’m thinking or talking on the phone.
Liliana says
PILOT ME!
I do always have a pen in my purse, but I do not like taking notes. When I need to, I just a little notebook that I carry on my purse. At home, I have a little notebook for groceries and a Levenger for everything else.
Kate says
Pilot me! I love fountain pens. A little messy, but worth it.
Camille says
Pilot Me!
I love a good gel pen.
Jen says
PILOT ME! I have a pen and my planner nearby at all times! You never know when you’re gonna need to write something down; and I will write v. type anyday!
Ashley P says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen and paper girl – I love writing out To Do lists so I can cross things off :-)
Ellen says
PILOT ME! I love keeping a pen around in my purse – there’s nothing better than handwritten post-its!
Holly says
PILOT ME!!
I absolutely love pens and office supplies, and I keep notebooks everywhere — there are two in my purse, three in my backpack, one by my bed, one on my kitchen counter, two on my desk, and one on my coffee table. I just love jotting down ideas and drawing quick sketches when I’m inspired by something I see. I love a nice juicy pen, but I’ve been using pencils in my planner lately as a reminder to be flexible (I also don’t like things to be scratched out). I use phone apps for store lists, but everything else gets written in my notebooks or planner. Long live print :)
Christina says
PILOT ME!
I use a sticky note on my phone for reminders of the things I need when I’m on the go but nothing beats a good list in hand… My only finicky issue is I have a huge preference for blue ink.
Maureen says
PILOT ME!
At work I’m all about zillions of post it note reminders. But if I’m at home or out somewhere, I usually use the notebook on my phone.
Rebecca Harris says
Pilot me! I’m a pen and paper, which sits on a clipboard. It’s like my third arm!
Lisa Harrison says
PILOT ME!
I ALWAYS have a pen. I actually keep a pencil case in all of my purses equipped with my favorites. I use Pilot pencils as well for making notes and Pilot erasers because I love the smoothness of them. It’s a weird obsession but it makes me happy and doesn’t hurt anyone. LOL! I’ve tried to go 100% digital time and again but nothing beats paper and pen and pencil and Pilot eraser so I’m set in my ways. So far, it has kept me super organized.
SARAH says
PILOT ME! I love the precise v pen in red for redlining architectural drawings and carry one with me wherever I go! A black sharpie is always a staple as well, you never know when one will come in handy!
Kristin says
PILOT ME!
I will write on the back of anything …. my most important notes are usually on the back of something totally random.
Sophie says
PILOT ME! I keep notepads handy on the refrigerator and like to use mechanical pencils as well as felt-tip or fine-tip pens.
Courtney says
Pilot ME!! I have one of my favorite pens all over the place. One in my purse, one in our junk drawer, one in our bill basket, one in the car. You never know when you are gonna get inspired to jot something down!
Joyce C says
Pilot me!
katrina says
pilot me!
I love a good pen and post it for taking notes, but I usually lose them so for important things I put them in my iPhone.
Jenn says
Pilot me!
I use post notes and little notebooks to make notes everywhere.
Hilary says
PILOT ME! I’d take $500 work of the extra fine Pilot Precise pens. I love those things!
Courtney Edwards says
Pilot me!!
I always keep a few colors of pens in my purse for whenever I need to write anything down! I love using a few colors to keep it fun!
Laura says
PILOT ME!!!! I love using a well made pen to write lists. The best part is checking tasks off when I’m finished.
Danielle O. says
PILOT ME!!!
Pens all the way! I keep them everywhere, yet can never seem to find one when I need it!! Ohhh myyyy….
Emily says
PILOT ME!
I love taking notes with very fine point pens! I use my phone some, but nothing beats the satisfaction of crossing things off my list!
Gwen says
Pilot me! I like to dabble in all types of memo making mechanisms (mmm?) pen in the purse with cute notepads, my iPhone (pics, notes, texts to myself), white board and marker. This is so up my ally!
Laura says
PILOT ME! I love making lists with a good pen and old-fashioned paper so I have the satisfaction of crossing items off the list!
Ellen says
pilot me! I’m old school – pen and paper is more satisfying…until you lose the list which I do tend to do a lot!
Sheena says
Pilot me!
I love keeping things digital, but I NEED to write when I’m on the phone with clients or taking notes about something I’m learning. I usually just snap a picture of the notes afterward with my phone so I can have it with me all the time and not lose important pieces of paper.
Emily S says
PILOT ME!
I usually take electronic notes on my phone, but when I’m studying I like a nice flow-y gel pen.
Bonnie says
PILOT ME!
I love a pen and any paper will do.
chelsie says
Pilot me! I’m a fan of fine point markers or a calligraphy pen, though I haven’t used one on ages. It makes your handwriting look fantastic, though you have to mind the wet ink.
Lauren says
PILOT ME! I am a paper and pen kinda gal! Always ballpoint, and while I may not do all of my “to dos” I think a good looking list is very important!
Sherri says
PILOT ME! I actually prefer a ball point pen for writing, but more and more I make lists in my phone since it is always handy and a pen is not.
lilcg says
pilot me!
must have pens–I teach and I particularly like to grade in purple