***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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andrea says
PILOT ME
Maybe it’s the artist in me, but I usually have three or four felt tipped pens, several pencils, and on occasion, a brush pen along with a pretty thick blank book in my purse.
My fancy phone does have a note taking app, but I’m pretty awful at using it -and I’m the only person at my techy job who actually uses post it notes and pens. Oops!
shana says
pilot me!
Carla says
Pilot me!!
My favorite way to take notes is using a ballpoint pen with a fine point (always black ink) and two thin notebooks in different colors. They go with me everywhere. One is for recording notes on things I want to write about on my websites, and the other is for the book I’m writing. I was given two Field Notes books for Christmas and just love them!
Erin Taylor says
PILOT ME!!!
My students stole my last pen! They think my V7’s are worth their weight in gold!
maureen says
“PILOT ME!” Try to have a pen & small note book in my purse to write sku’s, measurements, prices & so on. 2 home there is always a pencil by the phone. Yes I still have a land line ;}
Monique says
PILOT ME!
I love to journal with a good pen. I also happen to need them a LOT for my career. (I actually have pretty good handwriting for a doc.)
ScullyPA says
Pilot me!
Whatever piece of paper is handy.
Jos says
PILOT ME!
i am strictly a pen girl. and i also obsessively use different colors for different activities: black for appointments, blue for workouts, purple for budget. it’s a little scary.
Meg says
Pilot me!
I am a big fan of Stabilo pens. So many colors!
Maureen Adams says
PILOT ME!! I’m a slave to my paper notebook planner/calendar. I buy one every year (usually the from B&N) in the late fall and then have current year and next year overlap for a bit. I love a good think point felt pen. Pens and paper always beat my boring Outlook calendar. Awesome giveaway!
Shannon says
PILOT ME!
I am a big fan of writing stuff down, it helps me to remember. I like ballpoint in black in in a medium or wide. Although it is hard to separate me from my computer, I still remember stuff better when I have written it down. For work, I keep all of my notes in a spiral notebook.
Rebecca says
PILOT ME!
Nothing like a good pen and some paper. Find it easier than the phone.
AngelaKR says
Pilot Me!
I am a pen and notebook girl all the way! I can doodle to my hearts content while taking notes, making lists, writing reminders to remember to write reminders!
Darcy says
PILOT ME!
I rely heavily on my online calendar, however, I was recently without computer for a couple of days & a good ol’ fashion pen & paper calendar would have come in extremely handy during that time!!
Victoria says
Pilot me! I have a tiny notebook in my purse with a tiny matching pen in a special pocket so I always have somewhere to write things down.
Jo @ Let's Face the Music says
PILOT ME! I always carry a varied supply of writing implements for this reason. When I was in college I was filling out a form in my professor/advisor’s office. He had a can of about 200 different pens, pencils, etc. on his desk. I asked if I could borrow one to fill out my form. He asked me what I was studying. (He knew I was studying theatre design or he wouldn’t have been my advisor.)I told him and he informed me that a designer should always have something to write with on her person just in case she saw something inpiring to sketch or an idea floated across her brain that she might want to write down. I got it. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Brenda says
Pilot me! I usually keep a planner and I use pencil so that I can erase things when plans change. I used pen last year and disliked how messy it looked with so many things crossed out.
Kenny says
Pilot Me!
Katie says
PILOT ME! I love those Sharpie thin pens
Maria says
PILOT ME!!
I love the pilot’s pens too. I used them for work to write down my to do list. There is nothing like writing down what you have to do.
Amy says
PILOT ME!!!
I’m a pencil and pad type of girl. I love writing things out.
Bryanna says
PILOT ME!
I’ve tried to visit the 21st century for list making (I like the OurGroceries app for more than just groceries!) but when it comes down to it I’m a sticky-note kind of girl.
Katie says
PILOT ME!
I am a diehard paper list-er, but my recent job change involves me carrying around my entire office with me 40 hrs/wk. So I’m newly 100% digital and totally rely on Microsoft OneNote.
Debi Garcia says
PILOT ME!
I “always keep a pen in my purse” but just when I need it, it’s somehow gone!
Erin says
PILOT ME
I’m insanely fussy about my writing utensils. I only like very fine point pens and they have to be smooooth. And they can’t leak. I hate a leaky pen!
I’m a journalist so I ALWAYS have a pen (and usually several) with me at all times. Even though I don’t report as much as I used to, old habits die hard.
Jennifer says
Pilot me!
I love writing down my lists. It feels so much better in my own handwriting! However, I rely on my google calendar to send me emails to help remind me of things!
Morgan says
Pilot Me!! I’m a pen girl most of the time because its easier to read!!
Jules says
Pilot Me! I’m a pen person, blue or black please. Negotiable Instruments FTW!
Allison says
Pilot me!
Pens and Post-it notes are my BFFs.
Carmen says
PILOT ME!
I love pilot pens! My favorite way to takes notes is a good pen and paper. I remember more when i actually write it!
Kelli says
PILOT ME
I still use pen and paper even though pens have the magical ability to disappear in our house.
Stacey says
PILOT ME!!
I write myself notes all the time!! If it’s not written down I can’t remember it :) And I LOVE great pens.
Bree says
Pilot Me!
I would love to say that i ALWAYS have a pen in my purse, because that would show i’m organized and on top of things..but that would be a lie. I have a million pens at home and work, and can NEVER keep one in my purse. I dont know how or why..but i just cant. I do love a good pen though, as long as it writes smooth, i’m good to go.
Thank you for the great giveaway.
Dana says
“PILOT ME!” I am a list maker on sticky notes with pen – all day, every day! I love lists! I drive my husband nuts because I get so excited to create a list. One the best parts of going on a trip is making a list and organizing everything. I might be type A. To the extreme.
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
I have an unhealthy obsession lists, and all good lists involve the right pen and note pad. Even with the luxury of being able to make a list on my phone, nothing beats the thrill i get from crossing things off the list with a sharp black line.
Whitney says
PILOT ME!
I’m personally addicted to post-it notes. I have them all over my desk to jot down little notes on. And, I love me some colored pens. Since I’m a graphic designer, my desk is full of all kinds of colored pens, markers and pencils. I love them all!
Casey says
PILOT ME!
My favorite way to take notes or messages with colorful post-its and pens. I always have pens in my purse and everywhere else I can. You never know when you’ll need one. I try to take more notes digitally with the Notes App on the iPhone, but it’s a hard transition to make and I can’t stick those to my wallet, fridge, etc.
Lisa D. says
Pilot me!
I need lists. I use old business cards for note paper and of course a Pilot Pen. I cannot live w/o my Precise Grip, extra fine Pilot in black. Please pick me!
Lauren says
PILOT ME! I use a blue ballpoint to jot down notes at work, but when I’m on the go I use the notes app on my phone (no chance of leaking pens in my purse that way!)
Lou Anne says
PILOT ME!
I tend to use my iPhone since that’s something that’s almost always with me for quick and easy reference. I keep things in Notes like the size of our air filter, grocery lists, even recipes. However, I use pen and paper to take notes during meetings at work and for to-do lists at home.
Kelli says
Pilot me! I always have a few spare pens with me.
Angela L says
PILOT ME!
Mostly digital lists, but always have a pen handy in my purse!
Katie says
PILOT ME!
JMB says
“PILOT ME!!!” I’m a good ole’ fashioned pen/pencil and paper girl with a special fondness for Pilot’s Dr. Grip pens :o)
Parker says
PILOT ME!
I am always writing with a pen and paper. There is something about writing it down that reminds me to actually finish what is on the list! :)
allison d. says
Pilot me! I love a paper list. :)
Carole says
PILOT ME! I’m an old fashioned note taker, give me a paper and pencil that way I can cross items off the list. That’s motivation!
Christie says
Pilot Me!
Classic fountain pens are still my favorite, especially now that I am knee deep in wedding invitations!
Dani MP says
PILOT ME!
I am about half digital (I’m obsessed with my Outlook calendar) but to do lists must still be in paper for me. I was an art major and have to be able to doodle on things!
Karen says
PILOT ME! I have been doing a lot of my note-taking on my iPhone, but still, nothing beats grabbing a pen and notebook and jotting down thoughts, lists, ideas…love it.