***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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Rose says
Pilot me!
I love jotting things down on a sticky note with a smooth pen.
Andrea says
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Tammy says
PILOT ME!
I always carry a blue pen that writes smooth with a pencil as a backup :)
Mary says
PILOT ME!
I love using an oversized notecard with pen to make lists. Then I strike them off with a highlighter when completed!
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
Pen and paper. Phone only if I’m not at home.
Rachel says
PILOT ME!! I’m a pen scribbler on scrap paper!
Laura says
PILOT ME!
I am old school and I still make lists with pen and paper. I always have several pens and markers in my purse.
Kelly says
Pilot me!
I’m old school pen and paper!
Stacy says
PILOT ME!
Since I am a Graphic Designer I always have a blank page notebook handy to sketch or jot anything down on. I swear by pencil since my ideas change as I am sketching!
Nicole says
Pilot me! I don’t have a favorite note-taking method myself, but my boyfriend always carries a tiny little moleskine notebook in his pocket to jot down reminders and ideas as they come.
lindsay says
PILOT ME!
I use a medium spiral notebook as a day planner.
sheneversleeps says
PILOT ME! I’m left handed so I have to have a pen that doesn’t smear. Paper and pen for lists work better for me than anything digital. I am currently loving the Pilot G-2 pen right now in blue :)
Kasey M. says
“PILOT ME!”
I write in only pencil in my agenda book since it’s always “in progress” and like to use marker pens for the idea notebook that I carry around in my purse (to catch all of my ideas when I’m in line, waiting, or struck by inspiration but can’t actually tackle the project yet).
Peggy says
PILOT ME!!! We LOVE Pilot pencils and retractable pencils in our house. In fact, we have even ordered special ones from stationary suppliers online. A pen and pencil are always in my bag — you never know when you might wish to erase what you just wrote and start all over again? We also LOVE notebooks to note our thoughts, chores, etc. WOW, our den would look so cool with all this great stuff. Thanks to the sponsors of this freebie and to you three + 1 (cannot forget Burger, the four-legged child)!!!
Bethany says
PILOT ME!
I always have a pen and notepad in my purse and around the house with my ongoing to-do list.
Pam says
Pilot Me! I perfer mechanical pencils and an “eraser stick”. I will occasionally use electronic devices if I do not have a pen/pencil/paper handy. I love to see everything written out in front of me.
Candace says
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I would like to say that I am all digital and paperless, but somehow nothing beats a good paper list.
Kate L says
PILOT ME!
I have a little moleskin I carry around with me for taking notes – I’m a big list maker and a blank notebook addict!
Cheryl L. says
PILOT ME………….I always have a pen….sometimes paper, sometimes I write on the back of check deposit slips…or receipts stuck in my purse…..ha, ha…..but always with a pen or a slimline type marker….really like those….great gift!!!
Laurie says
PILOT ME!!
I’m obsessed with writing utensils. I love pens and have far too many of them but I just can’t stop myself. I’m always in search of the perfect pen.
simi says
PILOT ME
Carrie Eastman says
“PILOT ME!” I always have pens on me! My fav is the Pilot G-2! lol I mark through almost every other word I write b/c I cant spell. Wish they made a pen that spelled for you as you were writing on paper!
Thanks guys for the freebie!
Nikki says
PILOT ME!
I usually end up jotting notes a post-its with whatever pen is available – usually a hotel find from work travel!
Annie says
PILOT ME!
I love writing long lists and then enjoy the satisfaction of crossing each item off! Always have a pen in the purse!
Sara says
Pilot me! My iphone
Emily Anne says
PILOT ME!!!
Oh my goodness I hope I win this one!! I love pilot pens – my favorite pen ever is the Pilot Precise V5 RT. I’ve tried to use phone apps, but I always end up making a billion lists in the notebook I carry around with me everywhere.
Jessica M J says
Pilot me!
I used to use their varsity fountain pens and loved them! I need to get more!
Sue says
Pilot Me! I love the feel of a great (not just good, but great!) pen on paper. I write for a living and always (always!) begin with pen and paper. Being left handed, I have trouble with some ballpoints, but use them nonetheless.
Esme says
PILOT ME! I love pens.. and I rotate from loving fancy gel pens to smooth-gliding ball point pens, depending on my mood :)
Jen says
Pilot Me!
I ALWAYS have a pen and a notebook handy to write down ideas or bits of info that I might need. I actually use Pilot pens – I have a soft spot for the Razor Point extra fine felt tip pens :)
Tamara says
PILOT ME!
I prefer fountain pens with a gold nib. One pen and endless number of ink colours to choose from, I can change out the ink to match my outfit, my nail polish or my mood :)
Eleanor says
PILOT ME! I have a highly technical system of colored pens and my husband always carries a small notebook in his back pocket, so of course we make a great team!
Sarah says
PILOT ME! I always keep a pen in my purse for note taking or list making, but I’ve also started using my iphone more recently…
Carrye C. says
PILOT ME! I’m super picky about my pens…I’m partial to fine tip ones, but I’ve started only using pencils for calendars or note taking so that I can erase if needed! I’m not a fan of white out…
Jan says
PILOT ME!
I love the app Evernote for keeping me organized, but I still rely on pen and paper for quick thoughts and notes. And I’m VERY particular about my pens!
Jessica Kish says
PILOT ME!!
Christopher says
Pilot me!
I use my phone to organize everything.
Kate says
PILOT ME!
I take notes on whatever scrap of paper is nearby. Not very neat and organized!
Nicole says
PILOT ME!
I prefer pens with fun prints on them, in fun colors like pink or purple. The smoother-writing the better! Unless I’m doing my lesson plans – pencils are needed for those, but still in fun prints!
Sandra T says
Pilot me! I love really sharp pencils and fine line pens! And I have a daughter who does, too! Yay nerds!
Julie says
PILOT ME!
I always keep a notepad and pen in my bag. I can’t seem to get the hang of the apps that you can take notes with for some reason.
I like a pencil or a nice thick pen. Can’t stand those fine tipped pens!
Kimberly says
PILOT ME!! I love multi-colored pens and color coding everything!
The Happy Homeowner says
PILOT ME!
I love Pilot pens–the roller ball ones are the best :)
Emily says
Pilot Me!
Pen and paper is my favorite!
Pam Groom says
Pilot me!
Thanks for a chance to win goodies again!
Adrienne J says
PILOT ME! I like a good old pen and paper. If the pen is a fun color I like it that much more. :)
Andrea B says
PILOT ME!
I’m a list-a-holic…always using good old fashioned pens to make grocery and to-do lists…sometime I just write stuff down to cross it off.
SUSAN says
PILOT ME!
I am a total pen snob. I always have a list for the day and a pen in my purse to add to the list or cross off the things done!
patricia cuadras says
PILOT ME!!
Michele says
Pilot Me!
I love a smooth writing pen and a sticky note!