***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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Shawna says
PILOT ME! There is nothing like a good sharp pencil to scribble down notes. Any paper that is handy will do… old envelope, scratch paper, post it note :)
Krista Stoecker says
Pilot me!
I am a digital gal UNLESS my G2 is handy. That is the only pen that I use.
Abigail Stender says
PILOT ME!
It all depends on where I am or what the purpose is:
-At work, I love a ballpoint on a post-it for things I need to follow up on quickly and list making.
-I like flagging emails for following up late and tracking what I need to do.
-On the run, I keep a ballpoint in my purse, and use a receipt or the back of my hand as necessary!
Thanks!
Beth Gilbert says
PILOT ME!! I make a lot of lists with pens..but typically i jot down important info on my hand:) My mom keeps saying i am going to get ink poisioning..but it hasnt happened in 28 years…so i will take my chances:)
Beverley says
PILOT ME!
I’m more of an old-fashioned girl – I always have a ballpoint pen & a small notepad in my purse. There’s nothing like the joy of physically crossing something off my list :)
Kerri says
PILOT ME!
While I have an ipad and an iphone, I still carry a paper list because I love writing things on it and crossing them off. That and I love office supplies!!
Amy says
PILOT ME!
I keep a ballpoint pen in my purse and usually scribble a list on a random piece of paper. Or I just the notes app on my iphone. I also love the teux deux app–you check things off as you go and it carries over to the next day!
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
I don’t know about how I take random notes, but Pilot G2 Ultra fine pens are my favorite and the only pens I like to write letters/journal with. LOVE them.
Brandy G says
Pilot Me
I love taking notes with gel pens in a moleskine. :)
Robin says
PILOT ME! I’m a bit of a nerd myself and my favorite way to take notes is with a mechanical pencil with soft lead and a Rhodia notebook.
Randie says
Pilot Me!
I’m forever scribbling notes down on post its that I stick to my keyboard.
Lena G. says
PILOT ME!
I prefer writing with a pen, preferably in a fun, bright color. I currently have pink and green pens on my desk.
Julia says
PILOT ME!!!!!! As a nurse in a busy Trauma Center, my life revolves around pens! Not having the right pen with the right flow makes for a really tough day. A few of my coworkers and I are always on the search for the “PERFECT ” pen…We even have pen swaps =)
Jessica says
PILOT ME!!
I am a constant note-taker, reminder maker, and list-jotter. I prefer to write with pen on a sticky note. I keep pens and pads stashed around the house and in my purse/diaper bag!
Mindy says
PILOT ME!!!
Color-coded pen-written lists that get “tie dyed” in the washing machine and chewed up in the dryer seem to be my go to style. Alas, I have taken to constantly emailing myself on my phone.
Rebecca says
Pilot Me!
I am a pen junkie (and a sometimes pen klepto)so for me it’s old-school pen and paper all the way!
Kiki says
PILOT ME!
As I nurse, I too am very particular about my pens-they gotta be clicky!
Maelena says
Pilot me!
I always keep a pen handy!
Ashley Lynn says
Pilot me!
I am still loving the pen and paper route- I just organized my 2013 planner! Except weirdly my grocery list, that stays on the iPhone!
Lesley says
PILOT ME!
I cannot commit to digital. I like my calendar and I like my sticky notes and I think I’ll probably use them forever.
Julia says
PILOT ME! I love my Pilot G2–retractable gel ink :)
Molly says
Pilot me! I always have a pen along with a little paper for grocery list-making and pocket calendar for events. But I recently got my first smartphone, so we’ll see if I make the switch to digital…
Meredith says
PILOT ME! I’m still a pen and paper list kind of person – even though I have my calendar online and digital to-do list, I still need to write things down so I always have a visual reminder (and can cross things off!) But I never seem to have working pens around, so this would certainly help. :)
Megan M says
pilot me!
My job is to write and edit, so I usually have a pen in my hand, behind my ear and in my hair holding up a bun. i live for to-do lists and am not above writing down a task after I’ve completed it just so I can scratch it off!
Liz Mulgrew says
PILOT ME! I need a better way to jot things down – there are notes in my phone, in my drafts, on post-its, on my calendars, everywhere!
Nichole says
PILOT ME!
I keep notebooks and pens in my purse, at home, and in the car. Never know when you’ll need to jot something down.
Emily says
Pilot me! I love pen and paper – post-its and sharpies for me!
Amanda says
PILOT ME!! I lurve a nice thick MED smooth ballpoint pen and cardstock!
Melanie says
PILOT ME! I always have pens in my purse, diaper bag, next to my favorite spot on the couch. You never know when you’ll need to make a list!
Shelby L says
PILOT ME!
I always steal hotel pens, and that is usually what ends up in my bag.
Kristin says
Pilot me! I love writing with pens for quick notes, but for journaling or lots of note taking I want a pencil with an eraser… just in case :)
Jeanna says
Pilot Me! I just can’t get used to just digital note taking, so for me, it’s all about pen to paper :)
Amanda says
PILOT ME!
I have always had a “sherdog and ceramic animal” type affection for pens lol. I love writing down recipes in blue ballpoint to go in my homemade recipe book, but I’ll find any excuse to just scribble, or write my name in cursive. It’s a sickness. :P
Lauren C says
Pilot me!
I love a good pen!
David says
PILOT ME!
I carry around a pen at all times – but am slowly moving all digital! Love Evernote – and a scanner to get my handwritten notes digitized.
Jen says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen & paper junkie! (Love the super fine pilot pens, as well as Sarasa gel ink pens.) I always carry a range of colors so I can color code my notes. And draw.
Melinda says
PILOT ME! I’m a music teacher, so I ALWAYS have a pencil with me, but I love a good pen!
Selma says
PILOT ME!
AmyL says
pilot me!
mechanical pencils are the way to go for list making.
Rebeka says
PILOT ME! I always have to write EVERYTHING down, otherwise I totally forget.
Meagan says
Pilot me! I too am picky about my writing utensils–certain jobs require different implements:)
jessica says
PILOT ME! digital note-taking will never replace a smooth-writing, favorite pen and notebook for jotting things down! it just doesn’t feel the same!
Heather says
PILOT ME!
I love writing notes and lists with a really great inky black pen. My husband only likes blue pens, so we usually buy multipacks and split up our “own” colours.
Zoe says
PILOT ME!
I tend to use my cell phone for grocery lists, but I am a kid in a candy store in the stationery aisle. I love all manner of pens, highlighters, Sharpies, notebooks, binders. You name it, I want it. :)
Audra says
PILOT ME! I take notes at work all the time. Since I work with multiple different clients, I like changing colors for each client so that it makes it easy to define when my notes change based on clients. I love pens because it never smudges unlike pencils that overtime rub off.
Kari says
Pilot me!
Love making lists of ideas, plans, to-dos…sometimes a few too many lists haha, but usually use a pen!
Jennifer F says
Pilot me!
I love a good pen and a small spiral notebook for making lists. Plus the satisfaction of crossing off an item when complete!
adrienne says
PILOT ME! i’m super meticulous about my pens too! i like the pilot G2 but i really love the new sharpie pens now. just wish there were more colors in retractable.
Emily Hamilton says
Pilot me!! I’m addicted to the Pilot Varsity fountain pens. I have five on my desk right now, in three different colors. They’re so dreamy!
Stephanie R says
PILOT ME!!!
I always have a pen handy.