***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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Maggie says
Pilot me! I love black ballpoint pens
Erin says
Pilot me! I live and die by the G2. That pen is dreamy…
Kim says
Pilot me! I’m terrible about this… but I always write notes on a Post-It and then stick it to my phone. Instead of using the yellow notes app on the phone! I complained to my class one evening that Post-its don’t stick to the iPhone 4. They just looked at me in disbelief.
Emily S. says
PILOT ME! I’m not super particular, but I’m old school with a pencil or pen and whatever random paper I have… obviously I could use some organization, haha!
Lauren says
PILOT ME!
As a teacher I write notes all the time. I’ve actually started making my own notepads out of scrap paper because I take so many notes. A good pen makes my day easier!
Jessi says
PILOT ME!
Siri is my bff, keeping notes on my iphone/ipad.
bacurrie says
Pilot me! I love a smooth gliding pen and paper!
Gina says
Pilot me! Pen and paper baby!
Meredith says
PILOT ME!!!
I use post its and create lists.
Susan Wilson says
PILOT ME! I cut all the cards that we receive throughout the year and use the inside flap to write my notes & lists on. I also keep a little notebook in my purse for when I’m not at home.
Sarah says
PILOT ME! Pen and paper all the way. My husband has begged med to switch over to my iphone, but I love my paper notes too much. I love writing in random colors (green, purple, pink) and I write notes on scrap paper, in stacks of fancy notebooks, on blank sheets of printer paper, etc.
Leslie says
PILOT ME!
i always have a pen in my bag, if not two, black ink, medium ballpoint – classic.
Tara says
PILOT ME!
I am a list-lovin’ gal, and a bit of a pen snob. I always have at least one Pilot G2 05 black pen on hand. I fell in love with that particular gel pen in college, and have refused to use any other pen since!
Erin H. says
PILOT ME!
A red architecty pen that no one seems to know how to use except for me. I never leave home without my red pen!
scot says
Pilot Me!
Rachel Lockyer says
Pilot me!
One notebook for all work tasks, and a random scrap of paper on our kitchen counter with to-do’s & reminders. Very high tech!
Lisa Taylor says
Pilot Me!
There is always a pencil and notepad nearby but just in case, my phone apps are always with me.
And why is it we always have pens and pencils but want new ones? There is something so satisfying about a new writing implement.
Courtney F. says
PILOT ME!
I always use a pencil and a Post-It Note. The Post-Its are my mom’s favorite stocking stuffer to give at Christmas, so we always have a big supply. And I have to use pencil because I’m notorious for my fingers outrunning my brain while I’m writing things down!
Daria Crisan says
PILOT ME!
I love fountain pens, I would love to add a Pilot to my collection
Toni says
PILOT ME!!! I scribble all kinds of things down on journal cards and stick it in Project Life, our family scrapbook.
Catherine says
PILOT ME!
I take notes on a small pad of paper with color coded pens during my classes, and I love using pencils during choir rehearsal-you can’t be a good choir member without one!
Paola says
PILOT ME!
I am old fashioned, have to have color pens in my purse, kitchen, desk, night table , I love pens. Good Pens!
serena says
PILOT ME!!! i usually just jot down notes to self on the back of my hand with a sharpie, but if i’m doing serious writing, i have to have a pencil. i can just write better . =)
Amanda says
Pilot me!
I love colored pens and pencils – they make everything cheery!
Whitney says
Pilot me! My classroom is papered with Post Its scrawled on with blue ink. Yikes!
Brooke Reasoner says
Pilot me!!
I’m addicted to pens and notebooks, planners, and journals of all kinds! I love lists and always have 3 or 4 going at once! This drives my uber-techy husband crazy, but he’s given up trying to convert me. There’s just something about a good pen and a fresh, blank piece of paper just waiting to be filled up. I think I’ll go make a list of all the reasons why I love lists right now! :-)
Thanks, YHL!
Carley says
Pilot me! I love office supplies in general. The cuter the tools the happier I am!
Nicole McPhate says
PILOT ME!!!
As a college student who also works two part time jobs, organization is KEY. And taking notes happens daily. I love pilot pens and won’t write with anything else! Would love to win and put it towards my daily uses!!!
Jessie M. W. says
PILOT ME!
Always have a pen in my purse and do a lot of note taking on backs of grocery receipts!
Lindsey says
Pilot me!
I keep a pen and notebook in my purse. I always write things down so I can remember them. And I just love making lists.
Cecilee Echols says
PILOT ME!!!
pencil and sticky notes all the way baby :)
Ginger says
PILOT ME!
I’m a teacher and I rely on my planner. I prefer pencil, but love pretty colored pens also!
Tanya says
PILOT ME! I love pens, esp. gel pens. I write myself notes on post its and put them in my wallet so I remember…
Alyssa says
PILOT ME!
I am the queen of sticky notes! They’re stuck on everything!
renee says
PILOT ME!
I am a journalism major and always carry no less than four pens with me. And highlighters!
Olivia says
Pilot me!
I usually make lists on my phone, but my husband is always scrambling for pen and paper.
P.S. He is a teacher and LOVES (like, totally adores) the erase-by-friction Pilot pens. He says they are perfect for corrections because they can be removed once the problem is fixed!
Ruth says
Pilot me!
Always have to write my lists down on paper, even though my husband has set up our phones to sync grocery lists and what not.
Ariadne says
PILOT ME!
I’m eternally writing lists on any handy scrap of paper.
Kris F. says
PILOT ME! I, too, am particular about my writing utensils! Love their products.
Julianne says
Pilot me!
I have a million pads of paper in the kitchen – my command central – but when I’m out I use my phone, which drives me crazy.
Colleen says
Pilot Me!
I love the pen and a big stack of post it notes. :)
Amanda says
PILOT ME!
I’m behind my generation and I use ink and paper all the way. I very rarely keep digital notes.
Katie Lewis says
PILOT ME! Highlighters & Post-It notes all the way.
Candie says
Pilot me. I make lots of notes on sticky pads and I’m a constant doodler. Can’t think without a pen in my hand.
Stephanie says
Pilot Me!
I am so picky about my pens and notebooks. I like to take notes with a fine point pen in a meeting style or note-taking style notebook.
Ashley Bradley says
PILOT ME!!!!
I love notebooks and pens and files and all that fun stuff. I should have been a secretary! And don’t get me started with how much I love TARGET! Me and everyone else in the world, I’m sure.
Doris says
PILOT ME! Writing instruments of choice — 0.5mm pencil and companion eraser. Pens are just too much commitment.
Alexis Dettmer says
PILOT ME! Pens and Post-its all the way. I still use a big desk calendar to schedule all my appointments and meetings.
Sue says
PILOT ME! I love penmanship and handwriting letters to my grandmother. I won’t let the art of penmanship die!
Heather says
Pilot me!
I have a ton of steno pads and ballpoint pens (the Pilot G-2 to be truthful) around the house. I’m constantly writing things down… If I don’t write it – I forget it.