***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!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of
Caitlin V says
January 14, 2013 at 2:51 pmPILOT ME!
Marcellina says
January 14, 2013 at 10:57 pmPILOT ME! I’ve been trying to use ball point pens more often since it makes me feel like the work I’m doing is more important, but white out never lasts as long as an eraser for me so I’m still 75% pencil dependent.
Gemma B says
January 15, 2013 at 7:59 amPILOT ME!
I got this from a “Cathy” comic strip of all places: I save envelopes from regular mail and cut them into halves. They’re perfect for grocery lists and quick notes. For lengthier notes like the Apartment Therapy cure or my Getting Things Done project list, I’ve been using both large (5×8) and small Moleskine notebooks. My go-to pen is the Pilot Precise Rolling Ball V5, but I also keep a small fine-point Sharpie and a free-from-somewhere ballpoint pen in my bag for signing credit card receipts.
I’m trying to use my phone more, but it’s on its way to the recycling bin after two years of hard use.
Dora says
January 15, 2013 at 10:56 amPilot Me. love the mechanical pencils
Keri says
January 15, 2013 at 2:42 pmPILOT ME! I do love the new digital ways of keeping lists and dates, but I still go the old fashioned route and make lists on paper. I enjoy using a different color Sharpie depending on the task or priority of the item.
Anne says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME! Being an engineer, I use pencils all the time. But I love writing with those fancy liquid pens in blue ink. They are so smoooooth.
Bessa says
January 15, 2013 at 11:57 amPilot Me!
I love a black fine point ink pen, but for special occasions nothing is nicer than the beautiful Cross fountain pen my sister gave me for my birthday!
Jen says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME!
I’m all about the pen. I’m not above stealing pens from loved ones if I really like them.
Dawn says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPilot me! Always have a pen handy and love the pilot ones!
Katie says
January 14, 2013 at 3:52 pmPILOT ME!
I am a pen and post-it note kinda girl!
Amy says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME! oh listmaking, how i love thee. you take many forms but you help keep me sane. :) thanks!
Kristie leigh says
January 14, 2013 at 6:20 pmPILOT ME!!! I’m a pen and electronic girl!!
Eli says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME!! I always have at least one pen in my purse, but I have about 15 different places that I keep/jot down my “notes to self” so I need better organizational skillz.
Cindy says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME! I prefer a colored ink pen or a sharpie. Wy not add some color to your notes?
Jess says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPilot me! As a mom of three, sometimes the only thing I can find in my purse to jot down a note is a crayon…
Rebekah says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPilot Me! oh man, I am such a pen snob – I love the pilot gel rollers so much I won’t even share them with my husband.
Caitlynne says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME! I am obsessed with the ultra-fine point sharpies. I write everything with those!
Katie says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmPILOT ME!
I scribble down lists all the time! But I need the pen to write good too! Then I usually forget the list at home.
Kaylie says
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmpilot me! i almost always have a pen in my bag… and my personal favorite is my purple one!
Amber Schwarz says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPilot me!!
Danica Allen says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME! I love writing my notes on my calendar with blue ink.
Ammie says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pm“PILOT ME!” I’m a list maker – in pen – on postit notes. Then I scratch off whatever i’ve completed and keep the post it with me until i’ve crossed everything off. Works for me!
Sunne says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME – an old fashioned pen and ringed notebook work for me!
Janet says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME! I still love my good ole’ pen and pad for writing and keeping notes.
Julie says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPilot me!
Jenna B. says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME!!! I LOVE pens, organization, notebooks, school supplies and Target!! I could never go 100% digital and love to send handwritten notes to family and friends every month. The saddest part of graduating from school was losing the excuse of buying new school supplies every semester.
Gayle says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME! I use random pens at work, and freebies at home. Not fully digital as I don’t have a smartphone yet.
Michelle says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME!!! – I always keep a pen in my bag and on my desk. Typically it’s purple because I find black and blue so boring. :)
Whitney says
January 14, 2013 at 2:53 pmPILOT ME!
A sticky note and a pen…tried and true!
Anne D. says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPilot Me! I hate to say it, but I generally scribble on whatever scrap of paper is handy. Sometimes it’s a challenge to be productive that way!
Calie says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME! My favorite pen is actually the G-2; I hate writing when I don’t have one (luckily I get to do the order for my office!)
Amber says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I understand needing a good pen to write with – I definitely have some favorites :)
Megan says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I like to scribble messages to post-it notes and tape them to my phone case so I never forget :)
Renee says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!!!
I love Pilot pens and use pens and notebooks (stashed everywhere)to help me stay organized. I must admit, I covet the Levenger notebooks…
Lisa says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I’m a fan of a blue ball point pen and scratch paper, old skool ;-)
Meredith says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I’m totally guilty of keeping random pieces of paper in my purse/pocket and making notes and lists for myself.
Jen says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I always have my calendarwithnotesection handy :)
Brandy says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME! I love office supplies….like, my favorite day of the year was school supply shopping with my Dad! I can be found making lots of lists on post-it notes all around the house:)
sarah & john says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pm“PILOT ME!” I too am fond of the pilot pen and my husband exclusively writes with the G-2 pictured
Kasey says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME! I am an old-fashioned pen girl and blue Pilots are my favorite! I jot down reminders in my calendar, on sticky notes, scrap pieces of paper, etc.
rebecca says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmpilot me! I always write my to-do list on my hand.
Rhea says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPilot me!!
jules says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!!! I love me some good writing tools too! The smooth writing pens in a variety of colors are my favorite. My handwriting is so much prettier.
Juliette says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I use the notes section on my iPhone to save notes, messages or lists.
Courtne Huffman says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!I’ve tried to keep digital notes, but I always go back to pen and paper!
Karyn says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
honestly, i just tend to go for the first functioning writing utensil i can find.
Cheryl says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!!
I work from home, so this fab freebie would be WONDERFUL!! I’m a mix on how I keep my notes — digital, a memo pad, small notebook etc. I used anything and everything to stay organized!
Becca says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!!
I like to use pens, although I always tend to lose them (or my purse eats them??) I have a horrible habit of chewing on the back and caps of my pens too… yummy!
Erica says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPEN ME!!!!
My favorite way of taking notes are via spiral notebooks, I have tons of them, filled to the max. You can always find a ballpoint pen and double side sharpie in my pocket or purse.
Marci says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I have been addicted to Pilot pens since I was an undergrad many years ago. The are critical for properly completed crossword puzzles and my favorite task — list making!!
I still write notes to myself on Post-Its and put them on my iPad case……
Naomi says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME
Ashlee says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
Karyn says
January 14, 2013 at 2:54 pmPILOT ME!
I’m all about my digital post it notes … they cover my desktop.
Mary says
January 14, 2013 at 2:55 pmPILOT ME!
OMG, I love pilot pens and Levenger!! Both in one giveaway- AHHHHHHH!! Stationary supplies make me happy, happy, happy.
Karin says
January 14, 2013 at 2:55 pmPILOT ME!!!
Okay, whoa, this giveaway is better than the 50 Shades series to me… organizing gets my juices flowing, pens of many colours oohhh baby!!
Many thanks for the regular laughs and updates, you are the best kind of friends!!
Sarah P says
January 14, 2013 at 2:55 pmPILOT ME!
I am a diehard pen and paper girl which often leads to massive amounts of scrap pieces of paper in my purse. Who doesn’t love a good list?
Kym says
January 14, 2013 at 8:23 pmOh wow….. This is my DREAM giveaway! Pilot me! I keep a running to do list in a small planner, as well as a creative to-do/ idea journal in a moleskine I take everywhere. I’m a pen and notebook geek for sure!
Lacey says
January 14, 2013 at 2:55 pmPilot me!
I do love a good pen and paper for list making because of the satisfactin I get from crossing things off. But usually I use my phone.
theresa a. says
January 14, 2013 at 7:33 pmpilot me! i love sharpie pens, have a pouch full of all the colors!