***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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hunter says
Pilot Me! I confess I’m a jill of all trades when it comes to note taking. Whatever is handy (envelopes, receipts, index cards) is fair game. That said, I have a weakness for pretty pens and paper (and a long-standing love of fountain pens…a few from Levenger actually!). I promise I’d put this to good use!
Jessica says
PILOT ME!
I always keep a pen in my purse, and I am constantly writing to-dos/grocery lists/paint colors on the back of receipts.
dee says
Pilot me! I am a pen and paper girl all the way!
Kars says
PILOT ME!
I use my phone mostly. But for super important, don’t forget stuff, I write on my hand…
Jenna says
Pilot me!
Jeannine says
Pilot Me!
Usually pen and paper and a list. But looking for a different method!!
Heather says
PILOT ME!
I wish I was 100% digital, but I still have a little memo pad and pen sitting next to my computer and it gets quite a workout.
Elena says
Pilot me!
I desperately need new pens.
Jessica S says
PILOT ME! I will always stick with a BIC cristal stic pen to take notes on post its :) Love me some lists!
Corrin says
PILOT ME!
I love pens and post it notes!
Jennifer Giorno says
PILOT ME!
I use my phone for short lists like shopping lists but my long ‘get it done!’ lists are on paper…it’s satisfying to cross something off.
kathryn says
PILOT ME
I love keeping a pad and pen in my purse. I keep containers with pens and pencils in strategic places around the house, but with 6 adults living here, it’s really hard to find one sometimes!
Lizzi says
Pilot me!
I love writing in colored ink pens. It makes my day seem more fun, which seems sad but is true!
Brittney says
PILOT ME!
I’m old school…I keep organized using a Kate Spade paper agenda :) I love it! Also, I switch between pen and pencil, depending on what’s not changing (ex. birthdays, anniversary’s, football games, etc.), and what could possibly change (ex. appointments, dinners, flights, etc.).
Deanna says
PILOT ME!!
The Pilot G-2 pen in 07 thickness is one of my favorite pens! A good pen, in a great, deep color like purple or green always makes me want to take my notes a little better/neater! Typing is SO NOT the same. A co-worker and I split the cost of a dozen purple pens to keep in our desks, and guarded them ferociously :). It’s the little things, right!?!?
Darcie says
PILOT ME! I love both mechanical pencils (for lists) and liquid flowing pens for letters etc.
Kimber says
Pilot me!
June says
Pilot me! Always a pen. Really do love pilot pens.
Michelle Vance says
PILOT ME!! (what I really mean is my school!!)
I am a doodler and MUST always have a pen in my hand to doodle…drives the Mr. crazy…total bonus!
Brenna says
PILOT ME!
I actually carry an entire pencil case with me wherever I go with an assortment of ball point pens, pencils, highlighters, and permanent markers in it. Yup, I’m a geek.
Tanya K says
Pilot me! It’s always a pen and usually a scrap receipt of business card at the bottom of my purse :)
Pilot ME!!!!!! says
I always have a pen somewhere in my purse! Then I jot notes down in our planner and use highlighters or tabs to color code things!
Lea says
PILOT ME! I’m not too into pens but my husband is OBSESSED with pens and notebooks. We have bins full of pens and stacks of notebooks; he’d love this gift :)
Becca G says
PILOT ME!
I could never go all-digital – handwriting is just such a simple yet important part of our personal expression. I love using gel pens and fine-point ballpoints, especially in my signature purple color! :o)
cristina says
PILOT ME
I use my phone to jot down all my notes.
Rebecca A. says
Pilot me!!!!
I keep it interesting by using both ball point and pencil.
Heather says
PILOT ME!!
I love handwritten notes. Although I use the latest gadgets, there is nothing like seeing good old-fashioned handwriting.
Barathi says
PILOT ME!
I absolutely love love love the pilot precise V5 pens in extra fine tip. I am currently a medical student and go through those pens so quickly. they’re a bit expensive but I adore the smooth ink and how I don’t have to press too hard on the paper haha love it
Heather says
PILOT ME!
I use all three! I tend to carry pens, but I love a good mechanical pencil. I also keep lists on my phone, but those are more long term notes like restaurants I want to visit if we ever travel to a certain place.
Erica says
PILOT ME! I love the feel of a good pen on nice paper. I’m pen-particular…the right pen makes a world of difference!
Hanna says
PILOT ME!
I’ve always loved Pilot pens too!
Sara says
PILOT ME! A good old fashioned pen and reporter’s notebook.
lindsay says
Pilot me! I jot down important reminders on my hand sometimes because I am so forgetful!
Jenna says
Pilot me!!!!!
I love to doodle and draw along with my to do lists.
Leatitia says
Pilot me!!!
Rachel K says
Pilot me!
Lauren Gilfeather says
PILOT ME!
I couldn’t live without a good pen. I’m also a Levenger junkie but can never afford their goods on my own! I always have about six lists going at once, all on 5×8 Post-It pads. I definitely need a new system.
Kristin says
PILOT ME!!! I love using my phone for reminders with a stray post it or two!
Erica says
PILOT ME!
Old school: pen and paper.
melinda says
Pilot me!! I love to make lists. It’s so satisfying to cross things off as you do them!
Megan says
Pilot me!
Now that I’m back in school I’ve been using lots of pencils to take notes because they slow me down which makes my writing slightly more legible (though it’s mostly still terrible). I do love a nice smooth pen for writing cards and letters, though!
Carrie O says
‘PILOT ME!’
I always am scribbling with a nice sharp pencil. My handwriting is more on the free spirit side so I’m always erasing what I dont think I’ll be able to read later. HAHA. Oh, and did I mention I love post it notes!
Meg Brown says
Pilot Me!!! I love a good sharp colored pencil!
Erin says
PILOT ME!
I’m probably about 75% of my notes on the computer and the rest good old pen and paper.
Lindsay says
PILOT ME! I’m all about the post-its! Gotta have them everywhere to jot down everything before I forget :)
Kyley says
Pilot Me!
I’m a post-it note person! they are everywhere….scribbled with little notes!
Barbara Standridge says
PILOT ME!!
sarah says
pilot me! i’m a pilot girl myself (so maybe i’m 27 tomorrow and our parents still put pilot pens in our Christmas stockings. i’m not ashamed!) i use them every day as a teacher- and probably more often than not have color-coded notes scribbled on my hands to remember things… perhaps paper/notebooks would be helpful : )
Campbell says
PILOT ME!
I take notes, and make lists, in every way. Paper, post it, digital. The mix works. I would make heavy use of both the Pilot and the Levenger.
Katie says
Pilot me! Since I tend to lose everything these days, I like to keep my lists handy on Google Docs.