***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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Rebecca says
PILOT ME!
I always keep a pen in my purse, although I’m a little less disciplined about keeping paper in there. I love to make lists and rely on them to make my life run smoothly – but they are often on the back of receipts, flyers, subscription cards torn out of magazines…not the prettiest!
Jessica says
Pilot Me!
I keep a notebook and pen in my purse for when I’m out and about, but at home I gravitate towards keeping lists on the dry erase board on the fridge. Having the to-do list hanging for all to see is encouragement to actually get it done!
Jen C. says
Pilot me! These days I love writing notes in gel ink pens. But when I was in school, I would use only pencils when taking an exam or doing problem sets!
kathy says
pilot me! still using old school calendar/appt book and pen.
Mandi S says
Levenger is like porn to me – Pilot me! They do make nice stuff for sure.
Erin says
PILOT ME!
I love pens. I am a nurse and it’s all about the right pen. It must be a clicky pen and it has to be as fine as possible.
When a coworker finds a new good pen, the review will usually spread like wildfire through the staff.
JennyA says
PILOT ME! I try to be organized about my list-making, I really do. But I end up using whatever’s on hand! Pens, pencils, markers, the odd lip-liner pencil… envelopes, receipts, whatever.
Cora says
Pilot me!
I’m a pen freak!! I love collecting all different kinds of pens and it runs in the family. My father will swipe some pens that he really likes!
Monica B says
PILOT ME! I like a menagerie, I use post its, I use my notes function on the phone and I have a paper planner
Fay says
Pilot Me! I keep all notes and to-do lists on regular old pen and paper (I like permanent pens and flairs). My calendar is definitely digital though!
Winnie says
Pilot Me!
I still like ball point pens, in various colors!
KatieJ says
PILOT ME! I try hard to keep a small notebook in each bag so that wherever I am I can make a note/leave a note. Who doesn’t love office supplies?! Thanks!
Jessica M. says
Pilot me!
Lin says
PILOT ME! A small spiral notebook and medium point roller ball for me.
brittany says
PILOT ME! pens. pens everywhere.
Penny says
PILOT ME!!
Suzy says
“PILOT ME!” I always have a roller ball pen with me. I jot down notes all the time; stuff to do, recipes I like, shopping lists, etc.
Juliet says
Pilot me! I love all office supplies!
Bekah says
PILOT ME!!!
I prefer a small-ish notebook and a pen, preferably with pink ink. Sadly, I usually have to settle for gel-type ink because pink ink is just so hard to find unless you’re willing to simply buy the ink cartridges and I am not.
rachel says
PILOT ME!
I’m totally a pen girl. It drives me crazy when pencil lists/drawings get smudged.
Megan says
PILOT ME! A nice, smooth gel pen!
erica says
PILOT ME! I prefer to write my lists with a pen on a post-it note so that I can stick it on my husband’s mirror!
Dynelle says
PILOT ME
Staceyj says
Pilot Me! I always carry a Sharpie everywhere I go! I love good old fashioned written lists and notes. Old soul!
Emily says
PILOT ME!
I am all about lists, love to check them off! At work, I set up To-Do’s each day – formatting the text to “strikethrough” once I’ve completed the task. For personal use, I like to set up reminders or notes on my iPhone.
Mary says
PILOT ME! I love ballpoint pens…but now that I just graduated from college, I’m dying to treat myself to a fountain pen. Not that it will come in handy when I leave for the Peace Corps in 2 months, but just so I can say that I have one. ;)
Elena G. says
PILOT ME!
I’ve been writing exclusively with Pilot pens ever since I was required to give up pencil in Grade 6. I guess I’m very particular about my pens too… =)
Emily says
PILOT ME! Yes, big fan of all office supplies. Always have a pen in purse, Post-it notes in drawers, etc.
Lynn says
PILOT ME
I keep pens all voer the place but never have paper so most of my random notes are in my iphone. Thank goodness for that thing.
Geoff says
Pilot Me!
i scribble on postit notes, or any scrap laying around.
strictly pens – i’m a lefty, pencil smears.
julie s says
pilot me!
by default, being in the architectural industry has made me quite particular about pens. i am especially fond of a few pilot products
Penny says
PILOT ME! I am a pen hoarder. The darker and smoother, the better (wait, that doesn’t sound right!)…colored Pilots and Sharpies are the best!
Josh says
PILOT ME!
this would be great timing, as my fiance and I are about to have to write a buncha addresses for wedding invites! and who doesn’t love target…
i do use my phone a lot, mainly for to do lists, but try to journal a good bit and also write for a living, so i try and always keep a good pen (or mini pencil) on hand.
Tirsa says
Pilot Me!
Pilot pens are my favorite! I even got the girls in my office using them. :)
I use a combination of paper and electronics to keep me organized.
Karla says
Pilot me! I jot things down on little scraps if paper which I then lose. I need a better note taking system.
aliza says
PILOT ME! i love keeping a real calendar and writing everything down, not online storage here!
pri says
Pilot me! I always have a pen with me.
Kathryn says
PILOT ME! Pens and target are the bomb.com!
Allison says
Pilot Me! I always have a mini notebook and pen in my purse and I tend to write down all sorts of lists on the backs of old receipts to reuse what I have.
Chris-Ellyn says
PILOT ME! I use a Pilot G-2 with purple ink on post it notes. So many post it notes.
Ashley says
Pilot Me!
I’m obsessed with Pilot’s G-2 pen, fine point. I can’t live without them. Since I scribble notes on post-its, there are little paper flags everywhere, even stuck onto each other.
Love your book, I can’t wait to read more each day!
Jyotsna says
Pilot me!
I love a nice pen and good paper. Love to make my lists on lined papers and then cross them off :-)
Lindsey @ A Pear to Remember says
PILOT ME! I will forever be a post-its all over the house gal. I’m a lefty, so I need quick-drying reliable pens :)
Amber Southern says
PILOT ME!
Black medium point pens and the classic sharpie make me happy.
alison says
Pilot Me! I always keep several pens in each purse, and sticky notes. I usually make notes/lists on sticky notes and then I leave them neatly aligned on my desk until I finish the lists.
kate says
PILOT ME! I’ve been using the Pilot Precise v7 for many moons. Seriously – it’s been my pen of choice since probably middle school. The BEST note taking pens in the world.
Erin B says
“PILOT ME!” I am a post-it note junkie. I’m constantly writing myself notes on them or keeping lists of things I need. I have post-it notes all over the house.
charles says
PIOLET ME! I’m in need…because I’m always hunting around for a pen when I need it!
Kristin ~ Bien Living Design says
PILOT ME! I am still a physical list maker – including grocery lists! Someone commented on my “retro” list at the store the other day :) Love smooth flow pens & ball points alike!
Angie says
PILOT ME!
I keep a pen and a sketchbook with me always. You never know when an idea will hit or you need to make a list :)