***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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Emily says
PILOT ME :)
Holly says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen girl. I try to be as digital as I can but you will still catch me with pens and sticky notes all over the place :)
Lynne says
Pilot Me!
I always use a pen to jots notes, appts, etc. but it must be BLUE ink!
Jane Harrison says
PILOT ME! I keep a running to do list at my desk with check boxes down the side. The satisfaction I get from checking off each box is embarrassing. :)
abby r says
PILOT ME! i love gel pens and prefer writing out all of my medical school notes rather than typing so winning this would be AMAZING!
Anna says
PILOT ME!
I continually switch from notebooks to digital notes via Evernote. I love the ability to search for a term within Evernote, but I also love hand-writing notes. Sometime it leads to disorganization, but for now I’m still doing both.
chanie says
pilot me! i used their gel pens all through high school, loved them!
Tracie says
PILOT ME!
I always have some kind of writing implement with me – pen, pencil, marker, etc. I usually have a notebook and if not will scribble on whatever paper is in my bag.
dee says
Pilot Me !!! I love mechanical pencils !
Kristen Baird says
Pilot me!
I usually grab the closest piece of acceptable paper to jot down messages, and always with pen, accept for the occasional crayon if one isn’t within arms reach-thanks kids!;)
Laura says
PILOT ME!
I have pens in every drawer of the house, my purse and the car. I also keep small magnetic pads of paper (from target) on the fridge and on my desk.
Meagan says
PILOT ME!
I am actually really particular about my pen choice, too–I only use Pilot’s G2 pens–so this giveaway is right up my alley! I carry three different G2’s in my purse at the moment…I think I might have a problem. :)
Lisa says
Pilot me!
I am ALWAYS losing my pens, so I have about 50 of them floating around my office at one time. I am attached to my planner to keep me organized, but sometimes it’s hard if you don’t have a pen!
Lis says
PILOT ME!
I’m traditional at heart–I love all things stationery. Pen and paper all the way!
Suzie Smith says
Pilot me!!! I carry loads of pens and pencils around with me everywhere. How ever I never carry paper.. so I always end up just using Siri =)
Dana says
Pilot me! My favorite is a ball point pen and moleskin notebooks. I tried using my computer to make my to-do lists, but there is just something about pen and paper!
KC says
Pilot me!!
I use the color note app on my android phone-you can create post-it notes and display them right on your home screen so you don’t miss them-it’s a lifesaver!
Amanda says
Pilot Me! Pen and post-it notes…they are everywhere :)
Lisa says
Pilot me! gel pens all the way with a rite in the rain notebook.
amy c says
PILOT ME…
a variety, in general my preferred writing instrument is a purple gel or roller ball pen (i even recently hunted down my pen that my mom left at our hairdresser’s, what? it was new). i’m an accountant so there is definitely times that i’m a fan of a pencil, and sometimes i use my ipad or iphone to keep track of things. just depends on what it is.
Mary Ellen says
PILOT ME! I love the precise pens, use them all the time in my office. They are constantly disappearing from my desk. I love my iphone but nothing beats a good legal pad with a to-do list. Its so satisfying to cross off items that have been done.
Nicole M. says
PILOT ME! I am a total pen and paper type of girl. I always have them with me to write lists or sketch out an idea that pops in my head :)
Adrienne Mendonca says
PILOT ME!
I like to use Stickies on my Mac for notes. But there’s also my calendar for any lists that I need on my phone and my computer (I put the list together with my computer’s keyboard and then use it on my phone).
Marissa says
Pilot me! I keep a little notebook with me at all times and keep my to do list in there.
Liz says
PILOT ME!
It’s all about engineering notepads, an assortment of pens, and an occasional sharpie if I’m feeling bold :)
Beth says
PILOT ME! I’m a purist,no colored pens please. But give me a nice solid black or blue line and I’m a happy girl.
Elyse says
Pilot Me! I love roller ball style pens that write really smooth because I use a crazy mix of cursive and print when I write.
Danielle Moore says
Pilot Me!
Lacey L says
Pilot Me! I love writing with colored ink. Black and blue seem so boring to me. I prefer gel pens, but I’m always worry I’ll get something wet and it will run, so I tend to stick with the ball point pens.
Sara VT says
PILOT ME!
I am on old fashioned type – I love pen and paper and I love it in color!!!
TG says
PILOT ME!
I never take notes digitally unless I’m creating a big organized excel document. If I’m on the go it’s an old-fashioned hard copy. Pen/pencil and paper (notebook or planner). I’m a list-maker and like to cross things off when complete.
Jenny B says
Pilot Me…I love a good pen, and pencil for that matter, too. I have numerous notebooks for keeping track of things. I especially like to keep a notebook by my side when I am reading so I can jot down key points. And yes, I do refer back to my nots periodically.
Amanda G says
Pilot Me!
All of our family appointments are kept digitally so the whole family is updated instantly but at work, I’m a sucker for a good planner and pack of multi color felt tips!
Elizabeth F says
PILOT ME!
I always keep a pen, in a pencil case, in my purse. I’ve had wayyyy too many pens explode or un-cap inside my purse!
Tracy says
PILOT ME!!!!
I’m the queen of sticky notes!
Rita says
PILOT ME!! I like to write my lists with pen and paper. I tend to think better when im writing as opposed to typing.
Lois says
PILOT ME! I write with whatever is handy and write on whatever is handy!!
Samantha says
PILOT ME!!
I love a good ball point pen and I love taking notes throughout my day! I always have a notebook handy in my purse. I have such a hard time using digital notes or planners. Yay what a great giveaway.
Gia says
Pilot me!
I love pens, sticky notes, and of course Target. :-)
Ann Hagedorn says
Pilot me! I love the precision pens for grading all my 8th grade essays and projects! :)
Kelly says
PILOT ME! I’m a pencil and Post-It kinda lady. :)
Kristin says
Pilot Me!
I always have a pen or two in my bag and notepads in various places all over the house. I really am trying to be digital and make notes on my phone, but I always end up going back to pen and paper.
Donna says
PILOT ME!
I make too many mistakes, so it’s always a pencil for me.
Shannon says
PILOT ME!
I’m old fashioned – pen and paper for me!
Nicole Norman says
PILOT ME!
I use my phone and the TeuxDeux app to keep an eye on my to do list on the go, but I love a notebook and pen to stay on task at home.
Marcia says
Pilot me!
I have a tiny notebook and pocket calendar so always carry a ballpoint or gel pen for making notes. For rehearsals, I always have pencils that erase so the music doesn’t have marks on it!
Rachel says
Pilot me please!!!
I kick it old school with a pencil and a mini legal pad (perfect for grocery lists, notes or reminders, plus it fits in my organizing folio note book just like Sherry’s)
Corrin says
PILOT ME! I love any fine tip pen, but I also use my iPhone for quick notes.
Robyn says
PILOT ME! A nice, colorful pen makes me smile :)
Sara T says
PILOT ME!! I keep all notes and lists on my phone, but I kinda have a pen fetish. I have been on a quest to find the perfect pen, this quest has been going on for like 15 years. I am a total pen nerd/snob/hoarder. (I think they have therapy for that, no? They totally should)