***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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Rhea says
PILOT ME!
Love this giveaway! I love me some awesome pens and paper. And I use “The Big List” system which is amazing.
Jen B. says
PILOT ME!
I love the post-it note for things I have to do *today,* while I rely on pens/notebooks for the everything else. I’ve gone digital with grocery lists, but nothing helps me remember things for work better than actually writing them down with a traditional gel pen!
Angela says
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I keep pens/pencils and paper scattered everywhere.
Nichole says
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Christina says
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I’m trying to make all my notes electronic – so I don’t lose them, but I still keep pen and paper with me – just in case.
Jeanne G. says
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I prefer pencil so I can erase and bound notebooks because I lose notepaper too easily.
Randee J. says
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I love to scratch notes and lists down on sticky notes with a good pen!
Jillian says
Pilot me! I generally prefer a pencil, but there’s just something great about a really nice ink pen…
Lawren says
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i LOVE pilot..and i’m in medical school and write everything down to study!! so i go through a lot of their pens :)
Jennifer says
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I’m a total nerd and often find that my pens or pencils will travel around in my ponytail… it’s the musician in me – can’t be without a writing utensil!
Zoe says
PILOT ME!
I always keep a ball point in my purse to cross things off my shopping list. Then i keep those old shopping lists and use them as scrap paper in my purse. Great for jotting down things to remember…….
Amie says
Pilot me! I usually go for a blue ballpoint pen.
Erica says
Pilot me! My favorite way to write is in a three-hole bunched yellow, thin-ruled notebook with a thin black or blue roller ball pen. I then transfer my writings from the notebook to a three-ring binder for safekeeping. No electronic first drafts for me (but will refine my writing electronically).
Sarah says
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Being a college student, I use a variety of methods for taking notes – pen, pencil, and typing. The method depends on the class, e.g. math notes are in pencil and lecture notes are typed. Though I do love pen and paper for short notes!
Alise says
Pilot Me!! I keep PostIts by my desk, another in my purse, and then stashed around the house. You never know when the creative thought will strike!
Susanne says
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I love Pilot pens! I tend to use them exclusively for my notes, though I do keep lists on my iPhone as well.
Kim says
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I’m old school and like a good pad of paper and pen, but I do like the little post it note thingy on my computer
Ashley S says
Pilot Me!!
I have severe issue (according to husband) with pens! I’m not allowed in Office Max/Depot or otherwise alone… I have tried digital note taking and works for some things.. but I will also make my daily todo lists by hand and usually with Pilot pen. :-)
Julie says
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I always use the Pilot G-2 (bought a huge pack at Sam’s Club and store them everywhere). To take notes/make to-do lists I rely on graph paper – it’s a habit I started in some of my higher level math and econ classes in college and I have kept to it. Bonus to the graph paper is you can easily outline boxes to check off, keeping the to-do list organized!
Crystal says
PILOT ME! I love pens, I stash them everywhere! I also nab them from every place that gives away complimentary pens. I love keeping lists, and have to do it on paper. I’ve tried to keep electronic reminders, but it just isn’t the same!
Sara says
PILOT ME! Love using an old school notebook and pen.
Priscilla says
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I use either whatever pen or pencil I find around…maybe sometimes markers. But my messages always end up with doodles.
Ashley G says
PILOT ME! I have a very bad habit of writing on the top of my hand, emailing myself, adding notes to my electronic calendar, and putting post-it notes all over the place. I’m worried I’ll forget if it’s in just one place!
Pat C says
“PILOT ME!”
I love using an Excel spreadsheet. I have an ongoing list that incorporated DIY projects, a shopping list and other chores. :)
Joey says
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Amy P. says
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I use a thin tipped Sharpie and a post-it…so that no matter what happens (rain or shine) my note will still be legible.
Vanessa C says
Pilot me!!!
I prefer the old fashioned way- I keep a pen in my purse
Kate says
Pilot me! Usually use a pen although I still use a paper calendar to mark dates with a pencil.
Jen M. says
Pilot me! I take a lot of notes in the notes app on my phone, because I lose anything written on paper. I use pencil for class notes, but when I use a pen I use Pilot. The medium ball point Pilots are my absolute favorite.
mye says
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I live by my white boards in my office although if on the go, I’ll make notes on my iPhone.
Corinne says
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I normally rely on my iPhone’s notepad app. But when I’m at work, it’s all about the regular ol’ ballpoint pen and paper.
Jennifer says
I am still a paper and pen kind of girl – I keep a little notebook in my purse that I use to keep track of just about everything. Ever since I was a kid I have had a deep love of office supplies – back to school shopping was all about the pens, paper and binders for me, NOT the clothes :)
ali says
PILOT ME!
I love to handwrite lists, especially at work – the joy of crossing things off! But I also love the “notes” feature on my iPad for ongoing lists, like movies/books/recipes to try.
Lindsey says
Colored ballpoint pens keep me organized!
MegRSB says
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Renee VanReed says
PILOT ME! I love making notes on my refrigerator notepad and calendar. Can’t live without them!
marcie says
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I love sticky notes.
Nikki says
PILOT ME! I am old school and have to have a pen and notebook with me at all times.
MrsPaetz says
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I actually carry a Pilot pen in my purse all the time. I’m a “scribble” person: must put pen to paper. Digital doesn’t quite cut it!
Sarah says
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There’s always like 6 pens and 2 notepads in my purse at any given time. I love taking notes and making lists the ‘old fashioned’ way.
Lauren says
Pilot me! Love some pilot pens, and sharpies.
Kelly says
PILOT ME!!!
I have to keep notes with a pen and paper– i pretty much always have a notebook on me at all times so I can keep my to do list up to date. There is just something so satisfying about crossing something off of a list that just doesn’t come across with electronic notes.
Lauren says
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I’m a sucker for a good smooth writing black pen. I still like to write things down the old fashioned way!
Jessica says
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I’m a stick-it and pen type of gal. If its not on a post-it I wasn’t listening to you & won’t be following through.
Kim H says
Pilot me! Love me some ball point pens! Scribbling, doodling, writing lists. Seems more personal with pen no matter what it is!
Rachel says
PILOT ME! I always have at least one pen in my purse….you never know when you’ll see a cool book title or something that you need to jot down!
Brian says
Pilot me! Post-its and pens.
Cassie says
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I love making to do list with pen and paper and crossing things off as they are completed!
Rachel says
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Pens and post its all the way!
Kate says
Pilot me! I love writing with the thin sharpies.