***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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Christina says
PILOT ME!!!!
Ballpoint, gel, sharpie (ultra fine, fine; ohhh chisel tip) highlighter, calligraphy, pencil, I use ’em all!
Beth says
Pilot me! I tried using my phone to keep a list, but I tend to ignore it. So, it’s better for me to see the paper on the counter. Also, I use to work for an office supply company. I got to try a lot of different pens. My all-time favorite pen is the G2. It writes so smooth.
Haley W says
PILOT ME!
rachel says
PILOT ME!
I scribble down and look back later and wonder what I scribbled down :)
Kayla says
Pilot me!! I have pens stashed in every drawer and purse!
Karla says
PILOT ME!
I generally rely on the computer or my iphone to take notes…but a really good pen can make me change my ways! I love a good pen!
Meghan says
Pilot Me!
I always have at least one pen with me, I’m always making notes and lists : )
Trudi says
PILOT ME!
I love office supplies and Pilot G2 is one of my go-to pens!
Heather says
PILOT ME! I always have a pen on hand – I hate when you need to write something down and can’t find one.
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
I love a good pen!
Melissa says
PILOT ME!!
I love a good chalkboard — my choice for message scribbling at home — or a big pad with a colorful pen — my office note-taking apparati of choice.
Vashti says
PILOT ME! – addicted to Pilot pens. I buy them by the box, and I have to keep them locked away in my desk to keep my cowarkers from permanently ‘borrowing’ them!
I’m constantly scribbling down to-do lists in my notebook of the momment — I’m a serial list-maker :)
Ali says
PILOT ME!
I take notes in pen and change colors each day. I LOVE pilot pens.
Sarah says
Pilot me! I love digital but do prefer a good pen too.
Gracie P says
Pilot me! I love paper and mechanical pencil for taking notes.
RebeccaK says
PILOT ME!
Pen and paper, for sure. I keep ballpoints in my purse, though they are frequently stolen by my kiddos.
Annette says
Pilot me! I’m a list person so the good ol’ own and paper is perfect for me!
Kyle says
Pilot me!
Simple pen and paper
Kara says
PILOT ME! My favorite way to take notes is with a fine point Sharpie pen. They save me when I spill a drink on notes or a sketch I’m working on.
Lindsay says
PILOT ME
post its
Ginger&Giant says
Pilot Me!!
I used to be a sticky note girl, with endless lists on endless notes. But more and more I’m completely reliant on my phone. Wunderlist lets me get the satifaction of checking things off and it syncs between devices so my lists are always with me. There’s still nothing like a good ol’ pen and paper list though. Love it.
Nicole says
Pilot me! My fave pen is by far a pilot pen in extra fine. I must admit my fave way of keeping organized is by lists in Notes since they sync from phone to computer, so I can make a note when online and then have it with me when I’m shopping. Evernote is similar but not as easy to access.
Alanna says
Pilot me!
I am obsessed with the V5 rollerball pens. I would actually totally accept $500 worth of just those!
Kate B says
PILOT ME! My husband has a buuuuuunch of business cards from when he was an intern (he was hired on after graduation, and got all new cards, since the old ones were clear about his intern status), so we use them for making short lists for the grocery or home improvement store. They worked great in the ID pocket of my old wallet, but I just got a brand new fancy big wallet with no clear ID pocket. Hmmm, I’ll have to find a new system!
Haley W says
PILOT ME! Pen and paper gets the job done best – I love to cross things off.
Jen G. says
PILOT ME!
Pilot pens are my favorites! I have some scattered all around the house, along with stacks of index cards, to take notes whenever something comes to mind.
Andrea says
PILOT ME!
I’m a ballpoint pen and post-it girl. I kill SO MANY post-its.
Belinda says
PILOT ME! I’m particular about my pens too! :-)
po says
PILOT ME!
I only write with Pilot Precise V5 extra fine in black! I have them everywhere!
And I like my Muji notebook, stashed in my bag.
Morgan says
Pilot Me!
I swear by writing stuff down – sometimes I write it down just to cross it off!
I use mechanical pencils – a hold over from my engineering schools “no pens” policy. I have to use 0.7 mm lead due to my handwriting/style.
Betsy G. says
PILOT ME!
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
I have about 63 MILLION little notebooks floating around me – in my laptop case, in my purse, on my desk – and at least that many pens. And then, like a true dork, I go through them and compile them in my big 3 ring binder.
Most of my lists fall into three big categories – work, recipes, or home decor, so they get filed accordingly. Sometimes I take pictures of my list with my phone so I can have them all in one place.
Yes, I am a list dork. And proud of it!
joy says
Pilot me! I love using pen and paper to take notes!
Anastasia T. says
PILOT ME!
I keep a small notepad in my purse (from Target!) with matching pens scattered on the bottom of my purse.. they ALWAYS come in handy.
Vanessa Chavez says
I’m a nerd and love pens!
Pilot me!
Linda says
PILOT ME!
I’m a firm believer that a good notebook and pen can solve most of my problems. I remember things better when I write them down as opposed to typing them.
Sarah says
Pilot me!
I keep a notebook of lists and other information always with me
Sarah says
Pilot me!
I’m pretty sure I’m an organizational glutton – meaning that I love to collect nice pens, address books, organizational magazines, pins on pinterest. You name it, I’ll hoard it. I’ll raise my hand and honestly admit that I am a functioning procrastinator. Therefore I have lots of handwritten post-it notes with half-lists of groceries, errands, to-do’s. I have organizational apps filled with things I already did last week. I could use the “new mom” excuse, but my daughter is nine months old. Maybe it’s time to “get on that, already”?
Rachel says
Pilot me! I keep a notebook and sticky notes by my computer for jotting down ideas while I’m designing (I know, it’s silly to use paper while on a computer, it just helps my creative juices flow!), but I do all my grocery lists and other lists on my iPhone.
J says
PILOT ME!!!
Oh my goodness, I am the Queen Pen Junkie! Mostly I use them to write everything in my Filofax (yep, old school)
Not to mention I’ve been dying to get my hands on some Levenger stuff- eeeek, way to exciting!
Dana Z. says
Pilot Me!
Pen and paper (or post-it-note). It’s so satisfying to cross things off the list!
Andrea says
“PILOT ME!”
When it comes to taking notes, I do a little bit of everything, but I usually have a notebook or moleskine with me and a uniball or g2-07 pilot pen.
Sara says
Pilot me!!
I love using pens to make lists because I get a lot of satisfaction from physically crossing the items off.
Richelle says
Pilot Me! I have a spiral notebook to help me keep track of notes at work that way I can go back and make sure I’ve checked off every phone call I need to return, etc. For home stuff I keep all my notes in my iphone but my 18 mo old just deleted all my notes (oops) so I might need a new system for that!
Sarah G. says
Pilot me!!! I love making lists, so I always ahve a pen and paper on me. Because I’m a lawyer, I always make sure it’s a blue ink pen.
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
Nothing like pen and paper for a list! And I love the satisfaction of crossing items off a list.
Lauren says
PILOT ME!
I used to be a diehard notebook/calendar and pen user. Now I use my iphone for everything. I still love using post-its though. Beautiful stationary is my achilles heel.
Elizabeth says
pilot me!!
Erin B says
PILOT ME! I always keep a pen handy…and sometimes paper. Usually, I end up writing on my hand or a napkin, though.
Frances says
Pilot me!
I’ve just discovered the any.do app and its fantastic!