***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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Mary says
PILOT ME! I’ve been making “to do” lists since I could write and would watch my mom list-make with tea in hand. For me, a blue ball point pen and a medium sized clean, lined notebook does the trick. I especially enjoy (nerd alert!) drawing square boxes next to each item so I can put a red ‘x’ in the box when that item has been successfully completed. :)
rebecca says
Pilot me! I’m still all about the pen! I keep them in my purse, in the car, in all my bags, and in various jars/containers around the house.
Breanna says
PILOT ME!
For work I use Microsoft OneNote otherwise I use my handy dandy tablet.
Megan says
Pilot Me!
I’m a huge list maker, and prefer ball point pens. Tend to find random lists (to-do’s, grocery, reminders etc.) scattered about the house all the time!
Spike says
Pilot me! I mostly use my phone but I love those pilot g 2 pens
Chelsea says
Pilot Me!! I am a note book filler-upper. I doodle when I’m on the phone and I’m always drawing up plans and making to re-do lists. I also love to send snail mail!!
Becka says
PILOT ME!
I’m obsessed with my iPhone’s Reminders app.
Olive Wildly says
PILOT ME!!!
I write in slim notebooks with black pens… Unless I can’t find my black pen (happens a lot) and then I resort to Evernote. But only if I can find my pen.
Joanna says
PILOT ME! I’m a sucker for a post it note at work. Grocery lists go into my iphone notes and I keep an old fashioned planner (in pen) for appointments.
Kate K. says
PILOT ME! I love Sharpie pens!
Haley says
pilot Me!!!
Laura says
PILOT ME!
I keep a pen and a tiny Rhodia graph pad in my purse and in my apartment at all times. Can’t beat writing something down to make me remember it
Kelly says
PILOT ME!!
Mostly a pen and paper person, but I’m trying a new online/computer/phone option, so that I can always have my list and notes with me – not scattered over 10 pieces of paper all over.
Laura C. says
PILOT ME! I love a good ole fashioned Sharpie on any surface that takes ink. ;-)
NancyY says
PILOT ME! We keep a digital calender that syncs the whole family, but I always prefer the pen (yes, a special no-one-else-is-allowed-to-use-or-even-look-at-funny pen) when I want to do something particularly thoughtful or important like resolutions or notes.
Connie says
Pilot me! I love writing all my notes and lists with a pen, even completing my crosswords in ink!
Brooke Simonson says
PILOT ME!!!
Love, love, love blue pens! Have several in my purse and my computer bag, but I also keep a list on an app on my phone…you know, just in case! :)
Victoria says
PILOT ME!
I always have a ballpoint pen on me, & I am constantly scribbling notes on my hands!
Paola says
Pilot me!
I still carry a pen with me, small notebook for some notes.
Hillary says
Pilot Me!
Pen and paper for sure! All of my notepads are covered in doodles and scribbles too.
Michelle I says
PILOT ME!
I, too, am mega specific about my writing utensils and note taking. I exclusively use the Pilot G2 07 pens (in blue!) and a pack of post its. I’ve got this duo stashed everywhere around my office, in my car, the back pocket of various pants, purses, gym bags — EVERYWHERE.
This would be such a stellar score given that my pen ran out today and I’m on my last back up at the office.
Lindsay C says
PILOT ME!
I love writing in purple ink (my favorite color). But I usually use black pens or even pencils. For some reason I will always pass by the blue pen for a black one.
Amanda M says
PILOT ME!
I’m a big fan of fine point pens and mechanical pencils for jotting things down or writing notes.
Jennifer says
PILOT ME
I’m a major list maker, so my “special pen” and a planner or notebook are with me at all times. I’m on the electronic train, but nothing will quite steal the place of pen and paper for me.
Kerri says
PILOT ME! I love taking notes in my Erin Condren life planner. Those pilot pens would be a beautiful addition!
Heidi says
Pilot me!
I am a paper and pen person. I can’t commit it to memory if I have not written it in my college ruled composition notebook!
Allyson says
PILOT ME! I write religiously with a Pilot G-2 07. My best little notes (the ones that aren’t about my daunting to-do list) are written in Pilot ink. :)
Sarah Jones says
PILOT ME! I like my men I mean pen extra fine & smooooth! ;)
Amy says
PILOT ME!
I’m also particular about my writing utensils…it’s a sad day when my favourite pen dies.
Erin says
PILOT ME! I love taking notes and am really particular about what I write with!
Anne Taite says
PILOT ME!
And I’m not saying this just to win extra points, but Pilot Precise V5 IS MY JAM!
Melissa R. says
PILOT ME!
I have this one mechanical pencil that I absolutely adore. It just writes so smoothly.
Chris says
PILOT ME! I’m a pen and paper girl.
Kristy says
Pilot me! I use the pilot G-2 (blue) everyday at work. It is the best pen ever!! :)
Adria Ray says
PILOT ME! I hate to admit it, but I’m all digital these days. Grocery and to-do lists, little notes and agenda – all on my phone!
Jennifer Lentz says
Pilot Me!
I love gel pens and love to make lists to check off.
Farah Stokes says
PILOT ME! I am a list maker and student that refuses to use electronic lists. I love crossing things off when I am done!
Kathy H says
PILOT ME! Colorful pens and post-it notes help get me through my days.
Laura says
Pilot me!
Gimme a good ballpoint pen and a sticky note! I also have several notepads of lists going on in various spots around the house…
Sarah B says
Pilot me! I love a good writing pen. Favs are Sharpies or gel rollers! I am constantly making notes!! I have been getting more and more into the phone for shopping lists but for any reminders I will always use the pen and pad method!
Leslie says
Pilot Me! I always have a stack of 3×5 cards and a fine point roller ball pen handy
Caitlin B says
Pilot me! I’ll grab anything handy, but my husband has a serious Sharpie addiction. All shapes, sizes and colors :)
Jen R. says
Pilot Me!!!! (PLEEEEASE!) I love, love, love office supplies. No I don’t have a pocket protector, but my husband is cautious when shopping with me in an office supply store….
I do take some notes digitally, but I always end up writing the same this on paper because I’m more likely to follow through.
Jen says
PILOT ME! Gotta write to-do lists down… preferably with a nice felt-tip pen.
Kira says
PILOT ME! I have lists EVERYWHERE. And I love pens…ballpoint, gel, Sharpie pens, my writing utensil cup runneth over. :-)
Kim says
Pilot me!
I usually use my phone for notes, too, but I do keep a notepad beside my bed and write notes about books I’m reading on paper as well.
KL Johnson says
PILOT ME!
My daughter has a ‘ pen problem ‘ and as she is a senior in high school, I gave her a notebook to start her Moving Out Journal. We are enjoying building her journal and we have tried to talk to her about her problem, but so far, it hasn’t helped! We are both old school about writing utensils and stationary!
Ali says
Pilot me! I am so old fashioned. I am the only one sitting around the table at admin meetings still writing things in a planner notebook. Everyone else is on phones/iPads/or laptops…
I am also notorious for writing things on my to do list AFTER I’ve done them, so that I can cross them off right away. It makes me feel more accomplished. =)
Laura says
PILOT ME! i am all about writing things down- digital just doesn’t do it for me. I’m a pen-only user and a highlighter fanatic!
Lori Noe says
Pilot Me! I use pens, loose pens, lollipalooze pens!