***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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Caitlyn says
PILOT ME!
Personally I’m a pencil gal myself. I feel that pens are too permanent and do not leave room for fixing error. If I write in pen and mess up, I am the type to completely restart whatever I was doing on a new sheet of paper. I like to keep things pretty, so pencils are my thing.
Audra says
PILOT ME!
I love making lists with a pen, but when it comes to my calendar, which I absolutely need to stay organized, I only use pencils. That way when something changes on my schedule, there aren’t a bunch of messy lined out things with tiny words written above.
Dani says
Pilot me!
I love black ink gel pens and post its for all my lists :)
Melissa says
Pilot Me!!!
I, too, am very picky about my writing utensil and my pen of choice is the Pilot G2. I’m starting to use my iphone more for jotting down things to remember but it cannot replace the act of physically writing it on paper.
Lauren says
PILOT ME!
I always try to keep at least one pen with me in my purse along with a small notebook. I’m also big on writing notes in my phone and email.
Colleen says
“PILOT ME!” Typically I doodle all over the print cover sheets in meetings with my fav. pen.
Christina says
PILOT ME! I usually jot things down on a Post-It note!
Sara says
PILOT ME!
During school I was all about mechanical pencils but now that I have a big girl job it’s all about pens and permanent markers =)
Melissa says
PILOT ME! Notes depend on what I’m doing. For instance, if it’s a list of to-dos around the house, I have to write it on paper. If it’s a grocery store list, it’s electronic on my phone.
Sarah says
Pilot Me! Pen and paper all the way!
R's Mom says
PILOT ME! I always keep a steno pad and pen by the phone at work (at home, heaven help me if I can find a crayon and something to scribble on!). The only pens I use at work are the Pilot Precise Rolling Ball pens (extra fine).
Kate Sochacki says
PILOT ME
I’ve tried to go straight digital but still find myself grabbing a pen (Dr. Grip!) and a notebook for meetings. The actual act of writing helps me remember.
Mara T. says
PILOT ME!
I write notes on my hand and call it my “palm pilot”. It looks kind of immature, but it does help me remember things.
Lindsey says
PILOT ME!
I never thought I’d say this but I’m pretty much all digital.
Emily says
PILOT ME!
One time, in a performance review, a supervisor told me I took too many handwritten notes instead of embracing technology. So, uh, yeah…I love pens & notebooks! (and Target!!)
Johanna says
PILOT ME!!! I am in optometry school and am constantly making errors while taking notes so I love mechanical pencils!
Sarah Elizabeth says
Pilot me!
I love classic pen and paper. I love being able to write things down when I think of them and cross them off when completed :)
Elaine says
PILOT ME!! I always have multiple pens in my purse and I am a listmaker extraordinaire – I am old fashioned, all paper all the time for me.
Jamie says
“PILOT ME!”
I keep a small notebook with my daily “To-Do” list (errands, calls to make, etc). I’ve also started jotting down any type of project that I finish (cleaning out a closet, reorganizing the junk drawer, finishing a painting project, etc). Going back and looking at the things I’ve accomplished (even if they are small) reminds me that I do more than go to work, eat and sleep :-)
but when I flip back thru my notebook and I realize I actually accomplished more than I thought.
Elizabeth C says
Pilot-moi!
I always have 2 ball point pens in my purse, one that I love and one not so nice one (for loaning out!). Discovering that I’m out without a writing utensil is often cause for panic, because I love scribbling and writing in my free moments. This is a rad giveaway!
Elaine says
Pilot me!
Pen (colorful) and paper (lined) just make me happy, even if I’m writing a dreaded to-do list.
Allisson says
PILOT ME!
I always try to keep a pen in my purse in case i need to jot something down. I love pilots pens!
Michelle Gauder says
PILOT ME! As much as I love technology, I’m old school when it comes to planning my days. Bring on the pens and paper calendars!!!
Tina says
PILOT ME! I only use Pilot G-2 05 pens! :)
Leigh says
PILOT ME!! Love pens, Pilot included- office supply stores/aisles are my happy place. Handwritten notes all the way. Big fan of bullet points!
Marcia says
PILOT ME!
I use the notes app that came with the iPhone.
Sarah says
Pilot Me!!
I have multiple lists going all the time…I love to check mark or cross things off when I have accomplished something. I usually use whatever I have lying around at the time…pen, pencil, sticky note or notebook :)
Emily says
Pilot me!
I am a big fan of sticky notes. I also carry around little Field Notes sized booklets and a pen in case inspiration strikes.
Lauren says
Pilot Me!
I have a super organized planner that I use to keep track of everything
Phoebe says
PILOT ME!
You don’t even know how excited I am for this giveaway. Office supplies = heaven. I tend to rely on my phone when I’m on the go, but nothing beats a paper + pen. I have some Rifle Paper Co. notebooks + at least one of my favorite pens laying around. My current fave is the Uniball Jetstream, but I also love the Pilot Precise.
MartiC says
Pilot Me!
I’m a sticky note kind of gal – they are all over my desk and notebooks and everywhere!
Kristy says
PILOT ME! I keep a handy notepad in my purse as well as a tape measure… you never know when you’ll find that next idea or perfect find! I also use my iphone notes app for lists!
Jill says
PILOT ME! I love a good organizational notebook and can’t quite get over the edge into digital. This is a great giveaway, thank you for hosting it!!
Kelly Myers says
Pilot Me – pretty please!! My husband has a certain brand of pen that he loves… so I just swipe some of his! As for writing down notes, I’m always recycling the stuff that kids bring home from school. Even with their “green initiative,” you’d be surprised how many one sided sheets come home with 3 kids in K-6.
Amanda says
PILOT ME!
I tend to use mechanical pencils the most and I ALWAYS have several in my bag with my little notebook.
Ashley G says
PILOT ME…I prefer to use my phone for organization that is always handy and up to date, but I also love to make handwritten lists with my Tiffany’s purse oen!
Jenny says
PILOT ME!
I always try to have a pen handy if I need to jot anything down.
Zach says
Pilot Me! I’m a big fan of jotting my notes on my phone or iPad, but my wife is a huge office supply junkie!
Jessica says
Pilot me! I like to use Post-It notes!
heidi says
Pilot me! A dry erase board holds my plans
Alicia says
PILOT ME! I keep a small notebook in my purse along with a ballpoint pen for notes and my to do list.
Sarah says
PILOT ME!
Pen and paper!
Jen W. says
PILOT ME!
I always have a pen in my purse. I make note on random pieces of paper then try to keep track of those. I’m getting better at using my phone though and it’s much more organized.
Michelle says
Pilot Me!
Pen and paper all the way.
Allen says
PILOT ME!!!
I am addicted to lists and notes and reminders. I write on my mirrors with permanent marker (cause it comes off), my shower tile with dry erase markers (mostly inspirational stuff) and post-it notes. Everywhere. I did get a post-it app for my work iPad but it isn’t the same. I L*O*V*E crumpling up a list when I’m done with it!
Pens can be any color, fine-tip or marker and any color. Did I mention I like color?
morgan smith says
Pilot me! I’m so still in middle school…. I love gel pens! Remember the mily white on black paper? & Sparkles? Still rock them!
Caleb says
I usually just jot things down on scraps of paper
Katie says
Pilot me!
Lists and paper and pens are everywhere! I always keep a notebook in my purse, and one by my bed so when I wake up in the middle of the night with something random to do I can easily add it!
Brianna says
PILOT ME!
I’m definitely a pen and post-it kind of a person, although I am switching over to notes on my phone as well. I will admit that I won’t use just any pen though– I love writing with a good quality pen! I just went through and threw out all of my crappy non-functional pens last week, so some new ones would be fantastic!
Kelly says
Pilot me!
There are pens, pencils and sharpies all around my house…and scraps of paper to go along with them! I write myself notes all the time and have just started using the post-it note app on my phone…time to go green!