***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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Nicole says
PILOT ME!
I like to have a pen in my purse so I can take notes on receipts and various pieces of paper that end up in there as well.
Kyle Banmen says
100% digital, baby!
Hilary says
PILOT ME!
I teach 7th grade English, and like every teacher I’m very particular about the pens I use. My pen is the Pilot G-2!
Nora says
PILOT ME!
I either use the built in iphone notes app or I make a calendar entry that syncs to my google calendar if its more of a to-do item.
melissa says
I am in love with the ink joy pens lately, but I always have a couple pens and at least one note pad in my purse. I also use lists on my cell phone, but I love actually marking things off my list.
Amy Burroughs says
PILOT ME! I love Pilots in blue and black for making notes on short stories, journaling, working and even grocery lists!
AMANDA says
PILOT ME! I usually just use a cheapy, freebie hotel pen to write my notes. :o) Hey…they expect you to take them right???
Mary Ellen says
PILOT ME! Having a pen around at all seems like an accomplishment some days.
Mary Ann says
PILOT ME! I love office supplies and always carry a pen. I use a Sharpie for important stuff and pencil or pen for my lists.
Caroline says
PILOT ME! I’m a crazy list maker which means I always have a pen in my purse, running notes on my phone and pads in every corner of my office and apartment.
-CS
Casey says
PILOT ME!
A pen is the only way to go. I have tried to make the transition to making notes on my phone, but I usually just end up forgetting about the list, and then find it about a month later…not helpful!
Liz Hernandez Nunez says
PILOT Me! I have been a pilot fan for years and I have some original colored pens that I only use on “special” paper:)
Pam M says
PILOT ME!
I am 100% a pen/pencil/paper note-taker. Love making lists and then crossing them off as they are completed. I also love handwritten cards and thank you notes!
Megan says
PILOT ME!
I work in research and since we have to use pens at all times I never use pencils. I’m recently engaged and could definitely use more pens, notebooks and planners for the wedding planning process.
Kate says
PILOT ME! I’m a chronic note taker and love fancy pens!!
Beth says
Pilot me!
Kyle Banmen says
PILOT ME!
100% digital, baby!
Erika says
PILOT ME!
I am a pen fanatic. No ball point for me though I need liquid or gel pens and I prefer them chunky. Seriously I tell my husband I am easy to please all I need is an occasional new pen and I’m one happy girl!
melissa says
AAAAAA I forgot to say PILOT ME
Pam says
PILOT ME!!
My favorite way is to make lists on the back of old envelopes. Let’s put those bill reminders to good use.
Katy L says
PILOT ME! I always have a pen with me!
Tori says
PILOT ME!
I like to write in journals and letters to friends using pen & paper, but I stick with my phone for the calendar or grocery list.
Angel Nunez says
PILOT ME!
Katie D says
PILOT ME!
I can’t survive without my academic planner these days. Oh the joys of grad school :)
Sue C says
PILOT ME! I keep pens – any kind I find that won’t smear when my left handed self is writing – everywhere. My car, my purse, my kitchen drawer, bedside table, living room. Since I have a 3 year old now, I often have to restock since pens also seem to be her tool of choice for writing. Fortunately, she’s kept it all to paper and boxes so far :-)
Maria says
PILOT ME! I always have a pen and a pocket size diary in my purse to take notes.
izzy miller says
Pilot me! I’m not naturally organized, I try but it just doesn’t work out, and so my note taking consists of napkins, envelopes receipts, whatever is closest, not pretty!
ann says
PILOT ME!
I am a compulsive note-taker… usually on post-its. They’re everywhere.
Trudi says
“PILOT ME!” please post-notes with ink all over the house
Abigail says
PILOT ME!!
Erin P says
PILOT ME!
I use a combination of pen/paper and an app on my phone. But I do a lot of note-taking at work, and the perfect pen makes all the difference :)
Jess says
PILOT ME! I always have a pen in my purse- and I’m particular, too! I tried the whole phone thing, but I much prefer writing things down!
Amy P. says
PILOT ME!
I’m the queen of post-it notes! No, really.
Alicia says
Pilot me!
I love pens of all kinds! Plus sharpies, highlighters, and pencils! Most of the time I’m using crayons though. Go figure.
Tiffany says
pilot me!
Alexa F. says
PILOT ME!
Erin says
Pilot Me!!! I’m a pilot pen fan too. For some reason I have to write in blue ink – so for me its a pilot gel pen in blue, usually writing on a yellow legal pad.
Case says
Pilot me!
I have a palm pilot – by which I mean that I tend to scribble notes on my actual palm, like an eighth-grader. Tres chic. Maybe winning a fancy organizer and awesome pen will finally help me kick the habit!
Christina @ Homemade Ocean says
PILOT ME!!!
Your Friday clue was soooo spot on!!! “On Target” if you will :)
Rae says
PILOT ME!
Lindsay S. says
PILOT ME! I love ball point gel pens!
Kelly says
PILOT ME!
I’m all about the fancy pens… some girls like designer shoes, I’m a designer pen girl.
Les says
PILOT ME!
I’m a post-it note fiend. There are stacks of them all over my house, and in various places on my desk at work.
Veronica says
PILOT ME!
I prefer a blue ball point! Have one in my wallet always!
Whitney says
PILOT ME! I’m a graphic designer, so my world is pretty digital, but nothing beats a pen that writes nicely in a beautiful notebook!
Ginny says
Pilot me! I love making “to-do” list and love writing in blue ink or any color besides black. Thanks!
Becca P says
PILOT ME!!!!
I love a good ball point pen but I am notorious for losing them all the time. No lie I was just in the office supply looking for pens! I also chew on them…bad idea one exploded in my mouth once.
Sarah says
PILOT ME! Oohwee this is my kind of contest! I’m a diehard pen user. I hate the sound pencils make on paper. I even do my crosswords with pens! I am also a writer of sorts so I always have a small notepad of some sort with me. Or a book I can scribble on the end pages of. Or old receipts. Basically if I reach into my purse and there’s nothing to write on, it’s not possibly my purse!
Tara Chatham says
PILOT ME! I am 100% digital…thank you iPhone:)
amanda says
Pilot me! I never leave the house without a pilot gel pen. Every time i try to use the pen provided at the store/bank/etc they won’t work so i took to carrying my own pen.