***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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Rae Ramses says
Pilot Me! My notations are a hybrid: for the everyday I use pen and paper pad then surfing the internet and around town, definately electronic since my tastes change. Thanks for the ops!
Tracey Reynolds says
PILOT ME! I much prefer writing in pen… I hate how pencil smudges. And blue only – black is boring!!
Jennifer says
Pilot ME!!!!!
I keep a pen handy but sometimes i use my phone as well. Oh and i love highlighters!!!!
Kelsey says
Pilot Me! I always carry a stash of pens in my purse, usually along with a small notebook. I love to write, so I have to have somewhere to jot down an idea. I’m kind of a sucker for beautiful pen colors and paper products.
Kristin says
Pilot Me!
I am also particular about my writing tools, and who doesn’t LOVE Target?
Amy G says
PILOT ME!
I am a rolling ball kind of person – using a Pilot one right now at work! I love the way it glides on the page…is that weird?
Ashley @ Yeah. We Bake. says
PILOT ME!!
I looooove pens too and have a paper planner that I jot down all sorts of notes on important work related tasks, like our upcoming finalist casting weekends, and non important personal tasks, looks like I’ll be painting my nails Wednesday night. Yes, I schedule these things. Yes, I’m Type A.
Happy Monday,
Ashley
Courtney says
Pilot me! We’re pilot pen G-2 fans all the way in this house; they’re the only kind that stick around.
Wendy says
Pilot me!
I am a “to do” list kind of girl and there is always a Pilot pen and notebook in my bag.
My dad was a salesman for Pilot in the 80’s. I’ll never forget the day he brought home a purple ball point pen for me. He used to hand them out to the tellers at the bank. Those pens, and I think his smile, made everyone’s day.
Amelinda says
Pilot me! I always keep at least 2 pens in my purse, one in my car, and one by the bed…you never know when you’ll wake up at 3AM with the BEST idea!
Allison says
Pilot me!
I’m a pen and paper girl, but usually in the form of whatever random junk I can grab. I’ll draft important things in magic marker on the back of an envelope I pull out of the recycling.
Lauren T says
PILOT ME!!
I’m firmly stuck in the pen and paper era. I just can’t embrace the digital lists and reminders.
Sharon says
PILOT ME!
My husband is a diehard PILOT man, so this giveaway spoke to me. I however will write with whatever is on hand, even a crayola, just as long as it works.
Betsy says
PILOT ME!
I’m a pen and paper FREAK. It seems like every time I go to the store, I come back with a new notebook/planner/journal. What can I say? I love me some writing utensils, and I LOVE me some paper.
Ashley says
PILOT ME!
I really don’t care what kind of writing utensil I use, as long as it’s not a wooden pencil. Ewwww, they are like nails on a chalkboard to me!
I’m one of those people who love the back-to-school aisle, so this is an awesome giveaway!!!
Rosemary Stow says
PILOT ME!
Although I am always 100% tech on most things, when it comes to the important stuff, I HAVE TO WRITE THINGS DOWN! My boyfriend thinks I’m crazy because I keep a calendar on my phone AND carry my dayplanner around like it’s still the 90s. Maybe it is a little excessive but I swear by the connection between writing & memory.
Erika says
PILOT ME!
I love jotting lists on cute lined notepads with a Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pen!
JENNA says
PILOT ME! Always pens, but in fun colors, no black or blue for me!
Emily says
Pilot me!
I always have a pen, my calendar and a notebook for lists handy.
Stacey says
PILOT ME! I always write to-do lists (almost daily) and love the “inky” pens (love the Pilot ones)!
Lydia says
Pilot me! As digital as we are, I still count on ol’ reliable, the pen and paper. It’s so satisfying to look at a list that is crossed off!
Ghenet says
PILOT ME!
I always carry a notebook and pen with me. :)
Carolyn says
Oh my. Pilot me, please! I only use Pilot V5 Precise Rolling Ball pens. That’s been my M.O. for the last ten years. This would be amazing to win … but even still, I’d love 500 bucks worth of V5s!
Molly H says
Pilot me!
I am a Kinder teacher so my pockets are stuffed with crayons! Often a fine tip Sharpie is stuffed somewhere too…
LisaMK says
PILOT ME! I keep my favorite pens at all of my favorite spots to sit along with a nice notepad – totally a geeky pen and paper girl!
Liz T. says
Pilot me!
I’ve tried many to-do apps on my smartphone but I’m more likely to, y’know, actually *do* the stuff on the list if I write it down. Yay for good ballpoints!
Trista says
Pilot Me!
I use a pencil for my calendar, but a pen for pretty much everything else. I’ll use whatever notebook is closest to jot things down.
Stina says
PILOT ME!
I always carry a notebook and fancy pens, but I’m a digital girl too.
Emily says
Pilot me!
I always have a pen, my calendar and a notebook for lists handy but more and more my phone is my tool of choice for listmaking!
Rhonda says
PILOT ME!
I just have pens and notebooks in my purse at all times. I also have a list on my phone. Lists everywhere!
Nelanie says
PILOT ME! I always try to keep a pen in my purse – you just never know when you need to write something down!
Shining Goober says
Pilot me, I use pilot pens and index cards!
Jess says
PILOT ME! I almost always use ballpoint pens and have white-out on hand.
Joy G says
Pilot Me!
I’m a fan of scribbling on scratch paper with a pen. There’s a purple one in my purse that I use frequently. However, always writing on random paper doesn’t keep me very organized…
Krista C. says
PILOT ME!
I’m notorious for making lists on little scraps of paper and then forgetting where I put that little piece of paper so then I have to make another one… it’s a vicious cycle. I could probably use some of those organizing notebooks y’all are giving away. :)
Molly says
PILOT ME! I am a huge office-supplies geek, and my favroites are felt-tip pens and mechanical pencils!
Annie P. says
Pilot me
Amy says
PILOT ME!
Lately I’ve been taking notes in the Notes ap on my iPhone. BUT, if I’m in a meeting, its good old pen and paper :)
Arel G says
PILOT ME!
I keep two ballpoint pens in my left pocket at all times. I mostly write notes on my left forearm and wrist so I could really use all these great pens and notebooks instead of writing on myself (and later washing the notes off).
Leslie says
PILOT ME!
Sarah in Indiana says
Pilot me! I’m pretty digital these days and mostly use my phone for listmaking, but I’m also pretty fond of using scrap paper, so grocery lists can often be found on the backs of envelopes.
Carter says
PILOT ME! I always have a pen or three on me at all times, and at least one in every purse. Most of them are cheap freebies left over from law school, but I would LOVE to improve my pen quality!!! Plus I start my first real job next month, and a few organizational tools would come in very handy!
Jillian {Her Split Ends} says
PILOT ME!! I’m ALSO completely obsessed with my writing tools of choice…gotta make sure your notes look stylish!!
Laura McClellan says
Pilot Me!
I carry a pen in my purse, though I use Evernote on my phone/computer because it syncs up and is great for keeping up with blog posts. though I’m always partial to using a real live notebook. (Evernote just teamed up with Moleskine to put out a notebook that works with Evernote so I am super excited about that!)
David W. says
PILOT ME!
I always carry a small note pad and an extra-fine ball point with me. But lately, I find the use of EVERNOTE on my smartphone and the ability to snap a photo to tag to a note to be ever so handy. I carry EVERNOTE photos of hand drawn room sketches with dimensions of every room in the house. Is it crazy that I will make a list with pen & paper and then snap a quick photo of it in case I forget / lose it?
Allison Campbell says
PILOT ME! I use a pen to jot down notes or my “notes” app on my phon3 :)
Val says
Pilot Me!
I do a combo of the two. I make lists with pen and paper, and also in my notes app on my phone. Usually the long term lists go on the app and short term lists (groceries, packing list) go on paper.
Tracey says
Pilot me. I like to take notes in a small spiral book with a pen so I would love this prize.
Tara Morgan says
PILOT ME! Pens and stationary are my favourite – so I always use a mix if electronic and good old fashioned notes for life
Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says
PILOT ME!!
I’m not particular about my writing utensils, except that I only take notes with black ink. Not sure why.