***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

Pilot & Levenger Giveaway Recap

This giveaway reached its 10,000-entry cap within 24 hours, so we closed it early and selected a winner. Congratulations to Heather F, who said she “writes notes on the back of envelopes and then loses them. Argh.” Nice work, Heather!

I’m picky about writing tools, and clearly many of you are too. The team at Pilot noticed we often use their pens and highlighters, and they offered some products for a giveaway. Instead of keeping the items, we turned the opportunity into a $500 prize pack for one reader. The prize included a selection of Pilot writing products, $150 toward Levenger notebooks and organizers, and a $200 Target gift card, all intended to help the winner get organized and ready for the year.

Prize Details

Prize: An assortment of Pilot products, $150 toward Levenger notebooks or organizers of your choice, and a $200 Target gift card. Total prize value: $500.
How to Enter: Comment on the post with the words “PILOT ME!” and answer the bonus question about how you prefer to take notes.
Bonus Question: What is your favorite way to take notes or jot down messages? Do you always carry a ballpoint pen in your pocket or purse? Do you prefer pencils for erasability? Or are you fully digital, relying on phone apps or voice memos?
Giveaway Close: The giveaway closed on Wednesday, January 16th at 8pm EST or when 10,000 entries were reached, whichever came first.
Number of Winners: One.
Shipping: This giveaway was open to residents of the United States and Canada. Some vendors cannot ship internationally due to legal or logistical restrictions, so eligibility was limited accordingly.
Entry Rules: One entry per email address. The winner was selected at random and announced as an update to the original post.
Comment Issues: If you encountered a “duplicate comment” warning while trying to enter, troubleshooting steps were provided on the original site to help resolve that issue.

We host these giveaways to thank our readers — we aren’t paid or given special perks for running them. For transparency, we provided a Giveaway FAQ on the original site explaining rules, eligibility, and other common questions.

Why This Giveaway?

We believe in tools that make everyday tasks more enjoyable and efficient. Quality pens and notebooks can change how you capture ideas, make lists, and stay organized. Pilot offers a wide range of writing instruments, from classic ballpoints to erasable pens and highlighters, while Levenger produces thoughtfully designed notebooks and organizers. Pairing these products with a Target gift card was meant to give the winner flexibility to choose what they need to start the year productively.

Reader Response

The response was overwhelming. Within a day, the giveaway reached its entry limit, demonstrating how many people still value physical writing tools in a digital age. Readers shared a variety of note-taking habits: some swear by always carrying a pen, others rely on pencils to correct mistakes, and many use a hybrid approach—paper for quick sketches and lists, and apps for long-term storage and reminders.

We enjoyed reading your methods for staying organized and grateful for the enthusiasm. Again, congratulations to Heather F. Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their tips — your participation is what makes these community events so fun.