Writing is a favorite pastime of mine and I think that to be to really be successful with blogging, you have to truly enjoy it. I’ve loved writing ever since I can remember. I wrote poetry and my own little stories as a young child. It’s important to get your children interested in writing. Writing improves cognitive development and fine motor skills, plus so many other benefits. BIC is on a mission to share the importance of encouraging writing for our children. Last year, through its partnership with a non-profit organization, BIC provided 100,00 writing utensils for children in need in schools across the country. BIC (and I) encourage you to visit BICFightForYourWrite.com to learn more and sign a pledge to encourage writing. For every signature, BIC will donate more pens and pencils to students across the country!
For my now school-aged kidlets (I still can’t believe it!), we received BIC’s Xtra-Fun #2 Pencils, Xtra-Craze Mechanical Pencils, Brite Liner Erasable Highlighters, Cristal Stylus two-pack, and Atlantic Ultra Comfort Pen.
The BIC Xtra-Fun #2 Pencils look really neat and I think it’s a great way to get younger kids interested in writing. They’re number two pencils with solid, break-resistant lead, and two-toned colors. The body of the pencil is one color and then the sharpened part is another. My kids seem to think that is the coolest thing ever and it certainly isn’t something we’ve seen on other pencils. Available in an eight-pack with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2.99 and an 18-pack with a SRP of $5.99
BIC Xtra-Craze™ Mechanical Pencils have wild designs with thick, strong leads. It’s got #2 lead, doesn’t smudge, and erases easily so it’s even great for taking those little dot tests that go into the machine. Do you remember those? They were graded by such sensitive systems that they had to be number two pencils and if you used a bad pencil to erase, you ruined the entire thing. So yeah, these pencils look really neat and they’re a great quality to use for whatever you like! Available in a four-pack with a SRP of $3.29
I am all about this next one. This might be just me but too often, I would highlight an entire paragraph before I realized that I was probably highlighting way too much. The BIC Brite Liner Erasable Highlighter is a highlighter with an erasing ink on the other end so that you can undo any highlights! Available in a three-pack with a SRP of $3.29
The BIC Cristal Stylus has a BIC Cristal pen on one side and a lightweight stylus on the other, for fingerprint-free use of your tablet or smartphone. It’s so much easier for me to use a stylus than my fingers as the screens seem to get tinier and tinier. It’s nice to have your pen and stylus in one spot, I’m all about the space-saving! Available in a black ink two-pack with a SRP of $4.99
New to the BIC Atlantis pens is the BIC Atlantis Ultra Comfort Pen with a different ink system for smoother ink. It’s got a soft silicone grip and comes in grey, pink, aqua, and blue barrels with blue or black ink. I love how smoothly it writes and I’ll be keeping this one for myself because I do a lot of note-taking and lists for my blog so I need nice writing utensils too! Available in a one-pack with a SRP of $3.99
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What do you spend time writing? To-do and grocery lists? Stories? Notes?
THE GIVEAWAY:
One (1) winner will receive the BIC 2015 Back-to-School Prize Pack including:
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BIC Brite Liner Erasable Highlighter
BIC Cristal Stylus
BIC Atlantis Ultra Comfort Pen
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I spend time writing grocery lists and a list of what I want to get done for the day.
Most of my writing is lists
i write grocery lists, fill out school papers and calendars and write notes to people
I would say I fill out lists and paperwork from school.
I love making lists!
I wish i had more time to write stories and poems instead i write grocery and to do lists.
Stories and poems.
Papers for school.
I spend more time writing with working on book research.
I’m always writing notes to my husband, daughter and myselft
I’m a college student, so I write papers.
I write a lot of reminder notes to myself.
I write lists and little bits of poetry and prose here and there.
I write grocery lists, notes of things I read on my computer, invoices at work, checks to pay bills, and reminder notes.
I mostly write chore lists which get about 2/3 done.
I write on my calendar daily, and I write in a journal every couple days.
I spend time writing notes.
I write grocery lists and information that I don’t want to forget.
I spend a lot of time writing notes during class. Sometimes, I write out my grocery list.
I jot everything down – I always have to have a pen and small notebook with me.
I write down grocery lists, chores, reminders, what I’d buy if I magically won a billion dollars, things like that. 😀
thanks!
I make lots of lists and write lots of notes.
I write grocery lists, to do list, and thank you.
I spend a lot of time writing grocery lists and to-do lists – I can’t remember anything anymore!! 🙂
I always write out the grocery and bill lists!
I have a terrible memory so I write everything! I constantly write notes to myself as reminders for things to do, people to call, things I need to look up, bills I need to pay, chores I need to do…etc. I write my grocery list as the needs come up. I write out my chores each day so I can cross them off as I get them done. I write down special events that happen and put them in a jar for my family to read and remember on New Years Eve… With out pen and paper, I would be one lost little Mommy.
i write lists, i write in my journal, at work, everywhere. I use pens 24/7
I spend time writing grocery lists and recipes. Thank you
I write a lot of To DO lists!
I spend most time writing grocery lists but I’m a list maker so it’s a close tie
i write grocery lists
i write lists and i write down my dreams in a notebook
Grading papers and working on my YA novel!
I write a ton of lists with two small children about to start school!
Grocery list and in my planner.
Lesson plans and study notes.
I spend my free time watching movies.
I write grocery lists, packing lists, notes, and in my planner.
I spend the most time on my to do list and my novel!
I spend time writing notes to my Mom and to do lists!
I use pens for lists-all kinds of lists-grocery, to do, books to read, etc., etc., etc.!
I write lists and my kids do a lot of writing for school
I write grocery lists and to do lists
I write my name all day long, I certify documents for court as a custodian of records
I am a teacher so I am always writing! I make lists, keep calendars updated for my family, write notes to parents and students, label everything- the list goes on and on! haha 🙂
For me it is TO DO Lists…
Thanks for the chance.
notes
I make to do list, create schedules and make appointments and grocery and supplies list
I take notes at work.
I spend time writing essays, grocery list, to do lists, etc.
I spend a lot of time writing down an inventory of groceries already in the house so I know what I have.
I write lots of groceries lists and things for work!
I spend time writing a whole bunch of lists, not just grocery lists but many things-to-do lists.
I constantly have to write to-do lists to remember to get anything done!
I am a list maker! I make lists for everything!
I am usually writing store lists or things to take somewhere.
I write lists all the time including chores, grocery lists, other shopping lists, and budgets.
Mostly lists and reminders.
Thank you for the opportunity
Checks. I feel like I’m always writing checks
I spend a lot of time journaling, writing to do lists and planning.
I am always writing to do lists.
I write grocery lists and on my calendar.
I work form home so spend all day writing notes, etc. -the need for writing utensils never ends!
I spend more time with the grocery lists.
I spend the most time writing when I’m grading papers.
I spend more time on to do lists for the kids
Most of my writing is done at work.
I write so many notes and lists to keep me on task because I am so forgetful.
I spend time writing shopping lists and signing my name at work.
I do write some lists, grocery and otherwise, but most of my writing has to do with helping my family with various projects, such as keeping spread sheets for a business, etc.
My to do list.
I tend to write little snippets about my day that I find interesting.
I write grocery lists and I like to write stories.
I write lists.
I write grocery lists,
I write notes to my kids
letters
Keeping a daily journal is great.thanks so much for sharing
I usually am writing to do lists for myself and my family
I write a lot of things for homeschooling. I write out grades, lessons, and other things.
I spend the most time writing grocery lists!
notes to kids
I write in my journal, in my planner and grocery lists!
I keep a dream journal and have for almost 3 years now. I have about 3 dozen notebooks filled with my dreams. I really enjoy going back and reading them and sometimes remembering them all over again.
I spend the most time writng notes before, during and after telephone calls.
I spend my time writing out lists-Grocery, menus, etc… Also I do pen palling as a hobby. I also write poetry!
I write a note to my sons teacher every day.
I spen time writing poetry and of course lots of to do lists
I spend a lot of time writing lists of things I have to get done. I also like to to write to my sisters and dad who live so far away.
list of things I need to do
Lists and notes, but I also use bic products a lot to draw with!
I spend so much time making lists for everything! I make grocery lists and to do lists, etc…
I’m constantly making some kind of list, grocieries , things to do, etc
I write all day..every day it seems like. I have three boys under the age of 7 and they’re always asking me to write down sentences so they can copy them. ‘Momma! Write down ‘Five Nights at Freddy and Chica’s scary house…'” and so on and so on. But it’s fun!
I’m in college so I’m writing lecture notes a lot!
lists of chores
I write grocery lists and notes to teachers.
Most of my writing I do is my to do list or communication to the teacher.
I spend my time writing to do list grocery lists and goal lists
I spend time writing Meal Plans for the week and things that need to be fixed, replaced or repaired around the house, so most of the time its a Honey Do List!!
I spend a lot of time these days writing down the shopping list!
Grocery Lists
I spend the most time writing letters to my kids telling them how much I love them and little notes then add them in their lunchboxes or bookbag since I was diagnostic with a medical condition everyday is a blessing and want to let them know how much I love them. Thanks for the chance!
Sticky notes and post them all over my dash lol
I do the most of my writing for school work I am a nursing student
I write lots of letters…old fashioned letters that no one writes anymore…and I get so many positive remarks and feedback. It is not a lost art if you don’t allow it.
I have lots of to do lists, and i write in my planner and also in a journel! <– THAT HELPS ALOT
Plans! All my time is done on writing up plans
I write everything and anything. I write stories all the time. I write notes to the family, notes to remember things, notes to plan. I love to write.
I write a lot of “To Do” lists and for work
Mostly grocery lists and signing things for school, etc!
I write grocery list and I like to write as a writer.
I always write lots and lots of to do lists. Thank you
To-do and wish lists for me!
I write with school work and regular writing.