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Win a $100 Borders Gift Card!

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Borders Toys and Games
When you think about Borders, a large selection of books neatly lined up on shelves is probably what comes to mind. I know that was my first thought. But Borders recently expanded over 500 of their stores to include a wonderful selection of high-quality educational toys and games, including one of my favorites, Melissa & Doug toys.

Borders recently gave me a $100 gift card to check out their new lineup, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out just how far I was able to stretch this money. All together I managed to score six different Melissa & Doug toys, two I Spy books, an illustrated book of military airplanes, and a small collection of Mickey Mouse board books with a figurine for my “Mickeh Mou” lovin’ baby boy. I came in slightly over budget at $117, but that also included another children’s book that I picked up to donate to the Borders Charity Book Drive.

I found the selection to be quite varied, with choices that encompassed the varied interests of all five of my children, and the employees were extremely helpful. Both ladies working at the store were visited were very knowledgeable and offered suggestions on the best items to choose and were able to help us find exactly what we were searching for.

By the way, if you love the adorable lineup of Melissa & Doug toys, you’ll be excited to know that they are buy one get one 50% off through December 28th! I sometimes think I get just as much enjoyment out of them as my kids do. Save even more by signing up for a Borders Rewards card (you’ll get awesome coupons!) and/or utilizing the buy $50 in Borders gift cards get a bonus $10 GC program.

Two lucky Deal Seeking Mom readers will each win a $100 gift card from Borders. (You’ll need to live within driving distance of a Borders’ store in order to pick up your prize.)

To enter, tell me what toys and games you would purchase with a $100 Borders gift card.

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Every reader has four methods available to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, three, or four for up to a total of 4 entries!!!

Methods of entry:

1. Leave a comment. What toys and games would you purchase?

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Prize:
(2) $100 Borders Gift Card, to be picked up at the winner’s local Borders store.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, 11/23. I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email on and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Good luck!

While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Christine L.

    I would buy all of the “Pat the…” series. I loved Pat the Bunny when I was younger and would love to be able to donate them so that other kids could enjoy the series too!

  4. Vicki

    Oh man! This giveaway is like the golden ticket! I’d buy a charades game for my kids as I always buy the educational games. Books on Elephants and animals from all over would be a great start for my son. Books and activity books for my daughter to make lots of gifts and special notes for mom and dad. Lots of beginning reader books that keep her excited about learning.

  5. Kamlyn J.

    I would start off with one of the new monopoly games, then work in some DVD’s, maybe a magazine, and one of my daughters loves the American Girl line up. So, I would definitely have to get a few of those items.

  12. Angel S.

    I would spend the whole thing on games. I love their game section. It is filled with challenging games that make you think, some of which are not in the big box stores! We love to play games.

  14. Lynda G

    My almost five year old loves puzzles- he’s up to doing 100 piece puzzles – I would buy puzzles and maybe some science type books for him. I would look for a game we could play as a family.

  16. jenna m

    My daughter is a bookworm, so I would definitely buy some lf the books on her list, puzzles and games for everyone else!!

  20. Courtney

    I would purchase Fancy Nancy books along with her games as well as a devotional book for my children along with one for myself and husband.

  24. Karyn

    My little guy is 21 months and finally really interested in books. He carries them wherever he goes and I would love to buy him some more books about animals, trains, etc. We are also huge fans of the Melissa and Doug wooden toys and puzzles!!!

  25. Pamela C.

    My grandkids are into Thomas the Train, Disney Princesses, Dora, and love just about any book. They also love to work puzzles.

    Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day.

    pscole3467 at gmail dot com

  27. Marissa

    I would get Hardy boys books and Magic School bus books for my two older boys. I’m not sure what I would get my two younger boys maybe more I Spy books.

  29. Trina

    I would complete my son’s Harry Potter collection and buy anything related to trains for my other son! I would get Melissa and Doug toys for my daughter.