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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

  1. Frieda

    I would buy more books of course!!! My youngest loves the ‘Magic Tree House’ series. What a great giveaway…Thanks!!!
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  2. Amanda

    Just subscribed to your email!! Can’t wait to learn about more good deals! Thanks! (maybe I will win the gift card- I love books for my kids and buying my favorite books and giving them away to others!)!

  5. Melissa Edwards

    I would use the gift card on games, books, and puzzles for my 3 kids. I would also pick up something for my hubby. And some things for toys for tots.

  6. Danielle Meek

    I would love to buy Melissa & Doug products for my 3 year old and some board books for my 9 month old.

  9. Amanda K

    It sounds like they have such a great selection of toys/ games that I’m not sure which ones I’d choose! I never knew Borders carried some of this stuff, so it’s good to know. Most likely I’d pick up some educational games.

  14. holly

    I would buy melissa and doug magnetic puzzles, a few books for myself, maybe a movie, and probably a ton of kids hardcover books!

  15. Brenda ONeil

    Seriously? Each year my daugthers and I buy toys/books/gift cards for two familes in need in our town. This year, money is a bit tighter in the past, therefore, I’m not able to do this. The girls are saddened by this but understand. What a terrific surprise it would be if I told them we could provide the gifts due to winning this gift card!

  17. ellen

    I really like the Melissa and Doug toys. THey are durable and usually made of wood. I also like the I Spy books

  18. Tonya

    I would love this gift card..i love to read and my 4 oldest kids love to read..we already spend most of our time in Borders! I am sure the gift card would be spent in the childrens section!

  20. wendy

    I would buy books, books, and more books! My toddler has discovered the wonder of books and we introduce him to as many different subjects as we can get our hands on.

  24. Alisa

    My son is into the Thomas the Train stage. I would like be able to be a couple pieces for him, including a video/dvd and books.

  26. Jill L

    I would get one of the Make Your Own Puppet kits, a Hello Kitty Big Roll Bing, lots of Melissa and Doug stuff!!!

  27. Jamie Willow

    In all likelihood I would give the Borders card to my mom…it is her one place she goes to rejuvenate. She is taking care of my dad who has dementia and doesn’t get a lot of breaks. I know she would in turn spend it on things for her grandkids. :)

    Jamie

  29. christina

    definetely the melissa and doug toysand some new books- they are educational and my kids love them!!