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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!!!

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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!

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Comments

  3. Shannon

    My son is 2 – we would get some books (he loves them) and some of the craft sets; ie., Make Your Own Sock Puppet.

  4. Sara R.

    I LOVE Melissa and Doug toys for my daughter, so I’d probably get some puzzles, the see and spell, stamping kit, play food for her kitchen, pretty much anything they make is great! I’ve also been thinking of getting my daughter some classic children’s books that she doesn’t own yet, like Corduroy, Harold and the Purple Crayon, etc. because she loves to read and we’ve been through all our books millions of times already!

  7. Julie P

    My daughter LOVES puzzles, so they would be at the top of my list along with some great books!!!!!!!!!

  8. laurie ryan

    i would buy an assortment of board games as my 16 yr old daughter’s friends somehow end up at our house and believe it or not LIKE to play board games with me! Gotta grab the time with them when they want you there!

  13. Beth Richardson

    I would buy some of the early learning games to play with my neighbor and my niece when they come to visit. My kids are teens now, (well, dd is 12.5) and we don’t have any “little kid” stuff anymore.
    I love Borders, we have one in Keene and sometimes we go and spend the whole afternoon there.

  17. Nicci

    I would probably buy some kids books for my kids, wonder pets is a favorite. I also love the Melissa and Doug items they have some great play food sets. Finally I’m a media center specialist at a middle school and our budget is totally slashed so I might pick up a few of the more popular books like twilight or drama high etc, to add to our collection as a donation.

  18. Kate

    I would get some of the hide and Seek Disney books for my son and some beginning readers for my daughter. What a great giveaway! Thanks!

  21. Liz L.

    Great giveaway! I would buy books, CDs, and toys for my 3 children. I am a big fan of Melissa and Doug too! I would also pick up something for the Borders Charity Book Drive – I love to donating to charity drives during the holiday season!

  23. Rebecca Lorenz

    I would love to get some new board games and puzzles for the house, especially with the holidays coming!

  26. Amanda C.

    I would stock up on the Beginning Reader books for my son and would also get some baby books for my little nephew.

  29. Brittney

    I’m a sucker for puzzles! We also enjoy playing board games. I would also pick up some toys for our neices and nephews who we spoil like no other!