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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!

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Comments

  1. Alice

    I’d definitely buy the mix, stack, and beep toy because my two-year-old loves vehicles. I’d also get the sorting shapes cupcakes for him, and I’d get some of the science and craft kits for nieces and nephews.

  4. Kaitlin L

    I would stock up on Melissa & Doug toys – my kiddos loved the cookie and cupcake sets that they saw in a store the other day.

  6. nancy l.

    I was just at Borders this week and bought the Lego Advent Calendar for my 5 year old son. He also loves books and games so I’d probably stock up on those. I have two teenagers too so I’d buy more books and cds for them. And then there’s me – I’m a total bookaholic so I’d need some new reads too. Thanks for the chance to win. Borders rocks!!!!

  7. Lynn W.

    WOW where to start…My science crazed daughter will flip over kits from her fave show:
    Mythbusters: Forces of Flight
    Mythbusters: Weird World of Water; any science kit like the
    Disgusting Science kit; Legos and puzzle books fill out the remaining dollars (if any!)
    Dealcat

  11. Marcia J

    Books would be popular! A game – maybe Puppyoply. Maybe one of their amazing puppets. A think puzzle. And a foo foo coffee for mom.

  12. Laura

    My sons love to read, so we would definitely get some books…I Spy is a favorite for the 4 yo. Puzzles, games and “hands on” toys are also on the list.

  20. wehave5sons

    I have 5 boys, and they all LOVE books. On the 3 youngests wish list this year all they want is playfood, and I love the M&D wooden food!
    My oldest, I’d get him another devotional, and some chapter books about spies or something military. My second oldest, I’d probably get him another yoyo, and books about Star Wars!
    Thanks so much for the opportunity!

  24. Chrissy G

    My two girlfriends recently had their first children. I would love to buy them a cool new game to help them learn letters and numbers. You can never get started too early!

  30. Holly

    I would love to buy any of the Melissa and Doug Toys – they have so many great Puzzles and activities for all ages. I’d also be intereted in some experiment kids for my older son. :)