
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.
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!


LCM
We are big fans of Fancy Nancy and new book just came out! My other daughter also likes the Warrior books by Erin Hunter. I might have to buy a book or two for myself as well.
LCM
I just email subscribed to your feed!
Shari Hall
My son LOVES any books or toys having to do with trucks. I would love a new melissa and doug truck puzzle and some new truck books.
vicki
Melissa and Doug toys, board books, anything Elmo!
Jennifer H
Just joined the forum :)
Trisha F
I am an email subscriber!
Trisha F
I’m a memeber of the forums
mindy lucas
I love the Melissa and Doug lights and sounds puzzles and their play food sets. My kids spend hours playing with these toys.
Trisha F
I would purchase anything LEGO’s for my bonus children.
julie
My kids love the Melissa & Doug toys.
DarcyO
I’d get the Meteor Rocket Kit — looks like fun.
DarcyO
I’m a subscriber.
Heidi
I’m a subscriber!
Heidi
I am a teacher, so I would stock up for my classroom!
Monica
I subscribe!
Jenny
I’m a subscriber:)
denise
My boys are really into puzzles right now. So I would stock up on the Melissa and Doug wooden ones.
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kelly
I’d buy books for my son and nephews, they love to read!
denise
I am wiscmom on the forums.
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Sarah
I’m a subscriber!
denise
I subscribe via email.
denise_22315 at hotmail dot com
Nikki
With a deal like this, I’d be willing to try out the new Melissa and Doug toys. And get some books for my nieces of course.
Sarah
I love the chunky, wooden Melissa and Doug puzzles so I would get some of those. I would also buy some Christian books for my toddler; you can’t ever start too early instilling values in your kids! :)
Melissa
Joined the forum. Thanks!
Nikki
I subscribe to your RSS feed!
Lisa
My kids love wooden Melissa and Doug puzzles so I would get some of those.
Janet
Elmo books as my 2 year old loves Elmo and Sesame Street.
Susan F
I love science and my children have grown to love it too.
I am very excited to see a My First Chemistry Kit, My First Science Kit, My First Backyard Explorer Kit and My First Geology Kit… just to name a few.
I would be buying all of the science related and education based items. So cool!
Jeff
I would definately buy some Melissa and Doug puzzles, games. My 4 year old loves games.
Karen
I would get my daughter and nieces as many of the American doll mini’s as I could! :) Thanks!