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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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Reader Interactions

Comments

  5. Jolene Goetzman

    WOW! a $100 Borders Gift Card. I would buy the shapes cupcakes, Rush Hour, Perfumery, Magnificant Manicure Kit, American Girl Minis and lots of books for the boys!!

  8. Margie

    I would definately buy educational toys. My children are no longer young but I love donating to a local charity here that helps out my community. I would also make a doantion of toys to my church for the preschool program. I love being able to make donations during good and bad times it just feels so right.

  10. AB Smith

    my 9 yr old needs new books – he is very into the magic treehouse series and others right now

    I’d love to win this prize, thanks for sponsoring this.

    2kidsblogger(at)gmail(dot)com

  19. Maggie

    With a $100 gift card, I would purchase different games to help my son read. He loves trying to figure out what different words say and we spend a lot of time working on reading. I would also stock up on puzzles because Melissa and Doug puzzles can’t be beat. Finally, I’d pick up some gifts for the girl whose name we adopted on the Christmas tree at Church.

    I feel good buying Melissa and Doug products because I know they are long lasting and mentally engaging!

  22. Theresa

    With $100, I would stock up on books and puzzles. My 7yo is starting to read and loves, loves, loves books!

  23. Sarah Beth

    Melissa and Doug puzzles and any sort of games for a 2-3 yr old he is really getting into ones like Hungry Hungry Hippos :-) So cute!

  26. Kathryn Hambrick

    My DD could definitely use some new Melissa and Doug puzzles. She’s already mastered the one’s she has.