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?
2. Add Deal Seeking Mom to your blogroll or add my badge to your sidebar. Make sure to come back and leave the link to your site in a separate comment!
3. Join the new Deal Seeking Mom Forums to chat about your great finds, special coupon codes, and chances to win exclusive giveaways. Leave a separate comment letting me know you’ve joined or that you’re already a registered user!
4. Subscribe to my feed via RSS or email. You must confirm your email subscription for it to be a valid entry! Leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a subscriber, simply leave a separate comment letting me know you’re already subscribed. Lovin’ my subscribers! You guys make this all possible.
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!
Amanda
Apples to Apples and Candy Land
Anne
I subscribe to you via email. Thanks for all the great giveaways and money saving coupons!! :-)
Dorie
What would I buy??? Oh boy I would be there for hours trying to decide. I would get things for my 9 yr old son and then some things for my granddaughter. I would have fun searching the store.
Caroline
I subscribe!
Nancy
Anything Twilight or New Moon for my daughter. My son would probably spend his half on Legos or Bionicles.
Mary512
added you to my sidebar
Jere
I am a subscriber via email! :)
Dorie
Already receive your e-mail.
Caroline
I LOVE Melissa & Doug! I think I’d get one of their puzzles or puppets. Thanks!
Idaho Jill
I would love the polka dot purse and the farm finger crayons for my daughter, thanks!
Mary512
email subscriber
Stephanie
I love the Melissa & Doug toys and would love to purchase some for my son. He loves imaginary play and would have a blast with the toys.
Jen
Subscribed through google reader. Do books count as a favorite toy? I’d buy books or those Klutz kits (book with DIY/Crafts, it’s a book and toy in one)
Karla
I would purchase educational games that I could use for tutoring.
Karla
I already subscribe to the e-mail.
Karla
I am already registered on the forum.
Lynn
I would buy any toys, books and games that have to do with flying, astronauts, rockets, planets, space,etc. My son loves all of that stuff and he would love anything! Thanks for the contest – I hope my luck is good and I win!!
Nellie
I’d like the get the Pirates of the Tub toy for bathtime, the Diego Dinosaur Kit, and anything else I’d see there that would make for fun/educational playtime.
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Idaho Jill
your button is on my sidebar, thanks!
Andy
I have not looked at the toys and games at Borders, but I am sure I could find something my son would love. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Idaho Jill
I am a member of the forums – idahojill, thanks
Mrs. Schmid
What a great giveaway! I would buy puzzles and arts and crafts games and toys… my little one loves to create!
Nellie
I’m already a registered member of the forums..
I’d also like to update/complete the Junie B Jones series for my daughter.
Idaho Jill
I am an email subscriber, thanks
Mrs. Schmid
I’m a subscriber!
Nellie
I’m also already an email subscriber.. Thanks for all your hardwork!!
AC
Hi. I enjoy Borders and would love to have the $100 gift card!
Sue
Oh, I would buy Melissa and Doug puzzles! My son loves puzzles and puts them together all the time. My daughter is an avid reader! She loves the Puppy Place books!
Tassie
I am a Subscriber!
Renee Rousseau
I would buy all of my Grandkids a Playmobil Advent Calendar. They are great and make a lovely Christmas diorama.