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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!

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!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Melissa

    I would buy lots and lots of childrens book – picture books and chapter books. My girls love to read!

  4. Elena

    I really don’t know what I would get I have to look at what they have to see what I would get for my daughter, but I know it will be a great variety. awesome giveaway.

  9. bscott1254

    I would love to buy some activity books for my 5 year old daughter for Christmas. She has really gotten into activities like mazes, connect-the-dots and word search puzzles. If anyone has any favorite ones to suggest, I would appreciate it. She loves her books, so a new book is always appreciated! Thank you for your great money saving emails!

  23. Debbi

    I have been going to Border’s each time I get a coupon emailed to me to stock up on the Star Wars Legos for my 9-year-old, the Spongebob Legos for my 7-year-old, and Melissa and Doug toys for my 4-year-old! The $100 gc just might help me complete their Christmas wishes for these toys! Oh, and there may be a Webkinz thrown in there, too! : )

  25. Amy

    I love Melissa and Doug “stuff”. I also would have a ball in there mark down section. They have these great big coffee table books on animals and weather and outer space. I am a homeschooling mom, so I’d stock up on these!

  29. Michelle

    Would buy 1001 things to spot books (my 5 year old lives by these…) and the Lightning Thief Series. Would also love a few Melissa and Doug items.

  30. Erin Walsh

    We don’t have any small children in our family right now, but I’d probably buy three of my favorite classics from when I was little, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Anne of Green Gables and Little House in The Big Woods and donate them to the book drive.

    I’d spend the rest on books for my mom and sister for Christmas. How great to have a chance to do some good as well as get Christmas shopping done. Thanks!