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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

  8. Brandon

    I would buy any type of word game, like Scrabble or Boggle, and I would buy any strategy or puzzle game from Borders!

  10. Donna Graham

    If I won, I would purchase floor and table puzzles for my classroom. I would also pick up Melissa and Doug wooden hands-on activities, such as Woodkins (wooden dress up dolls). And, if there was to be any money leftover, books!!

  14. Jen

    I’d buy graphic novels for ‘my kids’ (students). I’m a high school art teacher, and my kids love reading comics during down time.

  18. Jennifer

    We are adopting a little girl this month and would love to have some touch and feel stroller cards and the hungry Caterpillar was one of my favorite books as a kid. Really any Eric Carle Books and Dr Seuss books are great!

  20. Susan

    I would purchase books and educational games for my daughter, books for my teen-age son, and then books for the children’s hospital. When my daughter was in – they had very old ones that weren’t in that great of condition.

  21. Debbie

    Were would I even start. I would love to buy the Fold & Go castle and also the doll house. I could then throw in the Latches Board, See & Spell, Birthday party cake. And then finish off with Joey & Maggie Leigh pretend play set and a game of Monster bowling. And if I had anything left over on the gift card (ha) I would then buy a many childrens books that would delight my toddlers.

  22. karenf

    I would get the Melissa and Doug art supplies for my daughter and a few games for my son. And if there was money left over, a few BOB books for my beginning reader and a latte for me!

  23. Jennifer

    I am already a subscriber and love you site! I visit daily it seems…at least before I plan any shopping trips!! I have shared you on Facebook and with as many friends as I can!

  30. Lisa Wilson

    These toys are amazing! I love the sound puzzles! My 2 year old niece would love these. Thanks for the opportunity.