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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:

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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

  4. Robin

    Hi! I’d certainly purchase an assortment of puzzles, and several Star wars-themed toys, and of course an assortment of books, like “The Dangerous Book for Boys,” and “Mailing May,” and a National Geographic Atlas of the world for Children. If any left over, I’d treat my 10 year old son to a hot chocolate in the cafe!!!

  8. Liz

    Our girls LOVE books and want us to read all the time. They are also really getting into puzzles and board games!

  10. Michele

    I would pick up some reading games for my nephew – he’s learning to read now. Also, I love books, so I’m sure I can find LOTS to read. I shop at Borders all the time as it is, so this would just help pay for it!

  13. Paula

    Love Borders! I just visited there last week and noticed all of the Melissa & Doug toys as well! My son loves the wooden Melissa & Doug play food, so I would probably pick him up one or two sets for Christmas! Thanks!

  15. Kristen

    I would get some of the Wimpy Kid books that my older boys like and Pokemon for my 7 year old. And probably something for me too but I’m not sure I can decide on what right now.

  17. Stephanie

    Books,Books, and MORE Books we loveee reading! I would most likely get the Guiness World Record book we’ve been eyeing! <33!

  18. Tammy Somogye

    I love Melissa & Doug toys and would buy those. I’ve also got a first grader, preschooler and 2 1/2 year old that love to read, so I’d pick out books from their favorite authors!

    Thanks for the give away!

    onesmartcookie1972 at yahoo dot com

  23. Danelle Mackey

    I am a first year homeschooling mommy to my two boys ages 9 & 6. If I had a $100 GC to Borders I would buy some more homeschool education books for them and me! We would also get some fun science toys.

  24. JennEMcD

    I also enjoy Melissa & Doug. Borders also has a neat take-apart airplane that my son would love. Thanks for the giveaway!

  26. Jenna

    Oooo! I would get copies of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus,” “Skippy Jon Jones,” “The Velveteen Rabbit,” probably some Eric Carle books and games, “Curious George,” sooo, sooo many for my three-year-old! I LOVE BOOKS! My kids love books too! I would probably get some CD’s too. My one-year-old has been doing the CUTEST jiggity-jig anytime any music with a catchy beat comes on and my husband is a BIG music lover!