
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?
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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!


Angie Lievsay
I would purchase the expensive cookbook my husband has always wanted along with a lap desk for him to use with his laptop computer.
liza
I would purchase the Make Your Own Sock Puppet.
liza
I am also a subscriber
Kathy
I would purchase Bananagrams. I played it at a friends and thought it would be a good family game.
Kathy
Member of the forum
Kathy
I’m an Email subscriber
ca longhorn
i subscribe via email.
ca longhorn
i would love to stock up on the books which are on my kids required reading so they could have their own copies at home!
Carolyn Williams
I am a subscriber!
Helen
I subsribe via email
Carolyn Williams
I love the Melissa nd Doug toys. My daughter love all the food ones to use with their kitchen. Those would be fun to have!
Kim Sorensen
I would buy All the Junie B Jones books we don’t have yet, Charlie and Lola Books and all the legos I could …LOL…Thanks for the chance to win
Kim Sorensen
I subscribe via e mail
amanda
i would buy things for the children i tutor… i love them :)
Jennifer Torres
I would buy all the Junie B Jones books and the Twilight series for my daughters.
aisha
Oh my! I’d get Melissa and Doug jigsaw puzzles, some Sandra Boynton and Kevin Henkes books we don’t have, yet. And some writing tablets.
Bobbi wiethoff
I would get a Doug and Melissa puzzle for my 2 year old. Thanks!
Bobbi wiethoff
I’m a subscriber :)
Jennifer
I would buy lots of Melissa and Doug puzzles and some board books for my 6 month old.
Jennifer
I subscribe to emails.
Danielle
This would be great to use for some Christmas presents!
Danielle
I already subscibe to your daily emails! Great stuff!
Linda
I would get Melissa and Doug puzzles for my two girls.
Linda
I subscribe to your emails.
Gina Hindman
My son is autistic, soamy games or toys that would assist in his learning.
Theresa C
I am an email subscriber
Theresa C
I would purchase more I Spy books for my son and Junie B Jones for my daughter and Twlight Saga stuff for me and my two tween boys.
Tawna
I love the Melissa and Doug toys, but I also have a list of books that I have wanted. Thanks, Tawna
Tawna
I am an email subscriber. Thanks, Tawna
Anna
Wow! I have 4 kids under 3, so we would buy books, books, and more books! My little girl chews on them so I have several that need replacing. The Melissa and Doug toys are great, also.