
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!


Candice
I subscribe to your great blog!
Candice
I would purchase educational computer games for my nieces and nephews and my kiddos. Also my dauhter loves Fancy Nancy books.. I think a book is a must for all kids at Christmas.
Whitney
I have subscribes to “Deal Seeking Mom” via googlereader. Thank you!
Erika
We like princess & Dora toys – thanks!
Misscourtj
I am an email subscriber!
Misscourtj
Your badge is on my sidebar on my blog.
Ahmed Habibi
I have already subscribed to your emails and i am saving too :)
Misscourtj
My son loves Thomas the Train. I would find some fun Thomas toys and then I’d find a few fun things for my 8 month old. Probably squishy toys and board books
Ahmed Habibi
Curious George and Dora are favourite ones…
Jen
I would buy my niece some Curious George books for Christmas, she loves him!
Linda
I subscribe to the e-mails already… Thanks for the great job of putting everything together for us!!!!
Jen
i just subscribed to your emails =)
Carolyn
I read your emails & I would buy Sandra Boyton, Dora, Curious George & some cookbooks for me!
Tammy
I am an email subscriber. Computer games, video games, and craft kits for my girls.
kim
My son attends a special needs school. I would purchase books that we could donate to them!
Amy
I would use the gift certificate to buy the best fashion design book I found for my daughter. She is very into it and would love to get her that book. My son is very much into animals and I’d purchase books for him on them.
monica
I subscribe to your emails!
monica
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AHSMO2
I am an email subscriber and I love you website! I would purchase wooden puzzles from melissa and doug my kids love em!
monica
I would be educational toys for my son. there’s so many to chose from, but I’d make sure its something he can use for a while and look for sales :)
Lisa Harriss
I already receive your emails & love to read about all of the specials! Thanks for all of the tips!
Gizala
Hi, I would get Eric Carle, Bill Martin, and love those Melissa & Doug toys.
michelle
Love your site! I would buy tons of chapter books and I Spy books for my boys. Love this store!
michelle
I am a subscriber too!
Gizala
I subscribe to your emails as well.
Shari
I’ve been wanting to get my son the Finger Crayons for a long time and they have FARM ones. But it would have to be mostly books – we are huge readers and our library is sadly lacking.
Shari
I subscribe by RSS!
Darla
WooHoo! I would love to go on a spending spree at Borders!!
Katy
Hi! I loved the I Spy books as a kid, and would purchase a few of those for a local Christmas toy drive.
Darla
I also am a subscriber to your blog!!
Katy
Also, I have subscribed by RSS.