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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!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  5. Kim

    I would buy lots of preschool books and Melissa & Doug board puzzles to give to my son’s preschool / Sunday School class. I would let the kids decide which half to keep for class and which half to give to the kids listed on the Angel Tree that need gifts for Christmas. (Maybe they will surprise me and give away more than they keep!)

  11. Mindy Holt

    I would get some American Girl Doll books for my daughter and some Lego books for some nephews. I would also get some DVDs and Music to knock a few other items off my list. The best thing about Borders is the offer so many things.. I might even sneak in a Latte for ME at the Cafe

  13. J. Nydegger

    I would probably stick with books, although I am definitely going to check out the toy section the next time I’m there! I love the classic boardbooks like Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny : )

  16. bethany ross

    I would buy journals for myself and my hubby and kids. I would also buy a planner with the hope that 2010 can be an organized year!

  20. Laura

    I would buy the Apples to Apples expansion for the entire family to play at holiday gatherings, and Melissa & Doug toys for all the kids!

  24. Christina

    I am a member and devoted reader!! :)

    I would buy my daughter a few Disney Princess books and movies.

  25. Jendi

    What great timing for presents!
    I would love to get my girls some Fancy Nancy Books and craft kits.
    My son would like some experiment kits or clay or building things.
    I would love to get a musical DVD or CD, but I have lots of nieces and nephews so would probably use it for them instead.

  27. tiffany

    i would buy a ton of the new books they have out and some toys for my little cousins for christmas :)

  28. Lauren

    PUZZLES! (sorry… I get a bit excited! We LOVE Melissa and Doug products and especially their puzzles. My daughter is puzzle crazy at the moment, but you can only afford to buy so many!)