
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!


Veronica C.
I would buy some Melissa and Doug puzzles, Twilight figures,craft and experiment kits, and books of course!
Dawn
I would give this card to my daughter as this is her favorite store.
Dawn
I’m a subscriber
Lindsay Cannon
I would buy Christmas, as my husband just lost his job & I have 4 kids that love to read & the baby could get the hard books that she can’t eat…LoL. I never seem to win anything, this would just be very helpful.
Amy L
I’d like to purchase some gifts for my niece’s new baby. The place a face game is adorable. I’d also get a doll for my great-neice. I bet she’d like the Emily mini doll. I’d also get some books for my children for Christmas. They all have some on their wish lists.
Amy L
I have your badge on my sidebar:
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Amy L
I’m a member of your forums. User name amylou61
Amy L
I subscribe to your emails
Veronica C.
I’m also an email subscriber.
Jennifer A
I would buy my daughter,and all of my nieces and newphews puzzles, games and lots of books!
Josette J
subscriber
Nikki
I would buy some books for my sons, 11 years old and 9 months, for Christmas.
Melanie
I am an email subscriber
ashleyc
I would buy several Melissa and Doug puzzles and play food sets and maybe one Melissa and Doug oversized stuffed animal!
ashleyc
I subscribe.
Kallah
I am an email subscriber
Kallah
I am a forum member
Vicky S
I am an email subscriber. And I would buy a ton of Melissa & Doug toys/games, and some Dr Seuss books to boot!
Lauren
I’ve got eight nieces and nephews (ages 2 to 11) to buy Christmas presents for, so I would buy a variety of books as well as some of the Melissa & Doug toys for them .
Andrea
I would buy the little guys some books and maybe some puzzles. Thanks for the chance!
Vanessa M.
My daughters love being read to, so I would buy tons of books.
Melanie
I would get the magic science kit and the spa kit
Melanie
I am a subscriber
Kim
I’m a member of the forums and subscribe. I’d use this to buy some christmas goodies for Santa to leave under the tree for my 6 month old’s first christmas.
Gretchen
I am a 1st grade teacher and am ALWAYS in need of new books! The kids get so excited when I add new titles to our collection. The list of what I would want to buy is too long to list!
Stephanie
I subscribe to your feed via email.
Stephanie
I have your badge on my blog’s sidebar.
http://www.ross-someblog.blogspot.com
Stephanie
I would buy books for my boys! They love to read. Also, I am a 4th grade teacher, so when my own children are finished with a book, it goes into my classroom library for other children to enjoy!
sam
I would buy a lot of books for my daughter who loves learning.
karinya
My little girl loves puzzles like the wooden melissa & doug ones!