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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

  2. Celia

    Would LOVE a chance at the Borders $100 gift card! I’d buy the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book for my 10-year-old, anything Harry Potter-themed for my 8-year-old, I Spy books for my 5-year-old, and a cute Melissa & Doug puzzle for my 2 yr-old. I’d pick up the newest Dan Brown novel for myself.

  4. Elizabeth K

    There are so many things I’d love to be able to get my daughter: one of them being a copy of “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. She’s love one of the minature American Girl dolls too. I would get a Christmas themed music cd as well and I know she would enjoy the Dora “My First Crystal and Fizz Adventure Kit”!

  7. Michelle

    We homeschool so I would have so much fun buying books with my kids. I’d let them choose some of the kits in the kids’ section too (stamps/art for my daughter probably, and my son would probably choose something Star Wars).
    I’d probably also treat my husband to a couple of books or a CD, as well as a CD for myself. Thanks for the chance to win!

  12. Lauren Hodgson

    I love Melissa and Doug toys too! I work at a thrift store and am always glad when others are ready to part with theirs!

  14. Katie

    I would definitely purchase anything I could use in my after school care classroom! We can always use new games, toys and activities!

  16. Lauren Hodgson

    I subscribe to your RSS Feed and have a hard time passing it up when I see you have posted something new!

  19. Candy W

    I would buy puzzle books and some educational books for my son. I would also buy the science stuff they have for kids. My son is really into that kind of stuff.

  25. HipMommaLuvsBlu

    I would definitely get my Son a Melissa & Doug puzzle or two, Plus check out what new toys they have..I love the wooden stuff! I would also get my Son board books.. I am so happy He is a book-lovin’ toddler..He really thinks He is reading them…maybe He is?! =) Thanks, Kayla.

  26. Susan Turner

    I love Borders! I would have to say it would last me awhile! I would take the kids and let them each pick out a book or toy. Then come back when my favorite author releases a new book. I may get some calendars too. I was just there last week for their buy 2 get 1 free on all bargain books. Love it!!!!