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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!!!

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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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Comments

  2. Heidi

    I would get my daughter some princess stories, my 2 year old some new picture books (his are falling apart) and some maps for my 10 year old who wants to hang them on his walls!

  4. kadai

    Nothing like going and getting new books and educational toys for kids. The thirst to teach kids is like a vast ocean whose water level never decreases.

  5. Mrs. K

    I would buy my niece and nephew their christmas presents. I would get them puzzles and tons of arts and crafts and books. I would also pick up a 2010 calendar for myself. Wow- thanks so much this is awesome.

  8. paula lepley

    oh what i could do with a $100 borders card. i’m already a rewards member and i used to work for this company for 15 years! then i became a stay-at-home mommy to my 3 little ones. i miss getting to see all the new merchandise. melissa and doug puzzles are the best. had planned to get my daughter the doll with the magnetic clothes, and am getting my son the pizza and birthday cake puzzle. i would like to get my 1 year old some new bath toys and books. and we need to replace our much worn out copies of goodnight moon, and where the wild things are. i would definately find more books for them too. i would spend it all on them because i get all my books from the library now.

  9. Nicole

    I just love Borders, and I had begun starting my first son’s library before he was even born, many of which came from Borders! In fact, when I was living in Australia recently I purchased all sorts of Aussie children’s books at their Borders stores that I can’t find here and I know he’ll enjoy, even if he’s only 2 months right now and doesn’t quite know what to make of my reading to him about wombats. As hard as it would be to buy anything but great childrens books there, I do love the Melissa and Doug toys, and I would love to start getting him their puzzles for when he’s older. I’m a sucker for any sort of educational toy, and since Borders carries so many, I’m sure I’d have a blast using the gift card! Thanks for the opportunity!

  10. esther

    I don’t really buy books at Borders too often. But I think I’d buy some books to tutor my 5year old son. And definitely a lot of easy readers and high-interest books, like Superhero books. My younger son loves interactive flap/slide books. And maybe I’d still be able to throw in some girly princess books for my newborn daughter!

  12. Allison

    Melissa and Doug toys are awesome–I’d totally snag some of those for my little guy! And maybe some books I’ve been hoping to get for him. :)

  15. Cara

    My son is an avid reader. He loves Magic Tree House books and the Junie B Jones series. My daughter has just begun reading on her own and enjoys Fancy Nancy books.

  18. Jen

    I would love to get some Melissa and Doug. They hold up so well, and are more like the good old fashioned toys we grew up with.

  19. elysse

    I love borders and they have the best clearance section!! We have filled my sons bookshelf thanks to Borders. But getting a gift certificate would let me buy some more books to send to my hubby overseas and some more small business books.

  23. Paula

    I could stretch that $100 Borders gift card to the max! I LOVE Borders!!

    I noticed the other day that they have really increased their selection of Legos – I think I would split it up & buy a couple of Lego sets and finish it off with a as many books as possible from a very long wish list.

  24. elysse

    I dont have your badge on my blog, im still new and setting it up but i have used a clicky to get people to your page and listed you as a link for the great deals you post

  25. Kat

    OMG!!! BORDERS!!!!! This place rocks! I am a bargain book addict. I would LOVE to get my four year old one of the science kits, and donate some bargain books. OH! They also have DVDs and music. hmmmm, maybe I could finally buy UP! That movie is ADORABLE. Of course I would have to save some of it for the after Christmas sales <3

  29. Janae

    I would get the birthday cake Melissa and Doug toy for my daughter, and I-Spy books for my son. And then some more M&D toys and a new cookbook for me!!! Oh I would LOVE to win!