Shop and Save at Borders {Giveaway}

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on November 24, 2009

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Why wait until Black Friday? It’s time to start shopping those Holiday sales now!

Borders makes finding the perfect toy or game easier for those of you who are looking for high-quality educational gifts. In fact, this week when you shop at Borders, in their new Toys and Games section, you’ll receive $10 off a purchase of $20 or more! Shelves are stocked with items from leading brands like Creativity for Kids, Thinkfun, Scientific Explorer, ALEX and Blue Orange Games.

Last week I had a chance to spend some time in Borders, browsing their new Toys and Games department. Yes, I went alone! And, boy did I have fun. I picked up some great items for the kids and an Entertainment Book (thanks, Borders!) and saved a ton.

There really are some great deals…. I received the Bionicle pictured here for FREE, because I purchased $25 worth of items from the game section. I received a $5 gift card for purchasing the Entertainment Book. The Melissa & Doug toys were buy one, get one at 50% off. AND the games were buy two, get one free! These deals were available last week, but I’m sure there are some great ones this week, as well!

Guess what? I have TWO $100 Border’s gift cards to give some very lucky readers who are ready to shop!

Here’s what you have to do to enter:

Visit Borders Toys & Games and leave me a comment, before Monday, November 30th at 9pm (pst), telling me about the toy or game you most remember playing with and why it would be good choice for kids today.

Tweet about this giveaway, using the hashtag #D2Dgvwy, as many times as you like before next Tuesday night, and leave me a separate comment for each tweet.

Two winners will be selected at random, each to receive a $100 Borders gift card, and emailed.

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missy November 30, 2009 at 12:03 pm: twitter fan
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 12:04 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6206723765
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Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 12:05 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6206723765
tweet on Monday!
Amanda November 30, 2009 at 12:05 pm: I remember playing board and cards games in general a lot growing up. I was really drawn to UNO..it taught me major patience and how to take turns.
amber November 30, 2009 at 12:28 pm: Tweet:
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Betty N November 30, 2009 at 12:52 pm: Nov 30 tweet
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Betty N November 30, 2009 at 12:56 pm: tweet
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Aniela R. November 30, 2009 at 1:02 pm: I remember playing Operation, I think it’s good for kids to help with focus, concentration, and patience.
Marsha Jones November 30, 2009 at 1:28 pm: http://twitter.com/goalmom5/status/6208942010
Stephanie Burt November 30, 2009 at 1:32 pm: I remember playing Chinese Checkers and games like Clue. They are fun and a bit more exciting for parents than Chutes and Ladders!
Kimberly L November 30, 2009 at 1:40 pm: I remember playing pick up sticks, I think it teaches patience
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 1:41 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6209330607
still kicking
Tarah November 30, 2009 at 1:42 pm: I use to have the American Dolls when I was younger. I think they are still a great toy for kids today because they also teach you a part of history!
Lindsay November 30, 2009 at 1:51 pm: I had a robot that helped me learn how to spell, I took him everywhere! I know an updated version would be great for my son.
Gena November 30, 2009 at 1:58 pm: I would have to say Monopoly Jr. It is great for vocabulary, especially for kids today that text and IM and don’t use real words.
Gena November 30, 2009 at 1:58 pm: I tweeted this giveaway at http://twitter.com/GMERRELL/status/6209739638
Kayte CookWatts November 30, 2009 at 2:00 pm: http://twitter.com/kayte71/status/6209828662
Monique Rizzo November 30, 2009 at 2:12 pm: I LOVED Operation…I think it reminds us how to be patient. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Karen Gonyea November 30, 2009 at 2:32 pm: Pick up sticks used to be a fav game of mine
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 2:50 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6211095485
tweet!
Kayce Crews November 30, 2009 at 3:38 pm: I liked playing Monopoly. I think it’s a good game to teach kids how to mange money.
Jennifer M November 30, 2009 at 3:39 pm: I liked Kerplunk! It’s still a good choice because it’s fun for all ages and can be played cooperatively or competitively.
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 3:49 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6212636160
tweet!
Jennifer November 30, 2009 at 3:52 pm: 11-30 RT
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Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 3:56 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6212839366
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Amy November 30, 2009 at 4:02 pm: Candy Land would be the best! Awww, such great memories!
Pamela S November 30, 2009 at 4:15 pm: I loved to play with paper dolls when I was a little girl. I don’t see them much nowadays, but have gotten some for my daughter. Thanks.
Amy November 30, 2009 at 4:32 pm: http://twitter.com/txcatlover/status/6213301396
Amy November 30, 2009 at 4:34 pm: http://twitter.com/txcatlover/status/6213336139
Christy November 30, 2009 at 4:34 pm: The Tub Tunes Water Piano would be a great toy for my daughter. She loves her little toy piano and she’d be happy to have one she could play in the tub.
Amy November 30, 2009 at 4:35 pm: Grrr.fail whale
http://twitter.com/txcatlover/status/6213377574
trixx November 30, 2009 at 4:38 pm: The Rainbow Color Cones are so sweet! What a cute way for kids to learn their colors. Growing up, we spent the majority of our time outdoors riding our bikes and making up our own silly games with shadows and whatnot.
judy brittle November 30, 2009 at 5:04 pm: Tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/6214153027
oneangel November 30, 2009 at 5:17 pm: We played alot of monopoly when I was younger.
Amy November 30, 2009 at 5:29 pm: http://twitter.com/txcatlover/status/6214793967
Adele November 30, 2009 at 5:43 pm: I remember the fun our family playing Scrabble. It is a great way to learn vocabulary and spelling. Thanks for this offer.
Lisa November 30, 2009 at 6:04 pm: I remember playing with handmade and store bought puppets growing up. It really sparks the imagination and gets kids to be creative, rather than sitting in front of the tv playing video games. We’d spend hours making up our own crazy storylines!
R Hicks November 30, 2009 at 6:48 pm: As a kid, I remember playing candyland a lot. IT is one of those timeless board games that kids today would love playing too.
R Hicks November 30, 2009 at 6:49 pm: tweeted

http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/6217196217
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 6:52 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6217260256
tweet!
leanne November 30, 2009 at 7:07 pm: tweet
http://twitter.com/Leannegip/status/6217625114
Sonya November 30, 2009 at 7:13 pm: I like the Paper Bag Puppets! We used to make tons of them when I was a kid!
katie November 30, 2009 at 7:14 pm: I loved my diary as a kid so the Pink Diary with Lock would be cute for girls now!
judy brittle November 30, 2009 at 7:48 pm: Tweeted again
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/6218897400
MelodicMom November 30, 2009 at 7:51 pm: I remember loving Clue as a kid. It’s good for today also because it teaches kids problem-solving skills and deductive reasoning.
MelodicMom November 30, 2009 at 7:52 pm: I tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/6219015526
Jennifer Miller November 30, 2009 at 7:53 pm: Tweet tweet! http://twitter.com/JennSweepsAlot/status/6219025717

Thanks again!
Angela Winesburg November 30, 2009 at 7:55 pm: I played Monopoly all of the time and I still do, its a fun family game, thanks!
Meredith November 30, 2009 at 7:57 pm: Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Merri617/status/6219156986
Leslie November 30, 2009 at 7:58 pm: I would love to buy an American Girl mini doll and book for my 9 year old daughter. I also love the Melissa and Doug games! Great giveaway!
sal williams November 30, 2009 at 8:42 pm: We played card games like old maid…the little kid’s version of poker…reading “tells” to stay away from the old lady card, we also played pick up sticks which was an excellent exercise in eye-hand motor control. And we had kaleidescopes which showed us how beautiful symmetry could be. In loved my kaleidescopes and still have them. Good times! Thanks for the walk down memory lane and for a great giveaway. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Sara Rose November 30, 2009 at 9:07 pm: Here’s another tweet!
http://twitter.com/whatisgood/status/6221194214
Sara
Debra F November 30, 2009 at 9:31 pm: I don’t remember having any of the toys from their site when I was a kid (oh, so many many years ago), but I see in your picture of the store that they have lego sets. I remember every year getting a new lego set from my aunt for Christmas. Now, she gets them for my little boys, and I think they are the most fabulous presents. They really awake the engineer in my boys, and I’m always so impressed that they are able to construct all the vehicles and buildings. I remember only being able to make towers and pyramids with my legos!! Would be great to win the gift card. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sue November 30, 2009 at 9:33 pm: The chemistry kit! I remember getting one for Christmas. It’s a great gift because it teaches kids science!
Musings from Me November 30, 2009 at 9:36 pm: My fave toy from childhood was the Ready Ranger backpack. It was a plastic backpack with a periscop, a clip board, and walkie talkies. I would wear along with a paior of bouncy moon shoes.
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 9:42 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6222248755
tweet!
Annemarie November 30, 2009 at 9:46 pm: I loved playing Monopoly. It teaches money management skills.
Charity S. November 30, 2009 at 9:53 pm: I loved playing with Monopoly with my brother. It taught us about money, and I think my will love also love it. Thanks
Charity S. November 30, 2009 at 9:57 pm: tweeted.

http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/6222672123
Jacob LaFountaine November 30, 2009 at 10:02 pm: Lincoln Logs. All out construction and hands on fun. Beats using a computer
Nancye Davis November 30, 2009 at 10:39 pm: Candy Land is a game I enjoyed as a child. It is cool to see my 6 year old daughter playing this game. She says it’s her favorite game ever!!

nancyecdavis @ bellsouth DOT net
Ellen Beck November 30, 2009 at 10:39 pm: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6223862571
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Nancye Davis November 30, 2009 at 10:39 pm: Tweet! Tweet!

http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/6223121531

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Diana November 30, 2009 at 10:42 pm: Monopoly. The whole family can have fun together!

Twitter – @princessducky15
Heather C November 30, 2009 at 10:45 pm: Operation, pick up sticks, uno, the ungame. All kinds of great games to teach gamesmanship.
Jay F. November 30, 2009 at 10:59 pm: Monopoly. We used to have tournaments, and extend the rules to have more fun. It was a way to get together with my cousins and to learn how to negotiate, which I think my kids could also learn.
judy brittle November 30, 2009 at 11:01 pm: Tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/6224451627
Chrysa November 30, 2009 at 11:11 pm: I loved playing Clue as a kid. I think it’s good for developing reasoning skills.
Chrysa November 30, 2009 at 11:12 pm: tweet http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/6224713395
chastidy November 30, 2009 at 11:29 pm: I remember making Sock Puppets as a kid, this is a great thing for kids to do. It lets them use their imagination
lilshuga2001 November 30, 2009 at 11:45 pm: UNO~~~
we used to play it all the time!!

In fact weplayed it all this past weekend!!
DanV November 30, 2009 at 11:55 pm: I remember playing with legos and they’re still great today for creativity and dexterity
Dddiva December 1, 2009 at 12:14 am: Monopoly
Gianna December 1, 2009 at 12:57 am: Lincoln logs because you can make so many things with them
leanne December 1, 2009 at 1:20 am: tweet
http://twitter.com/Leannegip/status/6227604275
leannegip@gmail.com
Ellen Beck December 1, 2009 at 1:21 am: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6227625451
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Ellen Beck December 1, 2009 at 1:22 am: http://twitter.com/tannawings/status/6227648187
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