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GIVEAWAY ClOSED - Congratulations to Stroke of Living and Fidget!


I am by no means an early holiday shopper. You'll never catch me in line for Black Friday specials, fighting for markdowns and waking up at the crack of dawn is not my idea of fun. You are more likely to find me doing my shopping online (usually at the last minute) and I have to say I find this stress free. This year is different. I was contacted by Borders and asked if I'd like a $100 giftcard to shop in their new Toy & Games section for my son. Borders is one of my favorite booksellers - I am actually a member of their rewards club and buy many of the books for my family there. So, this was a no brainer for me. I wanted to see what Borders had to offer in their expanded Toy & Game section and I was more than happy with the selection. The toys and games they carry are geared toward learning which is requisite for all the toys I purchase for my son.



When I entered the store I was immediately asked if I needed help by the store manager Jeremiah! I let him know that I was there to pick up my giftcard and shop. He gave me my card and I started shopping. As I was perusing the selection, at two different times I was assisted by very friendly staff members. Overall, I really enjoyed my shopping experience and going in early before the crowds was a bonus (I might stop my procrastinating ways and shop early for the holidays in the future)!

Borders selection includes some of my favorite toy brands including Doug and Melissa which was on sale - buy one get half off. Now that is a bargain! The other toys were buy 2 get one free which helped stretch my dollars even further. Finally, I had to add books/games to the mix and I shopped on the bargain table, buy 3 get 1 free. Here is what I was able to purchase with the $100 giftcard.



Melissa and Doug Basic Skills Board - $19.99
Melissa and Doug toy Stacking Train - $8.49 (50% off price)
Craft Paper Bag Puppets - $12.00
Splash Art - $17.99
Tall Stacker Pegs and Peg Board - $0 (buy 2 get 1 free)
Green Eggs and Ham Sticker Book - $3.99
My Pets Book - 0 (buy 2 get 1 free)
Dinosaurs Carousel Book - $4.99
Lift Flap Animals Book - $2.99
Animal Picture Dictionary 1st Encylopedia - $0 (buy 2 get 1 free)
Dinosaur Book and Blocks - $7.99
Smart Kids Dino IQ - $14.99

total savings: $38.47!



My son is a big fan of dinosaurs so of course several of the books had a dinosaur theme. At the end of the shopping spree I spent $99.00 - yes, I am that good! At my Borders they are doing a community service project, you can buy a bag of coffee for $9.95 and donate it to the troops. As a member of the rewards club I had $5.00 that I could add to my purchase and with that and an additional $5.00 from my pocket I was able to participate in the service project. And on top of all that? I was able to get a free drink from the coffee shop!

I have always admired Borders for their service projects and was happy to participate. If you have a child(ren) to shop for this holiday season, I think you will enjoy the selection at Borders. Need an incentive? Well, Borders provided me with the opportunity to share the wealth with you!

Giveaway

I have two $100.00 Borders Giftcards to give to my readers!

I am so glad to be able to spread some holiday cheer. All you have to do is visit Borders and check out their toy and game selection. Come back and leave a comment telling me a game or toy you played with growing up and why it would be a good choice for kids today.

That is it! Nice and easy- visit Borders and come back here and leave a comment! Good Luck!

This contest is open until Friday, November 27th at 9pm EST. I will contact the winners by email, please be sure to leave an email address if you are not on blogger. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to winner notification. After that I will choose a new winner.

* Disclosure - I received a $100.00 Borders giftcard to conduct this review and giveaway.




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dawns41 said…
I never played any of the games showcased on the Border's site. We played alot of card games like go fish, uno, etc. These games are classic and easily teach children colors, numbers and matching skills.

dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
November 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Linda said…
Candyland was always my favorite, it teaches colors and counting.
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
November 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Abby said…
Make your own sock puppet. I love it so fun and simple and a chance to get those creative juices going and just be down right silly!

ajcmeyer at go dot com
November 21, 2009 at 12:58 PM
JeanineMB said…
The Hello Kitty Big Roll bingo looks like fun. We used to play bingo when I was a kid, and it kept us entertained for hours without adult supervision. It's great for matching skills and learning to play cooperatively.
November 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Karen P said…
I played Clue all the time with my brother. That was so much fun.

dazedpo (at) a o l (dot) c o m
November 21, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Ken said…
I use to like playing Clue and Risk. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
November 21, 2009 at 6:37 PM
joni said…
I like the sock puppet kit. We made many sock puppets as kids. This toy would be great for creativity for my daughter.
dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net
November 21, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Julieh said…
As a child I would play with flash cards, and the Julius Flash Cards would be a great toy, and they can make learning more fun! honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
November 21, 2009 at 8:12 PM
EDRing said…
I used to play checkers with my dad & loved it. We now do it with our kids. It gives quality time & makes them think. Even the 3 yr old loves it.

Ellen
eering99@hotmail.com
November 21, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Dolphin Girl said…
I played with Legos as a kid and now my son loves them.
November 22, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Anonymous said…
I love the Paper Bag Puppets. We used to make them when we were kids. I think they are good for kids today because it uses their imagination for pretend play.
November 22, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Unknown said…
I used to love playing with barbies when I was a little girl and I think they're great for todays youth because they encourage imaginative and creative play.
dgoodridge84@yahoo.com
November 22, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Keitha said…
I played memory games alot as a child. I think the smatch game would be great to help improve memory skills! Thanks

keithadanielle at yahoo dot com
November 22, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Shawnee said…
Great bargain hunting! I really like both the Spa Science and Magic Science Wizard Kits. FUN!

shawneeh at yahoo.com
November 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
idahomom said…
We always had a game of monopoly set up in the play room.
November 22, 2009 at 11:20 AM
monky said…
I loved Scrabble as a kid I think it would be good for kids now to help them spell better and learn new words

:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)
November 22, 2009 at 2:14 PM
amp said…
I love Borders-or any bookstore actually and my favorite gifts were always books even when I was small. I noticed on the Borders site that they have Scientific Explorer: My First Chemistry Kit
and it looks a lot like one I had so many years ago! Had a lot of fun with that.
November 22, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Aisling said…
I remember playing Scrabble, Monopoly and Clue when I was a kid. Obviously Scrabble is still helping with spelling, Monopoly helps you count (and play fair), and Clue aids in logical thinking.
November 22, 2009 at 3:05 PM
hbbs55 said…
I never played with any of the toys, but if I could have I would of liked the Magnificent Manicure Kit, I always played with nail polish when I was young.
November 22, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Anonymous said…
We played Mouse Trapp and Yazhee-
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
November 22, 2009 at 5:13 PM
mail4rosey said…
I liked to make sock puppets when I was a child, and they offer a Sock Pocket kit at Borders I think would be fun for kids today. Sock puppets spark imagination and allow for games aplenty to be created. I can't even count the hours we spent putting on 'shows' with our creations.

This is a great giveaway. Thank you.
msurosey@yahoo.com
November 22, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Terri L said…
I played scrabble

droopydog63@hotmail.com
November 22, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Linda Kish said…
I would love to have Beckett the Panda Bear

lkish77123 at gmail dot com
November 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM
tomato said…
I loved Candyland as a kid, and my nephews love it now!

hanovertomato at yahoo dot com
November 23, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Victoria said…
I loved Ravensburger puzzles when I was a kid and had no idea Borders sold them! I can't wait to go buy one for my nephew. Puzzles teach great problem solving and patience skills. Thanks. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
November 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Anonymous said…
One of my favorite toys was Etch-A-Sketch. It was so hard to draw a curved line. I wish they had Legos when I was little. I loved to build things.
LINDA HEFFERNAN
HONDHH@YAHOO.COM
November 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Joanmurraycefalu said…
I was and still am a BIG reader, but my best gift was a diary w/ a lock. It encouraged me to learn writing skills as well as learn to express my thoughts on paper.
November 23, 2009 at 11:41 AM
phxbne said…
I once got something like the "My First Science Kit" which helped me investigate and learn about the world around me - loved it, even though my experiments often failed....
November 23, 2009 at 3:15 PM
jennem said…
I played Kerplunk! It's great because it's fun for all ages, and there are ways to play it competitively or cooperatively.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
November 23, 2009 at 4:09 PM
hannah g said…
I had an American Girl doll when I was growing up. I think dolls are good facilitators for imaginative play; I spent a lot of time playing "let's pretend" with someone else and my dolls were frequent companions. I think it is good for kids to be creative and have more open-ended play.
November 23, 2009 at 5:05 PM
gsm57 said…
Legos are so creative for kids
November 23, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Ashley said…
The Paper Bag Puppets are so much fun, and they offer limitless possibilities for young and old. You can even make money off of them (example: the Fandango commercials).
November 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Sapphire said…
You cleaned up for $100 bucks!!
I grew up in the milton bradley heydey, so I played Operation, Hungry Hungry Hippo, Uno, Chinese checkers...I could go on and on but I won't.
I love the 'My First' series that Borders carries. My little chemist/ paleontologist/ biologist would love them!!!
November 23, 2009 at 10:08 PM
kayte71 said…
Uno was my fave game growing up and we still love it!
kaytewatts AT aol DOT com
November 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM
gordon said…
The games RISK, STRATEGO and CLUE taught us something about THINKING --and they were hard to cheat others, unlike BATTLESHIP!
November 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM
LindaD said…
They have a Make Your Own Sock Puppet Kit, which I would have loved as a child. I was into crafty, make-it-yourself kits--though all I can remember are those yarn potholder kits. I was an only child, and loved to create pretty things.
November 24, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Curling up by the Fire said…
I'm old school so I didn't play any of the games that are listed on the site except maybe some of the board games and Lego. I went to a bookstore to find books, not toys. When I played, I went outside and we went outdoors, no matter the weather. I can remember being out when it was freezing, snowing, raining, hailing, you name it. I can't name the number of times I returned home muddy or wet. I remember playing hide and go seek at dusk with all of the neighbourhood children at dusk. It was so much fun.
November 24, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Rhonda said…
Yahtzee was a game I played growing up. It is a terrific game to reinforce math skill, logic

rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca
November 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Greywolf73 said…
Play-Doh is always a classic. I played with it 20-something years ago as a kid and my kids play with today. Lots more gadgets and stuff to use with it but just a can of Play-Doh is still a great and creative toy.

melaniebillings AT gmail.com
November 24, 2009 at 11:38 AM
msrodeobrat said…
i loved to play scrabble as a child (even though i mainly used 2 and 3 letter words) and i think thats a great game for kids today to play to expand their vocabulary. When I started wanting to beat everyone I would use a dictionary while we played to try to come up with words.
November 24, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Melinda said…
growing up i played chutes and ladders and hungry hippo

mjf926 at gmail dot com
November 24, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Anonymous said…
I liked the word games like scrabble and boggle...still do :)

artisticbaker [at] gmail [dot] com
(remove the [ ] )
November 24, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Cherie J said…
The Sorting Shapes Cupcakes are something I could see my 3 year old daughter play with. She takes after me in that because I used to love playing with all kinds of baking related toys and she does too.

cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
November 24, 2009 at 7:29 PM
ky2here said…
There's nothing on there that was available when I was a kid. We played battleship, UNO and parcheesi.
November 24, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Anonymous said…
I loved Scrabble as a kid, and still do. It is a great vocabulary builder and teaches spelling too. Junior Scrabble is wonderful for the littler kids. Thanks for this offer.
oak462@juno.com
November 24, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Jana said…
One of my favorite childhood toys was a racetrack. If you played it too long, the little cars started to smell like burning metal. :) janainmontana (at) yahoo (dot) com
November 24, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Anonymous said…
The games I loved best as a child were Old Maid and Pick Up Sticks. I also loved playing with a kaleidescope as a kid. All of these toys were quite inexpensive...bought at the "dime store". The Old Maid was little kids' poker. You had to learn to "read" the other players so you did not get stuck with the Old Maid card. I learned a lot about human nature with that game...especially my own. Pick Up Sticks required good hand-eye coordination and was not any easier as you got older or more skillful. The kaliedescope taught me that there are many kinds of beauty in the world and perfect symmetry has a special quality all its own. Thanks for the walk down memory lane and for a great giveaway. Happy Holiday.
hickcrazy1(at)yahoo(dot)com
November 24, 2009 at 11:24 PM
LissaL said…
I loved playing Sorry! with my family when I was growing up. It's still a great game. AT Borders,The Tub Tunes Water Piano caught my eye. It plays music with frog-shaped piano floats. I may have to ask Santa for that one:)

leapnlissa(at)yahoo(dot)com
November 25, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Angela G said…
I played with puzzles when I was a child and they are perfect for my kids because they are fun and make you use your mind.
ag1414@hotmail.com
November 25, 2009 at 1:10 AM
Christine said…
We loved legos growing up. We had a huuuuuuge cardboard box filled with them and we would build robots and houses for baby birds and everything we could think of. My 4 kids love them too. They can spend hours building with the things. Even the older ones are willing to sit on the bed and craft things with their younger siblings.

Christine

dazed1821@aol.com
November 25, 2009 at 1:30 AM
1993wel said…
I remember using my Erector set and loving to build things with it. I think kids today might enjoy it too. It's a different way of putting things together than with legos or lincoln logs.
November 25, 2009 at 6:05 AM
terri142 said…
While I don't see any of the games I played with as a child they do have the Kit Mini Doll. I remember playing with dolls as a child. Dolls are always great because a child hat to use thier imagination.
November 25, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Nicole D. said…
I see that they have a Chemistry Set - that's one toy I played with as a kid that I loved. I think its great for kids today to play with, because its a hands on demonstration of science at work!
November 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I absolutely love the Paper Bag Puppets! We used to do that when I was little and it is so much fun decorating your own puppet!!

bjssweeps@yahoo.com
November 25, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Anonymous said…
They didn't have any of those games from Borders when I was growing up....my favorite was my Barbie dolls. From their site though, I think my son would really enjoy the Go Diego Go! My First Dino Digging Kit because he loves dinosaurs and would really like watching them grow.
November 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Lala77 said…
I liked the S'Match game, though, I didn't play that specifically when growing up, I used to love playing memory/matching games. I do think it enhanced my observation skills and ability to retain information.
bookloon@gmail.com
November 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM
C T said…
I didn't play with any of the toys on the website growing up. But playing Monopoly sounds like it would be a good game for children and their parents to play because it would force them to spend potentially quality time together not involving a tv or computer screen. Thanks - vitanuova1@yahoo.com
November 25, 2009 at 1:28 PM
JulieMoe said…
i played Connect Four. It's a classic game and teaches kids to think one step ahead
November 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM
roseh2o19 said…
operation - so they can grow up, become doctors, and i can sponge off them
November 25, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Sandra K321 said…
I enjoyed playing Monopoly with my mom. It's still a good choice today because it's fun and it helps with math as well as playing with others.
seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com
November 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
K. Rock said…
While I never had the doll. I did have an American Girl Book as a girl.
November 25, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Anonymous said…
I loved to play Yahtzee when growing up!

gjsrjs@sbcglobal.net
November 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the Kirsten Mini Doll (American Girl) because I used to read those books when I was growing up and now my daughter enjoys them they are educational!

shawnac68@hotmail.com
November 25, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Anonymous said…
"Stratego"; there is a logic to it that is necessary to learn.

theyyyguy@yahoo.com
November 25, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Hotsnotty2 said…
My son would love the Pirates of the Tub (Toy)- thanks for the chance!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
November 25, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Marie said…
One of my favorite toys as a kid was my model horses, some of which my daughter has inherited. She loves them just as much as I did! So I think it's great that Borders has Breyer items as well as other horse-related toys such as the Paint Your own Horse kit which my daughter really wants :-)

marielay@gmail.com
November 25, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Meet the Browns said…
My sister and I had American Girl dolls when we were younger!

Katie
showbizkp[at]gmail[dot]com
November 25, 2009 at 7:10 PM
heaventrees said…
I played Scrabble, Monopoly and with Legos as a kid and I think they are all still great, fun, educational toys for kids today.
November 25, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Unknown said…
Loved playing Yahtzee. It is fun for all ages of kids.
November 25, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Myspiral said…
My son would love Mix. Stack and Beep toy!
myspiral@aol.com
November 25, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Lisa said…
I visited the link for the Borders Toys and Games Section: http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_toysandgames

I loved playing with Play-Doh as a kid(and on occasion now..LOL)..it's so much fun!
I believe it would be a good choice for kids to play with nowadays is because it allows for them to express their own creativity,learn about colors, make shapes and be their own little sculptors.
There is power in art for all ages and Play-Doh is able to provide an outlet for one to focus,de-stress and calm down and that is perfect for kids!

Angelrose752(at)aol(dot)com
November 25, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Mimi the kitten said…
I played Scrabble back then (and still do!). It's great for learning vocabulary and laughing with loved ones.
November 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Sheila Hickmon said…
I remember playing Hi Ho Cherryo and Yahtzee as a kid, and it was always so fun to play with my mom. I think it's great for kids to play because it helps with numbers, and it's a blast!
Thanks!
hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com
November 25, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Daniel M said…
my fav toy as a kid was legos! could always have fun and stay busy, but they aren't like today's with all the fancy shapes and stuff, just blocks back in the day - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
November 26, 2009 at 12:13 AM
CC said…
I didn't play with any of the toys that Borders has (but wish I did!), but I loved going through the great games that Borders offers: Zingo, etc.

As a kid, my favorite thing was to play baby doll. ;)

speechforme at gmail
November 26, 2009 at 1:32 AM
cawe07 said…
Ok... my age is going to show on this one, because there was not one game listed on the Borders web site that I have every played with.

I mostly played with puzzles and make pot holders with my pot holder maker.

Of the toys list on Borders, I think my kids would like the Disgusting Science kit. I have boys and sometimes it take really creative and discusting things to hold there interest.
November 26, 2009 at 2:25 AM
codi said…
My favorite date is an evening at Borders. I would LOVE to win this prize. Please consider me entered to win this contest. Great Prize! Thanks! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail.com
November 26, 2009 at 4:30 AM
carolyne nguyen said…
monopoly will always be my fave!

carolynewin@yahoo.com
November 26, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Julie said…
I LOVED Memory as a child! It looks similar to the S'match game on the website. It keeps the mind fresh. My boys love playing it too!

Thanks!!!

jewelsrenee@yahoo.com
November 26, 2009 at 5:48 AM
erma said…
I remember playing the game of life and this would be good for kids cause it's fun and teaches you alittle about life.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
November 26, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Teaching Mommy said…
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November 26, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Teaching Mommy said…
I enjoyed yahtzee and scrabble a lot. (I still do). I think scrabble is still a great choice for kids because it helps with word building and vocabulary.

frankandkatie AT gmail DOT com
November 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM
AEKZ2 said…
Rush Hour would be a great game for my son, because it'll teach him better thinking skills.
November 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Ellie Wright said…
I've never played any of the games at Borders but I did have a locking pink diary which I loved.
eswright18 at gmail dot com
November 26, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Rachel Quist said…
i like how they sort their products by age, very nice.
November 26, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Melodic Mom said…
I don't see any of the exact toys I used to play with as a kid (light bright was probably me favorite), but I did have a science kit that I LOVED, and I see that Borders has the My First Science Kit.
November 26, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Unknown said…
I didnt see any games I played as a kid, but they do have some great looking ones on their site!
November 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Unknown said…
I had a little Chemistry Kit when I was younger. It's great for kids because it encourages them to be active in the sciences. Thanks for the great giveaway!
November 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
denyse said…
Pirates of the Tub looks fun.

I remember playing with pick up Stix, they're quite, I could play alone, no batteries and I could play for hours. they'd be great for today's kids!

denyse_g@hotmail.com
November 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM
mineola said…
The best thing kids can play with is their imagination! I know for me as a kid the most important gift I was given was a love of reading that has stayed with me forever. Some of my happiest memories growing up are of curling up with a great book & meeting characters from Encyclopedia Brown, Ribsy, Ramona & the rest! From Narnia to Mount Doom! The other best thing kids can play with are pets.
November 26, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Tammy said…
I like the diary with a lock .I had one when I was growing up and still have it.
November 26, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Mir said…
Life was always a favorite but for smaller kids - Dapper Dan/Dressy Bessy is good to teach all those little skills.
November 26, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Tammie said…
We didn't have many actual toys growing up... but that didn't stop us from hours of creating our own ways to have fun - My First Backyard Explorer Kit would be a good rendition of some of those ways. :)

mcj4tlj(at)comcast(dot)net
November 26, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Brandy said…
I played Scrabble as a kid (and still do!) it's great for spelling and reading practice.
November 26, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Emmy Coffee said…
I played with My Little Ponies and I think they still have them around for the kids today! They were nice because you didn't have to worry about BODY IMAGE DISRUPTION! lol
November 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Anonymous said…
When I was growing up I always had toys to play with in the bathtub! Now they are going over the top with bathtub toys! Borders even has a piano that kids can play with in the tub! How awesome is that?!?!?!
Great giveaway!
whitng10@yahoo.com
November 26, 2009 at 4:07 PM
grannyvon said…
I am not seen most of these games before but I am 67 and a lot of our toys were home made like checkers, doll and paper dolls were cut from old catalogs. My kids loved Battleship not electronic the old timey kind. One storebought came we loved was Chinese Checkers, my Dad bought it in the PX on base. I think any game that makes a child learn and think is a good one.Thanks for the entry. ybutler@oppcatv.com
November 26, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Anonymous said…
We played Candyland when we were little. Thanks.

jesusfreak1116(at)juno(dot)com
November 26, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Barbara Bee said…
I used to play with Legos, and I think it's an even better toy today because it teaches kids to be creative and think outside the box which is more and more critical as technology advances.

3oink63moo484 (at) gmail(.)com
November 26, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Janet said…
Pirate's Booty bath toys would be fun for the baby. It would make bath time more enjoyable for both of us.
November 26, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Robin T said…
My son loves playing playing Disney DVD Bingo
November 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Unknown said…
With home schooling my daughter I could have a lot of fun spending a hundred dollars @ borders. Scientific Explorer: Spa Science Kit, she would love that.

When I was a kid we didnt have gaming systems. What we played was kick the can it was with a ball and some what like hid and seek. Would love for her to play that one day tons of fun and a great workout.
November 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM
guettel78 said…
I didn't see it on the site, but I know I've seen Scrabble in Borders stores, and that was my absolute favorite game as a kid (and remains so!) - I think it's a terrific way for children to learn spelling and to discover new words in the process. Thanks for the extremely generous giveaway!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com
November 26, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Brooke said…
One of my favorite games is Memory... tons of fun with or without someone to play with.. Plus no batteries, no monitor, etc.. Think it is still a great toy for kids because it helps with their minds and gets them away from eletronics..
November 26, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Jessilyn82 said…
I'll go with the Spa Science Kit, I was forever making homemade beauty products as a kid! I'd make masks out of cucumber and powdered oatmeal and skin scrubs out of sugar and my mom's cooking oil. My niece would have a blast with this!
November 26, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Amy delong said…
I remember my first chemistry set,it was awesome had so much fun with it!I think it is great for kids to learn about that&makes it fun!

ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
November 26, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Anonymous said…
we played scrabble.
amysass at q.com
November 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Unknown said…
loved building things with Legos and playing card games, canasta, gin and bridge
November 26, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Jinxy and Me said…
I used to love playing with my Spirograph, which I think is a good toy because it encourages creativity.
November 26, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Egare1 said…
Seeing the Perfumery kit brought back memories of making "perfume" when I was small. I raided the garden for flowers, put them all in a bowl of water and took it proudly to my mom.

She thought it was so cute!
November 26, 2009 at 11:04 PM
dispatcher_kristy said…
I had a beginner chemistry set when I was young so I would suggest My First Chemistry Kit. It teaches kids about the world around them

dispatcher_kristy@hotmail.com
November 26, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Storm Safety Blog said…
I was an only child, so I didn't always have someone around to play games with. My favorite toys were my Matchbox and Tinker Toy cars and what I called my "little animals and peoples" collection of small farm animals, horses, cowboys and indians, and a few Army men. I could play with those for hours.
November 27, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Sarah said…
I played with a Fisher Price record player, and it was fun, durable, and sturdy. It still works! And it actually is good for a kid today because my daughter now plays with it. :)

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November 27, 2009 at 1:45 AM
chromiumman said…
we played candyland as kids, and its still a great game for the littleones to learn colors
November 27, 2009 at 2:26 AM
kakihara said…
Zingo sounds fun---I remember learning to play bingo--it taught me to think on my feet--and to recognize my numbers--my son is at the perfect age to learn bingo.
kakihararocks@gmail.com
November 27, 2009 at 2:41 AM
azrosebud said…
I remember playing jacks, jump rope, sorry, checkers, monopoly and lots of others. I think any of those games would be great for kids today because they help with hand-eye coordination, they encourage exercise and they teach kids to get along with each other.
November 27, 2009 at 2:54 AM
Cynthya said…
I couldn't find any toys or games I played with as a child, but I found a lot of books I enjoyed. I always preferred to receive books rather than any other gift and I like to give them as gifts, too.
November 27, 2009 at 3:04 AM
freaaa1 said…
we played a lot of scrabble. its a fun and educational game thats still popular today and great for all ages. thanks!
November 27, 2009 at 4:01 AM
Anonymous said…
I played with a farm set -- barn, fences, little animals, etc. I think kids would like that today, especially City Kids who are especially fascinated by animals and farms.
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
November 27, 2009 at 4:05 AM
Jennai said…
I played Monopoly with my Dad and Scrabble with my Mom. They would be good for kids today cause it teaches them how to spell and how to count money!
HobartsMama@aol.com
November 27, 2009 at 4:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Growing up, I loved playing Monopoly (still love playing every once in a while). It requires thinking on the players parts and teaches you a little about dealing with money, but it also really fun! Thanks.
pjgirl74 at aol dot com
November 27, 2009 at 4:34 AM
intime said…
oww these games bring back memories, especially JEnga intime@myself.com
November 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Anonymous said…
One game that I loved growing up and still do is checkers. It is a timeless game and good for kids today
November 27, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Unknown said…
We played with Legos and Lincoln Logs as kids, both great toys that make a kid use their imagination.
November 27, 2009 at 8:57 AM
TC said…
Any of those kits where you pretend to be a magician or scientist are fun and educational. :) I used to love pretending to be a little mad scientist!

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November 27, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Faither said…
Though technically I didn't play with Madeline dolls when I was growing up, we did buy Madeline dolls and accessories for our daughter.
November 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Unknown said…
You found some great deals and really stretched that $100.

My favorite things when I was little were lincoln logs and tinkertoys and they would be great for today because hello get those imaginations working.
The other things I liked to do were more like play jacks and ballgames and frisbee etc- still things everyone enjoys and gets them moving.
November 27, 2009 at 11:44 AM
07violet said…
I played with Legos and they are still popular, I think they are good for creativity

alterna7 at hotmail dot com
November 27, 2009 at 11:48 AM
carolpie said…
My First Chemistry Kit. Yes, it is true I had a microscope and loved playing with it! This would be good for kids today becase they experiment and maybe go into science or medical technology and find cures for diseases one day.
November 27, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Pamela S said…
I always loved any kind of bath toy. I had a baby doll I could wash, but even measuring cups or bowls were fun. From their site I love the "Pirates of the Tub" that could be used by little boys now to play "Pirate" in the tub. Very cute! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
November 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM
zachsgran said…
I played with etch a sketch growing up. It is a good toy for kids because it develops creativity
zachsgran1 at yahoo dot com
November 27, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Unknown said…
Legos were the first toys I received. They would be good for children today because they would encourage imagination and creativity. garrettsambo@aol.com
November 27, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Sonya said…
We loved Uno and Yahtzee!
November 27, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Candie L said…
My sister and I played MOnopoly a lot when we were younger. We went to Borders last weekend. We hit the buy 2; get one free. They also had a special that if you buy $25 in toys you got a free Bionicle. Our bill was $38 after taxes and we figured the total was supposed to have been $60. GReat store. Thank you

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November 27, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Dani said…
I had etch a sketch and could have played with it for hours. Still love to fiddle with my kids'.
November 27, 2009 at 2:15 PM
pauline15 said…
I always try to get some science games for my kids every year to remind them that science and math can be very fun.... and I know that my girls would absolutely love the perfumery kit!
November 27, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Terri L said…
We played Boggle growing up. We don't currently have that game but I would love to get it for our family because my kids love playing similar games on the computer.

tlannan30[at]yahoo[dot]com
November 27, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Nancy said…
OK, I must be old because I don't see any of the games we played:) We had Trouble, Sorry, Yahtzee, Clue, Battleship and many more. They taught us to play together and share, how to win and lose and were a great family activity.
November 27, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Kathy P said…
my fav toy was mr potato head i loved making different faces
November 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Angela said…
I remember the different shaped peg games where you tried to leave only one. These were very good for logic and critical thinking.
November 27, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Tegan said…
I still have my American Girl dolls they are great toys for children because they, other than being great quality toys, provide children with some American history, I am a history nerd!
November 27, 2009 at 3:41 PM
kimbly said…
My favorite games as a kid were Sorry, Scrabble and Yahtzee - they are all fun games that have something to teach to children

kimbly at gmail dot com
November 27, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Unknown said…
I used to love to play Ameoba, but I can't find it anymore. Tiles with a wavy line on 2 opposing corners of each tile fill the square inset playing board. Players take turns moving a tile a quarter turn to try to make the ameoba shape that matches a card in their hand. It requires stategy and visualization skills.
November 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Unknown said…
More kids should have chemistry sets. I had one and it is what got me interested in a career in science.

president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com
November 27, 2009 at 4:40 PM
susan1215 said…
I played the memory game when I was young and now my daughter had a memory game that she enjoys playing.
November 27, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Our Winning Circle said…
Scientific Explorer: Meteor Rocket Kit- what a great toy! Bringing back imagination and dreams while learning!
November 27, 2009 at 4:49 PM
/\Heather/\ said…
Very cool! I used to play Operation and the Ungame. I think Operation would be wonderful for the kinder. Teach her patience and concentration.
November 27, 2009 at 5:20 PM
dvice12 said…
I played with Candy Land and my kids like it to - good for counting and colors
November 27, 2009 at 5:27 PM
cman said…
Please enter me :)
November 27, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Kate said…
I saw that they have a Josephina Mini American Girl doll there! I had a Samantha growing up. It's good to know about a culture that is different from your own.

strycker@slu.edu
November 27, 2009 at 5:53 PM
giggling kids said…
I played monopoly, scrabble, and out door games such as hopscotch and just playing outside. I remeber when I was little playing outdoors almost everyday and now children don't want to play outside hardly any they would rather play video games.

heatherstamper09@aol.com
November 27, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Sand said…
I had a American Girl Molly doll as a kid and it was so much fun to read about the adventures she had.
November 27, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Anonymous said…
This would be nice to win!
November 27, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Barbarawr said…
I thought Careers was a great game. That game made me want to be a doctor because they made so much money - LOL
November 27, 2009 at 7:27 PM
chazvgo said…
I remember playing Make Your Own Sock Puppet we had so much fun, this is a great thing for any kid because you get to use your creative side and imagination :)
November 27, 2009 at 7:29 PM
js22 said…
I loved Beckett the Panda Bear on their site, I had lots of stuffed animals growing up.

We played boggle, yahtzee and scrabble - all great ways to help learn new words, and do math!

Thanks for the giveaway!
November 27, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Kelly g said…
my son would like Place a Face
November 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM
tmc480 said…
I remember the scrabble game. It's good for kids because it improves spelling and reading skills
tmc480 at yahoo dot com
November 27, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Charlene Kuser said…
We played jacks,and it was great
game for eye and hand coordination
Learning how to bounce the ball
high enought to catch all the
jacks,a great way to learn how to count and you could play it anywhere.Simple but fun
November 27, 2009 at 7:56 PM
tanya said…
The Memory Game, and it's still good for adults to play!

metrofmc at aol dot com
November 27, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Charity S said…
I loved playing Monopoly as a kid,and my son also loves it. This is a good way to teach him about money/saving. Thanks


charisscharity at yahoo dot com
November 27, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Unknown said…
Memory, loved it and still do. It's great for learning observational and matching skills.
November 27, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Amanda G said…
I like Yahtzee because everyone could play, even Dad would join us and that was great.

Thanks so much, this is an awesome giveaway!

saddleoneup at att dot net
November 27, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Betty C said…
All of these are much too new for me to have played with them but I did have a diary so the closest thing would be the Pink Diary with Lock. It helps a child to put their feelings into writing.
November 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Tammy said…
My sister and I always used to play "beauty shop" I see that Borders has the Magnificent Manicure Kit - we got to review this through Team Mom and it was a lot of fun and very educational too!
November 27, 2009 at 8:51 PM
disneyfanheather said…
I loved Clue and Uno! It seems like no one plays actual board and card games anymore, and I just think that it'd be fun for kids today to play. They provide hours of fun! :)
November 27, 2009 at 8:56 PM
LuckyTJG said…
I had a pink stuffed elephant that I played with as a child and it would be great for kids today. I like the Beckett Panda Bear that Borders has. He's adorable and would be great for any child.
LuckyTJG@cs.com
November 27, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Donna said…
I like the Lincoln logs as a kid.
donna444444@yahoo.com
November 27, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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