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Get everything you need for Christmas in one stop at Borders New Toy Department 100.00 #giveaway

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As part of a new blogger program, Borders gave me 100.00 to spend in their store. I was overwhelmed by the kindness the manager showed me. I showed up expecting them to already know I was coming and my lifeline known as my phone was accidentally left at home. So when I showed up and they looked at me like I was crazy, the manager let me use one of their computers to get on the internet. I was able to find the contact information of the PR rep that set everything up for me. We called her and everything was taken care of in seconds.

Huge thanks to the manager of the Redmond Borders; because if she had told me no, I would have either had to go all the way home or to the library to print off the information I needed. I didn’t tell my husband this story because he would have laughed at me for not taking all the information with me in a hard printed out copy.

IMG_0148 You know, it’s hard enough to get out of the house with the kids, diapers, snacks, wallet, without forgetting my brain.

My husband’s gift was the easiest. I knew exactly what I wanted to get him and I”m not going to post it on the off chance that he takes a look at this post. He said he wants to be good since it’s his only present.

I spent the rest on the kids even though, I could have picked up a few things for other family members. I’m trying to go though my family members and make sure I have what each one needs.

IMG_0149Sister 1 Movies

Sister 2 Movie Theater Gift Card

Sister 3 Husband took care of it (she does read my blog so I can’t say)

Mom and Dad 1 – gave them a laptop (so they don’t get anything else, maybe a photo book)

Mom and Dad 2 – photo book,

The kids were hard because there was so much to choose from at Borders. The above photos are what you might expect before they added an entirely new toy department.

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With about four aisles of toys to choose from Borders has become a toy boutique. The employees upstairs were not quite as helpful as the manager and the cashiers. I really could have used some help carrying my load downstairs to the only register. I feel like if I had been at a boutique that they would have carried all of my stuff to the register for me. It was hard to corral my kids, with my arms full, but other than that the experience was great. I mean the price difference makes carrying my own toys to the register worth the struggle.

IMG_0152 In addition to so many name brand toys and books to choose from (all of them being learning and education aids for all ages) They have a table set up where kids can read and on the other side of the tower there was a play table for children. That is a lifeline to a mom that has to do her shopping with her children with her.

Many of the items I purchased were on sale. They had buy one get one half off of all Melissa and Doug items and their clearance was buy two get one free. So I was even more attracted to their clearance than all of the new toys they had. I came home with quite a hall of goodies. Knowing me, we’ll donate half of it. We’re going to have to empty out my closet before my surgery and figure out what is getting donated and what is going under the Christmas tree. Christmas might be upstairs in my bed this year. 😉

 

Borders was kind enough to not only pay for my shopping experience but they want to provide one for two of my readers.

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  50. Amanda says

    I would get so many things: Magic Science Wizard Kit; Spa Science Kit; Perfumery Kit; and Maginificent Manicure Kit!

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  65. Danielle E. says

    I remember getting my first chemistry set as a kid. I played with that thing forever. I am sure it wasn’t exactly the same as the one Borders has but the idea is the same. These are great they are educational and they teach kids that science is fun. Things that are applicable then and now.

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  81. Betty N says

    My favorite toys as a child were my doll, my books, and later games like monopoly. All of these are just as good today…playing with dolls encourages roll playing, dramatic play,etc; books are important at every stage of life to expand knowledge, to learn to read well, and to just look to books for enjoyment and while we only had one choice of monopoly games there are now many varietions of the games. It has strategy planning, negotiating, money skills, following rules, being a good sport and other skills that help a child in life as well as providing a fun game platform.

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  85. Vickie Couturier says

    Hello Kitty Big Roll Bingo
    was fun when I was akid an still is today,it helps kids with concentration
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  103. Kendal Hall says

    I loved Chutes and Ladders as a little girl and I still love it now with my little girl. Books are an EVERYDAY part of our lives (and family time) and we would really put that gift card to use! Thanks!

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  111. betty rood says

    i would have to say the my first sciens kit!I remember my brother got one when w ewere young and we had the most fun with that.my grands are now old enough for one!
    alwaysatryin at gmail.om

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  116. Marci says

    Connect Four was one of favorite games as a child. We bought it for our 7yo daughter a couple of years ago and she loves it as much as I did.

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  118. Jessie C. says

    I loved my LEGO sets! They’d still great for kids today. Playing LEGO needs not only creativity, imagination but also patience.

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  129. Wanda says

    The toys on the site are a bit past my own childhood, but the American Girl dolls come close. I remember gift dolls dressed in the traditional clothes of various nations, and it was natural then to want to find out more about the countries themselves and the way of life in each. We learned geography and sociology without knowing it, and now my granddaughter learns a lot of history through her American Girl dolls and books.

    wandapanda at live dot com

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  144. nan lara says

    They have a paper bag puppet kit..alot fancier than the brown bags i used to use…but same idea…To foster your creativity which is good then and now

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  146. Denise says

    I loved Yahtzee! it’s great because kids can learn new vocab, and it’s great for thinking of mathematical strategies as well.
    also, there’s no computer screen or any harmful radiation, and it’s great for spending time with the family.

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  151. Anna says

    I loved Lego as a kid. I think it will always be a great product because it encourages creativity. In fact, my husband and I now play with Duplos with our son, and can’t wait for him to graduate to Lego so we can build even more precise creations!

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  154. Chelsea S. says

    I remember playing with American Girl dolls when I was little and these dolls are definately still a wonderful toy to play with today. They help teach children about history in a fun hands on way and encourage reading with their story books.

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  163. Jodi says

    I like the kits because they bring parent and child together for some quality time. I remember how that made me feel very confident as a kid not to mention extra special that my dad took time to help me put them together!

    JodiMof3 at hotmail dot com

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  167. Kristi C says

    I remember playing bingo as a kid. I see how it has now been updated to Hello Kitty Big Bingo with pictures. I remember how I loved to be the first person to yell Bingo.

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  169. Tari Lawson says

    I remember spending hours and hours playing with Lego. Of course back then they didn’t have the fancy sets they have now, you had to use your own imagination. Still, I think that Lego is a great toy. Kids can create their own things and it is great for manual dexterity.

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  172. Margaret Smith says

    I really love the sock puppets. What a great selection of toys. I remember playing with my Barbie dolls mostly. We’d (my brother and I) would also play with board games, especially monoply. THanks so much.

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  174. Jill L says

    I don’t remember the games I played as a kid. I do remember having a diary though and laying on my bed writing in it. Borders has a beautiful Pink Diary with Lock that is perfect for my daughter. I know she would think it was the greatest to put all of her thoughts in it.

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  175. Tracy Pryor says

    I loved playing candyland with my grandfather. Now I play it with my nephew. I think that is a game that will stand the test of time.

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  179. Tracey Byram says

    I liked playing with my Easy Bake Oven. I’ve bought each of my daughters and now my granddaughters an Easy Bake Oven and they’ve all had as much fun with it as I did.

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  180. kathy dunaway says

    They have a My First Crystal and Fizz Adventure Kit.This one features Dora the Explorer.I had a grow your own crystals kit when I was a child.(Dora wasn’t around then)I loved it.This kit is a great choice because you learn through science-based fun.It’s fun and cool.

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  181. Tori says

    I remember playing matching games like Memory. I see Borders has Dinosaurs matching game (which my 3 yr old would love). Matching games are classic and a great first game to play with little ones- so fun!

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  190. mickeyfan says

    When I was a kid we had Lincoln Logs and Tinkertoys. Then my kids had Legos. Now my 3yo niece loves to come and play with those. It’s so great to see a child engaging their imagination…and not a battery in sight!

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  193. Carol G says

    I am not going to say exactly how old I am, but none of the things I saw on the site were available when I was a child! We played a lot of card games, such as Old Maid, and they are still good today, since aside from being fun, they encourage memory skills.

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  194. Jennifer B. says

    I loved playing with the crystal growing kits when I was a kid. I filled many fishbowls with colorful crystals. I see that Borders has the “Dora the Explorer: My First Crystal & Fizz Kit”. It looks like a cool updated version for kids.

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  199. Christine says

    I always loved Monopoly and Scrabble and my son loved them too. They’re great for kids because they learn a lot of math with Monopoly and words and spelling with Scrabble. Thank you!

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  206. Laura says

    I remember making paper bag puppets as a kid, but we just had lunch bags and crayons to work with. The Paper Bag Puppets kit at Borders looks awesome and would really help encourage creativity.

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  208. Kathy Rambousek says

    Looking on the Borders site, I don’t recognize any games that I used to play. I loved Candy Land as a child and wore that game out.

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  222. Belinda @zomppa says

    Wow! Neat site – definitely subscribing to you! =) Toys? Oh, boy…Chutes & Ladders…that is a game that you can play at any age. Teaches you lessons of impermanence and chance without even knowing it.

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  223. Amanda says

    I used to love science kits and that disgusting science kit on their site looks just fun enough to distract kids from the fact that they’re learning.

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  224. Monica says

    I remember playing bingo. Its great still today, because it is so versatile. I have made it into a letter bingo,shape, or numbers for my kids to learn them. We love it!

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  229. Carrie Thompson says

    I remember sock pupets…I think they’re still a great idea because they are inexpensive and encourage kids to use their silly side of their imaginations!

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  244. amber says

    I loved the American Girl dolls when I was a kid. They’re a great choice for kids today, because I think the dolls are good rolemodels, rather than scantily clad Barbie dolls of today 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  250. Elsie says

    I like Bingo games, and I have fond memeories of playing Bingo with my family! Lots of different versions are available for young children…very enjoyable for a group of relatives, even helping each other, with small prizes for everyone!!

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  251. carmie says

    i chose the pink diary w/ lock because since i was a kid and once i learned how to write, i started writing in diaries and have never stopped journaling! it’s good for working on writing skills and also just good for getting feelings out in a safe place.

    runningcarmie at gmail dot com

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  257. Melissa says

    I think the memory/matching games are still totally fun and appropriate for today! I’d definitely snag the dinosaur set with the gift card! 🙂

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  258. Kerry says

    The science teacher in me loves the “My First Geology Kit” and I totally had a Chemistry kit similar to the “My first Chemistry Kit” growing up!

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  259. audra says

    Mr. Potato Head – Can you ever go wrong with him. he was one of my favorites, seeing where you could put random pieces.

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  261. Melissa L says

    Hey! Borders has a sock puppet kit! I loved doing these as a kid! Now would be a great activity to do with some of my child clients!

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  265. Joyce says

    Although not the same as the Dora the Exploer My First Crystal & Fizz Kit (Dora wasn’t around then, I remember making crystals as a kid. I think science kits like this are cool, as they inspire kids to learn about why things happen in nature. jgs0925 at gmail dot com

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  268. Cindy says

    Twitter follower @getalonghome. Also, I forgot to tell why kids should still play with that toy today! Because it gets them away from the tv and into their own little imaginations, which are much better than Sponge Bob!

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  270. Lori says

    LEGOS are the best. They stand the test of time, and you can put together the sets and later get creative and make your own creations.

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  275. Raelena says

    I like the mini American Girl dolls. I the large dolls when I was a kid and they were so fun to play with. The stories they come with are so interesting.

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  279. Lisa says

    I must be old, because none of those toys were around for me to play with when I was a kid, but I did have a Science kit that I loved, so I probably would have enjoyed the “My First Science Kit.” As a teacher, I know it’s important to get kids involved in science at an early age and this kit is a good intro.

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  280. Trisha says

    I was definatly the tom boyy as a kid and played with legos I loved them and all the neighbor kids would get them all together and would make the coolest forts ever!!

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  282. momznite says

    Borders carries books that are bundled with craft supplies such as “Potholders and Other Loopy Projects” by Klutz. When I was a girl I had fun weaving potholders with vibrant cotton loops on a square metal frame, and giving them to my mom and grandmothers. Crafts allow kids to be creative and feel pride in accomplishment.

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  286. Claudia Davis says

    Make your own sock puppet is the best! I used to play with them as a kid but to make them?! How creative and imaginative for a kid.

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  291. Larisa Gunther says

    My first chemistry kit!!! How awesome! I loved science as a kid and I could not live my life without it as an adult!

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  295. Cee says

    I always enjoyed the memory games, and I see that they have a variety of match-memory games. I think they’re still important sources of learning and entertainment to help develop cognitive skills.

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  296. Renee says

    Thanks for hosting this contest! I used to love Candyland…it’s great for color recognition and just fun to imagine a land with a peppermint forest and a gumdrop bridge!

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  298. Jennifer T. says

    I think the Make Your Own Sock Puppet kit is one I can relate from when I was little. I used to sew and stick fabric and buttons onto old socks to make puppets. I think that type of play encourages creativity and imagination.

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  300. shari says

    Gosh, there sure are a lot of new and different toys than when I was growing up! One toy that is similar is the Dinosaurs matching game. We used to play these types of games all the time as a kid and they are great for on the go. Also, great way to build some cognitive skills!

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  317. Nicole says

    I played the memory matching game a lot with my mom when I was little…good memories
    I probably should play again considering I can’t remember things even when I write them down!

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  320. ali says

    I’ve never played any of those games — they’re all too new, I guess.
    I loved my speak and spell, and it would be good for kids today because texting is making spelling get even worse!

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  323. Jennifer G says

    I loved the American girl books and stories and I think that they are still good for kids today because it gets them into history and learning about times that were differant than today.

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  326. Shannon H. says

    S’Match looks very similar to the Memory games I loved to play as a child (& still play w/my son today). I’m convinced that the game improved my ability to retain info.

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  327. Maggie C says

    The American Girl mini dolls are a much more affordable and reasonable alternative to the American Girls I grew up with. It’s still a good choice because they help tell about American history.
    weird chick online at gmail dot com

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  340. Krista says

    The American Girls were only coming out when I was kid. I liked them. I think they are great today – they teach our children about history AND have a positive message of empowerment for girls.

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  343. Jenni says

    I had a Kirsten American girl doll when I was younger and I think it was great to promote reading and learning about history. I see they have a Kirsten Mini American Girl Doll on the website that I think would be a great gift now.

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  350. Pat says

    As children my siblings and I liked to play Old Maid and Snap. We didn’t realize we were learning cognitive skills.

    On the site I really like the sock puppets.

    Thank you for the contest. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  351. Maranda says

    i know, i need to joint the twitter revolution, but I just havent gotten there yet! MY fav toy was the American Girl Dolls- they are classics! And they teach a bit about history so they serve a double purpose! Thnaks for the chance to win!

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  355. Barbara says

    I played with Legos as a kid. I think it’s still a great toy today because it develops dexterity and imagination and encourages kids to think outside the box.

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  356. Jennifer B. says

    I love the book “The Hungry Little Caterpillar.” It’s a timeless classic that teaches kids about transformation.

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  365. Nancy says

    I see that Borders offers a Hello Kitty Big Roll Bingo Game. As a child I loved to play Bingo. It is still a good game for kids because you learn that sometimes you win, and often someone else wins! It is a fun game and the players learn to be good sports if they win or lose!

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  370. Manjari says

    I don’t remember having any of those toys when I was a child, but I wish I had had some of them! They have a great selection.

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  374. Cindy Merrill says

    The paper bage puppet kit brings back bittersweet memories- growing up, that was one of the few toys I owned. the kit looks far better than anything i had, thats for sure.

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  377. Vicky H. says

    I used to have a “robot” called Alphie II. You could switch out interactive cards from his chest, playing matching and answering games. I would say, though, that that kind of toy is pretty much still around, just way more advanced. LoL.

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  378. Meredith says

    One of my favorite childhood games was Lite Brite even though it wasn’t REALLY a game. I feel that today’s children do not have to use their imagination as much with the new technology out there… and that definitely had my mind working! Thanks!

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  383. Kirsten says

    I loved playmobile toys. They were great at teaching youngsters play acting for learning how to deal with different social situations.

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  384. Cindy says

    I love the science kits. I really got into kits like this when I was a kid and now as a middle school science teacher, I appreciate how things like these get kids into learning for the fun of it.

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  387. Kelsea says

    The plastic ice cream cones remind me of the fake food I “cooked up” in my play kitchen when I was little. Food toys are still great for kids today because they inspire kids to get involved in the kitchen and learn about nutrition.

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  388. Suellen Anderson says

    My favorite toy was actually books! My Mother gave me a set of Nancy Drew books and I really enjoyed reading them. I’ve since given them to my own daughters who, also, enjoy them.

    Thanks for a great givaway!

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  389. Jessica says

    American Girl Dolls were always a favorite. They are just a classic of childhood and are still good today (and for sale at borders.)

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  390. Joni says

    I like the sock puppet kit. I remember making them as a kid. Still a great toy for the child’s imagination.

    dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

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  391. Hilary Adams says

    I think the mini american girl dolls are a great idea.. I loved mine, and I know they’re expensive!
    hadams@tulane [dot] edu

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  393. Mike c says

    I loved Monopoly and I think kids today should play it because it helps them to learn a thing or two about money responsibility.

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  395. Emily says

    I had the American Girl Dolls when I was little. They’re great because they were fun to play with and they each came with a book.

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  396. Darlene T says

    I did not see it on Borders but my favorite game growing up was Monopoly because my family would play Monopoly every Monday night.

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  398. Allison says

    The Melissa & Doug toys are so well made & also educational. I love to give them as gifts as I know that they will last.

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  405. Jennifer Lachman says

    I remember playing with memory matching games. They are still good for kids today because they help develop the memmory skills that children will need in school.
    jennielee226atgmaildotcom

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  407. alicia wallace says

    The game of Perfection is still around, with an updated version. I think it’s fun for kids of all ages, and helps them develop hand/eye coordination.

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  408. Jacob says

    I always played word games like Scrabble & UpWords. I still do and they are great today because they help kids learn new words and think quickly

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  411. Jennifer Alluisi says

    I loved memory games as a kid…the page doesn’t have the original, actual Memory game, but it has the same thing in other themes. And I *LOVE* to give Melissa and Doug toys! I wish there were a Borders in my town so I could go stock up at sale price right now!

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  413. Jen Davison says

    I remember as a child mixing together odd things to see what the end result was….therefore, I think that perfumery kit looked like fun on the website.

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  414. Sarah says

    I remember when the American dolls first came out. My parents never would have spent that much money, but I routinely drooled over the catalog. I think we all know why they are still relevant today.

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  417. Suzanne K says

    I remember Legos with great fondness! Not the ‘kits’ from today, but just the boxes of assorted blocks and things, where you actually had to use your imagination to create things! And, that is precisely why it would still be good today – let’s get our kids thinking and imagining and dreaming!

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  422. Dawn H. says

    One of the few toys I clearly remember (excluding misc. Hot Wheels, Tonka Trucks, and the occasional Barbie Doll) was a kit which allowed you to turn your hand into a puppet. Eyes, wigs, headgear and paint to put lips onto your thumb and finger to allow your “hand puppet” to talk. Wildly silly, but 40 years later, I still remember it.

    I thought the wooden blocks, Stack, Crash and Splash, from the Borders site, looked like something fun my granddaughter would enjoy.

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  425. angie says

    I played with legos when I was younger. It gives such an outlet for creativity. There is no “right” way of putting them together. It is up to you.

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  427. Jaime P says

    I’m sure the one I had wasn’t the same one, but very close, I remember My First Chemistry Kit. It is still a good choice today because it opens young minds to even the smallest of wonders.
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  440. barbara wright says

    I remember the Meteor Rocket Kit! I think my father liked it, too, because he always thought we should “watch” him do it.

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  450. Sara Roberts says

    chemistry set all the way!! my brother had one growing up and as the little sister i always tried my best to screw it up any way i could 🙂

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  453. Heather Heddlesten says

    I loved playing with American Girl dolls and reading all their books. It was a good way for me to learn about different time periods and having dolls that were sending the right messages about body image.

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  456. Jamie says

    I didn’t have them, but I like the Julius! Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards. It’s great to expose kids to textures at an early age.

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  457. Sandy Dokka says

    I use to read the American Girl books as well as play with the Molly and Samantha dolls at my friends house. The books got me to read and the dolls opened up a whole other world for me and my friends to use our imaginations for hours upon hours.

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  458. Michele Zemel says

    I would choose, Make your own sock puppets. I remember making them with mismatched socks and sewing scraps collected and taken out to keep us busy on rainy days.

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  462. Shelly says

    I like the paper bag puppets – a favorite activity while I was in school, and one I use as a teacher in school. A lot of room for creativity.
    Shelly

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  463. Heather says

    This would be such a blessing! Borders has a great selection of gifts for kids. The craft toys made me think of when I was younger and I loved making crafts of any kind: jewelry, cards, painting. I even remember using puff paint on hats at my 12th b-day party. Thanks for entering me in the contest and I hope to win!

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  485. Cerise says

    I would have loved a Mini American Doll for my Samantha doll growing up. She’s retired now, so no mini doll for her. :o(
    I LOVE Melissa and Doug toys. I might have to run up to our local borders this week and see if they have them on sale!

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  487. joanmurraycefalu says

    I am an avid reader and was as a kid, but one of the best gift I recieved was a pink diary w/a lock. It not only help with my technical writing skills, but helped me w/ organizing my thoughts. My favorite game to play with slightly older kids is Racko and Scrabble.

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  488. Kristine says

    I loved my American Girl doll when I was younger. What a great way to sneak in a little history lesson and reading, all while playing with a beautiful doll! Great give away, btw!

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  490. Jennifer Lleras says

    I use to play pick up sticks with my grandpa, i remember him making it is fun even though it was just a bunch of cheap wooden sticks! its still a great game because it fun, easy and doesn’t cost much of anything.

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  491. Emily says

    I remember my American Girl doll, Molly! The dolls are still important today because they can be great role models with their stories!

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  496. Marissa says

    While I loved a lot of those toys and board games, the one toy I like best that I saw offered there was the diary with a lock. First, being told that my thoughts were worth being written down and saved in a book was a wonderful self-esteem booster, and second having the lock made me feel like I had control over my thoughts and helped me begin to think about which thoughts were good for sharing with others and which ones would just remain in my diary. Too many kids today are used to the idea of publishing every thought they have to the entire world; having a private forum for them to just write and reflect privately is important.

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  500. Erin M says

    I like the “make your own Sock Puppet”!
    i used to make those as a kid, and i would save them forver–too many memories of fun puppet shows.
    [Plus it boosts a childs creativity]~
    =]

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  504. Kathy Anderson says

    Our borders has a lot of puzzles. I loved to put together puzzles when I was a child. If only I had the time to do this now – it would be a great stress buster!

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  505. alycep says

    When I saw this-Scientific Explorer: My First Chemistry Kit- I thought of a very similar set that I got when I was 7 or 8. I think the toys that make you think and be creative are the best.

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  509. Laura says

    I remember making and playing with paper bag puppets. My mom would gather so many odds and ends to use to decorate the puppets and then we would put on a puppet show for my dad and brother. It is still a great activity because it uses the imagination in so many ways. I hope making puppets becomes a tradition with my son.

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  510. Kelly Ann T. says

    Rush Hour looks like fun. None of the games on their site was around when I was a kid, but Clue is still around and it is fun for all ages.

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  516. Jeanette says

    I remember playing with Legos. I loved being able to create something out of nothing and let my imagination run wild. I still have my set of Legos–& I’m 44!

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  517. Shelly T. says

    I loved Color Forms when I was a child and my children have played with them also. They are still as fun and creative today as they were then.

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  525. Alicia says

    American Girl Dolls. I still have mine. They are made of great quality materials and teach children about American history through each girls book series.

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  528. Maria says

    Mr. and Mrs. Potato-Head!!! An oldy but goody because it provides an incredible creative outlet for children (and adults too)!!

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  533. Kristy says

    I always liked anything with the very hungry caterpillar. My girls still love it! I also like the Eric Carle Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards

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  537. Patricia says

    I rememeber playing Candyland and Trouble. Those games are still good today in teaching colors and counting to kids.

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  545. Chelsea says

    Rush Hour was and still is a great game because it encourages problem solving skill development (which helps just about everything in the brain) and is so fun for kids!

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  550. Staci Howard says

    I didn’t see this on Borders but I loved playing Simon–it was a memory type game. I wonder if it is still around?

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  552. Tatiana says

    I had the American Girl Dolls, several of them. I loved those dolls. I remember being in the third grade and putting my Molly doll in the handle bars of my bike and we went “riding”. They were the perfect gift…In fact I still have the dolls to this day. They are a great gift choice because they last…the dolls don’t fall apart. The hair gets a little raggedy but you can always brush it out and if you don’t want to, then they offer the option to have the head replaced.

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  556. Judith says

    I’ve spent hours at Borders over the past 3 weeks and I always end up in the board games section. It was my favorite past time as a child and now my own children love to play with my husband and I. Borders has become so good at offering the best board games today. My “go-to” game of my past is now the same today with my kids – “Yahtzee” and there is a new spin on it (as there always is) that has proven very fun called “Yahtzee Free for All,” which is the best spin yet. I also loved playing Win, Lose or Draw and Pictionary. Today there is one called “Luck of the Draw” that has quickly made it to our family’s favorite. There’s been no funner version of a drawing game in my 44 years of living.

    Our family really enjoys fast paced, creative thinking games like Taboo (my fav) and Scattegories as well as card games. So I would immediately add to our collection the following board games we have been wanting: Pictureka; Quiddler; Beat the Parents; Catch Phrase; Buzz Words; Blokus and Flinch. I would also purchase the Lego Avent Calendar.

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  567. Joan says

    My favorite thing as a child was a chemistry set. I see that Borders has “My First Chemistry Set”. I need to buy this for my grandson!!

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  571. 1955nurse says

    Probably the Dr. Seuss books, or maybe the Candyland game. I was an only child w/LOTS of Cousins to play with! Great giveaway! (I now have Grandchildren to buy for!)

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  573. Aimee W. says

    I used to have a science kit very similar to the Magic Science Wizard’s Kit that I absolutely loved! Science-type toys are timeless — all kids are curious.
    Thanks!
    Aimee

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  577. Melinda says

    Not on the website but Legos were a favorite. They allow you to be creative, as long as mom doesnt’ vacuum up all the little pieces.

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  585. Dave says

    The best toys are the ones that inspire creativity, and few toys offer as much open-ended possibility as Lego building blocks. I spent countless hours as a child building vehicles, buildings and imaginary space craft out of Legos. I am happy to see Borders carries Lego sets. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  591. Jana H says

    I remember my first science kit. Borders has a lot of choices in that area… these will always be a good choice for kids. janainmontana (at) yahoo (dot)com

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  593. Jamie says

    Every night my mom would read me the book :”I love you forever.” And everyday we would repeat the memorable phrase “I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.” Such an important phrase for kids to hear and know, and a wonderful book to take into adulthood.

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  594. Elizabeth says

    It’s more about the books for me! I loved all the classics as a kid. Charolette’s Web probably being #1. I have already passed this on to my two older kids and hope to find more books of mine to do the same with. Borders is always a great place to find all the classics!

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  595. Rosey says

    I saw paper bag puppets on their site, and I think they would be good for today’s kids because they spark hands-on creativity. We had a blast with those when I was a kid.

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  597. Jen Nelson says

    I loved CANDYLAND! Especially this time of year. I didnt even know Borders had all that cool stuff for kids – I found a new place to christmas shop! Thanks, hope to hear from you soon! 🙂
    Jen

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  610. Erica says

    I played Bingo as a child….and I love their Hello Kitty version of it – my daughter would really love that (and it sure beats video games and watching TV!) Thanks!

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  623. Beth (BBRB) says

    I don’t remember any of these from when I was a kid. I always loved my Fisher Price toys though! I had the cutest little tape recorder from them.

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  625. Nancy says

    I don’t see any toys that we played we as kids. As one of six, we had a huge game closet with lots of board games, such as Trouble, Sorry, Scrabble, Battleship and many more. It was a lot of family fun, taught to share and play together and how to win and lose.

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  630. Carrie S. says

    Love the sock puppet kit. I always tried to make my own sock puppets with old socks and markers but they just looked a mess. Could have done much better with a handy kit.

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  632. Erin says

    I played with American Dolls when I was a child…when I grew out of the “playing with dolls” stage, I moved onto the books. I feel that American Doll dolls and books are still a great choice today because they represent diverse, intelligent, and independent girls. They also teach a great deal about history and different time periods. I always found them quite engaging.

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  633. Brandy Byrne says

    I don’t see any I played with as a child on their site but they do have a wonderful selection of educational toys for all ages. I really love the science based games/kits for kids.

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  643. trishden says

    I must be getting old because I didn’t see any of the toys or games that I used to play with on Borders’ website. That being said I can tell you about some of the toys and games that are still sold today that I remember playing with as a kid. There was Shoots & Ladders, Mousetrap, Operation and Twister games and Easy Bake oven and of course Barbies, lots of Barbies. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  656. Mama Zen says

    I played with dolls when I was a little girl. They didn’t have American Girl dolls, then. Still, a doll is a great choice because it inspires creative play.

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  657. sandra says

    i remember playing with legos. they’re still a great option today because they help kids with hand-eye coordination and creativity

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  668. Teresa says

    I always like Monopoly and it it still good now because it teaches kids how to handle money

    🙂 Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂

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  677. Michelle says

    I remember making all kinds of puppets when I was a child. Think it is still a great thing for today because it helps kids be creative!

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  689. Christie says

    I don’t see the games we played on Borders but I see some great ones. I liked playing Scrabble as a kid and still do.

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  692. Kim H. says

    I didn’t see any of the games that we played in the borders shop. But I do like the new science kits that they came out with. I think it is especially cool that the Mythbusters have a game out. Kids get to safely experiment at home.

    We used to play a lot of checkers.

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