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A basket case

By Linnea Covington
for The Brooklyn Paper

GO Brooklyn went hunting for Easter basket ingredients and returned with a treasure trove of delicious last-minute ideas to thrill the kids — or even the host of your holiday celebration. Add a sprinkling of shredded green paper and a few of these whimsical items to your basket for a heaven-sent gift.

The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner
Russ egg-shaped kaleidoscope, $3.99. At Kaleidoscope, 8722 Third Ave. at 87th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 491-2051;

The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner
Naturally by Kingsley duck-shaped soap, $5.99. At Lavender Blue, 8702 Third Ave. at 87th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 748-0322;

The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner
Ganz Bunny Love, $11.99. At Lavender Blue;

The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner
Cadbury Creme Egg, $.99. At Bridge Apothecary, 104 Jay St. at York Street in DUMBO, (718) 246-4100;

The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner
Jacques Torres robin’s eggs, $9.50 for 10. At Jacques Torres, 66 Water St. between Main and Dock streets in DUMBO, (718) 875-9772;

The Brooklyn Paper / Linnea Covington
JoMart Chocolate 13-inch hollow bunny, $23.50, and 6-ounce solid bunny, $7.50, are available in milk, dark or white chocolate. At JoMart Chocolate, 2917 Ave. R at Nostrand Avenue in Marine Park, (718) 375-1277;

The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner
Russ Grow-A-Chick sponge, $2.99. At Kaleidoscope.

©2008 Community Newspaper Group

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Reader Feedback

Judy Pare from Brooklyn Heights says:
The Brooklyn Women's Exchange has some amazing Easter Gifts. The Exchange is the oldest in the country...over 150 years old. It is staffed with volunteers and promotes American Handicrafts. The hand smocked dresses are perfect for that special easter outfit, and hand knit sweaters are a staple. Also carry the old fashion egg cups, wonderful wooden toys. It is a real treasure trove. Prices are reasonable and the money goes to the consignors.
March 21, 2008, 10:21 am

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