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Picnic gear

All you need for an alfresco adventure.
By Jennifer Cegielski

1. Family blankie
Thanks to its handy carrying strap, this cotton blanket won’t take up any room in your bag. $45; at E.A.T. Gifts, 1062 Madison Ave at 80th St (212-861-2544, elizabar.com/zabar/un-e-a-t-ables)
2. Hot lunch
This sleek, modern grill folds flat and weighs just 8 lbs. $48; at aplusrstore.com
3. Your table’s ready
Set up a 30"-square, 15"-high table in minutes; then remove its legs and roll it up. $45; at Crate & Barrel, 650 Madison Ave at 60th St (212-308-0011, crateandbarrel.com
4. One if by land…
A battery-operated lantern illuminates an evening meal. $39; at potterybarnkids.com
5. Catch and release
Send wee hunters in pursuit of intriguing specimens. $7; at Mary Arnold Toys, 1010 Lexington Ave between 72nd and 73rd Sts (212-744-8510)
6. A-tisket, a-tasket
The ideal basket—bright, roomy and easy on the wallet. $20; at landofnod.com
7. Tiny bubbles
Squeeze Mr. Bear’s tum, and a mess-free, bubble-ready wand pops up. $8; at Balloon Saloon, 133 West Broadway at Duane St (212-227-3838, balloonsaloon.com)
8. Honey, I shrunk the condiments
This mini picnic table holds containers for mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper. $18; at uncommongoods.com
9. Drink up
Stainless-steel, 40-oz Klean Kanteen is eco-friendly and BPA-free. $28; at Blue Ribbon General Store, 365 State St at Bond St, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-522-9848, blueribbongeneralstore.net)
10. Stacked
Pack the elegant Oots! lunchbox with its own containers. $45; at Kidding Around, 60 W 15th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-645-6337, kiddingaround.us)
11. Getting antsy
Funny ick or funny ha-ha? Red gingham and ants decorate china plates. $20; at patinastores.com
12. Hot diggedy dog
Bubble-gum wienies promise silly table talk. $5 for a pack; at archiemcphee.com
13. Giant step
A home-team Nerf football is perfect for touch games in the park. $14; at Toys “R” Us, 1514 Broadway at 44th St (646-366-8800, toysrus.com)
14. Jumping bees
Let ’em stomp away with a wood-handled jump rope. $9; at magiccabin.com
15. Horsing around
Scaled-down rubber shoes are ouch-free. $13; at Blue Ribbon General Store, 365 State St at Bond St, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-522-9848, blueribbongeneralstore.net)
16. Squatter’s rights
A portable perch that folds to purse size (really!). Also available in blue and black. $13; at spoonsisters.com

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Time Out New York Kids / Issue 44 : Jun 1–30, 2009
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