During the downturn, everyone deserves a deal. So we hooked up a dozen plus discounts at local stores and sites so you can save on your last minute shopping spree. Just ask for (or type in) the BB special, below.

For Everyone You Don’t Know What to Get…
At the brand-new Fred Flare store (131 Meserole Ave., Greenpoint, 718-349-1257), score 25% off everything but sale items this Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday the 21st with this coupon, good on gifts like Holga cameras, clothes for her and supercute stuff like Lego-esque iPod speakers. Site>>

For the Eco Design Junkie…
Greenjeans’s online store is stocked with ceramic bowls, rough-hewn serving boards, sculptural jewelry, and other goods crafted by independent artisans, all 15% off when you use the code BBGG in their checkout through Dec. Site>>

For Him…
Stewart/Stand (165 Front Street, Dumbo, 718-407-6897) is offering 10% off their stainless steel wallets, ultrasleek cufflinks (called “flatlinks”) and collapsible cups on their site only, using the code bbwi08 at checkout through Dec. Site>>

For the Wee Ones…
At Corduroy Kid’s Prospect Heights shop (613 Vanderbilt Ave.) and their new Park Slope store (231 Fifth Ave.), mention Brooklyn Based and get 10% off all clothing like sleep sacks, Jimmi Hendrix tees, and tutus. Site>>

For the Mom/Dad/Overworked…
Dunn and Overwith, our advertiser this month, has gift cards starting at $50 for an hour or more of personal assistance for the time-crunched. Site>>

For the Art/Lit/Pop Culture Lover…
Treat a friend or yourself to a locally published mag like the eclectic art journal Cabinet (get $4 off four issues by typing Brooklyn Based in the comments at checkout>>) or the snarky/smart Heeb Magazine, where local designer Joey Roth made the annual Heeb 100. (Get 8 issues for the price of four when you type Brooklyn Based in the comments at checkout>>.)

For the Buy Now, Save Later Types…
At Word bookstore (126 Franklin St., Greenpoint, 718-383-0096), you can save 20% on holiday cards through Christmas by mentioning BB at the register. (Pick up a copy of Emily Farris’ cookbook, Casserole Crazy, or the new Baked cookbook while you’re at it.) Site>>

For The BB Reader…
Show off your Brooklyn Pride and love for BB with our awesome totes, only $15 including shipping (Email us to order>>). Also available at Champion Coffee (1108 Manhattan Ave., 718-383-5195) in Greenpoint.

For the Cook on Your List…
Through December the Brooklyn Kitchen (719 Lorimer St., Williamsburg, 718-389-2982) is offering 15% off online orders of $100 or more, using the code BBDEC08 at checkout in their web store. You can have your gifts (they recommend ceramic vegetable peelers, onion soup crocks and the Ball Blue Book of Preserving) shipped directly to your relatives in Kansas, or choose in-store pick up to bypass shipping, and the crowd. Site>>

The Diner Journal and its eclectic mix of cheeky design, eccentric (but rarely esoteric) food writing and recipes straight from executive chef Caroline Fidanza’s notebook may be the most fascinating food magazine out there. Save 10 percent on a year’s subscription now through December. Call 718-486-3077 or email and ask for the BB special.

For Crafters (and Crafty Kids)…
Spacecraft (355 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, 718-599-2718) is the place to go for crafting supplies and to do drop-in craft projects, all materials provided, no clean-up required. Great for kids and adults with a glitter yen. Through December 22, get $5 off two drop-in crafts (take a friend or set up a crafty playdate); just ask for the Brooklyn Based discount at the register. Site>>

For the Wine Lover…
Now through Dec. 21, The Greene Grape (765 Fulton St., Fort Greene, 718-233-2700) will grant 10% off any purchase of $15 or more, be it a holiday-ready bottle of Infantado port, the gift of Absinthe, or a case of one of their many bubblies when you mention Brooklyn Based at the register. Site>>

Cheers!

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