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Valentines Day Shopping at Brooklyn's Atlantic Center Mall: For Him, Her, Kids

By , About.com Guide

Looking for a traditional Valentine's gift for your wife, husband, mother, father, son, daughter, boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other, office mate or anyone else? Head to the malls.

And, of all of Brooklyn's malls, the twin shopping centers at the Atlantic Terminal are most convenient. A word to the wise, though: It can be crowded, so leave a little extra time.

Readers note: For all the stores below, get hours, contact information and telephone numbers here.)

1. Gifts for HER at Atlantic Malls in Brooklyn

The Valentine's Day perennial favorite, red or pink lingerie, is widely available at the mall.
Hmmm. Lingerie? Fancy soaps and creams? A Victoria's Secret Pink pair of pajamas? Get ideas for feminine gifts for Valentine's Day at a half-dozen stores in the Atlantic Center mall complex here:
Valentine's Day Gifts for Girls and Women.

2. Gifts for HIM at Atlantic Malls in Brooklyn

Pink shirts for men, sold by Old Navy, cost about $25
Not sure what to get that guy for Valentine's Day? Here are ideas of what to look for in the Atlantic Center Mall complex. They even sell Valentine cards. Valentine's Day Gifts for Guys.

3. Valentine's Day Cards at Atlantic Malls in Brooklyn

You can buy Valentine's Day cards at the mall at Target and Party City.

4. Valentines Gifts for Kids & Teens at Atlantic Malls in Brooklyn

You don't really have to give kids a Valentine's gift (it's a romantic holiday, after all), but should you choose to, this mall has plenty of stores catering to families. Head to Old Navy, Target, and Children's Place for starters. You can find toys at Target, and lots of clothing throughout the Mall.

Teenage girls might be thrilled with a gift of cosmetics from Bath & Body Works or Carol's Daughter, or anything from the "Pink" collection at Victoria's Secret.

Last but not least, there's always that favorite standby: chocolate!

5. Valentines Day Party Supplies at Atlantic Malls in Brooklyn

Having a Valentine's Day party for the kids or with your friends? Party City and, to a lesser extent, Target both sell Valentine's theme things for a party: balloons, plates, plastic utensils and decorations.

6. What's NOT at the Atlantic Malls

Here's what you won't find at this shopping mall: high-end designer stores, boutiques, a stand-alone chocolatier or candy factory, an expensive jewelry shop, artisanal anything, or a stand-alone luggage store. If you're looking for these items for a Valentine's Day gift, head to Macy's, Kings Plaza Mall or the boutiques in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill, DUMBO or Williamsburg.

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