Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Hopping Down the Bunny Trail … and Finding Some Easter Specials Along the Way

Maybe you're looking for something special to drop into an Easter basket. Possibly you're just looking for the best sale as spring approaches. There are plenty of options from Geneva merchants. Here are a few suggestions, courtesy of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Something colorful for your home

– 630.232.7072
Purchase any two products you can pick a duck from the “Duck Pond” to win anywhere from 10 to 50 percent off of your product purchase. It runs through 4/30/11.  In addition, 50% of all services for new clients through 5/15/11.

Charles Miller Lawn & Snow – 630.532.3203
A flat of 12 Convallaria majalis "Lily of the Valley" installed, starting at $75; price good through Easter.  Product description: It grows in a spreading habit, it grows 8 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. It is best under shade trees where aggressiveness is welcome. It is a zone 3-8 plant, that likes moist, well-drained soil. It blooms in white from early April through late May. Shade to part shade. It is poisonous, so it is not a good idea for people who own pets. (Pictures included.)

– 205 W. State St., Geneva – 630.232.9780
Buy $25 worth of product and have it arranged in a free Easter basket stuffed with grass and candy! (Pictures included.)

– 407 S. Third St., Geneva – 630.232.7799
Hop to It ... Going Fast for Easter. $189 each.  (Pictures included.)

– 227 S. Third St., Geneva – 630.845.3255
Hand painted Easter eggs for Easter baskets. Communion and confirmation gifts.  Purchase $25 of communion merchandise and receive a free communion certificate. These specials are good through end of April.

– 212 S. First St., Geneva – 630.232.6300

• Eco Egg coloring (made from plants & from the USA).
• Handmade African Easter baskets made from a locally grown grass called Kinkanhe. We also are teaming up with Pure Prairie Farm from the Geneva Green Market to grow real grass inside the baskets.  We have silks to put in the baskets too, to 'green up Easter' (ditch the plastic grass icky stuff).
• Puzzles and baby rattles made from Rubberwood trees.
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– 213 W. State St., Geneva – 630.262.8797
New Limited Edition Prints.  All 10" x 10" image size and $200.00 each.
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* This is not intended to be a complete listing, but merely a sampling of Easter specials. Please check with individuals businesses for more information. A business listing can be found at genevachamber.com.

COMING LATER TODAY: Something for your tummy.