On December 10 & 17 at 9:30 am, The Little Traveler will be visited by Mrs. Merry Holly Day! Seating is limited, so call today to reserve your seats: 630-232-4200 Your little ones will love spending the morning with this resident and helper at The North Pole. Children ages 5 and up will be delighted … Continue reading
I wanted to share a story with you about the little traveler. My dear friend and neighbor had a birthday, and she is a person who has everything. I had no clue what to get her but I wanted to do something to make the day a great one for her. The two of us … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler: I wanted to thank you and your staff for helping to make my Mother’s birthday extra special this year. We visited your store on Friday, September 16th. My sister and I had an idea – we wanted to take my Mom through the store and have different clerks present her with gifts … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler, I was born and raised in the wonderful town of Geneva, Illinois. Now I live in Naples, Florida . In fact, Sylvia Simon was my neighbor. My parents have passed away, so now when I visit Geneva, The Little Traveler, you are my home. Growing up my mother, sister and I would … Continue reading
Hi Little Traveler, Last weekend four of us traveled from Akron, Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio to visit our friend in South Elgin, Illinois. Three of us have been friends since 1st grade and the other two were added at our all girls Catholic high school. Our Chicago friend, Ann, said I must take you to … Continue reading
Warm Light, Cool Shadows: The Life and Art of Ruth Van Sickle Ford by Nancy Hopp Smith offers an affectionate, in-depth look into one of the Midwest’s best watercolorists. Known as Aurora’s ‘first lady of the arts,’ Ford was a considerable presence in the arts at a time when male artists were most prominent. Born … Continue reading
Pin It We hear from many customers that visits to The Little Traveler have become a favorite tradition for many families. The tradition doesn’t have to stop at a day of shopping—The Little Traveler would love to help you out with wedding showers, baby showers, special birthdays, whatever it is you have to celebrate! Party … Continue reading
I had my to be daughter-in-law’s wedding shower in the Cafe/Tea room on April 16,2011. The food was delicious, especially your soups! Also, I could not have been happier with your staff, from Zach – who helped organize the shower to Cindy who was our server! Both were professional, pleasant and very, very helpful. Her … Continue reading
I would just like to say how much I love Little Traveler’s. I have taken so many of my staff there and we call our outings “our mental health getaways”! We have been doing this now over 20+ years and I never get tired of coming there. It is my first place to go for … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler, I have many happy memories of regularly visiting your store for many years. I often came with my young daughter, Jen, and she remembers the “many” beautiful rooms filled with goodies. Visiting your store during the holidays became a family tradition that we have grown to cherish. Jen is now a married … Continue reading
Shopping at The Little Traveler has always been an international experience because we fill the cozy rooms of our historic home in Geneva, IL with delights from around the world. All of our collections—jewelry, gourmet foods, wine, antiques, linens, Christmas decorations, home goods, collectibles, children’s toys, clothing, etc.—include items that have traveled the globe to … Continue reading
An Elmwood Park High School Class that I once taught and sponsored had their 50th reunion this year. I was asked to be their special guest of honor. When they graduated in 1960 they gave me a beautiful three-strand crystal necklace. I have always treasured that gift. I wanted to wear it at the reunion, … Continue reading
At the age of almost 89, I am reminiscing about my first visit to the Little Traveler. I was 14 when my family moved to Chicago’s north shore from Oklahoma. My mother, who was really into antiques, soon discovered Geneva and of course Geneva and Little traveler are synonymous, so she and I began to … Continue reading
Whenever I want something different and outstanding, I don’t go to department stores, I go to The Little Traveler. Last winter when my grandaughter came in from Texas for vacation, we came to your store. I purchased a beautiful jacket—so pleased with it! Whenever I entertain house guests, I plan a day at your wonderful … Continue reading
Join us in The Little Traveler’s paper department this season for great gift ideas as well as wonderful items to complete your celebration. Beautiful paper plates, napkins, and cups assure that your holiday table will be festive with a minimum of clean up. Cards to meet every need, from traditional to 3D are a wonderful … Continue reading
Little Traveler, Since I moved to Scottsdale AZ I have pined for you. I just had 2 jars f Pumpkin Butter sent to me so I’m feeling much better, Tiger Thanks, Tiger! Looking for something to do with that Pumpkin Butter? Try this recipe for Pudding Pumpkin Cake.
Thank you so much for the gift certificate to THE BEST unique store ever, “The Little Traveler.” I so enjoy not only bringing guests there, but also enjoy coming by myself. I recently lost my husband to a long battle of cancer. While waiting for his prescriptions, I would stop by to help take my … Continue reading
Growing up on a farm just about 30 miles west of Geneva, I thought that it was such a treat to be taken to my mom’s favorite lunch destination, the Little Traveler. This was a favorite place for mom and her friends to reunite and catch up on life. Sometimes I was afforded the opportunity … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler, When being asked what childhood memory stuck out in my mind, I was extremely surprised at the picture that flashed in my mind. The image of the front of The Little Traveler. The lunches, puppet shows, and story times that I was given the opportunity to sit through have made a memory … Continue reading
A Letter from a Friend: My story begins when I was 5 years old. My mother told me and my sister Anne that on the weekend we would take the train to Geneva to meet our great-aunt Kate. I had heard stories of her worldly travels and at Christmas we always received a special gift … Continue reading