Because we think FREE is the best bargain of all, The Little Traveler invites you into the Atrium Café for a free coffee, tea, soda, or hot chocolate before noon on Black Friday, November 25. No purchase necessary. It’s a chance to sit back in a serene atmosphere, relax, and regroup after the madness of … Continue reading
The Little Traveler tried something a little different at this year’s Festival of the Vine. In accordance with the new Geneva liquor code, customers received three free tastings before being required to purchase a tasting package. Mike Simon, co-owner of The Little Traveler, explains, “We chose to sell the package for $1, and give that … Continue reading
You’ll be the toast of the town at the Festival of the Vine in The Little Traveler wine tee, adorned with wine glasses and text that makes it uniquely Geneva. Available in black with purple writing or pale purple with purple writing in sizes S-XL for only $29.99. The Little Traveler wine tee scored highly … Continue reading
Beautiful florals are the heart of any home. Browse through our colorful selection of flowers for indoor and outdoors. Choose a ready -made arrangement, make your own or ask our designers to create something for you. Escape the ordinary and make your own zen room with easy accessories: large bamboo poles (up to 8 ft. … Continue reading
Our Toy Department staff has arranged two special storytime events for our young friends. Saturday, March 27 at 10am: St. Charles children’s book author Nancy Knights will read “Gracie’s Hill,” her story about a golden retriever and how she spends her day. Nancy will be available to sign purchased copies of her book. Saturday, April … Continue reading
On Saturday, February 6 from 11:00am – 5:00pm, The Little Traveler will host the “Be My Valentine” Trollbeads Trunk Show. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see our large collection of one-of-a-kind and retired beads. Design truly unique bracelets, necklaces and earrings with the Trollbeads collection of silver, gold, glass, stone and amber beads. At our … Continue reading
Department 56 began as part of Bachman’s, a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman’s used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, you guessed it, 56! In 1976, the department began to take shape as the Dept 56 you know it today with … Continue reading
Trollbeads, created by eighteen Danish and internationally renowned jewelery designers, are so much more than pretty bracelets or necklaces. They are functional art, finding inspiration from mythology, astrology, fairy tales, fauna, flora, cultural diversity, and even familiar, everyday things. Looking at the Trollbeads collection is more like viewing an art gallery rather than shopping for … Continue reading
Local author David Algrim is known for interactive children’s books where kids have fun with such things as pull tabs and scratch-and-sniff to learn valuable lessons. They are the kind of books that children want to read over and over and are quickly becoming classics with titles like Wake Up Papa Bear, Oops-a-Daisy and his … Continue reading
Dear Little Traveler, Greetings from South Florida! Though I live in a vacation capital, for the last few years I have spent my vacation in Batavia with visits to my brother and sister-in-law. And I just want to share with you how the highlight of those visits has become a day spent in Geneva at … Continue reading
Halia Holiday Bead Event November 21 Buy 3 beads, receive the Holiday bead free. One day only event. Troll Bead Trunk Show December 9 & 10 Buy 4 beads, receive the 5th bead free. Special showing of one-of-a-kind beads available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Local Author Rick Moser debuts his newest book with us on Saturday, November 21, at 10:30am. The story is a fable about three geese that look very different from each other but discover on their journey that their hearts are very much alike. This story is a great way for parents and teachers to teach … Continue reading
Mary Lou Gates will be repairing crystal in our Crystal Room from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on October 7 and again on November 18.
Dear Little Traveler, For more than four decades, my “girlfriends” and I have celebrated each of our birthdays with a long trip to The Little Traveler. Some of those dear friends are gone now, so we keep adding new friends and adult daughters. In the last couple of years, my granddaughter would always ask if … Continue reading
Why Go Out? Save money and enjoy a gourmet dinner at home. With a few simple ingredients you can prepare a delicious and easy meal at home – add a bottle of wine, light some candles and any dinner can be special! Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department is currently featuring a variety of tasty mixes and … Continue reading