Spring = the start of road trip season = an unceasing chorus of “are we there yet” coming from the backseat. We have a range of toys and activities to quiet and entertain your backseat riders, from puzzle and maze books to magnetic activity boards. The Magnetic Sketcher($5.99) and Magic Drawing Slate”($1.99) both allow the budding artist to create an unlimited number of masterpieces. For a more interactive trip, there’s Backseat Bingo($4.99), the Flip to Win Memory Game($12.99), and Thinklers ($5.99), guaranteed to engage the whole family and provide hours of fun on the road.
Beautiful, one-of-a-kind, and re-purposed are just a few of the words describing Attic Journals, our newest line of journal. Locally handmade from the outer cover and first few pages of harcover library books from the 50s and 60s, each is unique in shape and size. These journals are as individual as the content within them will soon be ($15.99).
Made of ecologically conscious materials, our new Eco-Silk Drawstring Bags are great for organizing and color-coding the items in your suitcase. They’re also tough enough to be used as a shopping bag in any market around the world. Available in 3 sizes and a wide array of brilliant colors, there’s no limit to their uses: the smallest can organize and separate your jewelry, while the largest can help keep your clothes sorted. ($2.50, $3.99, and $4.99).
Putumayo Presents African Reggae Though Reggae got its start in Kingston Jamaica, much of the genre, from the iconic accented upbeat to the instrumentation, has its roots deep in Africa. This Putumayo CD highlights the best of modern artists from the African continent singing upbeat Reggae themes of unity and love. $15.98
For those familiar with the city of light, and for those looking to escape from the first-timer cliches, Annabel Simms’ book, An Hour From Paris, is the perfect little guide. The approach is fresh: outlining off-the-beaten-path day trips from Paris which are accessible by the RER, the regional transit system. From Renaissance castles to the idyllic countryside, Impressionist palettes to boating excursions, there are many delightful discoveries in this great book. $23.95
Washingtonians love to ski. Although we’re spoiled with good spots, anyone with a love for the sport is eager to search out the next great slope. Footprint’s new guide, Skiing Europe is the perfect companion for downhill aficionados. This full color guide gives you all the information you need to choose the perfect slope, resort, and cafe to warm your hands. Good for all age levels and abilities, this is a straight shooting practical guide. $29.95
