August 3, 2007
Making 'Em Like They Used To
 As you pick up your kid's toys from the floor, do you ever stop to think about who made them? When it comes to the little mountain of made-in-China plastic junk, you might not want to think too hard.
When you need a little karmic balance in your toy box, nothing beats handmade playthings. For hand-crafted pieces from all over the world, click over to Quiet Hours Toys, an online store where every beautiful toy has a real story behind it. Independent artisans and craftspeople offer unique merchandise that really stands out from the plastic pack. You'll find hand-sewn organic cotton baby dolls from an Australian artisan, clever hand-knit baby booties that mimic Birkenstocks or bowling shoes, embroidered finger puppets, smooth little wooden cars, and a whole supermarket's worth of ingenious hand-knit, wooden, and felt play food (as well as the enamel pots and pans for preparing it).
The site's old-school collection is sure to include something perfect for your little one (or next weekend's birthday kid), and the craftsmanship means it will still be around long after the plastic stuff breaks.
After all, your kid's not mass produced.
Available online at quiethourstoys.com.
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