| These days most people just go the shop and | | | | - It also provides a way of relaxation and a way |
| buy what they want. Gone are the days when | | | | of focusing our thoughts in a useful manner rather |
| most people did all their own sewing, cooking, | | | | than in worry and stress. |
| mechanical work, gardening etc. | | | | All of these things help to improve mood and the |
| Given that, why would anyone want to make | | | | immune system and relieve depression and stress. |
| things such as wooden toys? Can't you just go to | | | | Added up together a hobby of making wooden |
| the shop and buy them? Yes you can, but | | | | toys is very good for overall health. |
| perhaps there are some advantages in making | | | | Possible Business Venture |
| them that you can't get from just buying them. | | | | Once one has made a few wooden toys, it would |
| Economic | | | | be very easy to make a few more and turn it |
| Once you have your tools making your own is | | | | into a little business. There are so many avenues |
| much more economical than buying them. | | | | to sell such things these days. There are always |
| Depending on your source of timber and its cost, | | | | local markets. If you think that takes to much |
| you can make many toys for the cost of just | | | | time, then what about selling online with your own |
| one bought one. By learning how to make | | | | website or maybe on ebay. |
| wooden toys you are setting yourself up to have | | | | Advertisements in the local paper or on |
| a never ending supply of gifts that you can make | | | | community noticeboards or even taking some |
| at a very low cost. | | | | samples to your local shop to sell are all possible |
| Hobby | | | | ways of finding customers. |
| Making wooden toys could become a fantastic | | | | Of course, after you have made the toys and |
| hobby. Learning a skill such as this provides a | | | | sold them in various different ways, you could |
| creative outlet. Many people feel the need to be | | | | always write a book about your experiences. |
| doing something with their hands. Some work | | | | Who knows that might even be a more profitable |
| longer hours at their job to fulfil this need. A | | | | business venture than the toy making. Certainly it |
| hobby such as this can go a long way towards | | | | could open up another avenue for an enjoyable |
| meeting this need. | | | | hobby. |
| There are many health benefits to be gained | | | | I am sure there are other reasons why someone |
| from having a hobby of any sort. Making wooden | | | | would want to make wooden toys. Whatever |
| toys will provide many of those benefits. | | | | they are hours of fun and enjoyment can be |
| - The creative work helps one to quiet the mind | | | | found with this hobby, both for the person |
| of daily worries, thus reducing stress. | | | | making the toys and the lucky children who get |
| - It is mentally stimulating which helps many things | | | | to play with them. |
| including prevention of memory loss as we age. | | | | |