Because every tot needs a jalopy or six

My kids' rooms sometimes remind me of Las Vegas, and not because of there's always the possibility I might win a multimillion dollar jackpot when I go in them. No, despite my best intentions, they each house a lot of beeping, whirring, brightly-colored plastic toys that go off at will (usually in the middle of the night, which is too creepy for words). That's why it's always such a welcome--and quiet!--relief to find toys that do nothing of the sort. Tree Hopper Toys is a small company in Illinois that produces some of the most adorable handcrafted toys around, using nothing but sustainable Midwestern wood. These Hopper Jalopies are amazing--a modern take on a classic toy. The jalopies (made with supersmooth wood) are easy for little ones to hold and wheel along the ground--preciously simple, and, according to my toddler, still completely fun. I especially love the Jalopy gift set--all six cars for $80. That's six chances to play with nothing but beautifully handcrafted wood and a lot of imagination--talk about a pretty awesome deal. And an awesome one-year birthday gift. Take Tree Hopper Toys' wooden Hopper Jalopies for a spin (and be sure to check out the gift set, too)