You don' t have to spend a fortune on toys. There are so many convenient items at home that can be easily "altered", as some of the above posters mentioned. and then, of course, the do-it-yourself toys, also from some unobtrusive sourse. Rubber floggers are a favorite of mine... or the uses chopsticks and kebab sticks can have. or sandpaper/scrubbing material. I often get dreamy when wondering through a kitchen or hardware department, seeing sooooo many possibilities to have fun!