Aladdin's Cave was established in 1969 by the late Arthur Wittstock and his son David. Together they ran a small store selling mostly toys and some gift items. As the years progressed, the business expanded and began to stock more and more craft items. The day came when toys were done away with all together and the crafts remained. In 1986 an opportunity arose to open a second store. This store was called Busy Hands.