… just in case you don’t win the MiO set from me today (or in case you want some other awesome wooden toys): One of the Deals of the Day at Amazon is up to half off select Hape toys. Now, if you’re buying for little ones whose parents you don’t like, by all means, go for one of the ukuleles or the xylophone. If you’d rather ingratiate yourself, I love all of their toys, but this shape-sorting snail is probably my favorite for a toddler. This is the lowest price it’s ever been, too.

There’s about 40 options, each one cuter than the next, but the discounts end tonight. (Seriously, though: the xylophone. Keep that in mind if you’re anticipating a difficult Thanksgiving with extended family. I’m just saying.)