My Santa is from Juno, Florida, and when her box arrived, there was a bit of consternation.

Husband: "Um, this says it's from 'Loggerhead Marinelife Center.' Do you suppose it has a turtle in it?"

Me: "I hope not, since it probably got delivered on Friday and sat there for two days."

Foolish me: the box did contain a turtle. But it was a beautiful, hand-crafted ironwood turtle, which will have pride of place in our living room.

But that wasn't all Santa sent: More importantly, she also made a donation to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in my honor, to help protect these amazing creatures. The Loggerhead Center protects endangered sea turtles and does important work in conserving Florida's sea coast.

Is there anything cooler than knowing that someone has helped save an endangered species in your honor? This completely, absolutely rocks, and I'd like to thank my Santa very much for this special gift - and for the beautiful turtle sculpture that will remind me of her hometown every time I grin at it!