Suzy Q Homemaker

Anyone from my generation will remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, lovers of pizza and martial arts!  This week’s Turtle Round-up features those fierce sewer-dwelling reptiles.

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1. You can knit your own TMNT with this cute (and free!) pattern from the Knitted Toy Box.
2. Wouldn’t your little one look adorable in these TMNT lounge pants?
3. For your little girl (or yourself), a cute TMNT Raphael headband!
4. This seller makes cool TMNT buttons from old comic books.
5. Your baby can barf on the Ninja Turtles if you get these TMNT burp cloths.
6. I don’t think the TMNT guys could be any cuter if they tried.  These mini amigurumi are ADORABLE.
7. Even girls like the TMNT.  Show your turtle love with this purpley-glittery TMNT heart necklace!
8. This looks like a really well-made TMNT purse.  I like that it’s nice and roomy.
9. Personally, I can’t pull off a corset-style top, but someone out there would look cute in this TMNT one.
10. If you’re into afghans and TMNT, then you’ll love crocheting up one from this nifty TMNT afghan pattern.
11. Your little guy can get his own custom TMNT tank from Whimsykids!
12. This TMNT Plushie pattern is really cool.  And it’s free!  (Don’t forget to leave her a comment if you grab a download.)
13. I really like this TMNT crocheted hat.  You can read an interview with the creator here.

Don’t forget that I’m giving away a knitted dishcloth at the end of the month!  Take a look through all of my Turtle Round-up posts and tell me your favorite turtle item for a chance to win.    (I changed the original rules).  Leave a comment in any of the Turtle Round-up posts.

I decided for this week’s Turtle round-up to compile a list of organizations devoted to conservation and rescue.  The work that these groups do is amazing, and I wish I lived close enough to a beach to do some volunteer work myself!

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1. The Panama City Beach Turtle Watch has an awesome collection of nesting information going back almost ten years!
2. Honu.org is a neat blog devoted to turtle news and events.
3. The Sea Turtle Trust is a UK-based charity that promotes the conservation of Sea Turtles in the Atlantic Ocean.
4. “The World Turtle Trust serves as a link between sea turtle conservation projects around the world and people like you who wish to help them.”
5. Years ago, we vacationed on Hunting Island, but it was too early to see any sea turtles.  One day, we’ll go back for the Turtle Watch.
6. The purpose of the Sea Turtle Preservation Society is to “educate the public about marine turtles.”
7. The California Turtle and Tortoise Club has a great website with loads of information, including tortoise calls!
   
8. Here’s another group I’d love to be a part of (based in North Carolina): Sunset Beach Turtle Watch Program.  They monitor turtle nesting!
9. The New York Turtle and Tortoise Society is a non-profit organization.  Check out some of the photos on their site–stunning!
10. Another great conservation group, the Tortoise Trust provides information about husbandry and rehoming of tortoises in need.
11. The Turtle Homes Rescue is a wonderful resource for people looking to adopt or place homeless turtles and tortoises.
12. The Caribbean Conservation and Sea Turtle Survival League is an amazing organization that gives you many options for helping the world’s sea turtles.  I may just ask someone to adopt a sea turtle for my birthday.
13. I saw several signs for the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head.  They have an evening Turtle Walk & Talk to observe nests and nesting areas!

I’m always amazed at the creativity of the people on etsy.  They make (and find) such wonderful stuff!

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1. This Turtle Bastket transforms into a trivet!
2. Aren’t these the sweetest little Turtle Hair Clips?
3. I love this print: “Riding my Tortoise to the Library.”
4. Normally, I’m not into license plate frames, but I would make an exception for this one.
5. I must have these little Vintage Turtle Salt & Pepper Shakers.
6. Hey!  A Baby Turtle Gift Set!  It’s just what I want the new baby needs!
7. What a unique Turtle Puzzle.
8. Check out this nifty Drawstring Bag with Bamboo Basket.
9. If I didn’t have a jillion address labels from charities, I would want these Turtle Address Labels.
10. This Turtle Microwave Baked Potato Bag is cute AND functional!
11. I adore this handcrafted Turtle Desk Clock.
12. Cute little crocheted Turtle Scrubbies!
13. A sweet little Vintage Turtle Candle Holder.

Don’t forget to tell me what your favorite Turtle Round-up item is!  I’m giving away a knitted washcloth at the end of the month.  Leave a comment here or on any of the Turtle Round-up posts for a chance to win.

This week’s Turtle Round-up is all about sea turtles. I realized that I haven’t posted anything related to those little swimmers, and I oughta! While they aren’t my favorite of the turtle & tortoise families, I know some people really like them. So for all you lovers of the sea turtle, this round-up’s for you!

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1. I like the colors of this Tattoo Turtle Tee. It’s sassy!
2. Aren’t these Jelly Belly Turtle Brooches beautiful?
3. This knit amigurimi sea turtle is part of a set of Sea Creature Patterns.
4. Here’s another set of sea creatures, in the form of adorable buttons.
5. Looks like you can hold a lot of groceries (or library books) in this Sea Turtle Market Tote.
6. What a pretty Scrabble Tile Pendant!
7. I want to snuggle this Sea Turtle Pillow.
8. These Baby Shower Invitations are absolutely perfect.
9. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful bar of soap. Seriously.
10. This Sea Turtle Wine Stopper would give you an excuse not to drink the whole bottle in one night.
11. What could you put in this Sea Turtle Lidded Jar?
12. More stitch markers, you ask? Why yes! But these are Sea Turtle Stitch Markers.
13. If I was to refinish a dresser, it would have some Sea Turtle Drawer Pulls.

What’s your favorite turtle item?  Take a look through all of my turtle round-up posts and leave a comment with your fave.  I’ll draw a winner at the end of the month for a knitted dishcloth!

Leave your name and a link to cute turtley goodness in Mr. Linky below:

This week’s Turtle Round-up was HARD.  I tried to not do an all-etsy round-up, but found myself lost in the tubes!  I frequently checked back with etsy, though, because there is always something new and exciting to be found.

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1. This Star-Gazing Turtle from barkingbirdart is so dreamy.
2. I love these Granny Square Turtles!!  Get the pattern here.
3. Tape Measure Turtle Tutorial.  GENIOUS.
4. Turtle Soaps, perfect for your guest bath.
5. The only kind of turtle I’ll eat is one of these Bread Turtles.
6. These are my favorite turtle stitch markers so far.
7. Neat, neat, neat Custom Tatted Turtle Earrings!!
8. This Earth on Turtle’s Back.  Beautiful.
9. I need this pattern so I can make some Turtle Butts!
10. Someone combined my two loves: TURTLES and YARN.
11. BeanPickleSprout makes the cutest turtle stuff.  This kitchen towel is no exception.
12. Silly little Vintage Turtle Mug.
13. Aren’t these Glass Turtle Beads sweet?