Five Star Gift Ideas

For a friend who loves books, dogs, and giving advice, there are several options that would make great gifts. Here are a few ideas:

1. A personalized book recommendation: Consider buying your friend a book that you think they would love based on their interests. You could also include a handwritten note explaining why you think they would enjoy the book and your favorite parts about it. This will show that you put thought and care into selecting the gift and that you value their interests.

2. A dog-inspired book: Since your friend loves dogs, you could buy them a book that features dogs as the main characters or is about dogs in some way. There are many options to choose from, ranging from non-fiction books about dog breeds to fictional stories that feature lovable dogs. Some popular options include "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein or "Marley and Me" by John Grogan.

3. Personalized advice jar: If your friend enjoys giving advice, consider creating a personalized advice jar for them. You can fill the jar with handwritten notes that feature prompts for different types of advice, such as relationship advice, career advice, or life advice. Your friend can pick a note out of the jar when they need inspiration or guidance.

4. A custom dog portrait: For a unique and personalized gift, consider commissioning a custom portrait of your friend's dog. You can find artists on websites like Etsy who specialize in drawing or painting pet portraits. This gift will show that you understand and appreciate your friend's love for their furry companion.

5. A book club subscription: If your friend loves books and reading, consider signing them up for a book club subscription. There are many options to choose from, ranging from monthly book boxes that include a new release and related goodies to more traditional book clubs that come with discussion questions and community events. This gift will give your friend something to look forward to every month and will introduce them to new authors and genres.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.