Five Star Gift Ideas

First of all, it’s wonderful that your mom enjoys doing charity work, and it’s great that you’re thinking about finding a gift that aligns with her passions.

One option to consider is making a donation to your mom’s preferred charity in her name. This can be a great way to show your support for her interests and make a difference in the world at the same time. Many charities offer customizable e-cards or other types of recognition for donations, which you can share with your mom on her birthday.

Another idea is to find a charity-themed gift that your mom can use or wear. For instance, there are many companies that sell products that support social causes, such as T-shirts, tote bags, or jewelry. You could find an item that your mom would like and that also benefits a charity she supports. Some online shops donate a portion of their profits to specific causes, such as environmental conservation or community development.

If your mom likes to read or watch movies, you could also consider finding books or films that deal with charitable work or philanthropy. There are many inspiring memoirs or biographies about people who have made a positive impact in the world, such as "Half the Sky" by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, "The Blue Sweater" by Jacqueline Novogratz, or "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. Alternatively, there are many documentaries that showcase the work of non-profit organizations or individual activists, such as "13th" by Ava DuVernay, "A Plastic Ocean" by Craig Leeson, or "He Named Me Malala" by Davis Guggenheim.

Finally, you could consider organizing a volunteer activity with your mom or for her as a gift. You could research local non-profit organizations, such as homeless shelters, animal rescue centers, or soup kitchens, and find out if they need volunteers for a specific project or activity. Then, you could plan a day or half-day where you and your mom can volunteer together or you and a group of her friends can surprise her with a volunteer outing. This can be a meaningful and memorable way to celebrate her birthday and show her how much you appreciate her commitment to social causes.

Overall, there are many ways to match your mom’s interest in charity work with a thoughtful and appropriate birthday gift. Whether you choose to make a donation, buy a charity-themed gift, share a book or a movie about philanthropy, or organize a volunteer activity, the most important thing is to show your love and support for her passions and values.

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

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”