Five Star Gift Ideas

For a mom who loves to learn to code, here are a few meaningful and personal gift ideas:

1. Online coding courses or subscriptions: Help your mom enhance her coding skills with online coding courses. You can gift her a subscription to platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Codecademy. These platforms offer a wide range of coding courses and tutorials, allowing your mom to learn at her own pace.

2. Coding books: Consider gifting your mom some coding books that cater to her interests and skill level. From beginner-friendly books like "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes to more advanced books like "Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship" by Robert C. Martin, there's a book for every coding enthusiast.

3. Coding tools and resources: Help your mom level up her coding setup by gifting her some useful tools and resources. This could include a mechanical keyboard, a comfortable ergonomic mouse, a second monitor, or a subscription to a code editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) like JetBrains' products (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, etc.).

4. Coding-related accessories: Surprise your mom with coding-related accessories. You can find unique and stylish items like circuit board jewelry, binary code-inspired clothing, or even a personalized coding-themed coffee mug. These accessories can show off her passion for coding and make her feel special.

5. Hackable gadgets or DIY kits: If your mom is more inclined towards hands-on learning experiences, consider gifting her hackable gadgets or DIY kits. Arduino starter kits, Raspberry Pi projects, or even a robotic DIY kit can provide her with interactive coding projects that she can explore and learn from.

6. Coding-themed artwork or decorations: Add a touch of creativity and personality to your mom's workspace by gifting her coding-themed artwork or decorations. You can find posters with coding jokes or inspirational quotes, computer circuitry-inspired wall decals, or even custom-made artwork of her favorite programming languages.

7. Coding workshops or events: Check if there are any coding workshops or events happening in your area and surprise your mom with tickets. These workshops can provide her with new insights, networking opportunities, and chances to learn alongside other coding enthusiasts.

8. Personalized coding project: If you have coding skills yourself, consider creating a personalized coding project for your mom. It could be a website dedicated to her interests, a custom-made mobile app, or even a small game that incorporates elements she loves. This unique and heartfelt gift will show her your creativity and dedication.

Remember, the most meaningful gift will be the one that aligns with your mom's specific coding interests. Consider what she enjoys most about coding or any specific programming languages she's interested in. Tailor your gift to her preferences, and she'll appreciate the thought and effort you put into making her birthday special.

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”