Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, since she enjoys practicing mindfulness and gratitude exercises, I have a few thoughtful gift ideas that align with her interests:

1. Mindfulness Journal: A beautiful and dedicated mindfulness journal can be a perfect gift for your mom. Look for one that includes prompts for gratitude exercises, mindfulness practices, and reflection. This will provide her with a physical space to record her thoughts, experiences, and intentions, helping her deepen her mindfulness practice.

2. Meditation Cushion: If your mom likes to meditate, consider gifting her a comfortable meditation cushion. These cushions are specifically designed to provide support and promote proper posture during meditation sessions. Look for one that suits her style and encourages a comfortable meditation experience.

3. Essential Oil Diffuser: An essential oil diffuser can enhance your mom's mindfulness practice by creating a calming and soothing environment. Choose a diffuser that has a soft light feature and offers different diffusing settings. Pair it with a set of essential oils known for their relaxation and stress-relief properties, such as lavender, chamomile, or ylang-ylang.

4. Mindfulness Course or Workshop: Consider gifting your mom a mindfulness-based course or workshop. This can provide her with the opportunity to deepen her understanding of mindfulness, learn new techniques, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Look for local mindfulness centers or reputable online platforms that offer courses taught by experienced instructors.

5. Gratitude Jar: Help your mom cultivate her gratitude practice by gifting her a beautifully decorated gratitude jar. Include small slips of paper and a pen so that she can write down things she is grateful for and place them in the jar. This gift not only serves as a reminder to practice gratitude but also becomes a keepsake of all the positive moments and memories.

6. Mindful Eating Cookbook: If your mom enjoys cooking and wants to incorporate mindfulness into her meals, a mindful eating cookbook can be a wonderful gift. Look for one that focuses on mindful cooking and provides recipes that encourage savoring food, being present, and creating nourishing meals. You can even pair it with a selection of high-quality teas or ingredients to kickstart her mindful culinary journey.

Remember, the most important thing is to choose a gift that reflects your mom's interests and passions. Personalize the gift with a heartfelt note emphasizing how much you appreciate her dedication to mindfulness and gratitude.

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”