Five Star Gift Ideas

For your boyfriend who is passionate about foster parenting, I have a few thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that will not only surprise him but also celebrate his dedication to this important cause.

1. Custom Foster Parenting Necklace: Consider gifting him a personalized necklace with a charm that represents foster parenting. It could be a pendant in the shape of a symbol that resonates with fostering, like a heart or a house. You can also have the necklace engraved with a significant date or a meaningful message to make it even more special.

2. Donation to a Foster Care Organization: Show your boyfriend that you support his passion by making a donation to a foster care organization on his behalf. Research foster care organizations in your area or find a national organization that aligns with his values and makes an impact. This gesture will not only make him happy but also contribute to the cause he cares about.

3. Foster Parenting Books and Resources: Help your boyfriend expand his knowledge and skills as a foster parent by gifting him books and resources related to foster parenting. Look for titles such as "The Connected Child" by Karyn B. Purvis, "The Foster Parenting Toolbox" by Kim Phagan-Hansel, or "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel. These books can provide valuable insights and guidance for foster parents.

4. Handmade Coupon Book: Create a handmade coupon book filled with thoughtful gestures and acts of kindness that your boyfriend can redeem whenever he wants. Include coupons for things like a night off from cooking, a day of pampering, or a personalized date night. You can also add specific coupons related to fostering, such as offering to assist with paperwork or arranging a day trip to a local children's museum.

5. Personalized Photo Collage: Collect and arrange pictures of your boyfriend with the children he has fostered or meaningful moments from his journey as a foster parent. Create a personalized photo collage or a mini album that he can display or flip through whenever he wants to reminisce about those precious memories. This gift will be a constant reminder of the positive impact he has made in the lives of these children.

Remember, the most important aspect of the gift is to show your boyfriend that you acknowledge and appreciate his passion for foster parenting. By choosing a gift that aligns with his interests, you can demonstrate how much you value and support his important work.

Or you can get him a star map with the date of your anniversary.

Lisa Spencer McKown says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I bought my love this picture of the stars aligned over sanJose airport the day we first got back together. It is awesome. Great gift.5 stars”