Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandma's birthday, I have a thoughtful gift idea that aligns with her passion for sustainable living and zero-waste practices. Consider creating a personalized sustainable living starter kit for her. This kit could contain items that she can incorporate into her daily life to reduce waste and make environmentally-friendly choices. Here are a few suggestions for items to include:

1. Reusable grocery bags: Help your grandma avoid plastic bags by providing her with a set of durable, eco-friendly reusable grocery bags. Look for ones made from organic cotton or recycled materials.

2. Stainless steel or glass water bottle: Encourage your grandma to stay hydrated without contributing to plastic pollution. A reusable water bottle will be a constant reminder for her to use tap water instead of buying plastic bottles.

3. Beeswax wraps: Replace single-use plastic wrap with beeswax wraps. These reusable food wraps are made from beeswax and cotton fabric and can help her preserve food without generating unnecessary waste.

4. Bamboo utensil set: Help your grandma reduce her use of disposable plastic utensils by gifting her a bamboo utensil set. These lightweight, eco-friendly utensils are perfect for on-the-go meals.

5. Compost bin: If your grandma has a garden or plants, consider giving her a small compost bin. This will allow her to turn kitchen scraps and organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for her plants, reducing her overall waste output.

6. DIY eco-friendly cleaning products: Put together a collection of recipes and ingredients for homemade, chemical-free cleaning products. Include essential oils, vinegar, baking soda, and reusable spray bottles. This will empower your grandma to maintain a clean home without relying on single-use plastic cleaning products.

7. Sustainable living books: If your grandma enjoys reading, consider adding books about sustainable living and zero-waste practices to her gift. Look for titles such as "Zero Waste Home" by Bea Johnson or "Sustainable Home" by Christine Liu.

8. Subscription to a sustainability magazine or membership to a zero-waste organization: Give your grandma the gift of knowledge and community by subscribing her to a sustainability magazine or gifting her a membership to a zero-waste organization. This will provide her with ongoing inspiration and resources for her sustainable living journey.

Remember, the key to a meaningful gift is personalization. Include a heartfelt note explaining why you chose these items for her and how much you appreciate her dedication to sustainable living. This gesture will surely make her birthday extra special and show her that you not only support her interests but also engage with her on a deeper level.

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”