Five Star Gift Ideas

For a grandmother who loves making homemade soap, there are a number of thoughtful and practical gift ideas that could make her birthday extra special. Here are three suggestions:

1. Soap-making supplies: As a seasoned soap-maker, your grandma likely has many of the key ingredients and tools already on hand. However, there may be some items that she’s been meaning to try or that could help her expand her skillset. Consider a gift basket filled with high-quality oils and butters, essential oils for fragrance, natural colorants, or interesting additives like clay, oatmeal, or coffee grounds. She might also appreciate a new mold or stamp to switch up her soap designs. You could wrap it all up in a reusable container, like a metal pail, that can be used to store her supplies in the future.

2. Custom soap labels: If your grandma enjoys giving her soap creations as gifts, or if she sells them at local markets, a personalized set of soap labels could be a thoughtful gesture. There are many online shops that offer customizable labels designed specifically for soap products. Look for a store that allows you to choose the design, wording, and size of the labels to fit your grandma’s unique style. You might include both instructions for use and your grandma’s contact information, so that recipients know exactly where to find more of her artful soaps.

3. A soap-making class: To help your grandmother take her soap-making skills to the next level, consider surprising her with a class or workshop. Many community centers, craft stores, and online platforms now offer short courses on soap-making, often covering topics like cold process soap-making, natural ingredient selection, or creative packaging ideas. Look for a course that is close to your grandmother’s home, or that can be completed virtually if she doesn't like to travel. A day spent learning new techniques alongside other soap enthusiasts could be just the inspiration your grandma needs to keep her hobby fresh and exciting.

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”