Five Star Gift Ideas

How wonderful that your mom enjoys conlanging! Here are a few gift ideas that celebrate her passion for language creation:

1. Conlanging Resources: Consider giving your mom a book or an online course that expands her knowledge of conlanging techniques and strategies. There are various resources available, such as "The Language Construction Kit" by Mark Rosenfelder or online courses like "Inventing Languages: From Tolkien to Game of Thrones" on platforms like Udemy or Coursera.

2. Customized Language Notebook: A personalized notebook can be a thoughtful gift for your mom to jot down her language ideas, grammar rules, and vocabulary. You could consider customizing the cover with a meaningful quote about language or even her own constructed language's name.

3. Language-themed Jewelry: Look for jewelry that incorporates symbols or elements related to language creation. For example, a necklace with a pendant in the shape of a quill or a pendant with letters from different alphabets arranged artistically. This will not only make her feel connected to her hobby but also allow her to show it off with style.

4. Calligraphy Set: Conlangers often appreciate the beauty of different writing systems. A calligraphy set could provide your mom with the tools to experiment with various scripts and create stunning visuals for her constructed languages. Look for a set that includes different nibs, inks, and a guidebook for beginners.

5. Subscription to Language Magazines or Journals: Subscribe your mom to a magazine or journal that focuses on linguistics, language creation, or the study of constructed languages. This will keep her updated with the latest discoveries and provide her with inspiration from language enthusiasts and experts.

6. Language-related Artwork: Support your mom's passion by gifting her a piece of artwork that either represents the beauty of language or showcases a constructed language. It could be a painting, a poster, or even a framed calligraphy piece featuring a quote from a famous conlanger like J.R.R. Tolkien.

7. Language Game or Puzzle: Many linguistic puzzles and language-based games can help your mom further explore her interest in conlanging while having fun. Look for word games, crossword puzzles, or even a language-specific board game that challenges her language skills and creativity.

8. Membership to Conlanging Communities: Consider gifting your mother a membership to an online conlanging community or forum where she can connect with other language creators, share ideas, and seek guidance. This will provide her with a supportive and enthusiastic network of fellow enthusiasts who can help her grow in her conlanging journey.

Remember, the most important aspect of your gift is the thought and consideration behind it. By embracing your mom's passion for conlanging, you are demonstrating that you value her interests and support her hobbies.

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”