Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys crossword puzzles and Sudoku, I have a couple of gift ideas that will surely add a touch of fun and challenge to her favorite pastimes.

1. Crossword Puzzle Subscription: Consider getting your mom a subscription to a crossword puzzle magazine or online platform. This way, she can receive new puzzles regularly, keeping her engaged and entertained. There are various crossword magazines available, such as The New York Times Crossword, Wall Street Journal Crossword, and Penny Dell Crossword Puzzles, among others. Choose a subscription that suits her level of expertise and provides the kind of puzzles she enjoys.

2. Puzzle Book: Another idea is to gift her a puzzle book that includes a variety of crossword puzzles and Sudoku, ensuring she never runs out of new challenges. Look for books with different difficulty levels or themes, like "The Puzzle Society Crossword Puzzle Book" or "Will Shortz's Puzzle Master Workout." This will keep her brain sharp and provide hours of entertainment.

3. Puzzle Board: Help your mom solve her favorite puzzles comfortably with a puzzle board. These boards typically have a flat surface with a lip to hold puzzle pieces in place. They often come with sorting trays, which can be useful for organizing puzzle pieces. Puzzle boards make it easier to work on puzzles anywhere in the house, without the fear of losing pieces or the need to clear the surface when needed for other activities.

4. Customized Puzzle: Consider creating a personalized crossword puzzle or Sudoku specifically for your mom. You can tailor the clues or numbers to reflect special memories, inside jokes, or her favorite things. This thoughtful and unique gift will show her how much you care and add a personal touch to her puzzle-solving experience.

5. Puzzle Game App: If your mom enjoys playing games on her smartphone or tablet, gift her a puzzle game app that offers a variety of crossword and Sudoku challenges. Some popular puzzle game apps include "Wordscapes," "CodyCross," and "Sudoku.com." These apps often provide daily puzzles, leaderboards, and interactive features that add an extra level of engagement and competition.

6. Puzzle Mat: Puzzle mats are a practical gift for puzzle enthusiasts like your mom. These mats allow her to roll up and store puzzles in progress. They often come with an organizer to keep the puzzle pieces safe and together while she takes a break. Puzzle mats are ideal for those who have limited workspace or want to work on larger puzzles without cluttering the area.

Ultimately, any gift that celebrates your mom's love for crossword puzzles and Sudoku will be cherished. By choosing something that aligns with her interests and enhances her puzzle-solving experience, you are sure to make her birthday extra special.

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”