Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who has a passion for foster parenting, here are some meaningful and personal gift ideas that will show your love and appreciation for her dedication:

1. Handmade Scrapbook: Create a personalized scrapbook filled with photos and memories of the foster children she has cared for. Include heartfelt messages and quotes to express your gratitude for her love and support.

2. Personalized Necklace: Select a necklace with a charm that represents fostering, such as a heart or a key. You can also engrave it with a meaningful message like "Mother, Foster Hero" or the names of the children she has fostered.

3. Spa Day: Provide your mom with a relaxing day at the spa to help rejuvenate and unwind. Foster parenting can be emotionally draining, and this gift will give her the chance to indulge in some self-care and pampering.

4. Donation to a Foster Care Organization: Make a donation in your mom's name to a local foster care organization. This gift will not only make your mom happy but also support the cause she deeply cares about.

5. Personalized Photo Mug: Design a custom photo mug featuring pictures of the children she has fostered. Every morning, as she enjoys her coffee or tea, she will be reminded of the love and impact she has on their lives.

6. Inspiring Book or Memoir: Gift your mom an inspiring book about foster parenting or the personal stories of foster children. This can offer her insight, advice, and encouragement while also providing a chance to relax and read.

7. Family Portrait Session: Arrange for a professional family portrait session, including the children she has fostered. This gift will capture beautiful memories for a lifetime and show your mom how much her love and care are cherished.

8. Handmade Thank You Cards: Encourage the foster children your mom has cared for to write heartfelt thank-you notes expressing their gratitude and love for her. Assemble these cards in a beautiful box or scrapbook as a touching memento.

9. Foster Parenting Workshop or Seminar: Enroll your mom in a foster parenting workshop or seminar to enhance her knowledge and skills. This gift will not only show your support but also help her grow and improve as a foster parent.

10. Handwritten Letter: Sometimes, the most meaningful gift is a heartfelt letter expressing your appreciation for all that your mom does as a foster parent. Share your thoughts and emotions, highlighting the positive impact she has had on so many lives.

Remember, what matters most is the love and thoughtfulness behind the gift. Choose something that aligns with your mom's interests and passions as a foster parent, and she will be overjoyed to receive a gift that acknowledges and celebrates her important role.

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”