Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, a gift that combines her love for riddles and puzzles would be not only entertaining but also thoughtful. Here are a few ideas to consider:

1. Escape room experience: Treat your mom to an immersive adventure by booking an escape room experience for her. These live-action puzzle games challenge participants to solve riddles and puzzles within a set time limit to escape a themed room. It's a thrilling, interactive experience that will engage her love for puzzles while creating lasting memories.

2. Puzzle subscription box: Consider getting your mom a subscription to a puzzle box service. These boxes typically include a variety of puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers delivered to her doorstep every month. They can range from traditional jigsaw puzzles to cryptic puzzles and even mysterious story-based challenges. This way, your mom can continue to enjoy her favorite hobby throughout the year.

3. Customized riddle book: Create a personalized riddle book by compiling a collection of riddles and puzzles that are meaningful to your mom. You can write your own riddles, include her favorite ones, or even personalize them with inside jokes or references. Get it nicely bound or design your own cover to make it extra special.

4. Enigma machine replica: Delve into the fascinating world of cryptography with an Enigma machine replica. These historically significant encryption devices were used during World War II and are perfect for puzzle enthusiasts. Your mom can spend hours deciphering codes and uncovering secrets, providing a unique and intellectually stimulating challenge.

5. Puzzle board or organizer: If your mom enjoys working on jigsaw puzzles, consider getting her a puzzle board or organizer. These specialty boards are designed to securely hold and transport puzzles in progress, allowing her to work on her puzzles anywhere, anytime. Look for ones that come with sorting trays and a felt surface to keep the pieces in place.

6. Puzzle-themed jewelry: Surprise your mom with a piece of jewelry that reflects her love for puzzles. Puzzle-themed necklaces, bracelets, or earrings can be a stylish and meaningful gift. Look for designs that incorporate jigsaw puzzle pieces, intricate patterns, or even geometric shapes that evoke a puzzle-like aesthetic.

Remember, the key to finding the perfect gift for your mom is to consider her interests and hobbies. By combining her passion for riddles and puzzles with a thoughtful and personal touch, you can create a memorable gift that she will truly appreciate.

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”