Five Star Gift Ideas

Foraging and wildcrafting are such unique and fascinating hobbies, and I'm sure your daughter would appreciate a gift that would enhance her love for nature and exploration. Here are a few personalized gift ideas that would align with her interests:

1. Field Guide Book: Help your daughter learn more about foraging and wildcrafting with a comprehensive field guide book specifically focused on the local flora and edible plants in your area. Look for a book that includes detailed descriptions, photographs, and helpful tips on safety, identification, and sustainable foraging practices.

2. Foraging Tools: Equip your daughter with the necessary tools for foraging expeditions. Consider gifting her a high-quality foraging knife or a sturdy basket or bag specifically designed for collecting wild edibles. These tools will not only be practical but also symbolize your support for her hobby.

3. Plant Press: Give your daughter the means to preserve and document her foraging findings with a plant press. This traditional tool allows her to press and dry various plants, flowers, and leaves she collects, creating beautiful botanical specimens that she can frame, use in art projects, or reference for future identification.

4. Herbalist Starter Kit: If your daughter is interested in the medicinal properties of plants, consider assembling a herbalist starter kit for her. Include essentials like organic dried herbs, empty glass jars for creating herbal preparations, a mortar and pestle, and a guidebook on herbal remedies. This will enable her to experiment with creating her own herbal teas, tinctures, and salves.

5. Outdoor Gear: Help your daughter stay comfortable and protected on her foraging adventures by gifting her some outdoor gear. Consider items like a durable pair of waterproof hiking boots, a wide-brimmed hat to shield her from the sun, a lightweight and breathable waterproof jacket, or a comfortable backpack to carry her foraging supplies.

6. Wildcrafting Workshop or Retreat: If you really want to splurge on a memorable gift, consider sending your daughter to a foraging workshop or retreat. There are numerous programs and retreats offered worldwide that cater to nature enthusiasts and provide a hands-on learning experience in foraging, wildcrafting, and herbalism. This would not only deepen her knowledge but also foster connections with fellow foragers.

Remember, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that show your daughter that you support her passions and want to encourage her love for nature. By selecting a gift that aligns with her interests in foraging and wildcrafting, you are not only helping her pursue her hobby but also reinforcing the bond between you as a parent and celebrating her uniqueness.

Or you can get her a star map with an important date you share.

Colleen Parker says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Very special gift! My daughter was in happy tears when she opened hers for Christmas. Very special!!”