What to buy the boy who has everything?

ByLaura Dove

Every Christmas, and every birthday, since Lewis out grew the need for toys, I have the same problem – what do I buy the boy who has everything? With a Play Station, an X-Box, a scooter and a bike, a phone, an iPad and a wardrobe bursting with clothes, there is nothing that this son of mine could ever want, or need, that he doesn’t already have. And yet at thirteen, I still don’t feel that he is quite old enough to simply hand over an envelope of cash on Christmas morning, or to open a card and nothing more when he wakes on his birthday, especially one as momentous as becoming a teenager!!

After a lot of thought, and a huge amount of time spent on Google, I finally came up with the perfect gift, something that wouldn’t be tossed aside amongst the mountain of “stuff” in our home, that he would never outgrow or no longer have use for, something that shows him just how special he is and, as I have always signed off his cards with “Love you all the stars in the sky!”, is the perfect gift – his very own star!!

I was able to choose my star from Star name registry where there are a variety of packages to suit all budgets, starting from as little as £14.99. With this being a special birthday, I went with the Extra Bright Star gift set, priced at £44.99 but given the fact that every star is unique, and no star can be purchased twice, it seems like a small price to pay for our very own piece of the galaxy!

Not only can you name a star, which I did in Lewis’s full name, but for an extra fee you can choose the location of your star, I chose Aries, which is Lewis’s star sign. There is also the option to include wooden roses in the gift box, something which I chose not to include as I’m not sure that Lewis would appreciate them in the same way that I would!

The Extra Bright Star gift set includes

  • Entry into the registry
  • A4 Star Name Deed
  • The Sky Atlas star maps
  • Confirmation letter
  • Free Stelarium software download
  • Gift Explained Extra Bright Star
  • A4 Silver Certificate Frame with Deed
  • Wrapped in Light Blue Tissue Paper
  • Housed in a Silver Presentation Box

Although I am sure that Lewis will open many presents on Sunday, and be spoilt rotten as usual, I hope that he realises that this one is special, a little token of my appreciation that for thirteen long years he has been the brightest shining star in my life and, no matter how big he gets, always will be.

Star Name Registry have offered one lucky reader the chance to win their very own star, worth £34.98 simply by entering via the link below. The competition ends on Sunday 14th May and the winner will be notified the following day via email.

Good Luck!!

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251 Comments

  37. I’d name a star after my daughter tia who will be 16 in July ! This would be a fab present thankyou for this chance x

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  39. I’d name the star after my lovely grandparents who have recently been reunited ❤️

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  49. I would name it after my fiance. He loves astronomy and anything to do with outer space.

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  58. I would name the star after my Mum. She was always the brightest star in my life and when she died, the lights definitely dimmed for a very long time. I would love to have a star to honour her.

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  64. I would combine my 2 sons names and thats what i would name a star.x loving your blog.x

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  81. My Dad passed away in 6 months ago and we are all finding it difficult so it would be nice to name a star after him so we know he’s looking over us and it will encourage my 8 year old into learning about the Solar System.

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  87. My Goddaughter, Kaila-Marie. She is fascinated by the magical and I would love to let her know a star had been named after her.

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  93. I would give it to my eldest brother so that he could name a star for the family.

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  96. I would give this to my boyfriend to name after his Nan who we sadly lost this morning 🙂

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  100. id gift it to my son who would name it after his late grand father who he was very close to. thanks for the chance to win this prize fingers crossed for me but good luck everyone.

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  101. I would give this star to our 2 daughters in memory of both of their grandad’s who passed away earlier this year. I would name the star Talos, who was the protector and guardian in Ancient Greek Mythology.

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  105. I would love to name a star after my Mamma who passed away last year, what a lovely thing!

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  111. i would love to name the star after my nanna who is the brightest shining star in my life

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  116. My partner of almost 21 years, Bev. After putting up with me for that long, she deserves a bit of cosmic recognition!

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  117. I’d name the star after Thomas one of my Twin we lost during pregnancy due to twin to twin transfusion syndrome; it’s Zachary’s 4th birthday yesterday.

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    1. Happy 4th birthday Zachary. I’m sorry to hear that, we lost my second son at full term to stillbirth, there is nothing more painful than losing a baby. Much love xxx

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  118. My sister who is lighting up the sky herself but to have a star named after her would be really special 🙂

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  119. I would let my children name it for their father who is obsessed with space 🙂

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  122. I think we would make it the special Family Star for lost love ones so that we would have a place to be all together again.

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