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The Best Gifts to Give Your Mother-in-Law

Perhaps one of the most important relationships in your adult life is the one between you and your mother-in-law. Whether you adore her or simply tolerate her, the fact of the matter is that she is going to be a part of your life when you are married to her son or daughter. Plus, if it weren’t for her, your spouse would not exist!

So, whether it’s for a birthday, Mother’s Day, or just to show your appreciation for all that she’s done, don’t worry about having to come up with the most unique gift idea of the decade – we’ve already done the work for you! Below, check out our list of some of the best mother-in-law gifts for any occasion.

 

Martha Stewart Pastry Assortment

Whether your mother-in-law is planning to entertain, or she just loves a good pastry with her morning coffee or afternoon cup of tea, you cannot go wrong with these pastries. This assortment comes with croissants, Danish pastries, and more, and is THE perfect addition to a lovely Mother’s Day brunch.

 

Marion Tapered Vase

Are you always sending your mother-in-law flowers? You definitely should! And if your mother-in-law loves showing off those flowers around the house, she should have an equally nice vase.  This tapered vase has a subtle texture with gold around the rim, adding an elegant touch without taking away from the beauty of the flowers she’ll put inside.

 

Recipe File Box

If your mother-in-law makes legendary dishes for every party, she should start writing down the recipes and keeping them in this adorable box. Bonus points if you are lucky enough to inherit some of your and your family’s favorite recipes someday!

 

Self-Chilling Wine Glasses

This is the ultimate wine mom gift! When you’re pouring the rosé or chardonnay, the last thing you want it to be is warm, but sometimes you just can’t wait for it to chill in the fridge before you have yourself a little glass. Putting ice in wine is a no-no, because who wants watered-down wine?

With these glasses, these issues are ancient history! Keep the chardonnay cold during even the hottest summer days with this unique mother-in-law gift.

 

Tea Drop Sampler

These cute little tea drops melt in boiling water to create the perfect cup of tea! This mother-in-law gift is perfect for all the tea connoisseurs out there. Bonus: they come in cute shapes! This way, every time your mother-in-law has her afternoon cup of tea, she’ll know you love and care about her!

 

Outdoor Patio Fire Pit

Does your mother-in-law throw the best backyard shindigs? Chances are, she needs this adorable firepit to keep the party going after dark! Nothing is more fun than getting the family around the fire to make smores. Pro tip: If you can get someone to help you install it in secret before the big day, it can be the perfect catalyst for an amazing backyard Mother’s Day party!

 

Layflat Photo Album

This is the perfect mother-in-law gift for mothers-in-law who share the equally special title of “Grandma”! Grandparents love pictures of their grandkids, and in this elegant and beautiful album, they’ll be able to show them off on their coffee table for years to come. Fill it up with the best memories with their grandchildren and family time, and they will know for sure you love and adore them.

 

Aromatherapy Candles

These aromatherapy candles are such thoughtful, unique gift ideas because they have different scents for different moods. There is one for focusing, one for relaxing, one for stress relief, and one for energy. Send your mother-in-law a candle you think she could use!

 

“Man of My Dreams” Silver Cuff Bracelet

This silver cuff bracelet is inscribed with the beautiful and personal message, “Thank you for raising the man of my dreams.” This is the ultimate thank-you gift for your mother-in-law, since she did in fact already give you the ultimate gift (the man of your dreams!).

 

Garden Tool Kit

Get your green thumb mother-in-law the ultimate gardening kit. This kit comes with all that she’ll need to have the best garden in the neighborhood – including a travel carrying case, in case she gets the urge to help you fix up your own garden!

 

Potted Succulents

Plants may not be the most unique gift idea, but they are popular for good reason. Classic and thoughtful, succulents are the perfect houseplants for either starter plant moms or plant moms who are one with mother nature. They are low maintenance, but just so beautiful! Send your mother-in-law some potted succulents to add a little green to her life!

You never need a reason to pamper your mother-in-law. After all, she raised the man of your dreams, and she might even be your kids’ grandma someday. So it couldn’t hurt to send her some love!