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35 Gifts That'll Impress Any Mother-in-Law
Mothers-in-law can be hard to gift for. You want to get her something nice, thoughtful, and special, but not in a way that one-ups your own mom. It's gotta feel individual to her and not like it's from a generic child-in-law. That could never be you.
Love her, like her, tolerate her presence once a year—you ought to get her something no matter what, because she’s your family and it’s the nice thing to do. Now that the holidays are here, this year you'll want to get her that perfect little something she never saw coming and will really appreciate.
Whether you go all out or keep it small but thoughtful nonetheless is up to you. To cover both options, and everything in between, here are the 35 best gifts for your mother-in-law. We've got everything from the best host gifts, like highball glasses and chic cutting boards, to mom-in-laws who are peak homebodies. A cool cape, soft slippers, or a cozy blanket are the name of the game. Trust us, these will save the day.
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Scrabble Deluxe Edition
WS Game Company
amazon.com
$119.99
Family game night gets a fun—and oftentimes rowdy—with an especially pretty deluxe Scrabble board.
amazon.com - 3/36
Wool Runners
Allbirds
allbirds.com
$110.00
Ultra lightweight, ultra comfortable, ultra breathable sneakers ought to keep her feet from hurting. You know, on the off chance that's something she complains about a lot.
allbirds.com - 4/36
Travels And Experiences Panama Notebook
Smythson
smythson.com
$42.00
For the woman who takes her travels—and her notes on them—seriously.
smythson.com - 5/36
Loveseat Slippers
naot.com - 6/36
Fiorella Highball Glasses, Set of 4
Anthropologie
anthropologie.com
$64.00
Her in-night will be all the more glamorous with pretty, gold-etched glasses.
anthropologie.com - 7/36
MegaFleece Snap Up Hoodie
Outdoor Voices
outdoorvoices.com
$138.00
A cozy fleece in her favorite color is a winning gift.
outdoorvoices.com - 8/36
Cozy Knit Short Robe
skims.com - 9/36
Ribbed Knit Cozy Set
lululemon
lululemon.com
$98.00
Lululemon's cozy merino wool hat and mittens are great for mom-in-laws who like to be warm and who like thinks that match.
lululemon.com - 10/36
The Cactus Leather Mini Sling Bag
Everlane
everlane.com
$85.00
This little sling bag is cute and useful, with just enough room for her phone and a few cards.
everlane.com - 11/36
Vogue Decanter
Estelle
jcrew.com
$195.00
And to go with that bottle of wine? A beautiful, handblown decanter.
jcrew.com - 12/36
Market Totein Black
Caraa
caraa.co
$128.00
If she’s keen to hit the farmers market every weekend, then outfit her with all the supplies she could need, packed into this handy (and cute!) bag.
caraa.co - 13/36
Solitaire Emerald Necklace
Alexis Jae
alexisjae.com
$195.00
A stunning necklace she will love to wear. It comes in yellow, white, and rose gold.
alexisjae.com - 14/36
Hother Cutting Board
Godinger
onekingslane.com
$33.50
This elegant (but not super expensive) addition to the kitchen is something she'll use often for prepping and serving.
onekingslane.com - 15/36
Canvas Slider Sneaker
Jenni Kayne
jennikayne.com
$145.00
These slide-on sneakers are the perfect gift for the stylish mom.
jennikayne.com - 16/36
Porcini Wide Leg Sweatpant
Girlfriend Collective
girlfriend.com
$78.00
For the mother-in-law that is always put together, even with her sweats on. Maybe even especially with her sweats on.
girlfriend.com - 17/36
Card Case
Dagne Dover
dagnedover.com
$40.00
No woman alive would say no to a new leather wallet. This card case keeps just the essentials.
dagnedover.com - 18/36
Curling Iron
ghd
ghdhair.com
$199.00
The beauty-obsessed mom-in-law will thank you for life after she tests out her new ghd curling iron. Good hair forever.
ghdhair.com - 19/36
Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico
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Casablanca Throw
Sunday Citizen
sundaycitizen.co
$170.00
Sunday Citizen's throw is great for cozy homes and particularly stylish living rooms.
sundaycitizen.co - 21/36
Gigante Mug
Utility Objects
food52.com
$45.00
This handmade mug is lovely, a perfect addition to her morning routine.
food52.com - 22/36
Cozy Sherpa Jacket
Vuori
vuoriclothing.com
$168.00
Vuori's sherpa jacket is super soft and a good bet for all types of mom styles.
vuoriclothing.com - 23/36
Move Diffuser
Vitruvi
vitruvi.com
$199.00
For good aromatic vibes, a stone diffuser for essential oils is a key home upgrade.
vitruvi.com - 24/36
Baby Alpaca Square Edge Cape
Cuyana
cuyana.com
$248.00
If there is one thing your mother-in-law will love, it's a cape. Don't ask questions.
cuyana.com - 25/36
Gift Set
Emi Jay
emijay.com
$39.00
A set of Emi Jay hair clips will have her feeling all sorts of on trend.
emijay.com - 26/36
Baies Candle
Diptyque
bluemercury.com
$72.00
A candle is a good gift if it's a really, really good candle. This one is, with rose and blackcurrant aromas.
bluemercury.com - 27/36
The Charleston ZZ Plant
Urban Stems
urbanstems.com
$80.00
If you think she’d like something longer-lasting than flowers, this vibrant plant will get refreshing oxygen flowing in her home. Shipping is next-day, and the pot is included.
urbanstems.com - 28/36
Brass & Wood Display Box
Artifact Uprising
artifactuprising.com
$57.00
It’s always extra special to have photos that don’t live in a phone. Pair this frame with a stack of family photo prints she can swap out easily, so the one on top is always new.
artifactuprising.com - 29/36
Durand Sunglasses
warbyparker.com - 30/36
Silk Sleepmask
Slip
sephora.com
$50.00
A silk sleep mask is a luxe sleep upgrade, whether she’s wearing it every night or just when she’s traveling.
sephora.com - 31/36
Flower Bouquet
Bouqs
bouqs.com
$44.00
With a gorgeous arrangement of sunny, bright flowers, you can’t go wrong. They come with a vase, too.
bouqs.com - 32/36
'The Night Tiger'
By Yangsze Choo
amazon.com
$15.45
Night Tiger got rave reviews for its beautiful, mesmerizing storytelling. She’ll be sharing it with her book club in no time.
amazon.com - 33/36
'Cocoa: An Exploration of Chocolate, With Recipes'
By Sue Quinn
amazon.com
$12.00
Part cookbook, part history book, and part personal essay, Cocoa is a wonderful read about all things chocolate.
amazon.com - 34/36
Recipe Box with Recipe Cards
Kate Spade New York
amazon.com
$29.95
If she’s a top-notch chef, give her someplace official to write down and store all her favorite recipes.
amazon.com - 35/36
Reusable Natural Cotton Produce Bags
True Natured Co.
amazon.com
$21.99
Earth-conscious mothers-in-law will love this set of reusable and recyclable bags for holding produce, grocery shopping, organizing the fridge, traveling, and whatever else.
amazon.com - 36/36
x Colony Hotel Pajama Set
Petite Plume
petite-plume.com
$94.00
If she loves Palm Beach, she's really going to love this set from one of our favorite hotels there.
petite-plume.com
