50 Best Gifts for Mother-in-Laws

The Best Gifts for Your Hard-to-Shop-For Mother-in-Law

Talk about a hard person to find a present for. You may love your MIL very much and want to surprise her with the best gifts for mother-in-law, but there’s no doubt it’s a pressure-filled endeavor. What can you possibly get for the person who raised your beloved? Google certainly isn’t much help. Search “best gifts for mother-in-laws,” and you’re bound to find options that feel…well, a little lackluster. And if she already has everything, the pressure to find a truly unique present can feel especially high.

But don’t worry! We’re here to help ease your gift shopping woes. No matter how close you are (or aren’t) to your mother-in-law, you can’t go wrong with a personalized present—a monogrammed jewelry box or a notebook for her to jot down her thoughts. Short on time and need a last-minute gift from Amazon that’ll ship fast? Believe it or not, you can get a pretty sweet trio of hand creams in a perfectly giftable tin (no wrapping paper necessary!) and even jewelry through the online giant.

Of course, some basic sleuthing can help, too. Are you looking to find her a great holiday gift on your own, or are you splurging on her birthday with your partner? Has she recently gotten into a hobby, or does she just need some TLC? Whatever kind of MIL you’re shopping for, we found options for all sorts of budgets and personalities, including great inexpensive presents that clock in under $25 but still look luxurious.

Our top picks (with hilarious commentary)

Best Overall: UrbanStems The Lexington Bouquet, $60
- Skip the wilting supermarket bouquet; this stunning dried arrangement stays vibrant for an entire year, making it well worth the price. Better yet, UrbanStems is a flower delivery service that offers next-day shipping—perfect for procrastinators.
Best Personalized Gift: Aurate Story in Gold Engraved Pendant, $150
- Remind her she has a heart of gold for putting up with your husband for all of these years. This delicate bestseller has a sweet idiom inscribed on the inside. It’s perfect for the mother-in-law who looks simplistic jewelry.
Best Self-Care Gift: Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask, $34
- It doesn’t get more soothing than these lavender-scented slippers that she can pop in the microwave to warm her feet after a long day. It’s the ultimate self-care gift that costs a fraction of a spa visit.
Best for the Woman Who Has Everything: Lunya Washable Silk Robe, $278
- Two words: washable silk. Lunya’s coveted line of luxurious sleepwear is perfect for the MIL who prioritizes self-care. We especially love this robe for lounging or throwing over the matching pajamas.
Best Birthday Gift: The Five-Minute Journal, $25
- Give her a moment to breathe with this journal that encourages you to take five minutes out to think, write, and set your intentions (if she’s into that sort of thing).
Best Luxury Mother’s Day Gift: Tory Burch Small Ella Bio Tote, $298
- Update her current workhorse bag to this style from Tory Burch. The newest iteration of its best-selling Ella tote is made in Italy from an innovative leather alternative—a non-GMO plant protein grown in North America—that’s meant to be just as durable as the original.

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Now that you have some hilarious and fabulous gift ideas for your hard-to-shop-for mother-in-law, it’s time to get your shopping spree started! Happy gifting!

50 Best Gifts for Mother-in-Laws