Shopping for your mother-in-law (or future mother-in-law) can be difficult but we’re here today to make this task a breeze! Our team has worked hard to assemble a list of the BEST gifts for your mother-in-law – you’ll earn extra brownie points for all of these special gifts.
These are the kind of gifts that are sure to put a smile on your mother-in-law’s face, whether you’re looking for a gift for Mother’s Day, Christmas, her birthday, or any other special occasion, without breaking the bank!
General Great Gift Ideas for Your Mother-in-Law
Want to head to the store? Here are some good gift ideas of things you can look for.
- Candles
- Winter weather gear (gloves, hat, coat)
- Picture frame (include a favorite photo as well)
- Kitchen Appliances
- Perfume
Shop Online for the Best Mother-In-Law Gifts
Here are some great items you can purchase online for your mother-in-law.
Best Gifts For Your Mother-In-Law
Shopping for any adult at Christmas can be difficult, but it's especially tough to shop for your mother in law, right?! We've assembled a great list of ideas that any mother-in-law would love!
Hummingbird Feeder
Wow, check out these hummingbird feeders! Hummer's Galore is has officially licensed, high-quality, affordable hummingbird feeders featuring NCAA sports teams and the four branches of the military.
Crafted from high-quality, UV-resistant materials, this 32 oz feeder has a large capacity and features a built-in ant moat to protect the nectar from insects.
They make a great gift for military familyes, bird lovers, sports fans, and parents, inlaws, and grandparents of college students.
As a proud West Virginian, I love my WVU feeder!
My readers can save 25% using code "ThriftyNifty25".
Pet-Friendly Plants Assorted Box
Does your mother-in-law have a pet that she adores? My mother-in-law has a cat named Loki who she loves so very much! She also loves houseplants but is very careful to only purchase plants that aren't toxic to cats.
I was excited to find the "Plants for Pet Parents" online store because every plant they carry is safe! This 4-pack of pet-safe plants makes a great gift for pet parents and it's especially nice if you won't see her over the holidays and you need a gift that can ship directly to her.
Softy Minky Throw Blanket
She's going to love this super soft minky throw blanket! It's perfect for curling up on the couch this winter while she watches her favorite shows.
Gold Hammered Unplug Soy Candle
Not only is this an amazingly smelling candle from Unplug Soy Candles, it's also a beautiful piece of decor that will look great on a mantle, bookshelf, or end table. It's made with premium fragrance oils and pure soy wax.
Also, make sure you pair it with Unplug Soy Candles' USB lighter. It's not a gas lighter like you're used to. Just use a USB and charge it! It's the coolest lighter I've ever used!
Omaha Steaks
I've heard about Omaha Steaks all my life but this year is the first year I've ever tried their products and all I have to say is, WOW! The steaks were so tender and delicious! I also tried an assortment of other items from them (green beans, cheesecake, and a few other things) and every single item I tried was great! Give your Mother-in-Law the gift of a delicious meal with the gift of Omaha Steaks!
100% European Linen Button Front Dress
This 100% European linen dress from Quince is perfect for any mother-in-law. The style of this dress has a vintage flair and since it's available in a variety of colors, you are sure to find the perfect one to compliment her.
I have this dress in the blue pinstripe and received a compliment the very first time I wore it! The linen fabric is breathable and the best feature -- it has pockets!
Oh, and did I mention it's super affordable too? (Linen is usually so expensive!) You'll be shocked at this great deal!
FUGOO Inferno - Wireless Bluetooth Speaker & Real Flame Lantern
If you're looking for a unique gift for a mother-in-law who has everything, this is it! This neat Bluetooth Speaker is wrapped around a base that can be used as a flame thrower when using Chafing Fuel or other compatible fuel or for a totally different look, you can use it as a flower vase! Of course, it looks great even if you're just using it as a speaker too.
Alpha Skin Body Bundle Set
You can never go wrong with a great body wash and lotion for your mother-in-law! Alpha Skin Body Wash is formulated with 10% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) to gently release dead skin cells revealing fresh, healthy, younger-looking skin while the lotion is formulated with 12% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) to thoroughly hydrate and gently exfoliate, leaving skin soft, smooth and younger-looking from head to toe.
Over the Sink Colander from Dreamroo
I LOVE this over-the-sink colander! I carry it out to my garden to grab fresh tomatoes, lettuce, blueberries, etc. and then stretch it over our sink for easy rinsing. It's dishwasher safe and collapses to a small size for easy storage. It's also available in a variety of colors.
Mightylicious Cookies
Every year I bake cookies and sweets to give away to family and friends over the holidays but inevitably there is always someone on my list that I can't gift treats to because they are either on a gluten-free or vegan diet. That's why I was excited to discover Mightylicious Cookies. They have a large variety of delicious cookies that are gluten-free and they even have some vegan options as well! They are the perfect sweet treat to gift to a mother-in-law or anyone you are shopping for who is gluten-free and/or vegan!
Backyard Candles Gift Set
Get your mother-in-law one of these unique candle gift sets! These candles are hand-poured in up-cycled coconuts in San Diego, California and every purchase gives back 5% to our planet. I have a couple of candles from this company and they smell AMAZING! They offer gift sets for each month with scents that are perfect for that season or purchase individual candles and get her favorite scent!
Eli & Elm Pillow for Side Sleepers
You can't underestimate the value of a good night's sleep! While on vacation with my mom, she mentioned how the (bad) pillow in her condo had been affecting her sleep so much.
This pillow from Eli & Elm is perfect for side sleepers - however, I'll add that my husband, who has this exact pillow and loves it, also sleeps on it on his back sometimes as well. He always gets a great night's sleep on it!
Your mother-in-law will be so thankful for this pillow!
Zavor Cast Aluminum Saute Pan
I have this pan from Zavor and I use it multiple times a week. I love that the nonstick ceramic coating contains no toxins or heavy metals.
It's a great pan that will become a quick favorite!
Kosterina Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For someone who has everything, consider giving her something she probably uses all the time, but a good quality version, like olive oil from Kosterina.
Cold-pressed in small batches from a single blend of early harvest Koroneiki olives grown in southern Greece, EVOO has a high chlorophyll content, making it rich in healthy polyphenols (an anti-inflammatory antioxidant). Polyphenol content measuring over 55mg/kg is required for olive oil to be deemed extra virgin - this Kosterina harvest measured 470 mg/kg of polyphenol content!
Viking 3-Ply Stainles Steel Roaster with Rack and Bonus Digital Thermometer
Is your mother-in-law the one who cooks Thanksgiving and/or Christmas meal? If so, she will definitely appreciate a new roaster pan from Viking! It's compatible with all cooking surfaces AND it's dishwasher safe! As a bonus, this one comes with a digital thermometer too!
Back to the Roots Organic Lavender Year Round, Windowsill Indoor Garden Kit
Give her the gift of fresh flowers all year long!
This mason jar grow kit allows you to grow your own lavender all year round.
The planter kit is designed especially for the hobbyist who would like to try indoor gardening without the hassle of starting from scratch. Included in this windowsill lavender planter kit are all the necessary items to get you started.
Lavender is one of the easiest to grow indoors because it is a highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance houseplant.
It's a fun gift that she can enjoy long after the holiday season ends!
Cutluxe 8'' Chef Knife
Cutluxe is a well-known brand and for good reason. You will LOVE their knives and can purchase them easily online today!
The Cutluxe 8” Chef Knife is an all-purpose tool, designed for efficient slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing of both soft and hard foods.
Cutluxe knives are literally my favorite knives for cutting vegetables and really just about any food. She will love this knife!
Instant Pot Pro Plus Smart Multi-Cooker
Does your Mother-In-Law have an Instant Pot yet? If not, now is the perfect time to get her one!
I have the Instant Pot Pro Plus Smart Mulit-Cooker and use it ALL the time!
The Instant Pot Pro Plus is a fully connected multi-cooker that lets you wirelessly operate the unit through the Instant Brands Connect app.
Simply follow the cooking instructions in the app. It will tell you when it’s time to sauté your ingredients and when you should place the pressure cooking lid over the unit to slow cook your ingredients. You can also wirelessly control many other functions.
Does she not like to use apps? No problem! The control panel is easy to use, and it includes status messages to guide you through various cooking programs.
This is one gift your mother-in-law will not want to regift!
Zip Top Storage Set
Does your mother-in-law love useful, practical gifts? If so, this Zip Top Cup Storage Set is the way to go.
Great for taking snacks on the go -- they even fit in your car's cup holder. The upright design is a space saver and comes in 4 sizes.
Made with 100% platinum silicone, these storage bags won't leach harmful chemicals like plastics can.
Be Earnest - eau de parfum
Have you ever thought about getting her perfume? I have Be Earnest and absolutely love the way it smells. It's got hints of cedarwood, fir, floral, rhubarb, apple, and musk and they all blend together into one magnificent scent!
I've gotten tons of compliments. Your mother-in-law will love it!
Accordion Zip Wallet
Update her wallet with this gorgeous Accordion Zip Wallet from Portland Leather Goods!
It's a sophisticated, sturdy leather with a spacious interior.
It'll help keep her perfectly organized with six card slots, two large pockets for organizing cash or receipts, plus a zipper pocket for coins!
Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner
Your mother-in-law will get so much use out of the Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner! She probably has stacks and stacks of photos. Converting them to digital formats will allow her to easily share them with all of the family. Plus she'll be able to digitally save all of her important documents this way too.
The automatic document feeder allows you to easily scan mixed batches of photos and documents in color, with just the touch of a button. You can scan both sides of items and save in multiple file formats including PDF and most common photo formats.
Bundled software called CaptureOnTouch is included with this Canon scanner to edit and enhance the quality of your photos. The RS40 is both Windows and Mac compatible. You can easily connect to your device with a USB cable.
Candles from La Jolie Muse
Candles can make a statement and candles from La Jolie Muse certainly do just that! They are poured into beautifully designed glass jars that make a home look inviting and classic. After burning your candle, save the gorgeous jar to use as a flower vase, pencil holder, or even a holder for another candle!
There are a multitude of scents and colored jars to choose from.
Receive 10% off with any purchase. Use code WELCOME10 at check out!
Boomer Trivia Board Game: Replay the 50s, 60s, & 70s
Boom Again is a Baby Boomer pop culture game filled with questions from ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
She'll love recalling advertising slogans and jingles, politics and social movements, movies, music, and television, and more as she plays.
Nixplay Smart Photo Frame 9.7 inch
One of the things women love most about the holidays is that it brings families and friends together. It's a time for making memories with the ones we love, right? The gift of a smart photo frame from Nixplay is the perfect gift to spread happiness to your mother-in-law through memories all year long!
Nixplay Smart Photo Frames provide private, secure and encrypted sharing of photos and video clips between families in full HD quality. With this frame, you can send photos and videos via WiFi directly to the frame for your mother-in-law, no matter how far away you are!
5pc. Storage Canisters w/Airtight Lids
Help your mother-in-law organize with this great canister set. It's designed to stay put when stacked, due to its protective silicone boot and modular design construction.
The airtight lid locks food in to keep it fresh, so it's perfect for storing dry goods like bulk foods and baking ingredients.
It's truly the perfect set to help keep any cupboard organized with its space-efficient design. You can also scoop and pour with ease due to its wide opening and round corners.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Truffle Lava Cakes
If she's got a sweet-tooth but is gluten-free; Bake Me A Wish has you covered! These Chocolate Truffle Lava Cakes are to die for!
This gift box package includes 4 flourless cakes that can be warmed in the oven or the microwave to achieve the molten lava look and freshly baked taste.
Beautifully packaged in an elegant gift box fit for royalty and a personalized greeting card, these will make your mother-in-law swoon!
Women's 2pc 100% Cashmere Pom Beanie Hat & Glove Set
She'll feel luxurious in this set made out of 100% cashmere fabric. The set comes as one size fits most.
As a bonus, the set comes pre-wrapped in a gorgeous gift box!
Cribbage Game & Playing Cards
The classic game of Cribbage NEVER goes out of style! It's perfect for your mother-in-law to play with friends, family, church ladies, and neighbors.
Yay For Today Mug
Today is going to be a beautiful day. Give your mother-in-law a gift to help her celebrate today and every day with this uplifting mug!
Kahawa 1893 Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Kahawa 1893 is the perfect gift to send to all the coffee lovers on any Christmas shopping list! Kahawa 1893 is a sustainable coffee brand that brings the rich aromatic flavors of Kenya (which produces some of the most abundant and distinctive coffee on earth!) to you.
Their coffee beans are grown and harvested in Kenya and roasted fresh in California by a third-generation female Kenyan coffee farmer.
Lightweight Base Layer Leggings
For women who are always chilly, these Lightweight Base Layer Leggings are the perfect gift!
You Got This Coloring Book
Your mother-in-law works hard sharing her love. So give her a gift where she can spend some time relaxing as she colors the inspirational artwork by Vicky Barone.
Moroccan Fig and Bergamot Body Milk - Glass Bottle
This stimulating Moroccan Fig and Bergamot Body Cream features a fragrance that refreshes and invigorates the senses, with crisp notes of Moroccan Fig, the sweet citrus aroma of Bergamot from the Ivory Coast, and delicately mixed notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Plum and Rosewood.
The Large Deep Dish
The Large Deep Dish from Anyday makes it easy to cook full, delicious meals from scratch; right in your microwave!
Cricut Explore Air 2
Is your Mother-In-Law the crafty type? If she is, then the Cricut Explore Air 2 would be perfect for her. This DIY crafting speed machine combines time-saving performance with class-leading simplicity.
This machine will allow your Mother-In-Law to make beautiful, handcrafted items quickly, anything from cards to custom T-shirts to home decor. You can purchase just the machine or a whole bundle so you can be sure she has everything she needs to start crafting.
Organic Sunflower Windowsill Grow Kit
It's easy to brighten up the home with fresh beautiful blooms in this mini homegrown Sunflower Windowsill Kit!
This quick-growing, dwarf sunflower variety is perfect for indoors, no green thumb is needed.
PediPocket Blanket
PediPocket measures almost 6ft in length and even includes a foot pocket to keep feet toasty.
It's substantial enough to keep anyone warm on even the most wintry of days, yet delicate enough for breezy summer nights.
Zip Top 8 Piece Reusable Container Set
This 'complete' set of Zip Top containers includes 3 sizes of cups, 3 sizes of dishes, and 2 sizes of bags and is available in 5 different colors.
Custom Photo Crystal Gifts: 3D Glass Pictures
These 3D customized gifts are perfect for Christmas and any other occasion for a unique gift your mother-in-law will love!
Island Time from Diamond Art Club
Does your mother-in-law love crafting and spending a day at the beach? If so, then this is the gift for her!
Bromeliad Aechmea Pink Indoor Plant
This year, for your amazing mother-in-law, surprise her with a Bromeliad Aechmea Pink Indoor Plant from Bloomscape!
It's a no fuss, carefree plant that works as an air cleaner while it removes harmful pollutants around you.
Georgia Grove Pecan Pie
Surprise your mother-in-law with this absolutely delicious Georgia Grove Pecan Pie from Sunnyland Farms.
Lotus Trolley Bags
The average American family uses 1,500 plastic bags a year. Help her make the switch to the Lotus Trolley Bag and say goodbye to flimsy, single-use plastic bags that pollute our planet.
Lotus Produce Bags - Set of 9
Make sure you check out the machine-washable produce bags from Lotus Trolley too!
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Peggy Nunn
Tuesday 12th of September 2023
I would like the Boomer Trivia Board Game: Replay the 50s, 60s, & 70s That would be fun.
Amber Ludwig
Thursday 16th of December 2021
I love the Back to the Roots Organic Lavender Year Round, Windowsill Indoor Garden Kit! Bringing such a calming herb indoors can be so beneficial for the family :)
gloria patterson
Saturday 4th of December 2021
If you know your mother in law any one of these items would be perfect. My sister in law gives her mother in law food. And mom loves it something she an use and does not take up space
Amber Ludwig
Sunday 28th of November 2021
I love the monstera plant!! They are SO in style right now and I love something that lasts longer than a week!!
Lauryn R
Sunday 28th of November 2021
I love the Cricut Pro 2 and the PediPocket Blanket! We craft a lot so we would definitely get use out of the Cricut Pro. I also love blankets, but so do a lot of women! My mother-in-law with love these things as well. These are fantastic gift ideas, thank you so much for sharing.