How to choose a gift for the mother in law?

Gift Selection Features

As we wrote above, the choice of a gift depends entirely on your relationship with your mother-in-law. After all, if she is like a second mother to you, then a gift can have fond memories, for example, a joint photo in a beautiful frame, or a mug with a common photo.

But if it so happened that you practically do not communicate with mother-in-law, neutral gifts come into play here. But more about that below.

Mother in law - second mother

Here between your mother-in-law and you have developed a strong, family relationship in which you both consider yourself close to each other. To please such a mother-in-law with a gift, you should always go to the selection of a surprise mentally.

• Mother-in-law loves books? - means several books with expensive, leather binding.
• Mother-in-law does needlework? - It’s better to pick her a high-quality floss thread or a skein of wool (if she knits socks) and a complete set of tools for such things.
• If the mother-in-law is a sophisticated woman with good taste - jewelry, will be a great present for any occasion. By the way, it can be both silver and gold and even pearls.

And always listen to what exactly a woman would like on her birthday, because she will definitely say it as if in passing. And then it is worth making a gift based on this knowledge.

Mother-in-law girlfriend

Thanks to the warm relationship between you, you can give mother-in-law even personal items.

• A set of expensive facial cosmetics;
• Jewelry: ring, bracelet, earrings or elegant brooch;
• Portrait of a mother-in-law made with acrylics or in another style;
• Photo album with your shared photos (if there are few of them, just put what you have in the album)
• As a last resort, if you know that the mother-in-law wanted to buy something personal and collects money, you can put a certain amount and give it to her.

Mother-in-law

In this case, communication with the mother-in-law is limited to rare calls and then at the request of her husband or simply on any issues. You rarely see each other, and also do not often visit each other. But your relationship is calm and not strained, then you can give:

• Outdoor vase with decorative flowers;
• Set of coffee cups;
• Plaid;
• Soft pillows on the sofa or for chairs;
• Orthopedic mattress;
• Floor lamp;
• Original sconce with a beautiful design;
• Tapestry.

Mother in law far

If your mother-in-law lives far away, and you practically do not communicate, then in this case it is better to choose neutral and universal gifts:

• A set of delicious tea or expensive coffee;
• A box of delicious chocolates;
• A box of flowers and macaroons;
• Named flower vase;
• Bath set;
• Small household appliances;
• Quality bedding set.

Mother-in-law demanding woman

Such a woman is always difficult to please. She not only loves high-quality and expensive items, but also their personality. If you want to please such a mother-in-law, then you can give these gifts:

• SPA day;
• Gold leaf for the body;
• Interactive photo frame;
• E-book;
• Slow cooker;
• Dear perfume (but only after the confirmation of her husband that this is exactly the fragrance that mother-in-law likes)
• Theater ticket
• Paid dinner in an expensive restaurant;
• Jewelry and only in gold.

Mother-in-law monster

If the mother-in-law does not like you, and you don’t particularly like her, then in this case there are difficulties with choosing a gift. After all, whatever your relationship, you still have to give a gift, so read below that you can give a mother-in-law to a monster so that she does not throw away your gift after you leave:

• Named flower vase;
• Portrait of a mother-in-law made on a wooden base;
• A set of cups with photos of grandchildren or your husband;
• Electric kettle;
• Electric meat grinder;
• Blender
• Subscription to a beauty salon or massage parlor.

Practical gifts for the mother in law

• Blankets;
• Sets of towels for the kitchen and bath;
• Pillows
• Caskets for jewelry;
• Small household appliances;
• Painted tray;
• Humidifier;
• Massager;
• Slippers;
• Wall Clock;
• The housekeeper;
• Stand for phone or tablet;
• The electronic book.

What flowers can be given to mother in law

Remember that each flower carries its own specific character, so you should know what each of means:

Yellow roses - Perfect for mother-in-law. Since they mean heat and symbolize the sun.

White and pink roses - a sign of respect.

Red roses - a sign of admiration and respect.

Lily - A noble choice of colors that will suit even the most demanding ladies.

Tulips - symbolize wealth and happiness.

Chrysanthemums - Such flowers are always to success, gratitude, and your trust in a person is expressed in them.

What you can not give in-law

• Don’t give mother-in-law to animals: kittens, puppies, fish or parrots.
• You should not pick up mother-in-law as a gift of sharp objects, because it will give the impression that you are sharpening a tooth on her.
• Do not give religious objects: gold or silver crosses, as well as icons.
• Underwear and nightgowns are personal items that a mother-in-law can choose on her own.
• Plates are an inappropriate birthday present.
• Tonometer and medicine kit - can offend your mother in law.
• Souvenirs - such gifts are too commonplace.
• A tablecloth and a pot holder for hot dishes - such gifts are too commonplace.

But always remember that this article is only advisory in nature, so you can always give a person exactly what you think is necessary. Because cases are individual and if your mother-in-law ordered a set of plates from you, then of course you should give them to her.