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55 Best Mother-in-Law Gifts for Any Occasion

Impress your MIL big time with these great ideas.

By Cailey Lindberg and Alyssa Gautieri
gifts for mother in law
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Your mother-in-law will always have an important place in your life, even when you don't see eye-to-eye. After all, she raised the wonderful person you married. For that reason and more, you'll want to make sure you find the best mother-in-law gifts for Mother's Day, her birthday and other special occasions.

That's where we come in.

We've searched for the greatest MIL gifts to give, whether you've known her your whole life or she's your future mother-in-law. Trust us, even if she's a woman who has everything, she'll be impressed with these sentimental, thoughtful and sometimes, luxurious, options. You'll find a few personalized ideas if you two are super close, as well as just top gifts for women that our readers are loving all year 'round.

The key to getting a good gift for your bonus mom is to make sure it's either something that's just for her (she'll think you spent hours trying to pick out the perfect present), or an item that speaks to her relationship with her children and grandchildren. Seriously, go those two ways, and you'll finally get that family recipe she's been keeping from you for years.

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Personalized Gift Idea

Birthstone Necklace

Birthstone Necklace
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Personalized Gift Idea

Birthstone Necklace

$21 at Amazon

Let the Amazon shop know the birthstone and initial of her children or grandchildren, and they will create a stunning necklace that will help keep them close to her heart.

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Something for Her Daughter-in-Law to give

Infinity Love Knot Necklace

Infinity Love Knot Necklace
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Something for Her Daughter-in-Law to give

Infinity Love Knot Necklace

Cue the tears. If the beautiful necklace, which symbolizes your bond, doesn't get her, the note about her son definitely will.

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A bit of luxury without the price

Pressed Flower Teardrop Earrings

Pressed Flower Teardrop Earrings
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A bit of luxury without the price

Pressed Flower Teardrop Earrings

The shape, the flowers, the colors, everything about these earrings are unique. Amazon users say they make the perfect gift for the woman who has everything. "Mother-in-law loved them; she didn't have anything like them, and she thought the set we gave her was lovely,"

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Facial Roller Set of 3

Amazon’s Choice
Facial Roller Set of 3
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Facial Roller Set of 3

Now 50% Off

The ice roller alone is something our readers love. But with this set, you get a regular jade roller and massager in addition to the iced one. Each piece can help with puffiness, fine lines and even headaches.

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Petite Meyer Lemon Tree

Petite Meyer Lemon Tree
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Petite Meyer Lemon Tree

Sure, flowers are nice, but if you really want to make an impression go with this petite lemon tree. To her delight, it will begin to produce within 1–2 seasons.

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For the MIL Who Has Everything

Glass Wine Saving Carafe

Glass Wine Saving Carafe
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For the MIL Who Has Everything

Glass Wine Saving Carafe

Whether everyone is always gathering at her house or she just loves her daily glass of wine, she'll appreciate this sleek carafe. It will keep wine fresh up to seven days, plus save space in her fridge.

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3D Crystal Photo

3D Crystal Photo
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3D Crystal Photo

You know what's never a bad gift? A photo of her grandchildren. Up the ante with this super unique picture, which is actually etched into crystal and lights up.

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Luxury Shower Steamers

Luxury Shower Steamers
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Luxury Shower Steamers

This is a great gift if you two aren't particularly close, or if you're just getting to know her. It's thoughtful because shower steamers can help her unwind after a long day, but not too personal or expensive.

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Over 30,000 5-Star Reviews

Yellow Gold Earrings

Best Seller
Yellow Gold Earrings
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Over 30,000 5-Star Reviews

Yellow Gold Earrings

For less than $15, you can gift her these best-selling hoops that come in yellow gold, rose gold and white gold. Amazon customers say they are lightweight and perfect for everyday use.

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Unique Gift Idea

Screen Magnifier for Smartphone

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Screen Magnifier for Smartphone
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Unique Gift Idea

Screen Magnifier for Smartphone

Now 32% Off

Help her see all of her FaceTime calls and videos so much better with this nifty gadget. All she has to do is place her phone in the right spot, and it will automatically show up on the larger screen.

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My Family Cookbook

My Family Cookbook
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My Family Cookbook

Even if you hate to admit it, you know she's the best cook. She can write down all of her famous recipes in this lovely book, which will quickly become a family heirloom.

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Red Antique Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Red Antique Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
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Red Antique Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Now 13% Off

For something completely different, go with this cute hummingbird feeder, which Amazon users say does such a good job at attracting birds.

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Royal Luxe Heated Blanket

Royal Luxe Heated Blanket
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Royal Luxe Heated Blanket

She'll use this top-rated heating blanket most of the year thanks to the 12 heated settings and the soft and cozy feel. The Good Housekeeping Institute gave it top scores in their tests to boot!

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Glass Angel Figurine

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Glass Angel Figurine
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Glass Angel Figurine

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Available with flowers in a bunch of different colors, we think the purple is perfect for a MIL as it represents how much you appreciate her opinion and input.

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Pop Up Card

Best Seller
Pop Up Card
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Pop Up Card

She'll be telling her friends all about this bouquet card. It's incredibly realistic, and can be displayed all year.

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GH Readers Are Loving

Medium Crossbody Bag

Best Seller
Medium Crossbody Bag
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GH Readers Are Loving

Medium Crossbody Bag

Now 16% Off

Help her ditch those heavy, bulky bags with this lightweight crossbody version, which can hold all of her essentials without weighing her down.

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Personalized Mother Gift

Personalized Mother Gift
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Personalized Mother Gift

You can really customize this frame, including what name you want to put, as well as all the kids and birthdays. It allows up to four dates, so get two if she has a lot of grandkids.

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Highly-Rated On Amazon

Cloud Slippers for Women and Men

On Sale
Cloud Slippers for Women and Men
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Highly-Rated On Amazon

Cloud Slippers for Women and Men

Now 43% Off
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These ultra-cushy slides are being spotted everywhere. Not only are they stylish, but they claim to relieve foot pain. So even if she has a pair of slippers she loves, these are worth a try.

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Thoughtful Gift

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

Editor’s Choice
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
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Thoughtful Gift

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

Now 43% Off

Michelle Obama is back when we need her the most. In her new book, she encourages us to find and use our inner light to impact the world, and also offers us advice for difficult times.

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MassagePro Scalp Brush

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MassagePro Scalp Brush
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MassagePro Scalp Brush

Now 20% Off

This shampoo brush will upgrade her shower routine, at a bargain price. It's great for working in product, protecting her nails as she showers and giving her a scalp massage. Lovely!

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Cailey Lindberg
Commerce Editor, Gifts & LIfestyle

Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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Associate Lifestyle Editor

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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