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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.
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.
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,"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.