Mother-in-law for many girls becomes the second mother, so I want to choose a special gift for her. When deciding what to give a mother-in-law for a birthday, it’s worth trying to remember what the birthday girl dreams of, what interests she would like to be especially pleased to receive on her holiday.
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Tips for choosing a gift in-law
To appropriate, beautifully and effectively to congratulate the mother-in-law on her birthday, it is worth listening to the following tips:
- If the relative is elderly, you do not need to hand her cool expensive gadgets - even if the latter can greatly facilitate the life of mother-in-law. Often, women aged categorically refuse to learn something new and prefer to live "in the old way", as they are used to. Therefore, a new-fangled present can even offend them. Giving such gifts is relevant only if the mother-in-law is a young or young modern woman who loves everything new and is happy to learn.
- Since the spouse’s mother is a close relative, it’s a bad idea to give her a banal present for her birthday, bought at a nearby supermarket. Sets of cosmetics, sweets or the “all for home” kit already assembled by the manufacturer will not work. Such a present will clearly demonstrate the hero of the occasion that they did not think about her at the time of choosing the gift, but simply wanted to quickly get rid of it.
- It is important to remember the tastes, preferences, and hobbies of the birthday girl. Gifts that take into account all of the above are the most coveted, pleasant, memorable. They will definitely please the mother-in-law and once again demonstrate to her the love and care of children.
A universal and always appropriate gift is an envelope with money, which will allow the birthday girl to independently purchase everything she wants. But just a sum of money from a daughter-in-law can seem like a soulless present. Therefore, it is better to supplement it with at least a small pleasant gift to the taste of the mother-in-law.
Original DIY Gifts
A handmade gift from a daughter-in-law will once again emphasize that the girl is a wonderful hostess and knows how to save. And this is so important in relations with the mother-in-law, even if they are excellent.
Well, if the congratulator knows how to sew or knit. Then she will be able to make many beautiful wardrobe or interior items for the birthday girl, for example, a delicate openwork shawl, hat and / or scarf, slippers, mittens, napkins, tablecloth, pillowcases or even full bedding, an embroidered picture with flowers or a bright landscape, plaid, rug and more.
You can even create cosmetics with your own hands, for example, make home-made soap for the mother-in-law (even the simplest option from the base is suitable), make a universal face cream, shampoo (taking into account the peculiarities of her hair), etc. In modern stores for needlewomen they sell everything they need to create such cosmetics. It remains only to choose a beautiful package for your creations.
If the girl cooks well, then the mother-in-law, for sure, will be pleased to receive a birthday cake from her with personal congratulations, written in cream, a set of fancifully decorated cupcakes or even a full festive dinner. A great idea is not to take yourself preparing the table for the celebration, which will allow the birthday girl to relax and take time for herself.
A homemade postcard will be a good addition to the gifts being discussed. You can also include the grandchildren of the hero of the occasion to make it, or simply leave the handprints of the kids on it. By the way, this card is also relevant to use as an envelope for a cash gift.
Unusual ideas that will definitely be remembered
There are some gift ideas that will surely delight every birthday girl and will be remembered for a long time. First of all, these are family-related presents.
The daughter-in-law can carefully study her husband’s pedigree and arrange it in the form of a tree in the big picture. Well, if there is an opportunity to add a miniature photo of each family member. Such a picture will definitely go to a place of honor in the mother-in-law’s house and will be regularly considered by all homeworkers, as well as proudly displayed to guests.
Another unusual gift idea is a family photo shoot. It’s best to surprise her mother-in-law with a surprise. For example, to gather family members in a photo studio without her knowledge and, only when everything is ready, bring a birthday girl there. Usually in families there are difficulties with gathering all relatives together, and for this reason there are few joint photos in the album. Therefore, such a gift will be especially valuable and enjoyable.
If children have a large sum for a gift for the birthday girl, then it is best to spend them on a trip. Women of age rarely decide to use the accumulated money for their own joy. Most often give them to children or leave for the future. Therefore, traveling as a birthday present will be an amazing but enjoyable option. Of course, you should not save money and send the mother-in-law to Europe or some hot country alone. It is better to buy a ticket right away for her spouse or close friend.
Useful birthday gifts
A great many useful gifts for the mother-in-law can be invented at all, for example, those related to health - a certificate to a medical center in which a woman will be able to undergo a comprehensive examination and clarify her problems, a massage chair, a modern device for measuring pressure, home appliances that can to facilitate the life of the hero of the occasion, etc.
If the mother-in-law does not yet have a washing machine, multicooker, bread machine, robot vacuum cleaner, dishwasher or other products that help a woman cope with household chores faster, you should definitely buy them. The new large TV or refrigerator instead of the old and small will also become relevant.
Depending on the hobby
The mother-in-law's birthday present will be necessary and useful if it is chosen taking into account the woman's hobby. Does the birthday girl love to sew or knit? In this case, she will be able to pick up many interesting options for the presentation. These are beautiful baskets and caskets for storing small accessories used for hobbies, sets of convenient knitting needles, hooks, needles, intricate angles (you can even make them with your own hands), sets of expensive threads of various colors that the hero of the occasion cannot afford to buy for herself. It will be relevant to hand in-law magazines and books on her hobby or pay for courses. The latter will also allow a woman to leave home more often and make new interesting acquaintances.
Mother-in-law, who loves to cook, you can give new baking dishes, a multifunctional oven, cookbooks, sets of various irreplaceable trifles, such as a pastry syringe, kitchen scales and baking bags. A lover of dancing or any outdoor activities should give a subscription to a suitable sports or entertainment club.
Budget Gift Options
Sometimes, choosing a gift for her husband’s beloved mother, one has to try to make it both inexpensive and original. First of all, you need to pay attention to all kinds of interior accessories. For example, give your mother-in-law a beautiful new tablecloth or a set of towels that are perfect for the design of her kitchen. Today, in large stores for the home, numerous usefulnesses can be found at the lowest prices, especially during the sales season.
A set of sweets, nuts / dried fruits and tea or coffee will cost an inexpensive daughter-in-law. You can also replace them with a fruit basket. Then the gift will also be useful.
It is always appropriate to hand a woman a bouquet of flowers for her birthday (and for an anniversary, you can’t do without it at all). To save on the cost of the flower arrangement, you need to make it yourself. For example, first peek at the web like a design, and then - repeat it in life. Foil paper, kraft packaging, bows and other similar details can be purchased at a wholesale base at the lowest prices.
What to give, if not cramped in funds
If the congratulator is not shy in the means, then the list of gifts available for him is almost endless. With a tidy sum of money in your pocket to surprise a woman is not difficult.
First of all, it is worth paying attention to precious products. Usually, adult women really like personalized jewelry or their various memorable options. You can give your mother-in-law an opening pendant engraved with the birth dates of her children or even with their miniature hidden photo, choose a brooch that suits her interests, or simply hand in a beautiful bracelet, earrings, pendants, and beads.
If a woman carefully watches herself, it will be actual to hand her a certificate to a prestigious spa. Your best bet is to send her there with your spouse or a whole company of girlfriends. Such a birthday will definitely be remembered for the birthday girl for a long time.
Does my mother-in-law love to watch movies and live in a house with enough rooms? In one of them, you can organize a full-fledged home theater for a woman with excellent sound and image, or simply replace all the household appliances in the house with new and modern ones.
It is best to start choosing a gift for the mother-in-law in advance. Then the daughter-in-law will have enough time to find the best option, come up with a suitable text of wishes for him, and beautifully and effectively arrange the present.
