37 Gifts for the In-laws That Will Make You Their Favorite

By Laura Fiebert | Updated: December 10, 2024

    Maybe you are lucky and have in-laws who adore you. Perhaps you’re unlucky, and they don’t. Either way, finding the right gifts for inlaws is hard. However, if you are looking for a gift for your mother-in-law and father-in-law, our gift guide has fantastic gifts that will make them love you even more. We’ve got the best gifts for inlaws, from an anniversary to Christmas.

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  1. Digital Photo Frame
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    Think of this picture frame as a digital bragboard for grandma! The frame allows loved ones to send photos and videos directly to it. This is one of the best gifts you could give a grandma with many long-distance loved ones. 

  3. Family Calendar
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    Add the name & date to each tag, then hang it under the appropriate month so she will know all the important dates at a glance! She will never forget and miss your family or friends’ birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and any particular date again. It is a beautiful opportunity for the grandkids to work together on creating this family calendar board.

  5. Ice Cream Maker
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    What’s better than one quart of luscious homemade ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt? Two quarts! The fully automatic Cuisinart Pure Indulgence makes 2 quarts of your favorite frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes. Pair this recipe book and reusable pint containers for a great gift set.

  7. Taste Of Italy Gift Basket
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    This gift is filled with traditional Italian gourmet food, including Amaretti Del Chiostro cookies, Colavita penne rigate pasta, Italian seasoning mix, and more. Ciao Italia cranberry, sesame cookies, savory rings with fennel seeds, Socado Italian milk chocolate bar, and Bella Campagna mixed olives. A Holiday gift that’s sure to please even the pickiest of inlaws.

  9. Handblown Glass Teapot
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    The Perfect Teapot for Two was created for those who appreciate the finer things in life and is an excellent gift if your inlaws are tea drinkers. Many cultures consider tea drinking a sacred ritual and cherish it deeply. So they are getting a teapot, four double-walled glass cups, tea leaves, and a blooming tea, making it a complete serving set. The tea maker comes with a rust-free stainless steel tea strainer basket that holds tea bags or loose tea leaves, which can be removed after your tea has steeped. The deep infuser goes right to the box. 

  11. Robot Vacuum 
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    This automatic vacuum is perfect for busy people who don’t have much time to clean or those with mobility issues for whom cleaning is difficult. It’s great for homes with pets, is low enough to clean under furniture, has a filter to help rid the home of dust mites and other allergens, and runs quietly. Your mother-in-law will that you.

  13. Herb Garden
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    This indoor herb garden is ideal for couples who like to cook and don’t have much outdoor space to grow herbs. The stainless steel garden requires no soil; the herbs grow in water, so there’s no mess. The garden has six pods to grow basil, parsley, dill, thyme, basil, and mint—a fun gadget for any gardener.

  15. Book of Weekend Trips
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    Dream Weekends they provided readers with practical itineraries in its popular weekly “36 Hours” column for over a decade in the New York Times. Now, you can plan trips all over the US and Canada with one book. So your inlaws will never run out of weeks trip ideas with 150 North American destinations, from metropolitan hot spots to unexpected hideaways, and recommendations for over 600 restaurants and 450 hotels—a great coffee table book for their living room.

  17. Monogram Decanter Set
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    This personalized wine decanter set is the perfect gift for the inlaws who love to show off their wine at dinner parties. The 66-oz. decanter boasts a curvy shape and birch wood stopper. The four “tipsy” glasses feature swivel bottoms, allowing them to tilt in a full 360-degree motion without spilling their precious contents. Best of all, it makes excellent dining room decor.

  19. Around The World Coffee And Chocolate Gift Box
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    Travel the world from the comfort of your kitchen. The ultimate tour of the world’s top coffee-producing regions, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Panama, Brazil, and Kona. Experience chocolaty Latin American coffees, fruit-forward African roasts, earthy Sumatran blends, and everything else. Bean Box handpicks coffees grown on the world’s finest estates and roasted perfectly by Seattle roasters like Fundamental, Slate, and Vita.

  21. Gardening Set and Seat
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    They don’t have to give up their love of gardening just because getting up and down isn’t relatively as easy as it used to be. This gardening set includes the standard gardening tools, a bench to sit on, and a tote to store everything. 

  23. Hummingbird Feeder
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    The only thing that can make their garden lovelier is this beautiful hummingbird feeder. Made of hand-blown glass, it holds 38 ounces of nectar and includes a hanging wire, a cleaning brush, and moat hooks. 

  25. Outdoor Firepit
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    It’s pretty and practical. That’s what you’ll get with this classic, wood-burning fire pit. The attractive slate-top ledge makes this fire pit a beautiful addition to any yard or patio and enhances functionality as extra serving space. And the convenient, adjustable legs make it easy to stabilize the fire pit on uneven surfaces –think, no more alternative solutions to balancing your fire pit while tailgating or camping—this gift the whole family will love.

  27. Gift Basket of Edible Treats 
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    Olive & Cocoa specializes in unique, design-driven gift crates gracefully packaged inside handcrafted wood boxes and dressed with a satin ribbon and an elegant gift card. Get them a gourmet food crate with all their favorites. 

  29. Salt Sampler
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    Cooks and non-cooks alike will appreciate this gift. It contains 12 different varieties of flavored salt from around the world, handsomely displayed in metal tins packaged in a wooden box. This gift will take their meals to the next level! 

  31. Personalized Coasters
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    These bamboo coasters can be customized with the couple’s initials, last names, and a meaningful date. The set includes four coasters and a bamboo holder. It makes a great anniversary gift.

  33. Fancy Food Charcuterie Box
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    Celebrate the holidays with this delicious spread, featuring artisan salami, nuts, tasty crackers, and even a piece of raw honeycomb. It is carefully crafted and packaged in a square gift box with protective crinkle paper and tied with a satin ribbon. Add a gift message at checkout, and they will include an enclosure card with your gift message inside the box. 

  35. World Travelers Cork Globe
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    With this colorfully detailed cork globe, they can spin through memories of their past journeys and plot future adventures in a three-dimensional style. Mark the spots you cherish most or even attach pictures, tickets, and souvenirs to relive the thrill of those trips all over again. Bringing a modern touch to a library or office, this personalized keepsake lets them celebrate the beauty beyond their backyard with every turn. It only comes with five pins, so get them more Map Pins so they can mark off all of their travels.

  37. Countertop Espresso Maker
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    With a tiny footprint, compact, lightweight, and ergonomic handle, the Nespresso inissia by De’Longhi Coffee machine is a brilliant little machine to make your life easier and fit perfectly into any interior design. Simple to use, it offers an impeccable barista-style coffee every time, thanks to a simple, one-touch operation and patented extraction system which delivers up to 19 bar pressure. A fast-heat uptime means the water reaches the ideal temperature in just 25 seconds—the perfect Christmas gift for coffee lovers.

  39. Monogram Doormat
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    A  monogrammed doormat makes any entranceway grand and sophisticated. The extra thick keno abstract circle monogrammed doormat is made of handwoven coir fibers. With its modern take on a classic abstract circle design, this doormat sets the tone for a stylish home. It is recommended for outdoor/indoor use in covered areas.

  41. Soda Stream
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    Are you looking for a fabulous gift? With Fizzi’s compact, cordless design, you can enjoy fresh, sparkling water at the touch of a button. They can make ice-cold, fresh, sparkling water just as they like it. The best part is that it helps the planet by minimizing the effects of single-use plastic pollution.

  43. Truffle Oil Assortment
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    This luxury gift set contains three popular oils: Black Truffle Oil, White Truffle oil, and English Truffle Oil. The maker shaves the highest-quality truffles and expertly blends them with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil. Cold-pressing produces less oil than heated pressing but ensures that the delicate flavors and aromas are not damaged.

  45. Special Dates Wall Art
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    This fun and unique wall art piece displays all the special dates in their lives together: their first date, wedding date, kids’ birthdays, and grandkids’ birthdays. It also makes a great conversation piece. A smile will come to their faces every time they look at it.

  47. Wine Fridge
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    They may not be able to have the wine cellar of their dreams, but that doesn’t mean they can’t store their favorite bottles of wine in ideal conditions. By sacrificing a small amount of counter or floor space, a wine fridge can make having their wine stored under perfect lighting and temperature conditions a reality. 

  49. Humidifier
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    This humidifier can produce both cool and warm mist. Sufficient humid air can help with congestion, allergies, colds, the flu, dry skin, and antique wood and leather furniture. The humidifier has a sensor to adjust the mist level to a comfortable humidity level. It automatically turns off if the tank runs dry, and one tank can last for up to 60 hours at the lowest setting.

  51. Unique Wine Glasses
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    Glassware is considered a delicate piece of art. Pair the sensory delight of fine wine with the exquisite art form of these breathtaking glasses. With an exceptionally clear cylindrical body and slender stem, they gracefully showcase sparkling, red, and white wines. They are sophisticated, stunning, and luxurious.

  53. Emergency Car Kit
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    This gift will show them that you’re not only the practical inlaw but also the caring one! The kit includes all the essentials needed to handle a car-related emergency, including jumper cables, rain ponchos, a safety hammer, first aid supplies, and more.  

  55. Nest Learning Thermostat
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    Nest introduces the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat. With four beautiful colors to choose from and an easy-to-read display, this thermostat will help make your home innovative and energy-efficient. With just a few manual adjustments, the Nest Thermostat can learn your habits and start saving you money by automatically adjusting the temperature.

  57. Marble Salt Cellar
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    This beautiful salt cellar is made of marble and has non-stick properties that prevent salt from clumping. The lid helps keep the contents fresh, and the cellar can be used for salt, herbs, pepper, and more—an elegant addition to any dining table. 

  59. Home Coordinates Throw Pillow
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    Home is where the heart is. Made of pure linen, the case is quality, lightweight, and durable with a hidden zipper. You can’t go wrong with this home decor. This is one of my favorites and a thoughtful gift idea. Unless, of course, they are planning on moving soon! A truly unique gift.

  61. Cheese Board Cookbook
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    Do they love to cook? Then they’ll love this cookbook. Do they hate to cook? Then they’ll love this cookbook! Creating the perfect cheeseboard is an art and more complicated than it looks. This book will help them make beautiful cheeseboards for any occasion. 

  63. Personalized Cutting Board
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    This personalized gift is a cut above the rest. Whether prepping cheese and veggies or displaying homemade hors-d’oeuvres, this wood-cutting board by Kim Strassner and Mike Pararas gives their presentation a personal touch. This elegant and functional keepsake is handcrafted and features your family name or the names of a favorite couple engraved on the top.

  65. Ancestry DNA Kit
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    This kit will show pie charts and percentages of their ethnic background. They’ll understand the different countries that make up their ancestry, learn the area’s history from ancient to modern times, and even learn surprising facts about the place and people who called those places home.

  67. Personalized Outdoor Torch
  68. By day, makers James Schroeder and Jameson Chastain’s steel structure effortlessly turn a backyard into a sculpture garden. By night, their handmade outdoor dĂ©cor takes on an equally beautiful and illuminating form. Add your family’s mark to their nature-inspired creation by including a name, word, or phrase laser-cut directly into the steel. Each personalized vessel comes with an oil torch canister that sits firmly nestled inside the top of the lantern. Use the oil of choice during outdoor gatherings or fill it with insect-repellant citronella to keep winged party crashers from spoiling the fun. 

  69. Wine Bottle Bag
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    If wine lovers like to take wine outdoors or to BYOB restaurants and want something to keep wine chilled and safely stowed, they will love this wine tote. Its sleek look and practical design make it suitable for all ages and wine lovers. In addition, it’s a stunning way to gift your inlaws two bottles of their favorite wine. 

  71. Fondue Set
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    Fondue fun gets a sleek and convenient makeover with the Cuisinart Electric Fondue Pot. The set is designed for use with oil, broth, chocolate, or cheese and combines powerful electric heat, easy temperature control, and handsome but tidy construction. 

  73. Amazon Prime Subscription 
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    They need one if they don’t have a Prime Subscription yet. Perfect for a last-minute gift or a gift for those who have it all. Some key Prime benefits are free two-day shipping on millions of items, instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows, and unlimited, ad-free access to over a million songs and hundreds of playlists. What more can they ask for?