Ask any married woman out there and she'll probably tell you that the relationship with her mother-in-law is something that grows and evolves with time, like a delicate flower or the latest iPhone technology. Getting her a little something that shows you understand her style and interests (or at least, that you're trying to) can go a long way. The good news is that you can't really go wrong — even if what you pick out isn't exactly suited to her personal taste, it's the effort and gesture that counts. Still, there are a number of definite crowd-pleasers that'll earn you serious points in the in-law arena this year, and we've rounded up a selection of them for your consideration. Whether you and your partner have been married for a while or you're new to the complex territory of being a daughter-in-law, here are a few clever gift ideas that have I love you like a mother-sort-of written all over them.
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Joy Of Print Soft Stretch Pajamas
Keep her cozy and cool with this beautifully printed pajama set.
Joy Of Print Soft Stretch Pajamas, $, available at Uniqlo
Amy O Classic Pave Huggie Hoops
Whatever her personal style, these understated and delicate, hypoallergenic huggie hoops are guaranteed to please.
Amy O Jewelry Classic Pave Huggie Hoops, $, available at Amy O
Teva Ember Commute Mid Boots
For the MIL who's rekindled her relationship with mother nature after a year of social distancing, these fashionably functional, all-weather leather boots will definitely come in handy.
Teva | Free People Ember Commute Mid Boots, $, available at Free People
AeroGarden Harvest Sage Wellness Garden Bundle
If she's had her eye on one of those trendy indoor gardens everyone seems to snatching up these days, now is definitely the time to get it. The popular brand AeroGarden is currently offering 20% off sitewide with code MOM2021.
AeroGarden Harvest Sage Wellness Garden Bundle, $, available at AeroGarden
Anthropologie Iris Rainbow Pot
For the mother-in-law who's also a proud plant parent, consider some beautifully handcrafted earthenware to house her seedlings.
Anthropologie Iris Rainbow Pot, $, available at Anthropologie
Great Jones Deep Cut Pan
Let her know how much you appreciate those top-secret family recipes she's let you in on with a sleek new pan from the popular Great Jones cookware brand. This option does the work of both a sauté pan and a skillet for ample culinary possibilities.
Great Jones Deep Cut Sauté Pan, $, available at Great Jones
The Bouqs Co. Mixed Bouquet
Because you simply can't go wrong with the delivery of a classic flower bouquet to brighten up anyone's day — especially if you've got no choice but to celebrate Mother's Day at a distance this year.
The Bouqs Co Love You Forever Bouquet, $, available at The Bouqs Co
Parks Project National Parks Iconic Enamel Mug
If your mother-in-law is passionate about our nation's parks, she'll definitely appreciate a gift that supports the future and conservation of our public lands.
Madewell Marketplace Parks Project National Parks Iconic Enamel Mug, $, available at Madewell
Anthropologie Olivia Slippers
To really earn points in the in-law game, go for the ultimate treat for her feet. This luxe and fluffy pair of slippers is ideal for lazy Sunday mornings, evenings spent indoors, and everything in between.
Casa Clara Olivia Shearling Slippers, $, available at Anthropologie
Celeste Starre Forever Loved Necklace
This little necklace carries a big message that your MIL can cherish forever.
Celeste Starre Forever Loved Necklace, $, available at Wolf & Badger
Minted Gilt Agate Personalized Stationery
A gift with a personal touch is always a good idea.
Kaydi Bishop Gilt Agate Personalized Stationery, $, available at Minted
Winc 2-Month Subscription
For the woman that appreciates a good glass of wine, introduce her to an assortment of delicious blends to choose from on a monthly basis.
Winc 2-Month Subscription, $, available at Winc
Sweet Water Decor Spa Day Candle
Bring the spa to her with a candle that can transform her living room into the ultimate realm of relaxation.
Sweet Water Decor Spa Day Natural Candle, $, available at Amazon
SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker
For the mother-in-law with all the gadgets, introduce a fun new addition to her collection with this sleek sparkling water maker. In addition to always having healthy, delicious drinks on hand, this machine helps to minimize the effects of single-use plastic pollution.
SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker, $, available at Amazon
Rothy's Multi Metallic Mary Janes
These Duchess-approved, eco-friendly flats are comfortable, cute, and chic.
Rothy's Multi Metallic Mary Jane, $, available at Rothy's
Uniqlo Heattech Full-Size Blanket
As if this blanket doesn't already scream snuggle up — it also has moisture-absorbing, bio-warming, and insulating features to retain as much heat as possible, making it a real treat (especially when winter rolls around again).
Uniqlo Heattech Full-Size Blanket, $, available at Uniqlo
Drunk Elephant The Littles Set
If both you and Jennifer Anniston love Drunk Elephant, we're pretty sure your mother-in-law will too. Start her off with this kit featuring eight of the brand's bestsellers to mix for AM and PM skincare routines.
Drunk Elephant The Littles™, $, available at Sephora
Cole Haan Trench Coat
An effortlessly stylish MIL will understand the sartorial power of an excellent trench.
Cole Haan Woven Button Front Trench Coat, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Ordinary Habit Migula Puzzle by Marleigh Culver
This relatively new brand designs artful, beautifully made puzzles to help players reset and reconnect.
Ordinary Habit Migula Puzzle by Marleigh Culver, $, available at Ordinary Habit
lululemon Perfectly Oversized Crew
Your mother-in-law will adore taking it easy in this roomy, perfectly oversized sweatshirt — suitable for all sorts of low-maintenance situations.
Lululemon Perfectly Oversized Crew, $, available at Lululemon
Akola Anasa DIY Necklace and Bracelet Kit
For the woman who was flexing that DIY muscle over the course of life on lockdown, this luxe bead kit will elevate her creativity to new heights. Think hand-rolled Karatasi beads embellished with a gold foil appliqué, an assortment of hand-carved horn charms, baroque pearl charms, and more to work with.
Plus, get 25% off sitewide for Mother's Day using the code MAMA25.
Akola Anasa DIY Necklace and Bracelet Kit, $, available at Akola
La Chatelaine Luxury Soap Collection
When your gift selection is Oprah-approved, you know you can't go wrong. These plant-based soaps are made in France and packaged in a seasonal gift tin that any recipient would appreciate.
La Chatelaine Luxury Soap Collection, $, available at Amazon
Gorjana Bali Antique Locket Necklace
Designed to look and feel like a family heirloom, this locket can hold up to two pictures of those dearest to your mother-in-law.
Gorjana Bali Antique Locket Necklace, $, available at Gorjana
DavidsTea Feel Good Faves 12 Tea Sampler
For the woman that loves tea and could use a little pick-me-up right now (couldn't we all?), consider this colorful selection of loose leaf teas and infusions designed to help her relax, digest, energize, detox and beautify.
DavidsTea Feel Good Faves 12 Tea Sampler, $, available at DavidsTea
Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign T-Shirt
A 100% cotton t-shirt with a 100% sincere message to let your mother-in-law know just how admired she really is. You'll also supporting the critical work that's being done for women's rights on the ground by fearless organizations every day.
Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign Phenomenal Mother T-Shirt, $, available at Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign
Papier Recipe Cards
So she can collect and preserve recipes from the whole family (or keep track of recent lockdown culinary adventures).
Hoste by Laura Jackson Recipe Cards, $, available at Papier
Lovely Earthlings Mother's Day Set of Cards
Sometimes simply finding the right words to put in a themed greeting card is more than enough for the sentimental recipient.
LovelyEarthlings Happy Mother's Day Cards (Set of 5), $, available at Etsy
Desmond & Dempsey The Cygnus Swan Eye Mask
Who wouldn't appreciate the gift of a good — and chic! — night's sleep?
Desmond & Dempsey The Cygnus Swan Print Eye Mask, $, available at Desmond & Dempsey
Peacesake Candles & Co. White Lavender Room and Linen Spray
This earth-friendly, relaxing room spray will freshen up any space (or even the inside of a face mask!) with the combined — and divine — aroma of lavender, bergamot and eucalyptus, cypress pine and birch.
Peacesake Candles & Co. White Lavender Room and Linen Spray, $, available at Madewell
Vuori Performance Jogger
For the MIL adjusting to WFH, consider a pair of soft and slim joggers with a relaxed fit that are sure to become her go-to garment.
Vuori Performance Jogger, $, available at Vuori
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
Give her the gift of good hair with this rejuvenating cleanser that reawakens hair to its glossiest, healthiest prime — this is especially relevant for those locks that have lost their luster in quarantine.
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo, $, available at Nordstrom
Westman Atelier Lip Suede
For the mother-in-law that knows her way around the beauty aisle, she'll absolutely appreciate this super-nourishing, super-clean lip color from the covetable Westman Atelier makeup line.
Westman Atelier Lip Suede, $, available at goop
BaubleBar Ball Huggie Hoops
Whatever her personal style, these understated and delicate, hypoallergenic gold-plated huggie hoops are guaranteed to please.
BaubleBar Ball Huggie Hoops, $, available at BaubleBar
WineSociety 3-Pack Signature Premium Wine
For the woman that appreciates a good glass of wine, introduce her to an assortment of canned blends and she may never go back to the old cork and bottle.
Winesociety 3-Pack Signature Premium Wine, $, available at Winesociety
I And Love And You Fanny Pack
Celebrate the mother-in-laws out there that' are also proud pet parents with the ultimate dog walking accessory. In addition to receiving this cute storage spot for snacks and pet knick-knacks, your mother-in-law will get a sweet greeting card made by Neighborly.
I and love and you The Fanny Pack, $, available at I and love and you
Monastery Lapiz Matte Body Oil
Considering this is your mother-in-law we're talking about, you can go a bit over the top this year with an extravagant body oil she's guaranteed to love.
Monastery Lapiz Matte Body Oil, $, available at Monastery
Tkees Ines Shearling Slipper
To really earn points in the in-law arena, for the ultimate treat on her feet. These ultra-luxe slippers can be worn inside or outside — ideal for life on lockdown.
TKEES Ines Shearling Slipper, $, available at Tkees
Hästens Pure White Collection - Sheets
For Scandinavian simplicity at its best (and by "best" we mean "most luxurious"), Hästens Pure White sheets are made from the finest linens to ensure your mother-in-law enjoys sweet dreams and deep sleep.
Hästens Hästens Pure White Collection - Sheets, $, available at Boston Luxury Beds
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