Life
Life is full of occasions when you're supposed to buy a gift for someone you may or may not feel like buying a gift for, to be honest. To be even more honest, sometimes that someone is somebody you really can't *not* buy a gift for when the time comes, like your mother-in-law, on Mother's Day. Now, maybe you and your MIL have a great relationship (in which case, congrats!). But if not, don't worry... there are still plenty of appropriate Mother's Day gifts for your mother-in-law, even though she's kind of the worst, in some ways. Not in all the ways, of course. Just in some of them.
Luckily, the gifts on this list will help you to connect with your mother-in-law in all the ways in which she is *not* the worst. Because everybody has their good points, right? Your mother-in-law might be a great cook, or have a unique sense of style. She might have a knack for home design or a sharp political mind. She's fine most of the time really, is the thing! Except when she's the worst, you know?
Omg, she's not even the worst. You know people have mothers-in-law who are legitimately the worst, like all the time. Compared to so many of the people you know, you have nothing to complain about. And that's why you're trying to come up with a good idea for a present in the first place, right? Like you've explained to your husband at least a thousand times, if you really didn't like your MIL you wouldn't even give her gift a second thought. (Got that, buddy? Not that it's a threat, but... still.)
Anyway, these gifts won't give your MIL anything to complain about, and that could be the most important thing of all.
1
A bracelet that speaks volumes
If this happens to describe your MIL, go ahead and embrace it! After all, it's actually a complement of the highest caliber.
2
A box of chill
Instead of letting your MIL's inability to calm down interfere with your own zen, allow this box to act as a silent suggestion.
3
For the always chilly
Perhaps she's always complaining about your house being too cold when she comes to visit? Give the gift of warmth with this irresistible throw, and maybe she'll stop asking you to turn up the thermostat for her "freezing" grandchildren.
4
How to go with the flow
Another subtle way to suggest that your MIL make time for some anxiety-reducing habits, these top-of-the-line mats add another level of comfort to anyone's yoga practice, whether they're beginners or pros.
5
Because some thumbs are more beige than green
Maybe your MIL is a bit more skilled than the likes of you when it comes to horticulture. This gift will show her that even the un-green of thumb can make adorable plants and planters part of their personal design scheme (and hopefully she'll get the hint and only get you easy-to-raise succulents from now on).
6
That's a Gins-burn, baby
They say you can't talk about politics with family, but if your MIL is fan of The Notorious RBG then this versatile one-piece is even better than a discussion.
7
For all the moon magic mamas
If an interest in astrology is the only thing you and your MIL have in common, she'll be so happy with this candle set she might even burn one on your behalf (in a good way).
8
The ears have it
If your mother-in-law has style for miles, a pair of bold earrings like these will show her that you appreciate her look... assuming that you do, of course.
9
For the roses (and everyone who loves them)
If rose is your MIL's signature scent (or just one of her favorites), this hand cream will remind her of your every time she pulls it out of her bag.
10
Eco-minded moms love these shoes
If your MIL is of the practical variety, she'll be super impressed with the fact that these shoes are recycled, machine-washable, and super comfy.
11
Fancy kitchens need this box
This curated and color-coordinated box is full of things that are sure to become favorites in her kitchen. And she'll always have to be thankful to *you* for introducing her to them.
12
Candy has never been so handy
She'll be everybody's fave grandma in no time flat once she has this thing... especially if she's open to letting the grandkids help. (Or, "help.")
13
Thank her for being a friend
If she doesn't like the Golden Girls, then... well, of course she likes the Golden Girls. Right?!
