https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:36:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1961232 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:00:39 +0000 LuLu Mom 1961232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: They might be the same people, they don't have hobbies either! haha I'm making a photo calendar for my MIL since she will like it, but it's not enough. FIL I told DH he's in charge of because he's too hard, I don't know enough about hunting/fishing to purchase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1961139 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:23:15 +0000 avivoca 1961139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my MIL some locally made bath soaps and lotion bars, and I'm going to get some other stuff to go with it. She loves taking baths. I got my FIL a book from an author who spoke at a lecture we had at work, it's Appalachian tales and I think he'll like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1961125 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:20:11 +0000 swurlygurl 1961125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: Your In-Laws sound a lot like mine! And, I have no ideas either...</p> <p>A go-to gift for MIL is some nice coffee beans because she would never spend the extra money on them. But, that is so overdone by now. And I feel like they're not really the photo-gift type... And they don't have any hobbies... :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1961106 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:15:31 +0000 alohaorchid 1961106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got my MIL a really nice blanket and some tea and a mug to go with it. No idea what we're getting FIL yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952541 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:33:06 +0000 Mommy Finger 1952541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tend to default to wine and wine accessories. . . but after awhile, how many decanters, wine glass sets, aerators, chillers, etc. do two people need??? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952428 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:58:47 +0000 loki 1952428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: all amazing gifts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952421 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:56:43 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1952421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: My parents and in-laws are both the "if we want it we just buy it" type so I know what you mean!</p> <p>We like to do super customized gifts. Etsy has been great to us for that. Here are a few things from the past few years:</p> <p>-A custom home illustration of my in-laws' cabin<br /> -Custom pet portrait of the family dog<br /> -Doggy DNA test for my parents' mutt (tells you the different breeds your dog is!)<br /> -Art illustration of one of my grandmother's recipes for my mom </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952404 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:51:01 +0000 yoursilverlining 1952404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: If they raise beef, what about something sort of related to that: a smoker or dehydrator for making jerky, a selection of spice rubs and sauces?</p> <p>Gift certificate to a "fancy" dinner out? Or a "night away" package - hotel room and gift card to dinner?</p> <p>Our parents love anything to do with the grandkids - mugs, calendars, mouse pads, blah blah </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952390 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:47:21 +0000 loki 1952390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: maybe get your FIL tickets to a sporting event for him and your husband and then tickets to a play for you and your MIL? if you have that kinda relationship, that is! i just know my in laws &amp; parents appreciate it soooo much and it makes me feeel like i'm not just wasting money on people who can buy whatever they want for themselves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952383 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:45:02 +0000 LuLu Mom 1952383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loki: My FIL wouldn't enjoy that but I think my MIL would, if I found something that I knew she would enjoy, she never does stuff like that. I"ll have to see what is coming up at the performing arts center here in town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952378 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:40:51 +0000 loki 1952378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not sure if this has been mentioned but every year for christmas we get both my parents and DH's parents (and ourselves) tickets to a musical. they are also the type that can just buy whatever they want so we figure an experience and night out with us/all together is much more of an enjoyable gift. we've been doing it for 3 years now and it's so nice, we all always look forward to it! we just bought tickets to Once today :) just a thought! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952372 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:36:50 +0000 LuLu Mom 1952372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: @MaryM: I've never heard of Harry &amp; David's, I'll give it a look! FIL likes beer, but only Budweiser (he really is the stereotype of a Midwest farmer) haha and MIL isn't really a big drinker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952348 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:30:11 +0000 MaryM 1952348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was trying to think of who does the plant by the month, and I think Harry &amp; Davids has them.</p> <p>I've also used Wolferman breakfast foods for hard to buy for people. Their English muffins are amazing! Especially if they host a brunch around Christmas, it can be a thoughtful gift to send a few days ahead of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952339 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:28:05 +0000 .twist. 1952339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: Good point about waiting for the whole family. I think, based on what you've mentioned about them, I would definitely go for an experience gift rather than material. Sounds like they would really enjoy and appreciate something like that! :D Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952338 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:27:57 +0000 snowjewelz 1952338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prob very below your price range (well, they have expensive options I guess), but I've gotten them Harry &amp; David stuff. Their pears are really good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952305 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:17:31 +0000 MaryM 1952305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually err on the side of gift cards not being personal, but I think if it's for something someone really enjoys, or something that's slightly above a person's usual spending habits (especially if they're frugal!) sometimes they really can be thoughtful. </p> <p>do they enjoy beer or wine? You could look into something like a wine of the month club. </p> <p>Or if they enjoy gardening, we've gotten a plant of the month thing for my mom before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952303 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:16:36 +0000 cascademom 1952303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For this Christmas, we're giving inlaws a Shutterfly calendar of LO, a mouse pad, and something that FIL will get during Thanksgiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952292 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:13:48 +0000 LuLu Mom 1952292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Not really any music acts, not really their thing, they might like sporting event tickets, at least FIL. We get my dad Omaha Steaks every year, but they raise beef, so that doesn't work for them. No gift cards, DH says it's not personal enough. </p> <p>@.twist.: I did think of this, but with a new baby due in March, I wanted to wait until the whole family could be represented! My in laws aren't compulsive, they just buy when they need, but they are frugal. They don't replace things unless broken (even if old, dated, ect.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952287 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:12:54 +0000 Adira 1952287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My in-laws are hard to shop for too. I always just end up asking them if there's anything on their "wish list" that they just haven't gotten for themselves yet! It's taken a few years, but now they actually give me stuff to work with, which helps! For a few years, they just got baked goods because I couldn't think of anything!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952271 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:08:37 +0000 .twist. 1952271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My IL's are hard to buy for because my MIL is a complete impulse shopper. She has whatever she wants. </p> <p>I made them (and my parents!) personalized photo calendars this year, so they can see their grandbabies and furgrandbabies each month. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952250 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:43 +0000 MaryM 1952250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there an experience they'd enjoy (a concert or sporting event)? </p> <p>My siblings have done season tickets to a local music conservatory for my mom before, or I've taken her and my dad to see bands they enjoy. </p> <p>Or a giftcard for a nice dinner and the movies. Or Omaha Steaks so they have a nice dinner, but can stay in if they are more of homebodies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-ideas-for-in-laws#post-1952246 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:58:26 +0000 LuLu Mom 1952246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really struggling with an idea of what to get my in laws. We know we are doing family pictures in the spring after LO2 is born, but we need something for them to open on Christmas. Any ideas? We would like to keep it something that they would both enjoy (or two separate gifts) without going over $200. </p> <p>They are the type of people who buy what they want. Last year we got MIL a Kurieg and FIL a sound bar for their new TV just examples. </p>