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Mother-In-Law Gifts: You Know You Should Send One
Instead of focusing on the bad rap they get, wrap up one of these great presents for the other mom in your life.
Apr 04, 2025
Mothers-in-law get a bad rap, but they are a unique part of the family unit. (Let's not forget they also wield the power of possessing all your spouse's school photos.) Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day or her birthday, or thanking her for taking care of the kids for the weekend so you and your spouse can have some much-needed alone time, a gift that speaks to her tastes can go a long way. The best mother-in-law gifts are the ones that show you're thinking about her and appreciate her for who she is.
Here are seven of our favorite mother-in-law gifts.
AUTHOR
Alida Nugent is a freelance writer specializing in commerce content, with over 10 years of experience in the media space. She has bylines in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, New York Magazine, and more, and has published two books with Plume. She lives in Brooklyn and eats at least two bagels a week.
