60 Best Gifts for Every Kind of Mother-in-Law

Cailey Lindberg, Alyssa Gautieri

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Personalized Gift Under $20

Initial Canvas Tote Bag

This high-quality canvas tote bag is the perfect addition to her everyday wardrobe. It’s personalized with her initial and is ideal for grocery shopping, a day of retail therapy or a fun picnic in the park.

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Perfect For Mother’s Day

Butterfly Suncatcher

Butterfly Suncatcher

She won’t be able to get enough of this gorgeous butterfly suncatcher that’s created especially for mother-in-laws. It’s filled with real preserved flowers and one Amazon buyer said that they love “how unique and special it is.”

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Gift Under $15

Pearl Bracelet

Pearl Bracelet

She’ll never guess that this elegant bracelet’s pearls are artificial. Made of stainless steel, this bracelet features a box chain and a lobster claw clasp, making it easy to take on and off.

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Funny Mother-in-Law Gift

Daughter-in-Law T-Shirt

Daughter-in-Law T-Shirt

This punny cotton tee is a gift for both of you since you’re her new favorite. It’s unisex and available in 10 flattering colors.

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Acrylic Paperweight

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Here’s a gift that toes the lie between practical and sentimental. She can put it to good use as a paperweight and the sweet message is bound to make her cry.

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Personalized Mother-in-Law Gift

Personalized Jewelry Box

Personalized Jewelry Box

Customized jewelry boxes have been a hit with Good Housekeeping readers this year and we predict they’ll continue to sell. This faux-leather version has slots for rings, dividers and necklace hooks to keep her favorite pieces organized while she travels.

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Solar Garden Cat Statue

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If she’s the type to spend hours in her garden, there’s no better gift than this solar cat statue. It will charge in the sun during the day to create beautiful lighting at night and you’ll score bonus points if she’s also a cat mom!

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Mother-in-Law Wood Plaque

Mother-in-Law Wood Plaque

The simplicity of this wood plaque is part of what makes it such a great gift. While it has a wooden stand to keep it upright, the decorating options are endless if she hangs it on the wall.

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Wind Chimes

Wind Chimes

We promise she’ll be obsessing over these gorgeous butterfly wind chimes. With a rose gold finish, aluminum tubes and brass bells, one Amazon reviewer said it “produces a very nice sound.”

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Unique Gift Idea

Candle Warmer Lamp

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Candle Warmer Lamp

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Petite Meyer Lemon Tree

Petite Meyer Lemon Tree

Sure, flowers are nice, but if you really want to make an impression, go with this petite lemon tree. To her delight, it will begin to produce within 1–2 seasons.

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Pop Up Card

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Pop Up Card

She’ll be telling her friends all about this bouquet card, which is beautifully crafted of paper. It’s incredibly realistic and can be displayed all year.

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Bonsai Tree

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This beautiful bonsai tree comes ready to plant. It’ll already be five years old when she receives it, so she can enjoy those beautiful pink flowers early in the season.

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Unique Gift Idea

Screen Magnifier for Smartphone

Screen Magnifier for Smartphone

Help her see all of her FaceTime calls and videos so much better with this nifty gadget. All she has to do is place her phone in the right spot, and it will automatically show up on the larger screen.

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Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

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She’s known for pouring a cup of coffee early in the morning … and forgetting about it until lunch. If she puts her drink in this app-controlled mug, it’ll stay heated at her ideal temperature for hours. Plus, it’s a favorite of the Good Housekeeping Institute.

RELATED: 6 Best Heated Mugs, According to Expert Testing

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3D Crystal Photo

3D Crystal Photo

You know what’s never a bad gift? A photo of her grandchildren. Up the ante with this super unique picture, which is actually etched into crystal and lights up.

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Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

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If she lives for her garden in the spring, this birth month flower grow kit is a great option. She can begin growing them early in the provided glass bottle, and then plant her flowers immediately when the weather gets warmer.

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Useful Gift

Jewelry Tray

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If she loves jewelry, but always seems to be losing her earrings, this cute ceramic tray will keep her organized. It also comes with a sweet message that’s sure to warm her heart.

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Luxurious Gift

100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

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100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

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Not only was this amazing pillowcase a top performer in our tests, it also impressed us enough to earn the Good Housekeeping Seal. She’ll love the feeling on her skin and hair, but silk pillowcases are also known to reduce wrinkles and breakage.

RELATED: The Best Silk Pillowcases of 2024

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Looks Like a Luxury Gift

Dark Berries & Bergamot Scented Candle

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Dark Berries & Bergamot Scented Candle

When in doubt, gift her a scented candle that doubles as home decor. This 19.4-ounce candle features an embossed daisy pattern and a crackling wood wick that burns for about 90 hours.

RELATED: 25 Best-Smelling Candles for a Luxurious Home

Headshot of Cailey Lindberg

Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today’s shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

Headshot of Alyssa Gautieri

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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