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The 29 Best Gifts For Your Mother-In-Law

You might even become her favorite child…

By Mara Santilli and Korin Miller
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From sentimental gifts like a personalized throw pillow inscribed with her kiddos' names to an indoor basil and thyme herb garden to wine (a gift that always keeps on giving), these 29 best mother-in-law gifts are sure to make even the toughest critic feel special.

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Modern Hand-Woven Stripe Fringe Throw Blanket

Modern Hand-Woven Stripe Fringe Throw Blanket
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Modern Hand-Woven Stripe Fringe Throw Blanket

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This hand-woven blanket is as cozy as it is stylish. (And can your MIL really ever have enough throws?)

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Intelex Cozy Body Slippers

Intelex Cozy Body Slippers
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Intelex Cozy Body Slippers

She'll need to wear the fuzziest slippers possible all winter, and will think of you every time she slips these cozy ones on to sip tea by the fire. 

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Dodow Sleep Aid Device

Dodow Sleep Aid Device
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Dodow Sleep Aid Device

Make sure your MIL's sleep routine is all the more Zen. It'll be easy with the Dodow metronome, which lights up for 8 or 20 minute increments to sync up with your breathing, helping you drift off even faster. 

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Peepers by PeeperSpecs Women's Bravado Blue Light Filtering Reading Glasses

Peepers by PeeperSpecs Women's Bravado Blue Light Filtering Reading Glasses
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Peepers by PeeperSpecs Women's Bravado Blue Light Filtering Reading Glasses

As much as your MIL loves to online shop or comment on your social media pics, it's not helping her eyes. Order her a pair of blue light filtering glasses to block the glow from screens and prevent headaches and sleep disruption. (Bonus, these are super sassy looking and Oprah-approved!) 

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AeroGarden Harvest 360 - Black

AeroGarden Harvest 360 - Black
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AeroGarden Harvest 360 - Black

Maybe she's not known for her green thumb...or, she lives in a chillier climate and would like to cook with fresh herbs all winter. We'll go with the second one to be safe. This indoor herb kit comes with two different kinds basil, parsley, dill,  thyme, and mint, and also tells you exactly when to add water. 

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elago 3 in 1 Charging Hub

elago 3 in 1 Charging Hub
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elago 3 in 1 Charging Hub

She'll be the most tech-savvy MIL with one hub for all her electronic devices. This one fits the iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, and charges them all in one spot, so she'll never miss a FaceTime from you again. 

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Joyaria Ladies Comfy Fall Button Bamboo Pajama Set

Joyaria Ladies Comfy Fall Button Bamboo Pajama Set
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Joyaria Ladies Comfy Fall Button Bamboo Pajama Set

To pair with the cloud-like slippers you picked out, get her a super soft pair of pajamas. The fabric is comfy and eco-friendly because it's bamboo, and also really light and moisture-wicking. Also, it comes in 24 different colors and patterns that you can choose from. 

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100% Pure Silk Pillowcase

100% Pure Silk Pillowcase
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100% Pure Silk Pillowcase

If your MIL loves to be pampered (and who doesn't?), get her this 100-percent mulberry silk pillowcase that puts the "beauty" in beauty sleep. It protects her skin and hair and comes in 11 colors.

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Olive Wood Cutting Board/Cheese Board

Olive Wood Cutting Board/Cheese Board
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Olive Wood Cutting Board/Cheese Board

 If having everyone over for family dinners is her ~thing~, then she can never have enough stylish serving platters. This one doubles as a chic cutting board.

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Smart Yoga Mat

Smart Yoga Mat
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Smart Yoga Mat

This yoga mat lays perfectly flat on the ground (no stuck-up edges messing with her flow) and actually rolls itself up when you're done using it. It also pairs with an Amazon Alexa Skill from Women's Health that'll talk her through sequences, so she can keep up her yoga habit at home.

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Best Mother-In-Law Ever Mug

 Best Mother-In-Law Ever Mug
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Best Mother-In-Law Ever Mug

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Sure, you could just tell her that she's the best, but isn't it better to remind her every morning on a coffee mug?

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Craft-a-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects Book

Craft-a-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects Book
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Craft-a-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects Book

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Give her a full year's worth of DIY inspo so she can get crafty. Plus, if you have kids, this book gives them tons of opportunities to bond with Grandma. 

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Scallop Touchscreen Smartwatch

Scallop Touchscreen Smartwatch
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Scallop Touchscreen Smartwatch

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This smart watch is as stylish as they come. If your MIL is into all the latest gadgets, she'll love this cute take on wearable tech from Kate Spade. 

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Teakwood Water Bottle

Teakwood Water Bottle
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Teakwood Water Bottle

Plastic water bottles are total crap for the environment. Show your mama-in-law that you’ve been listening to her go-green talks by gifting her with this classy reusable water bottle.

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Mother-in-Law Necklace

Mother-in-Law Necklace
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Mother-in-Law Necklace

Sometimes, you’ve just got to go for the heartstrings. These interlocking circles are perfect for the mother-in-law who feels like a second mom.

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Filter Heart Snapshot Mix® Photo Art

Filter Heart Snapshot Mix® Photo Art
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Filter Heart Snapshot Mix® Photo Art

Why give your MIL only one sweet picture when you can give her a couple dozen? All you have to do is upload your favorite family photos, and Minted takes care of the rest. Cue the happy tears.

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Mother-In-Law Unicorn Mug

Mother-In-Law Unicorn Mug
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Mother-In-Law Unicorn Mug

She's not a regular MIL; she's a cool MIL. Make sure she knows it (and can proudly tell all her friends when they come over) with this cute unicorn mug. 

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Terrarium Candle

Terrarium Candle
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Terrarium Candle

Your MIL can transform her desk or kitchen into a little garden sanctuary—these hand-poured candles come in pine and vanilla scent (the cactus one) or jasmine and white tea (the poppy one). Either way, you can't go wrong with your pick. 

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Family Names Throw Pillow Covers

Family Names Throw Pillow Covers
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Family Names Throw Pillow Covers

Gift her with a keepsake representing all the most important people in her life: either her own children (including your partner—you'll get bonus points there) or your children, if she's a proud grandma. 

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Celestial Constellation Necklace

Celestial Constellation Necklace
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Celestial Constellation Necklace

If your MIL is super into everything the stars have to say, bond with her over astrology, of course.  You can select a constellation for this cubic zirconium necklace based on her birth date (and it's a solid way to never forget her birthday, too!). 

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Mara Santilli
Mara is a freelance writer and editor specializing in culture, politics, wellness, and the intersection between them, whose print and digital work has appeared in Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Airbnb Mag, Prevention, and more. She’s a Fordham University graduate who also has a degree in Italian Studies, so naturally she’s always daydreaming about focaccia.
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Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.
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