What are some good Christmas gift ideas for a mother in law?

Answer 1

Bath sets and handmade soaps make good gifts for women without being overly personal. Try to tailor them to their age/color scheme, i.e. if you're mother in law has a lavender bathroom try to buy lavender gift sets, or if she is particularly young, try to buy fresher, fruitier scents.

Gift vouchers to day spas or clothing stores also make good gifts. Try again to make sure the stores or spa fit her age bracket and style.

If your mother-in-law is fond of wine, consider buying a nice bottle of wine and a cheese to match. Your local off-license can usually advise you on what wines will pair with various cheeses. If she is not a drinker, a box of handmade chocolates is also good. Try to ensure she is not allergic to any of the ingredients!

Another option would be jewelry or perfume. Try not to buy anything too intimate, like rings or body jewelery, but to opt for a nice bracelet or a good pair of earrings. This can be easily done if you take notice of the style of jewelry she usually wears. Explain the style and your budget to your local jeweler, who can advise you on what to purchase. Perfume can be dealt with the same way if you don't know her scent; drug store assistants will know what scents are best suited to your mother-in-law by describing her style.

Avoid buying what could be deemed as leery or offensive gifts. Avoid buying her underwear, diet books, gym memberships, kitchen equipment, or clothes in the wrong size. If in doubt, ask your own mother how she would feel if she got the same item from your spouse.

Answer 2

Send your WIFE to her home.