50 Best Gifts for the Mother-in-Law Who Has Everything
No matter how much you want to impress your MIL with one of the best gifts for mother-in-laws on Christmas or her birthday, chances are you'll find yourself scrolling, and scrolling… and scrolling. There’s no doubt shopping for the person who raised your beloved is a pressure-filled endeavor. Not to mention, it probably feels like she already has everything.
Luckily, we've got some tricks up our sleeve to help you avoid another gift card—no matter how close you are (or aren’t) to your mother-in-law. You can’t go wrong with a personalized present—a monogrammed jewelry box or a notebook for her to jot down her thoughts. Short on time and need a last-minute gift from Amazon that’ll ship fast? Believe it or not, you can get a pretty sweet trio of hand creams in a perfectly giftable tin (no wrapping paper necessary!) and even jewelry through the online giant, but the real gem might just be the new(-ish) and super impressive Kindle Scribe.
Our top picks
- Best Overall: UrbanStems The Lexington Bouquet, $60
- Best Self-Care Gift: Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask, $34
- Best for the Woman Who Has Everything: Lunya Washable Silk Robe, $278
- Best Birthday Gift: The Five-Minute Journal, $25
- Best Luxury Gift: Tory Burch Small Ella Bio Tote, $298
Of course, when you're on the hunt for a unique gift, consider the occasion. Are you looking to find her a great holiday gift on your own, or are you splurging on her birthday with your partner and maybe even a few of their siblings? Some basic sleuthing can help too. What's mama up to these days? Has she recently gotten into a hobby, or does she just need a self-care gift.
Whatever kind of MIL you’re shopping for, we found the best mother-in-law gifts for all sorts of budgets and personalities, including great inexpensive presents that clock in under $25 but still look and feel luxurious. (PS, these make fab gifts for women in general, too).
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Best Overall: UrbanStems The Lexington Bouquet
Skip the wilting supermarket bouquet; this stunning dried arrangement stays vibrant for an entire year, making it well worth the price. Better yet, UrbanStems is a flower delivery service that offers next-day shipping—perfect for procrastinators.
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Best Bracelet: Kate Spade “Heart of Gold” Idiom Bangle
Remind her she has a heart of gold for putting up with your husband for all of these years. This delicate bestseller has a sweet idiom inscribed on the inside. It's perfect for the mother-in-law who looks simplistic jewelry.
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Best for the Mother-in-Law Who Loves to Lounge: Intimissimi Tartan Brushed Cloth Pajamas
If your mother-in-law loves to stay home, reach for these unbelievably comfy, high-end pajamas in a perfect-for-Christmas tartan.
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Best Cozy Gift: Intelex Warmies Slippers
It doesn’t get more soothing than these lavender-scented slippers that she can pop in the microwave to warm her feet after a long day. It’s the ultimate self-care gift that costs a fraction of a spa visit.
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Best Keepsake: Tell Me Your Life Story, Mom
This guided journal helps any mother collect her memories and advice into a keepsake book; once she’s done, she can eventually pass it down to the grandkids.
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Best Earrings: Ana Luisa Sloane Gold Stud Earrings
Both timeless and trendy all at once, these hoops have a touch of sparkle that's perfect for the classy lady with simple yet elegant taste.
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Best for Sore Muscles: Homedic Heated Vibrating Massage Pillow
The perfect gift for the MIL who wishes she had her masseuse on speed dial, this cushy pillow is the ideal way to unwind after a long day of playing with the grandkids.
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Best Splurge: Macy’s Diamond Bezel 18" Pendant Necklace
If your goal is to go all out on your MIL's gift this year, try this diamond necklace on for size. Scoop it off fast, though—it's on major sale right now.
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Best for the Woman Who Has Everything: Lunya Washable Silk Robe
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Best Birthday Gift: The Five-Minute Journal
Give her a moment to breathe with this journal that encourages you to take five minutes out to think, write, and set your intentions (if she’s into that sort of thing).
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Best Candle: Capri Blue Volcano Mercury Glass Candle
This scented candle is Anthropologie’s signature fragrance—so of course your mother-in-law wants one burning in her space.
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Best Little Luxury: J Jimoo Natural Silk Pillowcase
Silk pillowcases have loads of skin and hair benefits, and this extra-soft one has the Glamour stamp of approval for being high-quality and budget-friendly while preventing static and frizz. (Who says cheap gifts have to look inexpensive?)
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Best Frame: Aura Mason Luxe 2K Smart Digital Picture Frame
A coffee table addition that’s just right for 2023? This digital picture frame that’ll display her favorite family photos (particularly those of the grandkids) on loop—and can be updated with new snaps on the reg.
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Best Beauty Buy: MonétBeauty Ice Globes
MILs who love all things beauty need these skin globes that’ll make puffiness a thing of the past. She can depuff and reduce redness by just popping these in the freezer and using them when needed.
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Best for Mother-in-Laws Who Need TLC: Miko Foot Massager
Few gifts are better than an endless supply of foot rubs. And thanks to multiple pressure settings and a heating feature, this gadget might actually be better than a real masseuse.
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Best for the Fashionable Mother-in-Law: Calzedonia Opaque Tights with Multicolored Stones
For very cool MILs only, these dazzling tights, studded with multicolored stone appliqués. will instantly elevate any formalwear.
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Best Slippers: Ugg Scuffette II Slippers
These shearling-lined slippers may not win Most Unique Gift of the Year, but they’re a house staple no one—not even the MIL who has it all—can resist.
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Best Sentimental: Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Recipe Cutting Board
This personalized cutting board is another one of our favorite gift ideas for home cooks on holidays, birthdays, or Mother’s Day. All you need to do is choose a treasured family recipe and it’ll be etched in her handwriting.
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Best Tech Gift: Google Pixel Watch
The new Google Pixel Watch is a great gift for Android users looking to dip their toes into smartwatch territory. It’s very much like a Fitbit, with easy-to-navigate apps and great everyday wellness tracking.
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Best Luxury Mother’s Day Gift: Tory Burch Small Ella Bio Tote
Update her current workhorse bag to this style from Tory Burch. The newest iteration of its best-selling Ella tote is made in Italy from an innovative leather alternative—a non-GMO plant protein grown in North America—that’s meant to be just as durable as the original.
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Best Tote Bag: Rifle Paper Co. Mesh Tote
Here’s an impressively roomy tote she can use to bring along her sunscreen, summer hat, water bottle, book, and anything else she might need during the spring and summer months.
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Best for Commuters: Diptyque Baies Car Fragrance Diffuser & Refill Insert Set
If she’s got a long commute, this car air freshener will fill her vehicle with a luxe blend of fresh and fruity berries.
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Best for Frequent Fliers: Mark & Graham Travel Jewelry Case
Even if she already has a jewelry case, this one can be personalized and will earn you some major daughter-in-law brownie points for thoughtfulness.
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Best for At-Home Chefs: Our Place Always Pan
Eggs for brekkie? Grilled veggies for dinner? Steamed dumplings? If your MIL is the one who does all the cooking, Our Place’s best-selling nonstick pan that’s eight pieces of cookware in one. (Plus, it’s cute home decor, too, and Glamour editors love it.)
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Best Hand Cream Set: La Chatelaine Hand Cream Trio
Shopping last-minute? When Amazon comes to the rescue with this trio of nourishing hand creams packed in a stainless steel gift box, your mother-in-law will never know your secret.
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Best for Winter Weather: Ouniya Big Chunky Plaid Scarf
Your mother-in-law will feel like the queen of the family (after all, that’s exactly what she is!) in this oversized royal blue scarf. It’s the perfect winter accessory.
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Best Cookware: Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron Figural Heart Cocotte
For the woman who pours her heart and soul into those family dinners, splurge-worthy cookware to match.
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Best Sentimental Jewelry: Mejuri Linked Two-Tone Necklace
Like a friendship bracelet of sorts, this pick, which symbolizes your bond, is bound to make your MIL feel appreciated.
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Best for Coffee Lovers: Monarch Monogram Mug
For a great last-minute gift, pair this monogram mug with some tea satchels or gourmet coffee grinds. You’ve got yourself a thoughtful yet inexpensive present.
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Best Home Decor: Chiara Rotating Wine Holder
If she’s all set on drinkware, this wine holder of hand-carved tropical hardwood and iron is a great dining room addition for the mother-in-law who loves to entertain.
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Best for the Long-Distance Mother-in-Law: Echo Show 15
Teach her to be more tech-savvy by making her life easier with the Amazon Echo Show. She can listen to the news, stream shows, set commands—even video chat with the fam.
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Best Skincare Set: Kiehl’s Age-Defying Essentials
Perfect for a beauty lover, or at the very least, the mother-in-law who knows how to nourish her skin, this kit comes loaded with tons of moisturizing bestsellers for mature skin—all in one box that’s easy to slip in a gift bag.
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Best for the Mother-in-Law With a Green Thumb: Click and Grow Smart Garden
Fresh herbs don’t have to require a trip to the grocery store. This kit grows delicious greenery directly on her window sill, making every home-cooked meal that much better.
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Best Self-Care Gift: Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask
This gently weighted eye mask is soft, soothing, and entirely light-blocking. (Plus, she’ll love you forever for improving her beauty sleep.)
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Most Unique: Storm Cloud Barometer Desk Accessory
A mother-in-law living out her best life on the coast will surely appreciate this unique desk decor, which will give her a heads up if anything threatens her afternoon on the beach. The liquid inside the cloud-shaped accessory crystallizes as the air pressure outside changes.
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Best for Avid Readers: Kindle Scribe
Not your average Kindle, this version, which appeared on this year's Oprah's Favorite Things, includes a notebook and a pen that doesn't require any charging. Now, your bookish mother-in-law can enjoy a great read, take notes, or even do a little doodling—all without glare in full sun.
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Best Wellness Gift: Jall Wake-Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock
For the mother-in-law who takes her wellness seriously, this alarm clock is the second best thing to the gift of a better night's sleep (which isn't exactly possible). This unique alarm clock will help, though. It doesn't have any blaring sounds and the glowing light mimics the rising sun. It functions as a night light, too.
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Best for the Mother-in-Law With a Lot of Jewelry: iSonic D3800a Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner for Jewelry
Is she drenched in jewels? (Must be nice!) Make sure she's always sparkling by giving her this highly-reviewed device, which effortlessly cleans her most precious pieces with ultrasonic waves.
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Best for Animal-Lovers: Custom Pet Embroidered Sweatshirt
Sure, she loves her kids, but if she's got an empty nest and her pet is her number one sidekick, she'll go crazy for this personalized gift. The embroidered sweatshirt features a custom portrait (or two!) of her beloved right on the chest. You can even add the dog or cat's name.
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For the Mother-in-Law Who's Serious About Wellness: RYI Motivational Water Bottle
Like her personal cheerleader, this 64-ounce bottle is printed with motivational check-in messages that urge your wellness-obsessed mother-in-law to drink up. (And we don't mean wine or coffee!)
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Best for the Mother-in-Law Who Loves to Bake: 100 Morning Treats: With Muffins, Rolls, Biscuits, Sweet and Savory Breakfast Breads, and More
Is she always whipping up something delicious for the ones she loves? Give her this cookbook—the followup to the ultra-popular 100 Cookies. It's packed with, you guessed it, 100 recipes for quick breads, quiches, muffins, and more.
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Best Stocking Stuffer: Burt's Bees Stocking Stuffers Set
What mother-in-law (or anyone really!) doesn't like all kinds of moisturizers to nourish her skin during the depths of winter? This stocking stuffer gift set is filled with the Original Beeswax Lip Balm and travel-size versions of the Deep Cleansing Cream, Hand Salve, Body Lotion, and Coconut Foot Cream.
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Best for the Mother-in-Law Who's a Little Stressed This Season: Análú Therapy Dough
So it may not solve all of her woes, but this lavender-scented therapy dough can't hurt. It's surprisingly satisfying to toss between your fingers and makes a great stocking stuffer or present topper.
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Best for Coffee and Tea Lovers: Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Bring style to her countertop with an elegant electric kettle that'll help her serve up the perfect cup or tea or pour-over coffee.
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Best for the Mother-in-Law Who Loves to Entertain: Charcuterie Board with Placement Guide
Oprah picked this genius serving board as one of her Favorite Things this year, and we're pretty sure your MIL will, too. It's etched with a placement guide to take the guesswork out of perfecting the charcuterie board.
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Best Hair Tool: Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb & Blow Dryer Brush
For a true treat that rivals a salon blowout, give her the gift of this beloved hairstyling tool. It simultaneously acts as a round brush and a blowdryer for simple styling that yields impressive results.
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Best Wardrobe Staple: Banana Republic Caro Oversized Lightweight Cashmere Sweater
Cashmere? For the queen of the family? But of course. This silky soft sweater makes a fashionable topper for everything from pencil skirts and ponte pants to jeans and even joggers.