39 Gifts For Your In-laws That Will Leave A Lasting Impression

Aura

Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame

Best for: The in-laws always asking to see photos

In-laws can be sentimental people, so there's no better personal gift than a digital photo frame. They can view loads of family memories from a single device. As long as the frame is hooked up to WiFi, your in-laws can enjoy the photos you've carefully curated for sharing.

Airbnb

Airbnb Experiences

Best for: The in-laws who love to learn new things

You don't have to go far to have an extraordinary adventure. Experiential gifts allow them to try something new and create plenty of memories along the way. Airbnb Experiences is one of our favorite platforms for booking experiences with ease when we travel or stay local. With a wide range of online and in-person options, including sporting lessons, cooking classes, and cultural tours, you can be sure you'll find something that will excite them.

Bombas

Best for: Going on long walks

If you think socks are a dull gift, you haven't tried Bombas. The signature blister tab keeps their heels cushioned and prevents any slipping. Both the men's and women's sizes are available individually or in multi-packs, with countless color options so you can choose one that matches your in-laws' style and needs.

An added benefit is that your gift goes a little bit further. For every item purchased, Bombas donates a piece of clothing to people in need. Business Insider readers can also save 20% on Bombas products by using the exclusive promo code "INSIDER20" at checkout.

*Sponsored by Bombas

Nomadix

Nomadix Festival Blanket

Best for: For those who love anything al fresco 

Whether they're beach people or outdoors people, a good picnic blanket serves any couple well. They can use it for sunset picnics in the park, staying off the sand on beach days, and so much more. This one is waterproof and quick-dry, too, making cleanup a cinch.

Storyworth

Storyworth Memoir Gift Subscription

Best for: The storytellers

If they've always talked about writing their own book, Storyworth can help them with the process. It's a unique gift that emails them a question a day for a year. At the end of a year, their answers are compiled into a keepsake book that can be passed down for generations.

UrbanStems

UrbanStems Double the Good Vibes

Best for: Celebrating special occasions

You can never go wrong with flowers. They smell divine, look beautiful, and add a fresh pop of color to any space. Choose one from UrbanStems, our top pick for the best flower delivery service.

Idlewild Floral

Idlewild Floral Dried Flowers

Best for: The ones who love having flowers year-round

For stunning bouquets that will last for years, Idlewild is our choice for the best flower delivery service you can buy for dried bouquets. The preserved florals are a great alternative to a live bouquet for a similar price.

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation)

Best for: Staying connected to grandkids

The Amazon Echo Show is an easy way to keep grandparents connected. They can use voice commands to talk face-to-face with family, check the weather, or order household essentials. For older adults, we like the Show 10 for its larger screen (you can also watch movies), but we also recommend the smaller Show 8 and Show 5 for cheaper options. Read our full Echo Show review.

Levain

Levain Signature Cookie Assortment

Best for: The in-law with a serious sweet tooth 

Nothing says "thank you" like a box filled with some of the sweetest cookies around. Every bite of a Levain cookie is chunky, chewy, gooey, and simply transcendent.

Mark & Graham

Wood and Marble Wine Chiller

Best for: The celebrators

This wine chiller has a low-key design that will match any home decor. You can also get it personalized with their initials. Pair it with a bottle of wine or bubbly if it's a special occasion like an anniversary.

Artifact Uprising

Softcover Photo Book

Best for: The sentimental in-laws

If you've spent holidays or vacations in the past with your in-laws, a sweet photo book to bring back good memories can be a great way to show you appreciate family time with them. Artifact Uprising makes it easy with custom options at affordable prices. Or you can customize thoughtful cards for as little as $1.45 per card. You can also create a set of prints for $9.

Winc

Winc Wine Gift Subscription

Best for: The wine connoisseurs 

A wine subscription service makes their favorite pastime easier for them as they can handpick wine from around the world. They can spend time wine tasting at home with exclusive choices that match their unique palate. We also ranked it as the best wine subscription overall.

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Universal Yums Gift Box

Best for: The foodies

Foodies will love the chance to test specialty products from several different countries each month. UK biscuits, Grecian baklava, and Italian chocolate are just a few of the many options that can be included in their monthly subscription.

Uncommon Goods

State Map Wine Cork Trap

Best for: The in-laws who love their state

What's a better way to proclaim your state pride and a love for wine that this home decor. This birch-wood display makes a nice piece of wall art that's sure to start a conversation. 

Recess

Recess Date Night Set

Best for: The active couple

Pickleball is wildly popular and easier to learn and play than tennis or other racquet sports. Whether new to the sport or looking to level up their casual play, Recess pickleball sets are a little luxury for all skill levels.

Amazon

Click & Grow Smart Garden

Best for: The home cooks who love fresh ingredients

Anyone who spends time in the kitchen or garden knows how much fresh herbs can upgrade a dish. While not all climates or spaces can sustain a full herb garden, this indoor gardening system can, so your in-laws can top every last dish with their favorite fresh herbs.

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Airbnb Gift Card

Best for: The constant travelers

A tangible gift is great, but so is the gift of an unforgettable trip. For the jet-setting duo, bring them one step closer to their next vacation (as soon as vacations are safe again) with an Airbnb gift card so they can explore someplace new together. You can find more hotel and Airbnb gift card options here.

Mophie

Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charging Station

Best for: The techie in-laws

This hub charges an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously, ensuring all their gear stay juiced up. Its portable design means it goes with them when they travel abroad or to the coffee shop.

Food52

FLIKR Fire Personal Concrete Fireplace

Best for: The in-laws who love a good bonfire

This portable fireplace is made of sturdy cement and makes for a great indoor s'mores night with the family. The fireplace will light right up with just a small amount of rubbing alcohol and a match.

Uncommon Goods

Bamboo Lotus Serving Board

Best for: The gracious party hosts

If your in-laws like to host a lot of dinner parties, this lotus-shaped serving tray will elevate their next one. It has built-in spots for dips, crackers, cheese, veggies, and more.

Lafco

Lafco Library Candle

Best for: The candle collectors

A nice candle is always a welcomed gift. These are made to embody the scents of common places, including rooms in the house. The best part of these candles, though, is that your in-laws will be able to reuse the hand-blown glass vessel once the candle has burned down. All they have to do is put it in the freezer when the wax runs down, pop it out with a knife, and run it through the dishwasher. 

Amazon

"The New York Times Explorer" by Barbara Ireland

Best for: The armchair explorers 

For the couple who loves filling their home with meaningful trinkets collected over the years, this coffee table book is a thoughtful addition to their collection. The pages are filled with beautiful imagery and stories about unique travel destinations around the world.

Brightland

Brightland Essential Capsule

Best for: The passionate chefs

We love Brightland for its beautiful packaging and delicious olive oil and vinegar. This four-piece set comes with two different bottles of extra virgin olive oil, a bottle of Champagne-style vinegar, and a bottle of balsamic. vinegar Trust: They will use these on everything.

Aesop

Aesop Resurrection Hand Purifying Duet

Best for: The homebody couple 

Elevated essentials always make great gifts. Think of ways you can upscale the items they use regularly, like these hand soaps from Aesop. They look, feel, and smell luxurious, making them a chic addition to their powder room.

MoMa Store

Hay Play Family Backgammon Set

Best for: The game night hosts 

This modernist backgammon set is made for game nights and slow Sunday afternoons. Not only is it a fun activity they can enjoy together, but it's probably the most attractive backgammon set they've ever owned.

Mark & Graham

Rustic Leather Catchall Tray

Best for: The in-laws who like simple, practical gifts

Your in-laws will love this chic catchall tray for staying organized. Place on a desk, nightstand, or entryway table to hold keys, wallets, headphones, and more. You can even get it monogrammed for an extra personal touch. Choose from small, medium, large, or opt for a set of all three.

Amazon

Audible Annual Membership

Best for: The podcast addicts

The Amazon Audible subscription is great for entertaining the in-law who loves absorbing new information wherever they go. They can listen to anything they want from thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, documentaries, sleep programs, and more.

Homesick

Homesick Candles

Best for: The nostalgic ones

With just a whiff, candles have the power to transport us to places far away and memories long gone. That's the whole premise of Homesick, a brand that creates candles with unique scents inspired by different cities, countries, occasions, and moments. Choose a place they love, live, or miss and you have a thoughtful gift that they'll get plenty of use out of too.

Food52

Vietri Hand-Painted Italian Campagna Mug

Best for: The handmade ceramics enthusiasts

Mugs are the perfect vessel for coffee, tea, soups, ice cream, and mac and cheese — the opportunities are endless. The rustic, hand-painted mug in this dinnerware set is made in Italy with an Italian-inspired motif.

Uncommon Goods

Ballerina Herbal Warming Slippers and Subu Concept Slipper

Best for: The homebody in-laws

Pamper your mother-in-law with these fuzzy slippers featuring removable insoles filled with aromatic lavender buds and thermally conductive flax seeds. In the winter, she can heat them up in the microwave for extra warmth, and in the summer she can throw them in the fridge for a refreshing cool down. For men, we love the Subu Concept for its cushioning and water-repelling fabric.

Anthropologie

Sophie Faux Fur Throw Blanket

Best for: The in-laws who are always cold

When the temperature drops, they'll more than appreciate this super soft, fuzzy throw blanket. They can curl up in it on the couch or drape it over the bed for a extra warmth during sleep.

Amazon

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Best for: The outdoor readers

E-readers makes it easy to carry around many books minus the weight. If your in-laws inhabit the library and bookstore pretty much all the time, get them this Kindle. It's water-resistant, can be read in the sunlight, and has long battery life. Read our full review of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. 

Uncommon Goods

Baseball Stadium Blueprints

Best for: The in-laws who never pass on a ball game

A gift with a little bit of history, a little bit of architecture, and a whole lot of team spirit. Whether you support their favorite team or not, they'll appreciate this thoughtful art print that'll quickly find a home on one of their walls.

Uncommon Goods

Gardener's Tool Seat

Best for: The in-laws with green thumbs

If your in-laws love nothing more than spending a day in the garden, this two-in-one tool bag and folding chair makes the perfect gift. It's a handy workstation that will make long days of gardening a lot more comfortable and convenient.

Uncommon Goods

Sloping Ski Glasses

Best for: The annual skiers 

If your in-laws are avid skiers, treat them to these fun, creative glasses that literally "slope." It's a great way to celebrate their favorite hobby year-round.

Therabody

Theragun Mini

Best for: The in-laws who complain about sore muscles

If your in-law is always at the gym or needs to relieve some tension, they can use Thereabody's Theragun Mini massager for a post-workout massage or self-care day. With three speed options, the gun can target any knot and cramp with just a press of a button.

Williams Sonoma

 Glass Domed Cake Plate

Best for: The couple who loves to bake 

If their weekends are spent experimenting with new dessert recipes, they'll love this cake stand. It's a  beautiful way to keep their confections on display. And, when it's off cake duty, this can be used as a punch bowl too.

Shea Radiance

Whipped Shea Butter Family Bundle (3-pack)

Best for: The skin-care aficionados 

If your in-law is into skincare, Shea Radiance's shea butter treats dryness for healthier skin. You can choose from lavender, citrus, or a mix of the two scents, and if you aren't sure what fragrance they would enjoy, there is also an unscented option.  

Bloomingdale's

Bushwick Kitchen Threes Knees Trio

Best for: The spice lovers

Adventurous eaters and hot sauce lovers will definitely enjoy using this trio of spicy condiments. Spicy honey, spicy maple, and gochujang sriracha give them all sorts of new ways to spice up their favorite foods.