Best Gifts For In-Laws {and Parents}

Looking for the best gifts for in-laws? Here’s a roundup of fun, yet practical gift ideas that are perfect for in-laws, parents, grandparents etc!

Hi friends!

Earlier this week I shared the Best Gifts for Husbands and today I’ve got some of the best gift ideas for in-laws. Behind husbands, this was the second most requested post. People seem to have a tough time coming up with gift ideas for in-laws/parents/grandparents. Once again, you guys came through. I added your ideas to some of mine and I think this is a pretty good list!

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Here are the best gifts for in-laws and parents:

1) Photos: In my opinion, you can never go wrong with photos!

Book and pay for a family photo session so they can have some current photos of the family, grandkids, etc with them in it!
Canvas print – I get all mine from Canvas On Demand. The perfect way to decorate a room.
Digital frame – You can get one with wifi or a non-wifi version that you can update every so often with a flash drive.

2) Electronics: Make the gift even better by installing and setting it up for them!

Make their house a little more high tech with a Nest thermostat or a Ring doorbell camera
Upgrade their tv with Apple TV or Roku – you could throw in a year subscription for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ etc!
Improve their stereo system with a new sound bar.
Introduce them to Alexa with an Echo with Alexa or Google Home, etc
If they like to read or listen to books or podcasts, try an Audible or Kindle Unlimited subscription.

3) Kitchen: If they enjoy cooking, you can always add something to their kitchen collection!

My number one pick is an Instant pot
An Air fryer is also a good option.
Or buy them tickets to a cooking class!

4) Airline gift cards: Do they live far away?

Put some money towards a flight so they can come visit!
Or help them enjoy their retirement and take the trip they’ve been planning for years!

5) Food: Feed them!

Try a meat or veggie subscription box like Butcher Box or Imperfect Produce.
Make their weeknights easier with a meal subscription service like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, etc!
Help them take the planning out of cooking with a meal planning tool like Cooksmarts.

6) Plants – A fun way to add new life to a room!

Check out websites like Bloomscape for beautiful indoor plants – they give you info on size, maintenance, light, pet-friendly etc.
Or gift them a monthly plant subscription- Check out something like The Sill

7) Interior design- Whether they recently moved or have been living somewhere for a long time, they might enjoy a room refresh!

Gift them a Havenly consult – they can consult with an interior decorator online for a very reasonable price!

8) Out on the town-

A restaurant gift card to their favorite place or a new place to try
Dinner theater tickets
A night out with just you and your spouse! Especially if you have kids….they love the grandkids but you guys were their kids first and they would probably love spending some adult-only time with just you guys too!

That’s all I’ve got! For more gift ideas, check out my Small Business Gift Guide, a list of Kid Gift Ideas {Ages 4-7}, Best Toys for Multiple Ages or Toddler Gift Ideas {1-3 years}. If your kiddos like being in the kitchen here are some Kitchen Tools for Kids and if you’ve got a reader, here are some of the Best Toddler Books. I’ve also previously rounded up my favs in this Baby’s First Year Gift Guide!

What’s the best gift you’ve gotten your in-laws or parents lately?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–