The 28 best gifts for your in-laws, whether you’re meeting them for the first time or have known them for years

Amazon

Audible Membership, available at Amazon, from $15/month

Best for: The in-law who always has a podcast on

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.

Food52

Vietri Hand-Painted Italian Campagna Mug, available at Food52, $44

Best for: The Italy enthusiast

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 and inspired by the Italian countryside.

Amazon

“Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany,” available at Amazon, $15.19

Best for: The avid readers

If your in-laws love to read, they’ll enjoy this book from illustrator Jane Mount, who is known for the colorful book spines of notable works. Inside, they’ll find tours of the world’s best bookstores, quizzes to test book knowledge, and samplings of famous fictional meals — all illustrated in Mount’s fun and whimsical style. You can find more coffee table books for gifting here.

Uncommon Goods

Gardener’s Tool Seat, available at Uncommon Goods, $46

Best for: The gardeners

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.

Wayfair

Himalayan Salt Plate, available at Wayfair, $18.29

Best for: The in-laws who sprinkle Maldon salt on everything

This is more than just a pretty pink plate, it’s actually a block of Himalayan salt. Not only can it be used to serve food, but it can actually be used to cook food too. Cooking and serving with a salt slab will up the ante on plenty of their family-favorite meals.

Artifact Uprising

Softcover Photo Book, available at Artifact Uprising, from $14

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 gift and 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 $1.35 per card. You can also create a set of prints for $9.

Amazon

elago 3-in-1 Charging Hub, available at Amazon, from $27.99

Best for: The tech-obsessed in-laws

If they’re always fighting for the last free outlet to charge their Apple products, or if they’re both big Apple fans, this hub will charge all their devices at once.

Blue Bottle

Whole Bean Subscription, available at Blue Bottle Coffee, from $26/month

Best for: The morning coffee lovers

If they love coffee, they’ll love getting the chance to try a bunch of new brews every month. Blue Bottle’s beans are high quality, packaged at peak flavor, and come in a range of unique blends.

Best Buy

Google Nest Mini, available at Best Buy, $29.99

Best for: The tech-hesitant

If your in-laws are not really the techie types, start them out with this small smart speaker. Nest Mini is a subtle introduction to smart technology — plus, they’ll get a kick out of communicating with Google Assistant. 

Read our full review of the Google Nest Mini here.

Uncommon Goods

State Map Wine Cork Trap, available at Uncommon Goods, $35

Best for: The in-laws who love their state

For the bunch with a bunch of state pride, give them a fun way to use their leftover wine corks and show off their favorite place. This birch-wood display makes a nice piece of wall art that’s sure to start a conversation. 

West Elm

Barro Vases, available at West Elm, from $29.40

Best for: The in-laws with great taste

These cute vases look great in any space and come in subtle but fun yellows and blues to add a pop of color.  If you want to go that extra mile, you could put some florals or dried plants in it too.

Mouth

Best of Mouth Subscription, available at Mouth, from $54/month

Best for: The foodies

Foodies will love the chance to test small-batch, locally made products from around the country. Mouth sources and curates subscription boxes of their favorites, which they’ll receive each month.

Uncommon Goods

Bamboo Lotus Serving Board, available at Uncommon Goods, $50

Best for: The gracious hosts

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

Uncommon Goods

Ballerina Herbal Warming Slippers, available at Uncommon Goods, $48

Best for: The cozy-loving 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.

Mark & Graham

Rustic Leather Catchall Tray, available at Mark & Graham, from $42

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.

Bloomingdale’s

Bushwick Kitchen Threes Knees Trio, available at Bushwick Kitchen, $49.99

Best for: The spice lovers

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

Amazon

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon, $139.99

Best for: The outdoor readers

E-readers make flipping pages easier than ever. 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 here. 

Shea Radiance

Whipped Shea Butter Small 3 pc Family Bundle, available at Shea Radiance, $50

Best for: The skin-care aficionados 

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

Amazon

Click & Grow Smart Garden, available at Amazon, $79.95

Best for: The in-laws who can’t herb their enthusiasm

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 little indoor gardening kit can, so they can top every last dish with their favorite fresh herbs.

Food52

FLIKR Fire Personal Concrete Fireplace Portable, Food Safe, available at Food52, $98

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.

Winc

Winc Gift Card, available at Winc, from $60

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.

Lafco

Lafco Library Candle, available at Bluemercury, $70

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. 

Airbnb Instagram

Airbnb Gift Card, available at Zola, from $100

Best for: The constant travelers

A tangible gift is great, but so is the gift of an unforgettable experience. 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.

Williams Sonoma

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle, available at Williams Sonoma, $165

Best for: The caffeine lovers

An electric kettle makes it easy for them to boil water for their tea or make pour-over coffee in a snap. While there are many options on the market, this one from Fellow is one of the most attractive.

Therabody

Theragun Mini, available at Therabody, $159

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.

Aura

Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame, available at Aura, $179

Best for: The in-laws always taking 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, all day long. You can hear about our experience with another Aura frame, here.

Williams Sonoma

Breville Crispy Crust Pizza Maker, available at Williams Sonoma, $179.95

Best for: The pizza fans

Some might call this one life-changing. If they love cooking together, gift them a countertop pizza maker so they can enjoy homemade pies with the toppings of their choice in less than 10 minutes.

Uncommon Goods

Baseball Stadium Blueprints, available at Uncommon Goods, $185

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

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 print that’ll quickly find a home on one of their walls.