Christmas Gifts for Inlaws

Anyone have any great gift ideas for the mother-in-law? I found out she doesn't like gift certificates for some reason. Any ideas?

Got my mother in law a nightgown and slippers... Good Luck its tough buying for older folks they usually have what they need.

duct tape or a shot gun

a thong

a knuckle sandwich?

I don't know what price range you're looking at or what age she is but one year I bought my mother-in-law matching bra, panties, and slip cause she had a new gentleman caller. She never said if she liked it tho.

Omaha Steaks has some great package deals. They have a website. They deliver it right to your door or whoever you choose. It's nice for those that are hard to buy for.

Omaha Steaks...great suggestion. I think I might check into this idea. Thanks for the idea, Cosmo!

What a great topic! I don't have in-laws, yet, but my fiance has charged me with selecting gifts for his family. I'm completely clueless about it, except that his mother does scrapbooking and his father plays golf. I've only met them a couple of times, which is making this even more daunting. The Omaha Steaks idea is good.

The thong idea made me laugh - I'm not certain that would be such a good idea.

PollyAuburn wrote:

What a great topic! I don't have in-laws, yet, but my fiance has charged me with selecting gifts for his family. I'm completely clueless about it, except that his mother does scrapbooking and his father plays golf. I've only met them a couple of times, which is making this even more daunting. The Omaha Steaks idea is good.
The thong idea made me laugh - I'm not certain that would be such a good idea.

Is your grandma's name Doris? She is sweet.

The thong is really a good idea, no boring Christmas banter & the entire family will eagerly await what the 'crazy' inlaw will bring next year. Believe me you don't want them to think YOU'RE the normal one.

However, if you're only engaged, keep this info for later use the Omaha Steaks or a local Winery gift set is a safe bet.

what about for a 2year old girl having same problem for my daughter

greenarrow wrote:

what about for a 2year old girl having same problem for my daughter

OHHHHH two year olds are the most fun to buy for!!!! Baby dolls, stuffed animals that make noise, story books.If they have a TV show thay like, ex. Sesame Street..Elmo is a bit hit. BUT NO THONGS!!! lol

thanks no thongs though lol

I might just go ahead and get my mother in law a thong. It might liven things up a bit. It would be worth it to see the expression on her face. Of course I would buy her something else too.

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greenarrow wrote:

what about for a 2year old girl having same problem for my daughter

How about a kitchen set with dishes. She should be about ready to start "make believe".

What about for a boyfriend who allows his 13 year old daughter to open his darn gifts! He wants her to feel like she got more presents. That might have flown when she was one,but now it's just stupid. And half the time, he only gets her one big present. Oh hell, I may not stick around for another Christmas with him.

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What about for a boyfriend who allows his 13 year old daughter to open his darn gifts! He wants her to feel like she got more presents. That might have flown when she was one,but now it's just stupid. And half the time, he only gets her one big present. Oh hell, I may not stick around for another Christmas with him.

So... buy him some sexy underwear or "toys" for Christmas. When the daughter opens that gift...tell him to explain what they are to her. Won't happen again but then could also put an end to either his babying his daughter or the relationship or both. Good Luck

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<quoted text>So... buy him some sexy underwear or "toys" for Christmas. When the daughter opens that gift...tell him to explain what they are to her. Won't happen again but then could also put an end to either his babying his daughter or the relationship or both. Good Luck

Last year, I bought a nice little nighty (for me to wear) and wrapped it for him to open. At the time I didn't know he allowed her to open his gifts. The nighty was nothing skimpy or anything, just nice, silky, simple. He let her have it! When she went to a friend's over night on New Year's, and we had to sit at home, doing nothing, I got upset, found MY nighty and threw it in the trash in front of him and left. For Valentine's Day, he got me a card and said he should have more respect for our relationship. I took him back, but I see the same crap happening again. I was honestly thinking of just sticking around until Christmas and putting something really mean together, like a bunch of fancy wrapped but empty boxes. She can have the tissue paper I stuff them with and he gets to look like a fool!