Birthday gift for daughter in law

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Flowers from a really good florist that is local to her -- not Teleflora or TheBouqs or whatever. Find one on Instagram or Yelp.

Flowers are so boring and 'typical' women gift. It requires zero creditivity and thought.

Next someone will suggest candles or soap. Boring!

I would much rather enjoy beautiful flowers than get more crap/stuff. I don’t care how nice the tea towels, mugs, chocolates, candles, lotion, perfume, or book is, I DON’T WANT MORE CRAP IN MY HOUSE.

Chocolates? One of these things is not like the others!

[Anonymous]

I’m a middle aged working mom and if my MIL sent me flowers or chocolates or anything for my birthday I’d be thrilled! And I have a great MIL. It truly is the thought that counts. I’ve received Georgetown Cupcakes before and they’re so much fun to eat and share. Can’t go wrong!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Flowers from a really good florist that is local to her -- not Teleflora or TheBouqs or whatever. Find one on Instagram or Yelp.

Flowers are so boring and 'typical' women gift. It requires zero creditivity and thought.

Next someone will suggest candles or soap. Boring!

I would much rather enjoy beautiful flowers than get more crap/stuff. I don’t care how nice the tea towels, mugs, chocolates, candles, lotion, perfume, or book is, I DON’T WANT MORE CRAP IN MY HOUSE.

Chocolates? One of these things is not like the others!

Not everyone enjoys chocolates. I’d likely give them away.

[Anonymous]

Who are you people suggesting babysitters? Her DIL has teens. Read.

[Anonymous]

How about a GC to a restaurant you know she likes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If she's a reader, then I would buy a book of the month subscription.

https://www.bookofthemonth.com/6/the-best-new-books/hardcovers

Big reader here but I actually hate books. I get everything on my kindle (usually from the library) so it would be a miss for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If she's a reader, then I would buy a book of the month subscription.

https://www.bookofthemonth.com/6/the-best-new-books/hardcovers

Big reader here but I actually hate books. I get everything on my kindle (usually from the library) so it would be a miss for me.

Same here.

[Anonymous]

John & Kira's Chocolate figs

https://www.johnandkiras.com/

This is my go to gift for my mom and MIL. Expensive but, they love them!

[Anonymous]

Take her out to dinner

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Flowers from a really good florist that is local to her -- not Teleflora or TheBouqs or whatever. Find one on Instagram or Yelp.

Flowers are so boring and 'typical' women gift. It requires zero creditivity and thought.

Next someone will suggest candles or soap. Boring!

I would much rather enjoy beautiful flowers than get more crap/stuff. I don’t care how nice the tea towels, mugs, chocolates, candles, lotion, perfume, or book is, I DON’T WANT MORE CRAP IN MY HOUSE.

Mugs and towels are so weird. If I want something like that I will just buy them. What if they have a linen closet bursting with too many towels already?

Chocolate is iffy because many middle aged women are watching their diet.

OP does she have charitable interest?

[Anonymous]

This company makes an absolutely beautiful tea box (with local organic teas) https://www.wellrootedteas.com/shop/1v0fhygbfr1osd4j7pfrtyy6fxsld5

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:With this amount an Amazon gift card (preferably sent via email) is best imho.
A check for $75 is just a pain to cash.
A woman who is a mother figure in my life sends me the standard “$50 inside a car” gift almost every time, I appreciate it very much.
But again, I am not rich and she has known me since I was a teen and $50 is probably still the same amount as it was in the 90s. Your DIL might be a bit offended. So yeah an Amazon gift card is best.

Cash can get stolen in the mail. Same for gift cards. Do a digital gift card instead.

I am not suggesting to send cash. I said I receive it from my low tech friend. Amazon GC via email was my suggestion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Flowers from a really good florist that is local to her -- not Teleflora or TheBouqs or whatever. Find one on Instagram or Yelp.

Flowers are so boring and 'typical' women gift. It requires zero creditivity and thought.

Next someone will suggest candles or soap. Boring!

Flowers are actually good because they are done in a few days. They are a good luxury treat that doesn't junk up your house. Most bouquets actually don't smell too much.

Candle and soap smell preferences vary across people and both products can be annoying to have to find a place for.

[Anonymous]

She loves reading, tea, and the beach. They have a beach house.

Busy Mom?

[Anonymous]

My son recently got engaged to a lovely young lady. We are pretty close and I give the same gift to her that I give my daughters at Birthdays. This year the gift is a David Yurman sterling silver initial necklace with small diamonds. I love gifting and giving something they will always have is important to me. Future DIL is always very appreciative, as she comes from a family that does not do gifts. Last year they all got a Nespresso coffee machine.