Presents and Gift Ideas for Impossible In-Laws

It’s a tricky problem: what do you buy the in-laws? Choosing gifts can be a risky business. Pitch it wrong and they might be offended; buy right and you’ll enter their good books for some time to come. It might be your first outing into the murky waters of in-law present buying, and you're nervous about whether they'll love it or loathe you. Or you might be stuck for ideas after 20 years, with every year the same dilemma, as socks might not quite cut it again. Either way, it's worth taking a moment to get this right.

In Law Gifts They Will Love

Try to put yourself in the same headspace as when you buy presents for your own parents. Go on what you know about their likes and dislikes, hobbies and interests, however limited. Even better, find out what they might need or have use for, perhaps by talking to the other in-law. Consider your budget - and theirs. To avoid looking too cheap (or too showy), it can help to mirror the style and expense of previous gifts where you can.

Feeling really nervous? Show our website to your partner and get their advice. Whether it’s something useful or unusual, you’ll find your talking point with The Present Finder. It’s our carefully curated list of genius gifts for even the trickiest of recipients. Think quirky gifts for their home and garden, wardrobe and larder - there's something for every in-laws' taste. Make an effortless purchase they’ll think you’ve gone to trouble over.

Make The Right Impression

For the in-law that's the family joker, there are indoor snowballs, perfect for starting impromptu fights, or even anti-flatulence underwear. For the film buff, give them their own light up cinema sign, ready to personalise for their next showing, or test everyone's trivia with the ultimate pub quiz hosting kit. For the dog-mad, try a board game they can actually play with the family pet, or perhaps the perfect bronze pug sculpture.

 

For the in-law that’s partial to a tipple, buy ingenious wine glasses that can’t fall over, a trio of flavoured vodkas, or even gin and tonic bath salts. Wannabe chefs can taste their way around the globe with our spice kits, make their mark with personalised baking bowls, or expand their horizons with mushroom marmalades. Help a green-fingered in-law take their skills to the next level by giving them everything they need to grow the world's tallest tree, or even edible gourmet flowers.

Humorous stationery, thoughtful books and beautiful natural candles - it's an eclectic, brilliant source of inspiration. From gifts under £10 to over £100, we’ve got you covered. Even better, once you’ve ordered, we can take care of gift-wrapping and post it straight to your in-laws so you don’t even need to pay them a visit. It doesn't get much better than that!