Choosing unique gifts for your boyfriend’s mom and dad matters. So whether you’re trying to make a good first impression this holiday season or are on your way to having in-laws, this gift guide has you covered.
1. Premium Bamboo Cheese Board Set
Keep it simply spectacular with this beautiful charcuterie set from Bambüsi. This is the ultimate gift for your partner’s parents. The 13.5 x 13.5-inch bamboo cutting board has a smooth surface and wide grooves for easy serving and comes with a carrying bag. Inside, there’s a hidden drawer with specialty cheese knives, labeling slates, and a wine opener.
Sturdy, eco-friendly, water-resistant, and easy to clean, it’s no wonder this set has over 5,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. It also makes a great gift for other special occasions such as housewarmings and birthdays.
2. Burt’s Bees Gift Box
First time meeting your boyfriend’s mother? You can’t go wrong with this Burt’s Bee five-piece gift set. Even better, at around $10, you can make a good impression without breaking the bank. This all-natural gift set includes some of Burt’s Bees’ most popular products in convenient travel sizes.
With Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, Hand Salve, Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Coconut Foot Cream, and Beeswax Lip Balm, she will have everything she needs for a relaxing at-home spa day.
3. Scented Candles Gift Set
No longer are candles just the gift you give when you don’t know what else to buy. This beautiful set includes four aromatherapy scented candles that smell great and make excellent home décor. Each candle comes in a unique 3 x 2-inch reusable jar.
These 4.4-ounce, long-lasting soy candles have more than 30 hours of burn time. Each set comes with four scents: Spring, Lavender, Lemon, and Mediterranean Figs.
4. Artisan Spa Gift Basket
Another thoughtful gift for your future mother-in-law, this luxury gift basket has everything she needs for a self-care day. This spa day gift box includes a 4-ounce hand-poured soy scented candle, 4-ounce body oil, all-natural lip balm, luxury bath salts, wooden matches, a French green clay face mask, an intention-setting journal, and organic, gluten-free, vegan sweets.
This Roam Homegrown gift set is handmade in Austin, Texas and is Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified, 100% natural, and uses only pure essential oils. It’s the perfect present to show you care.
5. Hand-Blown Italian-Style Crystal Wine Glasses
Nothing says elegance like crystal wine glasses. Made from premium lead-free crystal through a cold incision process, these glasses are microwave and dishwasher safe. And since they’re from JBHome, they come with a broken glass replacement guarantee.
Consider adding a bottle of wine for an ideal gift combination. Your boyfriend’s family will be so impressed by this great Christmas gift that you’re sure to get their stamp of approval.
6. Mora Ceramic Large Latte Coffee Mug Set
These beautifully handmade coffee mugs make a good gift for any of your boyfriend’s coffee-loving family members. Each 16-ounce coffee mug comes in a different coordinating neutral tone, so the entire family knows whose is whose. Perfect for coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, these mugs are lead-free, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe.
7. HiCoup Red Wine Decanter with Aerator
A thoughtful gift for the wine lover in your boyfriend’s family, this wine decanter is as practical as it is gorgeous. Its unique swan design allows maximum oxygenation by providing a large surface area for aeration. This enhances aromas while softening tannins for a bolder flavor profile. With this decanter, any bottle of wine tastes better.
8. Oster Rechargeable and Cordless Wine Opener with Chiller
Another great gift idea for your wine-loving future in-laws, this cordless wine opener and chiller makes serving the perfect bottle of wine a breeze. Simply use the handy foil cutter to remove the foil seal. Then place the opener on the top of the bottle and press the lower switch.
The corkscrew will turn to remove the cork. Once it stops, press the upper switch to release the cork. It’s that easy. Once everyone at the party is served, they can put the open bottle into the stainless-steel wine chiller, where it will stay cold for hours.
9. 4×6 Matted Collage Photo Frame
Your boyfriend’s parents can never have enough pictures of their favorite son. That’s why this collage photo frame makes the perfect Christmas gift! The frame fits four 4 x 6-inch photos with a contemporary square design featuring two photos oriented vertically and two horizontally. For the biggest wow factor, slide in four of your favorite pictures of your boyfriend’s family before wrapping.
10. Bourina Textured Throw Blanket
Beautiful blankets make the best Christmas gifts, and these knitted throws from Bourina are as cozy as they come. Available in dozens of colors, you can choose one to accent your future in-laws’ living room. Unlike other popular throws, this throw blanket is knitted and breathable instead of fuzzy and sweaty. With over 20,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, you can be sure your boyfriend’s parents will love it.
11. DEXI Indoor Entryway Doormat
Home décor items make excellent Christmas gift ideas. This stylish geometric doormat comes in three neutral colors (black, gray, and brown), so it blends in anywhere in the home. Available in various sizes both large and small, you’re sure to find the perfect doormat for your boyfriend’s parents. These mats trap mud and grime, dry fast, and are easy to clean. They also have a low profile so doors won’t get stuck, and their non-slip backing prevents sliding.
12. Essential Oils 6-Piece Gift Box Set
Pamper your boyfriend’s mom with this fantastic essential oils set. Great for diffusers, these therapeutic grade oils are twice as potent as their competitors with no alcohol or fillers. This gift box includes eucalyptus, tea tree, orange, lemongrass, lavender, and peppermint essential oils for a wide variety of invigorating aromas.
13. Echo Dot 4th Gen Alexa
Dazzle your future in-laws with a trendy gift that’s as exciting as it is practical. The Amazon Echo Dot is more than just a speaker. It comes fully equipped with Alexa voice recognition so your boyfriend’s parents can check the weather, set alarms, and ask questions without even touching a button.
They can also sync it with compatible smart devices to turn on lights, start the coffee maker, and adjust thermostats — which will give you plenty of ideas for the next holiday gift. The Amazon Echo is priced at less than $60 and has over 100,000 5-star ratings.
14. Personalized Cutting Board
Everyone loves a personalized gift with their family name. So for a thoughtful Christmas present that your boyfriend’s family will love for years to come, look no further than these beautiful custom cutting boards.
Made from high-quality bamboo, these cutting boards are laser-etched with the name or monogram of your choosing. With 11 unique designs to choose from, there is sure to be one to match their home décor.
15. Back and Neck Massager with Heat
If you’re stressed about meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time, you’re probably not alone. Ease their tension with this awesome Shiatsu back massager. Ergonomically designed to massage backs, necks, and even legs, this massager from Viktor Jurgen uses pressure and heat to stimulate circulation and knead tight muscles. It also comes with a convenient car charger, so they can even use it on a morning commute.
16. Ladder Toss Outdoor Lawn Game Set with Carrying Case
Lawn games make the best gifts. They’re fun for the entire family and encourage bonding. So why not give this classic ladder game to your boyfriend’s mom and dad this holiday season? This fun, easy-to-learn outdoor game comes in a convenient carrying case from the Amazon Basics store.
Simple to assemble and lightweight, it’s great for family picnics, beach trips, and outdoor parties. It includes two game ladders, three blue bolas, and three red bolas.
17. Tile Pro High-Performance Bluetooth Tracker 2-Pack
The best gift ideas are thoughtful and practical. Good thing Tile GPS trackers are both! With these tracking keychains, you can locate keys, bags, and even your phone. With an app on your phone, you can make the Tile tracker ring as long as you’re within 400 feet.
Out of Bluetooth range, it works by tracking your Tile’s most recent location. It even works in reverse, so you can use your Tile to find your phone with the click of a button. It’s also Amazon Alexa compatible. This two-pack is great for your boyfriend’s mom and dad since they it includes one for each of them.
18. Gourmet Chocolate Gift Basket
Yum, chocolate! Win your boyfriend’s parent’s love with this delectable chocolate gift box. With milk butter pecan patties, cashew clusters, pretzel clouds, pecan snappers, sea salt caramels, English toffee, peppermint patties, Bavarian pretzels, double silk truffles, coconut haystacks, and peanut clusters, there’s something for everyone in this sweet surprise. All this comes in a beautiful Bonnie & Pop gift box.
Disclaimer: This gift basket is not suitable for in-laws with food allergies!
19. Heavy-Duty Grilling Accessories 26-Piece Kit
Make a good impression on the family’s grill master with the perfect gift. This ultimate BBQ utensil set has everything they need for everyday grilling and special occasions.
The set includes a multi-task spatula, a BBQ fork, tongs, a basting brush, grill mitts, a meat injector, an instant thermometer, a waiter’s corkscrew, a grill brush with scraper, an extra brush head, salt and pepper shakers, four BBQ skewers, and eight corn holders. All of the tools are heat resistant, non-slip, and have elongated handles for easy grilling. Plus, everything is dishwasher safe.
20. YETI Rambler 20-oz Tumbler
These YETI tumblers are super trendy for a reason. Your boyfriend’s mom will remember your thoughtfulness every time her coffee is still hot at lunchtime. The innovative YETI MagSlider lid uses a magnet for easy opening and closing. In addition, these tumblers are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and fit in standard cup holders.
Made of insulating stainless steel, it keeps drinks ice cold or piping hot for hours. Plus, it’s available in dozens of fun colors, so it’s the perfect Christmas gift for your boyfriend’s dad as well.
21. Window Garden Indoor Herb Starter Kit
Whether your boyfriend’s family loves to cook or enjoys anything DIY, this adorable window herb garden makes a great gift. The 34-piece kit comes with everything they need to grow nine different herbs (dill, basil, chives, thyme, parsley, oregano, cilantro, sage, and mustard) right on their kitchen windowsill.
Besides the seeds, the kit has nine reusable pots, three nutrient-rich soil discs, and nine bamboo markers. You could even give it to your future father-in-law or mother-in-law as a birthday gift!
22. Packing Cube Set for Travel
Perhaps an unexpected addition to this gift guide, these packing cubes are sure to make a good impression on your in-laws. This packing cube gift set is perfect for anyone who travels and comes in a number of fun colors.
With small, medium, and large cubes, an underwear bag, a sock bag, a cosmetics bag, a shoe bag, and a drawstring laundry bag, your boyfriend’s mom and dad can easily pack to visit their favorite son.
23. Handmade Beach House Coasters
Inspired by the beach, these gorgeous handmade coasters are a unique gift idea for your boyfriend’s parents. McCarter Coasters are made in the USA from a porous clay that absorbs condensation, so they will no longer have to deal with drips or a stained coffee table. They also don’t stick to glasses, no matter how much water sweats off the glass.
Each 4.25-inch coaster in this four-pack has a different design: sand dollar, scallop, starfish, and nautilus.
24. Sea Glass Sterling Silver Earrings
Jewelry is always a bold move if you’re meeting your boyfriend’s mom for the first time, but these beautifully handmade sea glass earrings are neutral enough to match any style. Made in the USA from recycled sea glass and reclaimed sterling silver, every pair is eco-friendly and unique. Gift wrapped in a lovely handmade paper envelope, you can even pop these earrings into a card to send long distance.
25. Amazon Gift Card in a Holiday Gift box
If you still haven’t found the perfect Christmas gift for your boyfriend’s parents, you can always get them an Amazon gift card. This one comes in a cute holiday gift box to add a festive touch. The cards are redeemable for millions of items on Amazon and have no expiration date. Include a greeting card with a nice note to add a personal touch to your gift.
Christmas shopping for your future-in-laws doesn’t need to be hard. From gadgets to gift sets, you’re sure to find a unique gift that will earn you brownie points this holiday season.
