7 Perfect Gifts You Can Give to Your Partner's Family

Christmas shopping for in-laws in HARD...

What present can you get the parents who raised the man or woman of your dreams? In-laws, without a doubt, are the toughest folks in your life to buy presents for because you likely don’t know them all that well. The pressure is on, too, because you really want your partner’s family to like you! And if they’re not really comfortable with the whole "gay thing," they probably aren’t thrilled that you’re doing some pretty gay stuff with their son, daughter, or sibling.

But have no fear! We’ve compiled a list that’s guaranteed to please your hubby or wife’s family.

1. A matching onesie/t-shirt set

If your brother-in-law has a newborn child (your niece or nephew!) who is two-years-old or younger, you have to buy them these adorable matching shirts. They don’t only have a pizza pie and slice, they also have lion and cub, taco and taquito, and more!

2. A monogrammed beer mug

If your in-laws are drinkers (I just assume every man over 60 swims in Scotch), then you can get them some fancy drinking accessories. The key here is not gifting them something they would buy for themselves. Rather, you want to buy them something they’d like, but would never purchase on their own accord because it’s too pricey, unnecessary, overthetop, etc.  

3. Face masks

My mom bought me Korean face masks from The Face Shop for Hanukkah, and I’m obsessed. I’d highly recommend them for your mother or sister-in-law. In your card, you can write something cute about how you know the holidays can be stressful, so you wanted to give them something that’s meant to be purifying, beautifying, and relaxing.

4. This in-law specific tree ornament

If your mother- and father-in-law don’t like this Christmas gift, I honestly think you may have to leave your partner. It’s perfect. It shows how much you appreciate all their hard work raising that beautiful man you’re lucky to call your husband. It’s really a three-in-one gift, complimenting your husband, his mother, and his father.

5. A personalized picture frame

The perfect gifts for your sister-in-law (or any in-law, really) are personalized picture frames. They’re something you know they’ll use, and photo frames—at least to me—always make me think of family. I think that’s because the vast majority of photos we see in frames are usually of our family members.

6. Shiatsu pillow massager from Zyllion

If there’s one thing all father-in-laws have in common, it’s sciatica. (Or maybe it just runs in my family.) This reasonably-priced massage chair helps with lower back pain, which can partially restore his range of motion. The shiatsu pillow from Zyllion uses deep-kneading massage nodes along with heating functions, and is easily transportable (in case he wants to take it in the car).

7. Nintendo Super NES Classic

If your brother-in-law is any age between 25-40, he will lose his goddamn mind if you get him a classic Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s not only nostalgic, but something you can do to bond with him. Also, if you set up the game console during Christmas, it’s the perfect way to "take a break" from all the craziness that’s happening around the house!