"As someone who prides themselves on their ability to give good gifts, I usually know what I am gifting loved ones well before the holiday season, but there are a few people on my list that I have historically put off buying gifts for until the very last minute. And that’s not because I don’t love them or because I’m not excited to give them beautifully curated and thoughtful gifts, it’s simply because I am stumped every single year on what to buy them. The people in question? My significant other’s family members. Coming up with gift ideas for my own family is an easy-as-pie task, but as soon as the countdown starts for the holiday party on their side, I am in panic mode. Thankfully, the longer we’ve been together, the easier it has gotten, but the beginning was rough, to say the least. So whether this is your first year gifting to your SO’s family, or you’ve been doing it for years and are running out of ideas, know that I hear you and I see you, and you don’t need to worry any longer. This year, we’ve got you covered with gift ideas for everyone from your partner’s nana to their nephews and everyone in between.
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For Mom
Something for the home is the perfect gift for your significant other’s parents. This custom house portrait is that with an added personal touch. Ask your partner for a photo of their childhood home, their current home, or another place that’s special to their family, and you’ll have a custom, thoughtful piece of art you know they will cherish.
Made with premium-quality essential oils, this lemon hand soap and lotion set refreshes and energizes. It comes equipped with a stainless steel two-bottle caddy that fits seamlessly into any kitchen or bathroom decor.
This sophisticated stainless steel wine chiller is a must-have in anyone’s entertaining arsenal. It fits most standard wine and champagne bottles and features a double-walled and vacuum-insulated design that will keep beverages chilled for hours. It comes in 12 colors, so whatever your S.O.’s mom’s style is, there is an option that she will be excited to receive.
Created for style, warmth, and functionality, you can’t go wrong gifting these gorgeous cashmere gloves with touch technology. Gone are the days that mom will have to take off her gloves to respond to her kids’ texts and calls, and with that convenience in mind, she will thank you over and over again.
Meet the most chic wall diffuser on the market: the Pura. This set includes two of Capri Blue’s signature scents, Wild Citron and Volcano, and a smart fragrance diffuser that can be plugged in anywhere in the house and controlled from an app. After these scents are out, your partner’s mom can pick from dozens of scents to ensure her house always smells amazing.
This Apple watch band looks way more expensive than it is, making it a great gift to give to your S.O.’s mom this holiday season. The gold stainless steel link design elevates the look of her Apple watch and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
For Dad
This classic leather playing card set is perfect for both game night with the fam and poker night with his pals. It can also be customized with a monogram to make it truly special.
If your significant other’s dad is anything like most dads, their slippers have seen better days, and it’s time for a new pair. Gift them this comfy yet sturdy pair from L.L. Bean that they can wear doing everything from projects around the house to taking the trash out and lounging on the couch.
Complete with a peeler, channel knife, bar knife, and bar board, this set has everything you need to create your favorite cocktails at home. Gift this to any dad who loves to play mixologist at parties or simply appreciates the art of crafting a speciality cocktail.
For the dad who loves all things sports, this baseball gift set includes more than 200 pages of stadium trivia, historic photography, and opening-day magic moments, as well as coasters packed with fun facts about pitches, the field, and more, and finally, a deck of MLB playing cards.
Our Editor-in-Chief’s husband received this as a gift one year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since. This handy tool sharpens knives, scissors, and shears and is the perfect practical-yet-fun gift your partner’s dad will love.
For Siblings
This portable charger is slim enough to slide into your pocket and lightweight enough to carry around wherever you need to go. But don’t worry, just because it’s small doesn’t mean it doesn’t get the job done. Gift this to the sibling who always complains their phone is dying or who simply just needs a backup for their busiest days.
Whether they travel often and like to keep all of their cords and belongings organized or they hate when they can’t find what they need at the bottom of their work tote, this tech organizer is a gift that will get tons of use. With multiple interior and exterior pockets and extra padding for electronics, this is one of the nicest tech organizers out there.
The 3-in-1 technology of this Brumate fits 16 oz cans, has a freezable adapter for 12 oz cans, and includes a lid to convert it into a leakproof tumbler, so no matter what their favorite drink is, you can be sure that it will always be kept ice cold when they have this by their side.
While the name of this candle scent might be a fun conversation starter, once your significant other’s sibling gets a whiff of the scent, they’ll understand why you chose it. It’s a luxurious musky and herbal scent that they’ll want to burn for hours and hours.
This baseball hat comes in tons of colors and looks good on just about everyone, so it’s an easy gift to give especially if you’re not sure what to buy your partner’s siblings. They can wear this casually running errands, but it’s also classy (and trendy) enough to pair with a pair of jeans to grab drinks with a few friends on a Sunday funday.
Inspired by robes found in spas around the world, this Turkish waffle robe is one your partner’s brother or sister will want to live in. It’s oversized, lightweight, and super soft—making it the perfect option for everything from getting ready to lounging around the house.
For Nieces and Nephews
This adorable kit comes with everything you need to create a dozen delicious home-baked confetti cupcakes hidden inside cake-style ice cream cones that are finished with fluffy vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Any kid will love to create these, but they will love devouring them even more. You’ll automatically be their favorite “aunt.”
This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle features 30 adorable dogs with jobs including a Great Dane Graphic Designer, Husky Meteorologist, and many more. Whether they love dogs or are already dreaming about what they want to be when they grow up, this is a fun gift to give that is very inexpensive.
Kids love nothing more than to sing their favorite songs, so prepare to become your partner’s niece or nephew’s new favorite person. This microphone can be set up in seconds and with an army of karaoke videos on YouTube, they’ll be entertained for hours.
This set includes 16 magic felt-tip pens made for mess-free drawing, so they can let their creativity shine even if that means they get it all over the place. They are ultra-washable, and the ink can easily be removed from skin and textiles with soap and water, so their parents will be thanking you!
This personalized pencil case makes for a cute and creative gift idea for any niece or nephew you need to gift to. Simply choose from more than 10 colors and patterns for the bag and personalize it with up to three initials, and you will instantly have a gift that is both creative and functional.
For Grandparents
This scalloped doormat adds a sweet touch to any home entrance. Gift this to your significant other’s grandparents with their family initial, and they will think about how thoughtful you are every time they walk into their front door.
Grandparents are notorious for saying something along the lines of “we have everything we need” when it comes to gift-giving occasions, so this luxury set of eight macarons from the bakery that invented them is the perfect sweet and simple gift.
Whether you want to ask your partner to help you find an old picture of their grandparents or use a brand new one you know they love, this vintage-inspired brass frame makes for an incredibly thoughtful gift that can be displayed in their home and be cherished for years to come.
This cloth-bound memory journal book has prompts for memories, stories, and wisdom, so grandma and grandpa can start to preserve their histories now. This will become an instant family treasure that everyone will love to reflect back on for decades to come.
This extremely convenient and portable arm rest tray is made to be durable, flexible, and strong for long-lasting use, so your partner’s grandparents can rely on it anytime they are relaxing on their sofa and want to keep all of their belongings in one place from their cup of tea to their TV remote.
For the Family
Nice wine is always a welcome gift come the holidays and is particularly great because it can be enjoyed right away. These bottles of Pinot Noir are food-friendly, so they’ll pair well with whatever your partner’s family has prepared for dinner.
If your partner’s family is the game night type, they will love this super unique bookshelf edition of Monopoly. Bound in a beautiful fabric box when it’s not in play, it also makes for a fun display piece. Also available in Candyland or Clue, you can gift one of those instead or all three for a complete set.
When in doubt, gift a whole bunch of chocolate. This gorgeous assortment includes eight irresistible chocolate treats and is wrapped in a triple-tiered tower of gift boxes, so you hardly have to do anything but add it to your cart and bring it to the holiday party for the whole family to enjoy.
This game is a perfect gift for the family because it involves every generation, so no one feels left out of game night. All you have to do is split up into teams and alternate turns to answer trivia questions that will ensue a multigenerational trivia battle. The more you know about your generation (and the others), the more likely your team is to win!
Help make family movie night even more enjoyable with this popcorn variety pack. Containing five hand-crafted spice blends and three sets of gourmet kernels, this set is sure to please anyone’s tastebuds, no matter how sweet, salty, or spicy they like their popcorn.