What to Give Your In-Laws This Holiday Season

By Over The Moon

Shopping for your own family is already tough enough, but finding the perfect holiday gift for your in-laws? Close to impossible. After all, you’re trying to give them something thoughtful, but not too overly sentimental; something that will impress them, but that also won’t risk outshining their present for you.

In order to navigate this tricky balance, we went to the experts at Secretly Gifting, a concierge service founded by friends Candace Ourisman and Ashley Bronczek that helps take the guesswork out of gifting.

Below, their picks on what every newlywed should buy for their in-laws.

Ashley Bronczek and Candace Ourisman

“We know all too well the stress that newlyweds experience when it comes to gifting their new family! Fear not. We have compiled a list of fool proof gifts for the new family members in your life.  We promise they will fall even deeper in love with you after this holiday season.”

Mother-in-law

Give the gift of comfort to your mother in-law with these beautiful astrology pajamas from Over The Moon. Whether she is a Type-A Virgo or a laid back Libra, the stars will align when she opens this thoughtful gift from her new daughter.  

Take her cooking to the next level with this super chic Joy of Cooking cookbook. She will appreciate this chic and useful gift when family meals roll around. 

Father-in-law

Picture it now, your new father-in-law reading his book by the fire with quite possibly the most unique bookmark ever. This fabulous bookmark by Smythson is something that can be treasured for years to come. 

Your father in-law will want to relive the happy day for years to come, so he will appreciate this beautiful Ralph Lauren leather frame. Place a photo of the family from the wedding day inside the frame for extra daughter in-law points!

Sister-in-law

You absolutely can not go wrong with these custom painted paddle brushes. They are beyond chic and are sure to put a smile on your new sister’s face! Contact [email protected] to purchase. 

A gal can never have too many statement earrings. You are sure to impress your new sister-in-law with these fabulous earrings by the aptly named Of Rare Origin.

Brother-in-law 

Impress your new brother with this beautiful leather bound book of football trivia, which is sure to produce hours of holiday fun. Combining off-the-wall trivia questions with hardcore stats and nickname puzzlers, the All-Time, All-Team Pro Football Quiz contains stumpers for even the most well-versed football fan.

This Mikasa hammered, copper plated stainless steel Moscow Mule Bar Set includes everything your brother in-law needs to get a party started. Each piece is beautifully crafted with a mix of copper and stainless steel hammered and smooth surfaces.

New Spouse

This custom painted backgammon set is sure to impress your new spouse. Made from Pennsylvania cherry wood, each piece is lined with woven raffia (or cork) and hand-painted with custom pip colors.  Create a family crest to adorn your new game that you can play for years to come.  

Waterford is about as classic as it gets.  Treat your spouse to a fabulous Waterford Vodka set featuring Lismore’s signature diamond and wedge cuts.  This dazzling vodka set will stand the test of time, just like you and yours.